Our leadership team at Well-Being & Recreation recognizes that the student employees are the face of what we do as an organization, and without them, we would simply not be able to operate and provide the transformative recreational experience that we do.
Each area also recognizes the employees and their positive work in various ways. Please see your area’s addendum for more details.
Employee of the Month
Each month, Well-Being & Recreation recognizes a student employee who exhibits exceptional contributions to the DOSA learning goals: self-awareness, team development, interpersonal communication, intercultural competency, innovation, adaptability, problem solving, and well-being.
Student Employee Appreciation Banquet
At the end of each academic year, Well-Being & Recreation hosts a student employee appreciation banquet to recognize and celebrate the hard work put in by all areas of the department during the school year. We will recognize graduating seniors and award student team members who have demonstrated excellence in their positions.
The Rita LaValley Student Scholarship
Applications open spring semester.
The Rita LaValley Student Support Fund was established in honor of Mrs. Rita LaValley, who dedicated 30 years of service to Ohio University Well-Being & Recreation and served as a trusted colleague mentor and friend to students, staff and faculty throughout her time in the department.
The recipient will receive a $500 scholarship, their name on a plaque honoring the recipients of the Rita LaValley Student Support fund that will hang in the Charles J. Ping Recreation Center, a story recognizing their success and accomplishments to be displayed in a letter to Well-Being & Recreation Alumni, and a certificate honoring the recipient's success and achievement
Applications for this scholarship must honor attributes of Mrs. LaValley through the following:
- Exemplify service and dedication to the department characterized by continued employment in University Well-Being & Recreation exceeding one academic year
- Continual engagement in the overall improvement of the department, providing a genuine care and support for others, while serving as a mentor to your peers
- Demonstrated a consistent, positive impact on customers’ experience and exhibits an expansive knowledge of University Well-Being & Recreation’s facilities and programs
- An understanding, passion and appreciation for learning objectives and opportunities provided by OHIO University Well-Being & Recreation