A Data-Driven Approach for Facility Use Definitions in Campus Recreation

Existing research in campus recreation establishes a relationship between facility use and academic outcomes, but published studies define users differently. In response to inconsistent definitions of participants recreation, this study uses data-driven approach compare definitions. Authors illustrate the implications choosing different participant for relationships two undergraduate first-year retention cumulative grade point average (GPA). This data from three-year timeframe, linking sources on students’ use, student records. provide summary previous definitions, results original regression analyses, specific subgroups, recommendations defining users.