Introducing NIRSA’s new online learning library

By Kristen Gleason|2021-11-12T08:43:40-08:00November 10, 2021|Categories: Professional Development|Tags: career development, member benefits, online learning, resources|

There are many fundamental reasons why career professionals pursue ongoing professional development in their chosen disciplines:

To become a better employee or manager.
To pursue career goals.
To increase confidence and credibility.
To expand their knowledge base.
To keep current with industry trends.
To boost career earning potential.
To access networking opportunities.
To become a more attractive candidate for future career opportunities.

While there aren’t really any one-size-fits-all approaches to career development or career planning, it’s fair to say that most effective career plans begin with setting goals and finding useful avenues for support. And for professionals in collegiate recreation—emerging and established alike—NIRSA aims to be the leading avenue offering support.

So, we’re excited to announce NIRSA Learning—a professional development and connection hub at your fingertips! If you’re a campus recreation professional, you’ll want to bookmark this page to be your new starting point for all of your questions related to campus recreation. This new hub is your place to learn about upcoming live events, browse on-demand webinars and discussions, and get access to resources and publications tailored for the profession.

In today’s rapidly changing world, NIRSA strives to support the collegiate recreation professional’s pursuit of ongoing professional development that will help ensure their knowledge and skills stay relevant and up to date. New skills developed or honed through training may be essential to your walking through new doors when you’re looking to make the next pivot in your career journey.

Browse the catalog to explore on-demand webinars and access online education that is most relevant to your interests. Be sure to login with your NIRSA credentials to get personalized pricing discounts! Premier members receive the best rates on all NIRSA offerings.

For more information about NIRSA Learning offerings, contact the Professional Development Team at NIRSA Headquarters.

Kristen Gleason

Director of Professional Development at NIRSA | NIRSA Profile

Kristen Gleason is currently the Director of Professional Development at NIRSA

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