The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university dedicated to improving people’s lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service and health care. As Kentucky's flagship institution, the university plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development and human well-being. The University of Kentucky: Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research. Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity. Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge. UK Campus Recreation is a unit within the Office for Student Success supporting more 37,000 students in living active lives of meaning and purpose by providing opportunities to exercise, learn, share experiences, and de-stress. UK Campus Recreation is one of the largest student employers on campus with over 300 student staff. Our facilities include the Bernard Johnson Student Recreation Center an 87,000 sq. ft facility, Alumni Gym Fitness Center a 29,000 sq. ft. facility within the Gatton Student Center, Lancaster Aquatics Center an 8-lane- 50-meter swimming and diving complex, and a variety of outdoor spaces including our synthetic turf Competitive Sports Field complex.