Leaders from the NIRSA Board, NSC Board, NIRSA Foundation Board as well as the Member Network, Assembly and NIRSA Executive Director will share program accomplishments and financial results from 2024 and priorities for 2025 that advance NIRSA’s strategic framework and deliver value to members; the member necrology and retiree report will also be presented. This session is for members only.

Are you an early career professional in campus recreation looking for strategies to manage competing priorities, set boundaries, and gain confidence in your role? This session will provide a space to share experiences, discuss challenges and exchange best practices for thriving for your first few years in the profession. This interactive conversation will help you take control of your workload, develop essential skills, and build connections with others who understand the journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your career from chaos into confidence.

Join us for a discussion on the implications of the recent Dear Colleague Letter from the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Colleagues from states that have already implemented similar legislation will share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for compliance. This interactive roundtable will provide a space for discussion, knowledge sharing, and support, helping institutions prepare for and navigate these evolving requirements. Bring your questions and insights to this important conversation.

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 2025-2026 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!

Join Erin Patchett and Pam Watts to learn about NIRSA’s goals for 2025 and how NIRSA is responding to member feedback. This interactive session will include time for member questions and ideas.

NIRSA and the Certification Consortium invite you to an exclusive member-only webinar where we will explore the value of Student Affairs Educator Certification. Join us as we provide a detailed update on the program’s progress over its first 1.5 years as well as findings from the recent Certified Student Affairs Educator (CSAEd) Census, showcasing its impact, benefits realized by CSAEd student affairs professionals, and areas for improvement. This webinar will highlight the significant value that certification brings to student affairs professionals and resources to support you and your staff through certification.

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.

Learn about the many leadership opportunities available at NIRSA!

Leaders from the NIRSA Board, NSC Board, NIRSA Foundation Board as well as the Member Network, Assembly, and NIRSA Executive Director will share accomplishments from 2023 and priorities for 2024 that advance NIRSA’s strategic plan and deliver value to members.

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.