About Us
our mission
We believe a balance of social, mental, and physical wellness creates a foundation for successful, healthy individuals. The Department of Recreation and Wellness fosters comprehensive wellness by engaging students and the UNCG community in experiential and educational opportunities. We promote lifelong success through meaningful and inclusive programs and resources.
Our vision
Our vision is to:
- Cultivate a lasting passion for recreation, physical activity, health, and wellness.
- Empower individuals for lifelong engagement in their wellness journey, leading to healthier, more vibrant communities.
- Challenge and support students as they develop into professionals through educational employment.
- Excel as leaders in recreation and wellness and set the standard for programs and operations.
- Enrich the student experience through fun, unique, and inclusive opportunities.
Our values
The following list of values represents what is truly important to us as an organization. These core beliefs guide every decision, conversation, and interaction. These are not values that change from time to time, situation to situation, or person to person, but rather they are the underpinning of our organizational culture.
OUR INCLUSION STATEMENT
The Department of Recreation and Wellness is committed to celebrating diversity, embracing all identities, and creating inclusive environments that foster community and belonging. We are dedicated to achieving this by intentionally:
- Engaging in education, collaboration, and outreach in support of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees representative of the UNCG Community.
- Listening, evaluating, and adapting to meet and serve the needs of our students, members, and guests.
- Providing access and promoting opportunities for all to thrive, flourish, and reach personal well-being goals.