0. NIRSA 101

1. NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
Who am I? Why am I telling you about NIRSA?
I am an Engagement Coordinator
I have the inside scoop about NIRSA and I am here to spread the word!

2. NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
What is NIRSA?
NIRSA is a leader in higher education and the advocate for the advancement of collegiate recreation
A “governing body” for recreation centers like us all across the US and the world
What does it do?
Creates a place for professionals and students to share and learn ideas
National/ Regional/ State Conferences

3. NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
Strategic Values
Leadership
Health & Wellbeing
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
Service
Sustainable Communities
Global Perspective
We move forward together!

4. NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
Why do I care?
NIRSA helps professional staff keep up with trends and gives them a place to learn and share ideas. This makes campus recreation, your place of employment, better!
There are many ways to get involved…even if you don’t want to work in Campus Recreation
State, regional, and national conferences
Volunteering, presenting, attending
YOU are a professional at your job…you can share your ideas!

5. Where am I in NIRSA?
How to get involved at the National Level: Assembly, Work Teams, attending Annual Conference, regional student leader, NIRSA membership

6. NIRSA at the Regional Level
Region III Student Lead On
A conference FOR students planned BY students!
January 22nd-24th at Purdue University
Over 300 student attendees!
It’s cheap! And you can sleep at the Purdue Rec Center!
Opportunities for YOU:
Attend (learn and grow!)
Volunteer
Present on a topic of your choice
Resume reviews and other professional growth opportunities
How to get involved at the regional level: Lead On Conference, Extramurals, State student leader

7. NIRSA at the State Level
Attend our State Workshop!
It’s a perfect way to learn what NIRSA is all about
October at the University of Illinois
Opportunities for YOU:
Attend (learn and grow!)
Volunteer
Present on a topic of your choice
It’s a lot of fun!
How to get involved at the regional level: Lead On Conference, Extramurals, State student leader

8. Benefits of Involvement
Why should you be involved?!
Professional development (Even if you don’t want to go into the field of Campus Recreation!)
Networking
Scholarships and discounts
Resources
It’s a lot of fun! NIRSA is an organization for recreation professionals, which means it has to be fun!

9. Connect with us at the Regional Level

10. Connect with us at the State Level
facebook.com/illinoisIIRSA
twitter.com/illinoisIIRSA
iirsa.weebly.com

11. Questions?
Feel free to talk to me later about becoming more involved with NIRSA or even a career in Campus Recreation!