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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/17/2025 at 9:00 AM (PST)
Join NIRSA Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables! These live, unrecorded discussions are a space for collegiate recreation professionals to connect, share ideas, and tackle challenges together. Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, topics rotate to keep conversations timely and relevant. Join live—engage, share, and grow.
Join NIRSA Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables! These live, unrecorded discussions are a space for collegiate recreation professionals to connect, share ideas, and tackle challenges together. Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, topics rotate to keep conversations timely and relevant. Join live—engage, share, and grow.
$i++ ?>Clifton McIntosh
Associate Director Programs Operations
Iowa State University
$i++ ?>Andrew Huff
Associate Director, Programs & Wellness
Florida Atlantic University
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/09/2025 at 10:00 AM (PST)
Explore volunteer opportunities with NIRSA, the NIRSA Foundation, and the NIRSA Championship Series. Learn about roles, time commitments, and the rewarding experiences of shaping the 2026-2027 leadership year.
Calling all go-getters and game-changers! Learn about volunteering with NIRSA, the NIRSA Foundation, and the NIRSA Championship Series! Join us to explore opportunities to shape the 2026-2027 leadership year. Learn about the time commitments, workload, and—most importantly—the rewarding experiences that come with being part of these dynamic teams. Your next adventure in leadership starts here, don’t miss it!
$i++ ?>Lauren Carlson
National Sport Programs Coordinator
NIRSA Champ Series
$i++ ?>Natasha Fischer
Member Engagement Manager
NIRSA
$i++ ?>Nicole Jackson
Director of National Sport Programs
NIRSA Champ Series
$i++ ?>Jillian McNaughton
Foundation Coordinator
NIRSA Foundation
$i++ ?>Cheyenna Mitchell
Member Programs Coordinator
NIRSA
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/03/2025 at 9:00 AM (PST)
Join NIRSA Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables! These live, unrecorded discussions are a space for collegiate recreation professionals to connect, share ideas, and tackle challenges together. Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, topics rotate to keep conversations timely and relevant. Join live—engage, share, and grow.
Join NIRSA Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables! These live, unrecorded discussions are a space for collegiate recreation professionals to connect, share ideas, and tackle challenges together. Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, topics rotate to keep conversations timely and relevant. Join live—engage, share, and grow.
$i++ ?>Dr. Jacob Eubank
Assistant Professor - Recreation Education
Lehman College, City University of New York
Dr. Jacob Eubank is an Assistant Professor in the Recreation Education program at Lehman College, City University of New York. He currently serves as the NIRSA CAS Director and as a member of the NIRSA Health and Well-being Taskforce 2.0. His research focuses on recreational behavior and its impact on college student health and well-being, including outcomes such as reduction in stress and anxiety, increased sense of belonging, and increased life satisfaction. Prior to joining the faculty at Lehman College CUNY, Dr. Eubank served as the Assistant Director of Aquatics and Fitness at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
$i++ ?>Stephanie Smith
Director of Recreation
MIT
$i++ ?>Chris Suriano
University of North Dakota
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/19/2025 at 9:00 AM (PST)
Step into a dynamic discussion about what’s shaping marketing and outreach in collegiate recreation today. This isn’t just another webinar — it’s an interactive roundtable where your ideas, questions, and insights fuel the conversation.
Be part of NIRSA’s Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables on Marketing & Outreach (formerly the Marketing Collective Roundtable)! These live, unrecorded sessions offer a collaborative space to swap best practices, discover what’s working at other institutions, and deepen our shared understanding of the ever-evolving marketing landscape. Together, we’ll explore challenges, spark new ideas, and elevate the way we tell our stories.
$i++ ?>Laura Gilham
Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications, Outreach, and Membership
Penn State University
$i++ ?>Amber Turmell
Member Services & Marketing Coordinator
University of Colorado Denver
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/12/2025 at 1:00 PM (PST)
Join Ideas in Motion for a virtual roundtable for early career professionals to explore the importance of data collection, learn how to interpret and apply insights effectively, and ensure that your data aligns with departmental objectives and goals.
Join Ideas in Motion for a virtual roundtable for early career professionals to explore the importance of data collection, learn how to interpret and apply insights effectively, and ensure that your data aligns with departmental objectives and goals.
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Kathleen Langley
Assistant Director, Fitness & Wellness
Western Kentucky University
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Christopher Bullard
Assistant Director of Member Engagement
Portland State University
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Julian Baker
Coordinator of Recreational Sports
Pepperdine University
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Koen Burger
Coordinator, Informal Recreation and Programming Specialist
Louisiana State University
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Peter Loomis
Assistant Director, Operations and Recreational Programming
Belmont University
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Daniel Smith
Associate Athletic Director for Campus Recreation
Roanoke College
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/05/2025 at 9:00 AM (PST)
Join NIRSA Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables! These live, unrecorded discussions are a space for collegiate recreation professionals to connect, share ideas, and tackle challenges together. Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, topics rotate to keep conversations timely and relevant. Join live—engage, share, and grow.
Join NIRSA Ideas in Motion Virtual Roundtables! These live, unrecorded discussions are a space for collegiate recreation professionals to connect, share ideas, and tackle challenges together. Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, topics rotate to keep conversations timely and relevant. Join live—engage, share, and grow.
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Shaneisha Weir
University of Houston-Downtown
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Tiffany Lane
Houston Community College
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Esports can be a varsity-style sport and a social magnet at the same time. In this webinar we unpack what works on real campuses. Our team has visited dozens of campuses across the country in the last few years and seen sports and esports spaces in all shapes and sizes. We will share what works, what does not, and why, including when to invest in competitive arenas, when a casual drop-in lounge wins, and how to keep both active after hours.
Esports can be a varsity-style sport and a social magnet at the same time. In this webinar we unpack what works on real campuses. Our team has visited dozens of campuses across the country in the last few years and seen sports and esports spaces in all shapes and sizes. We will share what works, what does not, and why, including when to invest in competitive arenas, when a casual drop-in lounge wins, and how to keep both active after hours.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish competitive versus casual esports spaces and when each drives the most engagement.
- Apply space utilization tactics that keep rooms active after hours with self-service gear access.
- Build a phased plan that starts small, measures demand, and scales with partners across campus.
$i++ ?>Griffin Harrington
CEO & Cofounder
RecRe
Griffin Harrington is the cofounder and CEO of RecRe, a fast-growing platform that powers self-service gear lending on college campuses so students get what they need while administrators and gain accountability, insights and cost savings.
$i++ ?>Jason Levy
Account Manager
RecRe
Jason Levy brings more than 20 years of higher education leadership to his work with RecRe, where he’s helped campuses nationwide expand engagement opportunities and improve inventory management. He’s passionate about helping campus leaders turn emerging ideas into programs and services that build community and create positive outcomes for students and staff.
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Make the most of your NIRSA 2026 Conference experience by diving into this all-in-one guide for Awards! If you're thinking about applying, this session will help you navigate every step with confidence. We’ll walk through application requirements, deadlines, and FAQs, and share helpful tips and insights from past award recipients about what made their experience so impactful. Learn how to put your best foot forward, avoid common missteps, and hear what stood out in successful applications. We’ll also open the floor for your questions—so bring your curiosity and get ready to feel informed, inspired, and ready to celebrate excellence in campus recreation!
Make the most of your NIRSA 2026 Conference experience by diving into this all-in-one guide for Awards! If you're thinking about applying, this session will help you navigate every step with confidence. We’ll walk through application requirements, deadlines, and FAQs, and share helpful tips and insights from past award recipients about what made their experience so impactful. Learn how to put your best foot forward, avoid common missteps, and hear what stood out in successful applications. We’ll also open the floor for your questions—so bring your curiosity and get ready to feel informed, inspired, and ready to celebrate excellence in campus recreation!
$i++ ?>Natasha Fischer
Member Engagement Manager
NIRSA
$i++ ?>Cheyenna Mitchell
Member Programs Coordinator
NIRSA
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The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), USA Pickleball, and Selkirk are collaborating with NIRSA to grow pickleball at the collegiate level nationwide. Together, the organizations will deliver a robust competition platform – The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series, a NIRSA Championship Series event – as well as national exposure opportunities for programs and players, two grant programs, and educational resources. The APP also offers professional development opportunities for NIRSA members throughout the year across a variety of disciplines: operations, tournament management, officiating, marketing, and more. This session will educate NIRSA members on how the APP and USA Pickleball can help grow pickleball on your campus, whether that be starting a program from scratch or helping your existing program thrive, and provide professional enrichment opportunities for NIRSA members.
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), USA Pickleball, and Selkirk are collaborating with NIRSA to grow pickleball at the collegiate level nationwide. Together, the organizations will deliver a robust competition platform – The APP Selkirk Collegiate Series, a NIRSA Championship Series event – as well as national exposure opportunities for programs and players, two grant programs, and educational resources. The APP also offers professional development opportunities for NIRSA members throughout the year across a variety of disciplines: operations, tournament management, officiating, marketing, and more.
This session will educate NIRSA members on how the APP and USA Pickleball can help grow pickleball on your campus, whether that be starting a program from scratch or helping your existing program thrive, and provide professional enrichment opportunities for NIRSA members.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of participating in this program, learners will be able to:
- Understand the state of college pickleball and how the sport can enhance the health and well-being of your students.
- Understand how your school can compete in regional and national pickleball competitions.
- Know how to unlock funding and access education and resources needed to help your program thrive – or get off the ground.
$i++ ?>Hana Papaco
Director of Recreational and Collegiate Engagement
USA Pickleball
$i++ ?>Shannon Dan
EVP of Strategy and Growth
Association of Pickleball Players
$i++ ?>Susannah Barr
APP Pro
Association of Pickleball Players/Selkirk
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Join Lashica Thomas and Pam Watts to learn about NIRSA’s goals for 2026. This interactive session will include time for member questions and ideas.
NIRSA Board President Lashica Thomas, and NIRSA Executive Director Pam Watts will outline NIRSA’s goals for 2026. This interactive session will include time for member questions and ideas. This is a great opportunity to learn more about NIRSA’s strategies to support members and advance the field. This session is for members only.
$i++ ?>Pam Watts
Executive Director
NIRSA
Pam Watts is the Executive Director for NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, which comprises over 3,250 members on nearly 900 campuses throughout the United States and Canada. A former CPA, Pam joined NIRSA in 2000 and in her tenure with the Association she served primarily as NIRSA's second-in-command until assuming the Executive Directorship in early 2012. She works closely with the NIRSA, NIRSA Foundation, and NIRSA Services Corporation Boards of Directors to actuate the aligned strategic plan of all three entities in service to members.
Pam is a Certified Association Executive and in her role as NIRSA’s Executive Director she served as the Chair of the Council for Higher Education Management Association’s Steering Committee; as a member of the American Council on Exercise’s Industry Advisory Panel; and on the Advisory Council for the Healthy Campus Initiative in the University of California System. She currently serves as President of the Physical Activity Alliance, on the Advisory Board for the Institute for Wellbeing at Butler University and is Vice-President of the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification Board of Directors.
$i++ ?>Lashica Thomas
Director of Campus Recreation; NIRSA Board President
Columbus State University
Lashica Thomas is serving as the NIRSA Board President for the 2025-2026 NIRSA leadership year and is currently the Director of Campus Recreation at Columbus State University in Georgia, part of NIRSA Region II. She first joined NIRSA in 2003 and throughout her career she's been involved with the Association through many different volunteer roles during her two decades of membership with this historic association!
Lashica's tenure on the NIRSA Board began in 2023, shortly after members elected her to serve on the Presidential Track—a three-year commitment—and will culminate in this capstone year of service. As your NIRSA President, Lashica will be sharing periodic insights about the direction and impact of our profession. She was recognized in 2019 for her role in building a diverse and inclusive culture in our Association by fostering equality of opportunity, encouraging diverse perspectives, and creating a welcoming and supportive climate when she received the Juliette Moore People of Color Distinguished Leadership Award.
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