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.

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.

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 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 typically on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, topics rotate to keep conversations timely and relevant. Join live—engage, share, and grow.

Leadership in Layers: Training Student Leaders to Develop Others is designed for campus recreation professionals who train and support student leaders in supervisory roles. Through rotating breakout sessions on giving feedback, hiring, and training, participants will explore practical strategies such as coaching students in constructive feedback, preparing them for equitable and efficient hiring processes, and equipping them to facilitate accurate and consistent peer training. This structure creates space for shared learning and practical takeaways that directly strengthen the student employment experience within campus recreation. The idea for this program grew from conversations among staff and the NIRSA Student Staff Development Committee about the challenges of preparing student leaders to supervise effectively, with the goal of creating a collaborative forum for exchanging approaches. The session will be hosted by the NIRSA Student Staff Development Committee and is intended for professionals invested in developing student leaders as both supervisors and future professionals.

The Student Well-being Institutional Support Survey (SWISS) includes an optional, add-on question set centering on climate for well-being in Campus Recreation programs, services and facilities. This webinar will summarize student responses to that question set and how those responses differ by key student characteristics. Broadly, the webinar will discuss students’ feelings of comfort and safety in the facilities and with the staff, reasons some students do not interact with Campus Recreation, and the impact of Campus Recreation on student well-being and belonging.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this webinar, learners will be able to: 

1. Learn about the most common reasons students don’t come to campus rec programs, facilities, and services; and how to address these reasons
2. Learn about campus recreation’s role in supporting student well-being and sense of belonging.
3. Learn about student feelings of safety and comfort in interacting with campus recreation services, programs, facilities, and staff.

Continuing Education Credits

Participants who complete this program will be eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits in either the Core Student Affairs Educator Certification (CSAEd™) or Certified Student Affairs Educator-Campus Recreation (CSAEd-CR™).  

NIRSA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd™). NIRSA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program. 

This webinar qualifies for the amount and types of CE credit listed below: 

• CE Credit value: 1
• CE Credit Type: Core, Campus Recreation Specialty

How to get CE credits for attending this course:

1. Attend the live webinar or watch the webinar recording once published to this page
2. Upon completion, submit a program evaluation at this link
3. Within two weeks of completing the survey, you should receive a certificate of completion via email

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.

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!

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.