In the December session, a panel of professionals who are new to higher education will share what they found challenging or unfamiliar about working in a college setting. These professionals will share where guidance and onboarding can accelerate their effectiveness in working within a campus system and culture. For all of us who have been working in higher education for a while, we’ve likely forgotten what is unique and unusual about our setting.

While collegiate recreation projects are major undertakings, their success often traces back to subtle details or nuanced decisions that end up defining a project. It’s important for recreation and university leadership to understand these details, so they don’t regret them years down the line. Nobody wants to overlook a detail and be left thinking, “I wish we’d known that then.” This webinar will give recreation leaders the information they need to make the most of the details, to seize key decisions large and small, and create longstanding successful projects on their campus. For new build and renovation projects alike, details make the difference, and this session will empower attendees to better conquer them moving forward. This webinar will speak to recreation professionals at every level.

Join us to learn why students should apply for the Student Leadership Team (SLT), what it is, and how we can be a resource to students.

Read this publication to learn about UC San Diego’s Tritons RISE Together initiative and the integral relationship between Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Recreation. Together they present a holistic wellbeing program grounded in mindful movement, art, community, and nature.

Do you want to honor a NIRSA member? Does your school offer an amazing program? Have you recently built or renovated your recreation center? Is there a NIRSA member that is an inspiration to you, and are they leveraging the work of campus recreation? Not sure about the process or where to start with your nomination or application? Recognizing outstanding contributions of NIRSA members is easy! Join the NIRSA Awards Info Session Ideas in Motion session where NIRSA staff liaisons will be available to answer your questions and share about the selection process.

The working group for the revisions to the Collegiate Recreation Standards in the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) have completed a final draft to be submitted to the council for approval at the November 2023 CAS Meeting. A final step in this process is to present milestones in the process, major changes that were made since the last revision, and solicit feedback from other professionals in the field that were not a part of the process. The session is open to anyone who would be interested in hearing about the revisions and providing valuable feedback to the NIRSA CAS Director (Jake Eubank) and Alternate Director (Jason Vlastaras), who both served on the revisions committee.

The session will cover pathways to engagement and leadership within NIRSA. The format will include a brief pre-recorded video for attendees to watch in advance followed by a live session with breakout rooms.

This publication highlights the University of Richmond's UR Well initiative. Using both campus-specific data and national data to foster campus-wide change, the University of Richmond has been dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of wellbeing.

Want to know more about what it is like to navigate working in higher education as someone who identifies as Asian? Listen to the stories of various leaders in athletics, academics, and student affairs professionals, who will share their career journey. Panelists will share their successes and some of the challenges they’ve faced in their personal and professional lives through the intersectionality of their various identities. Originally aired on May 16, 2023 The online event was facilitated by NIRSA Asian Caucus Leaders: Kevin George of Rowan University and Maria Lauron-Ramos of Princeton University.

From classrooms and health systems to collegiate recreation and employee health programs, the interest and demand for wellness offerings is increasing, but what should current and aspiring professionals consider in designing and delivering effective, evidence-based wellness programs and services that empower all people to thrive? Join Dr. Jessica Matthews – international fitness and wellness expert – as she shines a light on the science behind a truly integrative perspective on wellness, specifically examining how physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and other factors affect health and well-being. Additionally, this webinar will explore what is being done from an education perspective to prepare professionals to faithfully serve at the forefront of the field – from college campuses and corporations to clinical and community settings. Walk away with practical insights into how to create and implement innovative programs and services that play a pivotal role in supporting individuals on their journey to sustainable lifestyle change and enhanced well-being.