Recognition & Development
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.
Employee of the Month
Each month, Well-Being & Recreation recognizes a student employee who exhibits exceptional contributions to their work area and overall department. Selected employees receive a certificate and gift card to a local establishment.
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 91原创 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鈥 experience and exhibits an expansive knowledge of University Well-Being & Recreation鈥檚 facilities and programs
- An understanding, passion and appreciation for learning objectives and opportunities provided by OHIO University Well-Being & Recreation
Development & Career Resources
Career Coaching
Career Services offers 30-minute career coaching appointments to empower you to meet your goals. Dedicated career coaches are available to meet in person, virtually through Microsoft Teams, and over the phone.
Career Closet
The Career Closet provides students with business professional and business casual clothes for interviews, career fairs, formal events or any career-related function, both on and off campus.
Vault Insider Career Intelligence
Vault is a鈥痶rusted career intelligence platform, giving you insider knowledge to explore industries, discover career paths, and prepare for the job market. It connects you to exclusive guides, rankings, and insights that help you make informed decisions about your future.
Interstride鈥疌areer and Networking Resources鈥
Interstride is a global career platform designed to support international students and anyone interested in exploring international opportunities. It combines powerful tools, data, and resources to help you navigate visas, job searches, and cultural insights so you can confidently plan your career鈥攚hether in the U.S. or abroad.
Big Interview AI Practice Interviews鈥
Big Interview is an interactive interview preparation platform that helps you build confidence and sharpen your skills for every stage of the hiring process. It combines expert video lessons with hands-on practice tools so you can learn, rehearse, and master your interview performance.
Big Resume AI Cover Letter and Resume help鈥
Big Resume, powered by Big Interview, is a smart resume and cover letter platform. It helps you create polished, tailored application materials that highlight your strengths and stand out to employers. With AI-powered feedback and step-by-step guidance, you can build documents that make a strong first impression.
Challenge Cards for Career Exploration鈥
Challenge Cards are a career exploration tool that helps you discover meaningful career paths by focusing on real-world problems instead of job titles. Instead of asking 鈥淲hat job do I want?鈥 you鈥檒l explore big challenges鈥攍ike protecting the environment, advancing healthcare, or designing smarter technology鈥攁nd then connect those challenges to careers that match your interests and values.