Transparency Regarding SRC Fees
Currently, I am paying about $200 for the "rec center fee" each semester, and I would just like to know exactly what is being done with the money I pay. As far as I can tell, the money is being used in an extremely inefficient fashion. Local gyms charge about $30-$50 a month, depending on level of contract commitment, relevant student discounts, etc. Assuming a four month term at $50 dollars an hour, then the SRC is right on par with these gyms. The only difference is that local gyms often service 500-1000 people, give or take. At the bare minimum, the SRC services the undergraduate population which is around 4,600-4,700 people. Including alumni, graduates and faculty, I would not be surprised if the "membership size" of the SRC is upwards of 5,000 people. So why exactly am I paying a regular gym price, with such a larger population? As far as I can tell, the SRC uses money so inefficiently that it would not stand on its own in a public environment.