The Department of Recreation Services operates the Kirby Sports Center recreational facilities and programs with two full-time professionals and two interns. Auxiliary assistance by six part-time instructors and 100 student employees including 25 student supervisors allows the department to implement 150 plus programs in seven specialty areas (aquatics, instructional programs, group exercise classes, indoor rock wall, fitness, sport clubs and intramural sports).

In 2002 the new 110,000 square foot addition to the Kirby Sports Center received Athletic Business’s Facility of Merit Award. The department has been twice recognized, in 1995 and 2001, by Lafayette students for its commitment to meaningful student programming at the Aaron O’Hoff awards. In addition, in 2000 the American Red Cross recognized the department for its’ proactive approach to safety by requiring CPR with an Automated External Defibulator for the vast majority of its’ student staff positions.

freyj@lafayette.edu
(610) 330-5772
Jodie recently completed course work towards a doctorate degree through Indiana University of Pennsylvania and plans on pursuing a research interest in student leadership development. She completed her M.Ed. at Temple University and received her B.S. from West Chester University. Jodie began her current role as Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Recreation Services in 1999. In the six years prior, she served as an Assistant Director of Athletics and Coordinator of Recreational Sports at the college. Jodie started her career at Lafayette in 1993 as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the varsity athletes. She takes great pleasure in overseeing a broad range of student-centered programs and priorities for the department. Her office can be found in room 237 (in the corner of Kamine gymnasium) at Kirby Sports Center.

howellk@lafayette.edu
(610) 330-5776
Karen completed her M.Ed.Degree in Physical Education from Temple University and received her B.S. from Ithaca College. Karen is certified as Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and the International Sports Science Association. She has worked in the health and fitness field for over 15 years and is looking forward to helping Lafayette students and employees develop their personal exercise programs.

At Lafayette College, Karen will be managing the fitness center and its’ staff, coordinating instructional programs, group exercise classes and massage therapy. Karen is also available to design personalized exercise programs for Lafayette students and employees. Her office can be found in room 134A (inside the fitness center) at Kirby Sports Center.

TBA
Coordinator for Sports Clubs
sportsclubs@lafayette.edu
610-330-5774
The office can be found in room 240 (in the south end, second floor)
of the Kirby Sports Center.

hillc@lafayette.edu
(610) 330-5778
Carolyn received a B.A. degree in History from N.C. State University. She is a licensed soccer coach and has been involved in the sport for the last 15 years. Carolyn began working with the Intramural program in the fall of 1999 and has enjoyed being a part of the Lafayette community. She feels participating in intramurals is a great outlet for students and also enables them in the ability to work and relate with others. Her office can be found in room 335B (just off the jogging track) at Kirby Sports Center.

daviska@lafayette.edu
(610) 330-5775
Katherine Davis majored in Exercise and Sport Science in the program of Sport Management at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire. She joined the recreation services team in June 2008. Ms. Davis has a strong background in aquatics with swimming, teaching lessons and lifeguarding. She handles the day-to-day operation of the College’s recreational swim program and serves as coordinator for many of the department’s forty-four intramural sport leagues. Her office can be found in room 207B (on the swimming pool deck) at Kirby Sports Center.

nesbite@lafayette.edu
(610) 330-5779
Elaine is a graduate of Northampton Community College and has more than 20 years experience as an executive secretary in both the academic and private sector. Elaine joined the Lafayette community in 1989 and has worked in the Engineering Division, International Affairs Program, and the President’s Office before joining the Recreation Services team in July of 2007. She takes registrations and payments for classes held at Kirby Sports Center and would be more than happy to answer any questions about what’s happening at Kirby. Her office can be found in room 134A (inside the fitness center) at Kirby Sports Center.