Through this webinar, Ohio University will discuss their focus on developing a purpose-driven team, explore interdisciplinary and innovative strategies supporting wellbeing, and discuss successes and lessons learned through the lens of the presenters. Attendees will also learn how the Inter-association Definition of Well-Being can be used as a foundation and connection point for this work. 

Learning Objectives:  

• Understand how purpose-driven approaches can impact wellbeing efforts 

• Gain insights toward developing collaborative initiatives beyond traditional recreation partnerships   

• Learn the barriers and successes to implementing wellbeing initiatives 

**If purchasing the Institutional Bundle Registration: Included with the Bundle are 5 free individual registrations. For each additional after 5, there is a 65% savings over regular individual registration pricing. After the Bundle is purchased, you will be emailed 2 promo codes to be used to register your other attendees for the individual registration. The Bundle purchaser will have access to the webinar. Other participants must register to gain access to the webinar.

Continuing Education Credits

Participants who attend this webinar will be eligible to receive one Continuing Education (CE) credit in either the Core Student Affairs Educator Certification (CSAEd™) or the Certified Student Affairs Educator-Campus Recreation (CSAEd-CR™) certification. NIRSA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.

This webinar is eligible for one credit in the domain encompassing Foundations of the Profession. This credit can be applied to the Core certification, or to the Campus Rec Specialty certification. Attendees of this webinar will need to submit a post-webinar evaluation and indicate their preference for credit type. They will then be awarded a certificate of completion.

If you wish to redeem CE credits for this webinar applicable to the CSAEd certification, revisit this page upon the webinar's completion and submit the linked evaluation form within 7 days. You will receive a PDF copy of your certificate of completion within 10 days of the survey closing, which you will then submit to your Prolydian account. Read more about submitting a certificate for CE's here. 

NIRSA Award nominations are now open, and we will be going over more specifics on the Outstanding Facility Award, Creative Excellence Award, and the Campus Rec Innovative Programming Award.  We will discuss how the nominating process works and there will be time for a Q&A with some of the 2023 and 2024 award recipients.  

NIRSA is committed to creating professional pathways through in-depth explorations of functional areas across collegiate recreation. Complementing available resources such as the Campus Recreation Essentials series, the Recreation 101 Virtual Course series gives NIRSA members the opportunity to establish a core, introductory knowledge base tied to specific content domains.

The Recreation 101 Virtual Courses are fully online, asynchronous experiences so participants can take them whenever they like and at their own pace. Each of them is anchored by approximately four hours of on-demand video content designed and taught by experts in each functional area. These courses are designed to be evergreen and will be reviewed and updated periodically to showcase current best practices in the profession.

Introduction to Collegiate Esports 101 video modules will be available starting on Wednesday, October 16. **

**Please note that the first video module will be immediately available on October 16 and Modules 2-4 will be uploaded as soon they are finalized.

Instructors

Doug Ream - Eastern Kentucky University
Cybbi Barton - Texas Tech University
Chris Griebenow - University of California San Diego
Grant Deppen - Old Dominion University

Course Description

Have esports taken root on your campus yet? This course will provide a broad look at esports programming on college campuses by defining what esports are, discussing the benefits of participation, highlighting pathways for professional development, and exploring various administrative models. Learn how to navigate the array of tournaments, leagues, and events surrounding esports while staying budget-conscious when running special events and programs for your campus’ respective gaming communities. Tap into considerations for developing the right spaces for your campus community today and into the future. Finally, bring it all together by identifying and developing the best staff, participants, student-athletes, and techniques to help you deliver outstanding esports programs on your campus.

In addition to this Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101 course, check out the rest of our lineup releasing this year:

• Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101
• Introduction to Collegiate Sport Clubs 101
• Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101

For Institutional Bundle Registrants: Included with the Bundle are 5 free registrations. For each additional after 5, there is a 65% savings over regular individual registration pricing. After the Bundle is purchased, you will be emailed 2 promo codes to be used to register your other attendees.

*Registration for any of these Recreation 101 courses grants a 25% discount coupon for any Campus Recreation Essentials book.  

Ohio University's commitment to student wellbeing has been a transformative journey characterized by an evolving approach that integrates purpose-driven strategies and collaborative efforts across the campus. That approach is guided by the Well-Being & Recreation department's vision to be a catalyst for wellbeing that is accessible to all. Additionally, the university has prioritized creating an inclusive environment that supports not only the health of individual students but also the broader campus community.

After years of groundwork, the concept of Thrive has emerged as a way to encapsulate and communicate the collective student wellbeing work that had been building over time. Far from a static initiative, Thrive is the student-facing campaign that represents an ongoing evolution— continuously developing and adapting to meet the diverse needs of the student body. This approach has become a model for fostering holistic student wellbeing, enhancing interdepartmental cooperation, and driving systemic changes in campus wellbeing.

Driven by this vision, the department acts as a catalyst, not only in advancing their own wellbeing efforts but also in supporting and elevating the wellbeing work of others across campus. This purpose-driven approach to student care ensures that wellbeing is integrated into every facet of university life, creating a more connected, supportive, and healthy campus environment.

Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the transformative Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) initiative at the University of California, Berkeley. Unlike traditional wellness programs, EIM-OC transcends boundaries, embedding holistic health into the campus culture. Through this webinar, we will explore the innovative strategies, updates, and success stories that couldn't be captured in the PDF article. Discover how UC Berkeley is revolutionizing student health by integrating physical activity with mental, emotional, and social wellness, fostering a culture of inclusivity, empowerment, and wellbeing.

Learning Objectives:      

• Understand how cross-departmental collaboration, inclusive practices, and a focus on holistic health drive institutional change, with examples from programs that have successfully enhanced student well-being and engagement. 
• Learn how to collaborate effectively with healthcare practitioners to create a referral system tailored for students needing personalized physical activity support, ensuring inclusivity and cross-departmental cooperation. 
• Gain insights into prioritizing resources to support students with specific needs or medical conditions, incorporating methods for providing tailored physical activity plans that cater to diverse student populations. 
• Explore practical strategies for implementing and sustaining Exercise is Medicine initiatives, emphasizing innovation, creativity, and effective collaboration.

**If purchasing the Institutional Bundle Registration: Included with the Bundle are 5 free individual registrations. For each additional after 5, there is a 65% savings over regular individual registration pricing. After the Bundle is purchased, you will be emailed 2 promo codes to be used to register your other attendees for the individual registration. The Bundle purchaser will have access to the webinar. Other participants must register to gain access to the webinar.

Continuing Education Credits

Participants who attend this webinar will be eligible to receive one Continuing Education (CE) credit in either the Core Student Affairs Educator Certification (CSAEd™) or the Certified Student Affairs Educator-Campus Recreation (CSAEd-CR™) certification. NIRSA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.

This webinar is eligible for one credit in the domain encompassing Student Learning, Development, and Success. This credit can be applied to the Core certification, or to the Campus Rec Specialty certification. Attendees of this webinar will need to submit a post-webinar evaluation and indicate their preference for credit type. They will then be awarded a certificate of completion.

NIRSA is committed to creating professional pathways through in-depth explorations of functional areas across collegiate recreation. Complementing available resources such as the Campus Recreation Essentials series, the Recreation 101 Virtual Course series gives NIRSA members the opportunity to establish a core, introductory knowledge base tied to specific content domains.

The Recreation 101 Virtual Courses are fully online, asynchronous experiences so participants can take them whenever they like and at their own pace. Each of them is anchored by approximately four hours of on-demand video content designed and taught by experts in each functional area. These courses are designed to be evergreen and will be reviewed and updated periodically to showcase current best practices in the profession.

Introduction to Collegiate Sport Clubs 101 video modules will be available starting on Wednesday, July 24.**

**Please note that the first video module will be immediately available on July 24 and Modules 2-4 will be uploaded as soon they are finalized.

This course presents an overview of collegiate Sport Clubs designed to help a new or prospective professional gain an understanding of operations and best practices for developing and leading a sport clubs program. Participants will learn to identify how sport clubs programs are situated within campus structures and how relationships between campus partners can be most effectively built and maintained. Finances and funding, licensing, and national body governance will be explained through the lens of sport clubs to offer models of successful program management. The course outlines core approaches to sport clubs program design including student development, establishing roles and daily responsibilities, event planning, risk management, and creating policy language. Finally, with career development in mind the facilitators will recommend ways to enhance personal knowledge, navigate conferences and workshops, and leverage your network for ideal career opportunities. Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion. 

In addition to this Introduction to Collegiate Sport Clubs 101 course, check out the rest of our lineup releasing this year:

• Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101
• Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101
• Introduction to Collegiate Esports 101

For Institutional Bundle Registrants: Included with the Bundle are 5 free registrations. For each additional after 5, there is a 65% savings over regular individual registration pricing. After the Bundle is purchased, you will be emailed 2 promo codes to be used to register your other attendees.

*Registration for any of these Recreation 101 courses grants a 25% discount coupon for any Campus Recreation Essentials book. 

NIRSA is committed to creating professional pathways through in-depth explorations of functional areas across collegiate recreation. Complementing available resources such as the Campus Recreation Essentials series, the Recreation 101 Virtual Course series gives NIRSA members the opportunity to establish a core, introductory knowledge base tied to specific content domains.

The Recreation 101 Virtual Courses are fully online, asynchronous experiences so participants can take them whenever they like and at their own pace. Each of them is anchored by approximately four hours of on-demand video content designed and taught by experts in each functional area. These courses are designed to be evergreen and will be reviewed and updated periodically to showcase current best practices in the profession.

Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101 video modules will be available starting on Wednesday, August 7. **

**Please note that the first video module will be immediately available on August 7 and Modules 2-4 will be uploaded as soon they are finalized.

Instructors

Paden Alie - Purdue University
Scott Flickinger - SUNY Cortland
Agnelia "Tiff" Hernandez - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Course Description

Are you looking to enhance the quality of your intramural sports program? Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101 is the perfect course to invest in for your team. This online course is specifically designed to equip you with the crucial skills and knowledge needed to effectively officiate a variety of intramural sports, ensuring fair play, safety, and a culture of fun and engagement. Topics discussed include student officials training, evaluation, leadership, recruitment, and retention. Outlets and outside resources will be highlighted to give you the resources you need to develop a successful officiating model, and the culture and environment of officiating will be explored as it relates to campus recreation. The course instructors will also outline career pathways, transferability, and continuing education opportunities to extend the throughline of officiating into professional workspaces and future learning.

In addition to this Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101 course, check out the rest of our lineup releasing this year:

• Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101
• Introduction to Collegiate Sport Clubs 101
• Introduction to Collegiate Esports 101

For Institutional Bundle Registrants: Included with the Bundle are 5 free registrations. For each additional after 5, there is a 65% savings over regular individual registration pricing. After the Bundle is purchased, you will be emailed 2 promo codes to be used to register your other attendees.

*Registration for any of these Recreation 101 courses grants a 25% discount coupon for any Campus Recreation Essentials book.

The University of California, Berkeley’s Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) initiative transcends traditional wellness programs by embedding holistic health into the campus culture. This initiative enhances physical health and integrates mental, emotional, and social wellness, creating a multi-dimensional approach to student health. Furthermore, unlike many institutions that primarily focus on individual health improvements, UC Berkeley employs a systemic approach that includes multiple campus stakeholders. This elevates their EIM program to a model of comprehensive, community-focused wellbeing.

No matter your current skill level, career path, or available time, there is a way to engage with NIRSA and help lead our association. This session will include a pre-recorded video covering the five pathways to engagement and leadership within NIRSA. Immediately after the video, Lashica Thomas, NIRSA President Designee, and Andre Love, NIRSA President-Elect, will be available live to answer your questions about NIRSA leadership opportunities.

NIRSA is committed to creating professional pathways through in-depth explorations of functional areas across collegiate recreation. Complementing available resources such as the Campus Recreation Essentials series, the Recreation 101 Virtual Course series gives NIRSA members the opportunity to establish a core, introductory knowledge base tied to specific content domains.

The Recreation 101 Virtual Courses are fully online, asynchronous experiences so participants can take them whenever they like and at their own pace. Each of them is anchored by approximately four hours of on-demand video content designed and taught by experts in each functional area. These courses are designed to be evergreen and will be reviewed and updated periodically to showcase current best practices in the profession.

Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101 video modules will be available starting on Tuesday, June 18.

Instructors

Heather Marshall - University of Central Florida
Nicholas D’Amato - UMass Amherst 
Kayla Irlbeck – Sacramento State
Parker Goss - University of Wisconsin, Madison
Victor A. Martin - Southern Illinois University

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth introduction to collegiate intramural sports, covering their definition, benefits, historical evolution, and various types. Participants will learn how to plan, organize, and run intramural events and tournaments effectively. The course includes strategies for event planning, facility management, team recruitment, and student development. It also covers tournament formats, officiating, and equipment guidelines. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of evaluating and improving intramural programs through participant feedback, data analysis, and adapting to changing demographics. Future trends and the integration of technology in intramural sports are also explored. Upon completing the course and passing the assessments, participants will receive a certificate of completion. 

Module 1

Description: In this module we discuss career paths into Intramural Sports and how to find an Intramural job that aligns with your goals and values. We discuss the role of NIRSA within the Campus Recreation profession as well as the resources available to NIRSA professionals along with its founding and history. We also discuss the typical framework of Intramurals within campus recreation departments and the impact that can have on intramural professionals and their jobs.

Learning outcomes:

• Learn the role of intramural sports within a university and NIRSA
• Learn about the career paths to becoming an intramural professional and the pros and cons of different paths
• Learn about the history and resources available within NIRSA

Module 2

Description: Intramurals aims to educate new professionals on their first 30 days of the job and how to best set yourself up for success in your new role. We will share tips and tricks about how to combine your vision and ideas with the university’s current practices, how to finance your program, collaborate with other departments, and how to prioritize your own well-being while beginning your career. Working in intramurals is a dynamic and fun environment, and this module will show how to get the most from the job and settle comfortably into the new position. 

Learning outcomes:

• Participants will learn how to navigate campus current intramural practices, departmental structures, marketing, and politics while beginning a new role
• Participants will learn the importance of overall wellness and how to prioritize wellness when working a non-traditional work schedule
• Participants will learn how to advocate for themselves and their program while settling into a new role within intramural sports

Descriptions and learning outcomes for Modules 3 and 4 will be added here as soon as they are available.

In addition to Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101, check out the rest of our lineup releasing this year:

• Introduction to Collegiate Sport Clubs 101
• Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101
• Introduction to Collegiate Esports 101

For Institutional Bundle Registrants: Included with the Bundle are 5 free registrations. For each additional after 5, there is a 65% savings over regular individual registration pricing. After the Bundle is purchased, you will be emailed 2 promo codes to be used to register your other attendees.

*Registration for any of these Recreation 101 courses grants a 25% discount coupon for any Campus Recreation Essentials book.