Michael Howard

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Duke University, excelling in strategic planning and budgeting. Proven track record in enhancing program development and team motivation, driving organizational growth. Skilled in risk management and proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office, I consistently deliver innovative solutions that elevate recreational services and stakeholder engagement.

Streamline service rates to increase revenue in Aquatics and Fitness., Completed two recreation facility feasibility studies., Created Facility Use Agreement for Athletics and Recreation., Assisted with the implementation of EMS., Assisted in the selection and installation of CytiLife., Established an internship between Durham Nativity School and Duke Recreation., Converted Racquetball courts to Functional Training., Converted 75% of the Wilson Center to LED., Assisted with the increase of full-time staff from 15-30., Increased Intramural staff from 16 to 42 within 5 years., Effectively partnered with Student Government on recreation project and proposals totaling $50,000 in the last 2 years., Raise intramural female participation from 81 to 1,364 per semester within 5 years., Co-Chair of the Campus Recreation Department assessment team., Assisted in the development of a staff disciplinary policy for Campus Recreation OPS (Other Personnel Services) employees., One of two Student Affairs employees recognized by the Vice President of Student Affairs for an outstanding contribution to the department of Student Affairs in 2009., Increased Intramural team participation from 54 to 170 within 5 years., Increased Intramural budget from $67,000 to $175,000 within 5 years.

• Chair of the Duke Aquatics Director hiring committee.
• Chair of the Duke Fitness Director hiring committee.
• Member of the Duke Health Initiative.
• Member of the Duke Athletics Senior Administration Leadership team.
• Serve on the Duke Appellate Board.
• Serve on the Duke Athletics focus group.
• Serve on the Duke Veteran committee.
• Co-chair the Duke Recreation Professional Development team.
• Chair of the FGCU Sport Clubs Coordinator hiring committee.
• Chair of the FGCU Campus Recreation Professional Development team.
• Member of the Universities Judicial Board.
• Member of the Universities Student Hall of Fame Committee.
• Member of the Universities ADA Committee.
• Member of the Leadership Coordinator hiring committee.
• Member of the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation hiring committee.
• Member of the Director of Campus Recreation hiring committee.
• Member of the STEM Coordinator in the Office of Outreach Programs Hiring Committee.
• Member of the Campus Recreation Assessment team.
• Member of the Campus Recreation Student Staff Development team.
• Member of the Campus Recreation Capital Equipment Replacement team.
• Work closely with the Universities Community Outreach Program.

• Dr. Kevin White, Vice President, Director of Athletics and Adjunct Professor of Business Administration, (919) 684-2431, Kevin.white@duke.edu
• Sue Wasiolek, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, (919) 668-3853, Dean.Sue@duke.edu
• Felicia Tittle, Executive Director of Recreation and Physical Education, (919) 684-1153, ftittle@duke.edu
• Robert Weiseman, Senior Associate Director Athletics/Athletics Facilities, Game Operations and Championships, (919) 684-1785, Robert.weiseman@duke.edu
• Nathan McKinnis, Managing Director of Recreation Programs, (919) 613-7536, nathan.mckinnis@duke.edu
• Abi Schaefer, Director of Aquatics, (919) 684-4620, Abi.schaefer@duke.edu
• Leigh Ann Garstecki, Director of Fitness and Wellness, (919) 613-7516, leigh.garstecki@duke.edu

Professional Member – NIRSA (2005-Current), 13 national, 3 regional, & 8 state (2006-Current), Hosted the National Risk Management Roundtable at NIRSA 2018., Led the NIRSA Risk Management Community., Assisted in hosting and organizing NoCRSA 2015., Presenter @ NIRSA Region 2 Conference in Athens, Georgia (2009)., Attendee @ NIRSA Florida Summit (2008-2009)., Participate in 16 regional NIRSA Extramural tournaments., Attendee @ ACIS Flag Football National Championship (2009-10).