Amy Swingle  

Amy Swingle
Executive Director

Amy is from Crossville, IL. She received her Bachelors of Science and Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University. She has a Masters of Arts, Sports Administration from Central Michigan University. She served as a Graduate Assistant for Campus Recreation at CMU in 1990-1992. She then went on to be the facility Coordinator for the Office of Recreational Sports at the University of Texas in 1992-1995. In 1995 - 2005, Amy was the Assistant Director of Recreational Sports at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. She has been the Executive Director of MUW Campus Recreation for 1 year and says, "I love working around college students. It keeps me young in my mind, body, and soul. The positive energy is contagious."

If you have any question regarding Facility Reservations, Construction of the new Rec. Center, or Equipment Reservations, you can contact Amy at 241-6087, or by email at aswingle@muw.edu.

Suzanne Ries  

Suzanne Ries
Assistant Director of Facilities and Aquatics

Suzanne joined the Office of Camus Recreation in June 2006. She received her BA in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Recreation Administratoin, from Spring Arbor University where she also served as the Women's Intramural Director. Suzanne has her Master of Arts from Central Michigan University in Recreation and Parks Administration. She also served as the Graduate Assistant of Facilities for University Recreation at CMU. Suzanne is proud of being a part of a great team here at MUW

If you have any questions regarding Stark Recreation Center, Swim Lessons, Employment, CPR Classes, or Lifeguard Classes, you can contact Suzanne at 241-6250, or email at sries@muw.edu.

Rita Higginbotham  

"Coach" Rita Higginbotham
Assistant Director, Intramural Sports

Coach Rita was born in Macon, MS. She attended University of West Alabama. She was the first female inducted into the Univ. or West AL Sports Hall of Fame, in October 28, 1995. She has worked at the W since 1982, where she coached softball, and recently, has become Director of Intramural Sports. "The thing about this job that gives me the most satisfaction is planning and organizing programs, and then watching the students enjoying and benefiting from their participation in those activities."

If you have any questions regarding Intramural Schedule, Referee opportunities, or Outdoor Adventure trips, you can contact Coach Rita at 329-7229, or email at ritah@muw.edu

Betsy Spencer  

Betsy Spencer
Business and Wellness Coordinator

Betsy has worked in the Office of Campus Recreation for two years. She is working on her exercise science degree while maintaining a full time job. She has two children, and her proudest accomplishment has been going back to school at age 34.

If you have any questions regarding Wellness Programs, Group Fitness Classes, or Payroll, you can contact Betsy at 241-7264, or email at bspencer@muw.edu

   

MUW Campus Recreation
1100 College St. MUW-40
Columbus, MS 39701
Phone: 662.241.7494
Fax: 662.241.7489