Heather Hartmann

Louisville

Managing Editor at Campus Rec Magazine

An aspiring journalist who hopes to one day write about culture, the environment and travel. Oh, and I want to see the world!

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Q&A on Unified Sports and Inclusive Intramurals

1 week ago | campusrecmag.com | Heather Hartmann

This issue, Julie Johnson, the assistant director, Intramural Sports and Reckord Armory at the University of Maryland, shares advice on Unified Sports and inclusive intramurals. Can you describe what’s happening with Unified Sports at the University of Maryland (UMD)? What partnerships have evolved and why? JJ: We added Unified Sports offerings for intramural sports at UMD in the fall of 2023 and the program is growing.
Q&A with Laura Surles of Butler University

1 week ago | campusrecmag.com | Heather Hartmann

The Final Exam is your chance to get to know leaders in the industry. For the May/June 2025 issue, Campus Rec Magazine spoke with Laura Surles, the director of Recreation & Wellness at Butler University. 1. How did you get started in the industry? I was a student athlete in basketball and was handed a whistle and stripes — pretty much figuring things out as I went. As I took on more student supervisory roles, I realized this was where I truly found my sense of belonging in undergrad.
6 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations

1 week ago | campusrecmag.com | Heather Hartmann

Do you enjoy conflict? If you’re like most people, probably not. However, conflict is necessary in both personal and professional relationships, and often, it starts with a conversation. But, how to have that conversation in the most productive manner has eluded me personally. Whether I say the wrong thing, lose track of my point or let my emotions lead my response, difficult conversations have been just that — difficult.
Thank You to the 2025 Leadership Summit Sponsors!

2 weeks ago | campusrecmag.com | Heather Hartmann

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Episode 36: Relational Leadership in Action with MIT's Stephanie Smith

2 weeks ago | campusrecmag.com | Heather Hartmann

Welcome to the Director Download, powered by Campus Rec Magazine. It’s time to go behind the curtain of the director role and have honest discussions with leaders in the campus recreation industry. In this episode, host Grady Sheffield, the director of Campus Recreation at Towson University and senior advisor to Campus Rec Magazine, chats with Stephanie Smith, the director of Recreation at MIT. Smith didn’t follow the traditional path to campus rec leadership.
The 2025 Summit is Around the Corner - and 2026 Should be on Your Radar

3 weeks ago | campusrecmag.com | Heather Hartmann

Picture this: You’re surrounded by 60 of the top minds in campus recreation, gathered in the stunning alpine setting of Park City, Utah. It’s June, and while others are buried in summer planning, you’re sipping whiskey at a private dinner party, swapping stories with peers who actually get it. This is not your typical conference. This is the 2025 Campus Rec Leadership Summit, happening June 3-5, 2025.
BeaverFit Launches Redesigned Shred Shed: The Next Evolution in Outdoor Training

1 month ago | campusrecmag.com | Heather Hartmann

The leaders in outdoor fitness have done it again. BeaverFit, the industry’s premier manufacturer of outdoor training solutions, has officially launched the redesigned Shred Shed — now with expanded customization and training functionality for gyms, schools, first responders, military units and communities looking to take fitness outdoors.
2025 NIRSA Recap: Data, Funding Woes and Well-being

1 month ago | campusrecmag.com | Heather Hartmann

What a week in Orlando at NIRSA. I had a great time seeing our supporters and vendor partners, and learning alongside them. As such, I wanted to share some insights I gathered. First off, the top overall trends I noticed at NIRSA were:Data is king, from staffing to well-being. Funding has a big question mark around it, and everyone is proceeding with caution. Well-being is still a hot topic. Turnover is hitting everyone hard. Secondly, I heard a lot of nuggets of wisdom.
Supplier Voice Episode 9: From Chaos to Clarity - Streamlining Youth Programming with Arly

1 month ago | campusrecmag.com | Heather Hartmann

In this episode of the Supplier Voice podcast, Lauren Gilbert, the CEO of Arly, shares how her organization is redefining youth program management for campus recreation departments. Drawing from 30 years of research-backed experience, Gilbert explains how Arly is helping universities streamline complex programming needs through one powerful platform.
Episode 35: From Japan to Missouri, Ashleigh Lewellen Shares Her Unscripted Path to Leadership

1 month ago | campusrecmag.com | Heather Hartmann

Welcome to the Director Download, powered by Campus Rec Magazine. It’s time to go behind the curtain of the director role and have honest discussions with leaders in the campus recreation industry. In this episode, host Grady Sheffield, the director of Campus Recreation at Towson University and senior advisor to Campus Rec Magazine, chats with Ashleigh Lewellen, the director of Campus Recreation at Missouri State University. Ashleigh Lewellen’s career path didn’t follow a traditional script.