Benefits and Impacts from Administrative Decisions
Several Trinitonian issues mentioned the specific improvements that were to be made, forming the new Bell Center as well as the expected project costs and impacts it may bring on the Trinity sports community. They also refer to how it will promote athletic teams while also accommodating those that just want to use the facilities. The use of intramural sports on campus was an excellent outlet for all of that energy they’ve previously been expending on their given sport. Because of Calgaard and other individuals, intramural sports are a large part of campus life here at Trinity, something that brings together participants from all walks of life, and something that benefits students in a big way. In a study, titled, “The social benefits of intramural sport,” researchers found that “most attrition in college students comes both from physical and mental stress experienced during the first year (Artinger, 2006).” Still, that participation in recreational sports highly correlates with the reduction in the severity of any attrition that takes place in students. The Mirage issues in ’91 and ’92 also provide visual images of the improvements and reflect the success they generated from students. Concerning the renovations, one issue discussed how the new Bell Center would help in the recruitment process of athletes when deciding to come to Trinity or not while it will “serve as a big plus for non-athletes who just want to stay in shape (Arsdale, 1992).” There are multiple write-ups in both the Trinitonian and the Mirage that cover Dr. Calgaard as well. During his tenure, these observed and documented some financial decisions, proposals and developments of the Bell Center, and hiring of the coaches and athletic directors.