"The building is so popular and so centrally located, but we didn't have it staffed properly," Wentzell says. "We had been operating at status quo for a decade, just trying to run the place for 106 hours a week."
The Boston Sports Club staffers have evaluated the facility and will report back to Harvard in about a week with their findings, Wentzell says.
The report will analyze everything from the physical condition of the building to the classes that are currently offered.
"We've taken a step in the right direction," Wentzell says. "It's a new day, a great thing for Harvard kids and fitness enthusiasts."
To begin with, Wentzell says Harvard will soon install a new electronic key card swipe at the door and new lights on the basketball courts.
And although administrators stress that long-term plans for the buildings are still up in the air, Wentzell says that at least in the short term, this new arrangement will be a clear improvement for students.
"You're going to see some painting and sprucing things up. These new people are going to be creative," he says.