Join us in welcoming Don Stenta to the association’s volunteer leadership

By Mary Callender

During their February 25 meeting to select an Annual Director for the 2014-2015 NIRSA year, the NIRSA Board of Directors carefully considered their current work and focus and excitedly announce the appointment of Don Stenta, PhD and Director of Recreational Sports at The Ohio State University.

The Board excited by his commitment to continuing the Association’s progress in strategically aligning experiential education and global perspective, while striving to put leadership development theory into practice.

Don Stenta, The Ohio State University, will serve as 2014-2015 Annual Director.

“Don’s wide range of higher education experience, educational and public policy perspectives, and his business education background will allow the NIRSA Board to further the work of the Association’s Strategic Plan,” says Laurie Braden, President Designee. The Board unanimously appointed Stenta to serve as Annual Director on the 2014-2015 Board of Directors and are excited to welcome him to their leadership team.

2014-2015 NIRSA Board Annual Director

Dr. Stenta joined NIRSA in 2011, soon after his appointment as the Director of Recreational Sports at The Ohio State University. Don quickly immersed himself into NIRSA by presenting at the 2012 and 2013 NIRSA Annual Conferences, serving on the Centennial Celebration of Collegiate Recreation Work Team, and serving on the International Experiential Learning Institute Steering Committee. Don was also appointed in 2012 to serve as co-chair of NIRSA’s Leadership Commission.

Don’s experience at The Ohio State University, over the past 20+ years, has included positions within Residence Life, Student Activities, the Ohio Union, and multiple roles (Visiting Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Associate Director) within the John Glenn School of Public Affairs. Don is also a long time member of ACPA. The combination of Don’s broad experience in student affairs and his fluency over issues and opportunities that are important to higher education students and professionals ensures that his perspective will bring invaluable insight to the efforts of the 2014-2015 NIRSA Board.

The Association also recently concluded the 2014 NIRSA Elections. To learn more about these recent NIRSA volunteer leadership changes, check out the elections announcement news article.