A Recommendation to Enhance Transparency of Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center Occupancy Data
Recommends the Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center make real-time occupancy data publicly available to students and staff.
Summary
The Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center is one of the most frequented facilities on campus, but unlike Thomas Cooper Library and Russell House, it does not provide real-time occupancy data. Since all students must swipe their CarolinaCard to enter, the data already exists — it just isn’t shared.
This recommendation directs the Wellness Center to make real-time occupancy data publicly available, whether by partnering with the Waitz app or developing a similar internal platform. This helps students plan their workouts, avoid overcrowding, and make better use of the facility their fees pay for.
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117th Student Senate of the University of South Carolina
Sponsored by Senators Whisenant, Lapsley, Freer
WHEREAS, the University of South Carolina currently provides real-time occupancy data for Thomas Cooper Library and Russell House, helping students avoid overcrowding and plan their schedules more effectively; and
WHEREAS, the Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center, despite being one of the most frequented campus facilities, does not offer similar data; and
WHEREAS, all students are required to swipe their CarolinaCard to enter the Wellness & Fitness Center, generating data that accurately reflects occupancy trends and real-time usage; and
WHEREAS, making this data accessible to students and staff would enhance daily planning, reduce congestion on exercise equipment, and improve overall wellness experience on campus.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED by the 117th Student Senate THAT, the Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center makes real-time occupancy data publicly available to students and staff, whether by partnering with the Waitz app or developing a similar internal platform.
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