Diversity & Inclusion

In 2017 & 2018, Campus Recreation worked with a group of key players/stakeholders representing many on-campus organizations to discuss how to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Through various focus groups, we learned about the obstacles and solutions to achieve a truly welcoming environment for students, faculty/staff and visitors. 

Strategies discussed by the Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group and implemented to date.

• Inclusivity Statement for Campus Recreation
• A webpage dedicated to these efforts (this page)
• Renovated locker rooms with gender inclusive and family style spaces
• Safe Zone training for all full-time staff and diversity and inclusion training for all student staff 
• Use of UA's new preferred name instead of a legal name in the recreation software
• Educational programs through campus partners on healthy body image
• Educational programs through campus partners on nutrition
• Free weight room orientations and low-cost customized fitness orientations 
• Workout Partner sign up at Weight Room desk
• Diverse facility amenities designed to reach all audiences (e.g. Table Tennis tables, Foosball Tables, Video Game stations, etc.)
• Re-organization of 2nd-floor weight room equipment into a circuit (easier to follow for beginners)
• More hand weights in more locations and more smaller weight hand weights
• More equipment and space dedicated to functional fitness
• An expanded slate of health and wellness program offerings
• More inclusive publicity photos (a work in progress!)
• Sanitary napkin receptacles in all restroom stalls regardless of gender
• Free "Day Use" lockers located in non-gender specific areas
• Gender inclusive restrooms/showers located up front in the hallway by the exit turnstiles next to Smart Moves Studio
• Family Room located on the 2nd floor to be used for nursing or mediation
• A direct and accessible entrance to the pool deck off of the Rec Oasis Lounge area