Patriots learn big,
Play hard,
Live well
Mission
Mason Recreation promotes well-being through dynamic, inclusive experiences. We provide space for the Mason community to move, play, connect, and thrive in a culture of active living and lifelong growth.
Vision
Our vision is to create a more well and engaged world.
Values
- Belonging
We value the diversity that Mason has become legendary for, and we strive to positively impact as many people as possible, regardless of differences. We believe that all Patriots have a place in our services.
- Excellence
While perfection is unattainable, we believe that doing our best work is what our participants and stakeholders deserve. We pride ourselves on the first-class standards we set in our work!
- Fun
Play is at the heart of all we do. We believe that fun drives an active lifestyle and that play unlocks our most creative and well selves.
- Growth
We believe that individuals are at their best when they grow through their experiences. Our work is meant to foster development in all who engage. We commit to establishing a nurturing environment for all.
- Integrity
We believe in the power of doing the right thing for the right reasons, no matter who is looking. At our core, we strive to do right by our participants and one another.
- Leadership
We believe that our work today is creating the leaders of tomorrow! We thoughtfully facilitate an individual’s ability to make a positive impact and contribute to a greater good in all that we do!
- Learning
We recognize the importance of learning in our work. Whether by participation, through employment, or collaboration, we value the role that education has in recreation.
- Teamwork
We value the power of relationships in all that we do. We believe that by working together, anything is possible!
Mason Recreation | We Commit to a Culture of Inclusion and Trust
We are proud to be a part of the Mason Nation, the most diverse university in Virginia and among the top 25 most diverse in the United States. Mason Recreation forms a critical nexus of activity and fellowship for our university and surrounding communities. Recreation is and always will be a force intrinsically inclusive to all. To move, to play, to explore: we believe in the pursuit of these passions by all of humanity. We strive to provide spaces and opportunities where everyone can feel empowered and welcome in their pursuit of fitness, fun, and well-being. We commit to open conversations about the role that Mason Recreation plays in the campus community. We are accepting differences and pledge to listen, learn, lead, grow, and continually adapt to the unique needs of our Mason community.
This feedback form below is intended to measure Mason Recreation’s practical execution of our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Growth. Our Senior Leadership Team will review your feedback and take the appropriate action. If you wish to be contacted in response to your submission, please provide your email address in the form.
**The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.**
