Campus Recreation

Cars and a bus driving by the Campus Recreation building.

About Us

Campus Rec is the playful beating heart of Portland State University, where quality recreation and wellness programs inspire, empower and educate. 

We are nationally recognized for accessible and innovative programs and facilities that are available to Portland State students, faculty, staff, alumni and community affiliates. Good health, memorable experiences and learning are at your fingertips. Come play with us! 

Mission

Campus Rec provides an inclusive environment where recreation and wellness opportunities inspire, empower and educate people to be positive contributors to the global community.

Vision

A healthy, happy, engaged Portland State community.

Commitment to Equity Statement

Campus Rec honors and celebrates the diversity of people and lived experiences in our community. Every person deserves equitable access to the benefits of movement, wellbeing, and play. Campus Rec is committed to intentional and ongoing efforts to dismantle systemic oppression and discrimination within recreation. Join us as we work to create a safer and more welcoming environment for the PSU community.

Values

  • Community: Cultivate healthy and supportive relationships.
  • Inclusion: Create environments and experiences that support everyone’s right to participate.
  • Innovation: Achieve excellence in collegiate recreation through new and more effective methods.
  • Integrity: Operate with responsibility, honesty and transparency.
  • Sustainability: Champion sound social, environmental and economic practices.
  • Wellbeing: Promote the holistic success, safety and vitality of the Portland State community.

Strategic Plan

Guided by Portland State's 2016 - 2020 strategic plan and Campus Rec's mission, vision and values, Campus Rec maintains a strategic plan to guide our efforts. Our strategic goals are to:

  • Elevate Student Success
  • Promote a Healthier Campus
  • Expand our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Offer a Welcoming Community

An overview of Campus Rec's 2022-2026 strategic plan is provided on the graphic below and on the accessible Campus Rec Strategic Plan 2022-2026 (PDF).

Strategic Plan graphic

Health at Every Size®

Campus Rec prioritizes size inclusion and embraces Health at Every Size (HAES®) Principles. We believe everyone belongs in the Rec Center. We welcome and invite people in all bodies to experience our facility and programs and find joy in movement.

HAES® Webpage about Mother Daughter Stretching

History & Milestones

Campus Rec has come a long way since a new facility was proposed in 1987. Explore Campus Rec's history and milestones throughout the years─from the demolition of the former Portland Center for Advanced Technology (PCAT) building in 2007, to the grand opening of the Academic & Student Recreation Center (ASRC) in 2010, to our 10-year anniversary celebration in 2020. 

Explore Milestones about The Campus Recreation Center building at dusk with cars and buses driving by, with the words 10 years at Campus Rec.

Data & Reports 

Campus Rec engages in systematic assessment and continuous improvement to meet the needs of our users. To measure our success in meeting the goals of our strategic plan, we collect and examine multiple data points which undergo various stakeholder reviews. Below is a summary of our ongoing organizational assessment work.

Annual Report

Member Survey

The annual member survey informs our strategic plan goals by asking members about the impact Campus Rec makes in their lives.  The member survey runs on a biannual cycle of every other year surveying all members, and the in-between years surveying a targeted subset of members.  
 

View the Member Survey Action Report outlining actions taken in response to survey feedback.

Students walk up the stairs to the second floor of the ASRC

Join Our Advisory Board

Campus Rec is looking for PSU students to serve on our advisory board! Advise Campus Rec on the long-term operation of the Rec Center. This is a unique opportunity to make your voice heard and share your ideas for improving Campus Rec. Apply today!

Apply for our Advising Board

Campus Rec Advisory Board

Apply for the Campus Rec Advisory Board

The purpose of the Board is to advise the Department of Campus Rec on the long-term operation of the Student Recreation Center and the programs housed under Campus Rec. Board members will ensure department goals and objectives are aligned with the University’s strategic plan as well as meeting the needs of Portland State students and other users of Campus Rec resources.

The Advisory Board typically meets monthly with additional meetings in fall term for budget preparation. The board is comprised of PSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and administrators who are current Campus Rec members.

The Advisory Board will review, advise, support and offer recommendations on:

  1. Campus Rec's annual budget
  2. Program development and expansion
  3. Program assessment
  4. Facility scheduling and operating hours
  5. Program and facility use eligibility
  6. Capital projects and improvements
  7. Major equipment purchases

Documents

Advisory Board Meeting Agendas

Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

FAQ

When do you meet?

The advisory board meets once a month during fall, winter, and spring terms. During early fall term, there are usually one or two extra meetings regarding the Campus Rec budget. 

What is the time commitment?

Beyond the regular meetings there is time to read materials before-hand (usually 15-30 minutes per meeting) and on occasion sub-committee work. There is also onboarding for new board members.

Is it paid?

No, these are volunteer positions.