Episode 30: Michele Muth

Michele Muth’s path into campus rec wasn’t your typical route. As such, she’s got some insights on how she’s using her business savvy to run a thriving rec center. Even better is that she shares them in this episode of the Director Download, with your host Grady Sheffield, the director of Campus Recreation at Towson University and the senior advisor to Campus Rec Magazine. Muth, the director of Campus Recreation, CENTERS at Marshall University, and Sheffield talk about everything from budget juggling and facility management to boosting student engagement. Muth’s unique approach blends business with recreation in a way that’s super practical, especially if you’re looking to run your department more efficiently while keeping your students at the heart of everything you do. So, whether you’re trying to improve staff retention, streamline your operations, or just get some fresh leadership inspiration, this episode is packed with tips you can start using right away. Enjoy!