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

The NIRSA Mentor Match Program most recently was a component of the Career Development Committee until that group was dissolved. For a little more than a year it has functioned as a responsibility of the Membership Engagement Coordinator with some volunteer help. This program has provided an extraordinary free professional development opportunity for many students and professionals at multiple levels with a wide variety of experiences but is vastly underutilized by members of NIRSA. The purpose of this Association Information session is to enlighten members about the program, why they should participate, how the program works, benefits realized, and how they can contribute to the program. We will explore ideas for promotion, networking, recruitment, and techniques to enhance the experience for those involved. A variety of presenters with diverse backgrounds and experiences will share their takeaways and insights while we gather valuable feedback and suggestions from participants.

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!

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.