RECREATION, WELLNESS & ATHLETICS
Wellbeing is a driving factor for student persistence and retention. Campus recreation, health and wellness spaces have the power to strengthen communities and support students in their educational journey. In a dynamic partnership with our clients, SmithGroup designs facilities for the future, inspiring the next generation of environments for learning, work and play. We challenge current models and forecast the changing trends in student affairs, student wellness and collegiate recreation to create sustainable, and resilient spaces that support individual and organizational health.
Our portfolio highlights many award-winning projects that foster student health and wellbeing on campus—including recreation & wellness centers, student health & counseling clinics, aquatics facilities, outdoor recreation and competitive sports fields. We offer services ranging from building planning and design, space optimization, facility and operations assessments, facility master planning and organizational strategic planning.
SmithGroup is honored to be recognized with sixteen NIRSA Outstanding Facilities Awards and six Athletic Business Facility of Merit awards.
PROJECTS
Comet’s LANding Esports Facility University of Texas at Dallas
One of the largest academic esports facilities in the country, Comets LANding expands opportunities for competitive and recreational gaming with this versatile new addition to the student union.
OUR TEAM
RECREATION, WELLNESSS & ATHLETICS LEADERSHIP
“When I look at the building I see opportunity. Opportunity to engage students with more sophisticated research and build partnerships with government and healthcare. I see opportunities for our program to serve our community and cultivate a culture of health. I see this building as a tipping point for UHCL— propelling it forward into our next mission as a university."
- William (Bill) Amonette, Ph.D., Executive Director, Health and Human Performance Institute, University of Houston-Clear Lake
NEWS AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
The Future of Student Wellness: Belonging, Empowerment and Mindfulness
Recreation professionals are placing greater emphasis on elevating the student experience through thoughtfully designed programs and facilities. While traditional metrics like check-ins and participation still matter, the real measure of success lies in how students feel and the culture that they experience – particularly their sense of belonging, wellbeing and overall success.
Campus Recreation and Wellness Trends
Clint Menefee shares his thoughts about trends in Recreation and Wellness environments on campuses including a growing demand for strength training and turf based open space, and investments in clinical and mental health services.
Contact Us
Clint Menefee
Vice President, Higher Education Studio Leader
(469) 232-5527
clint.menefee [at] smithgroup.com