By Stacey Hall, PhD, University of New Hampshire, Chair of the Nominations & Appointments Committee and Jen Gudaz, Cornell University, Chair of the Member Network

NIRSA owes its success to the leadership of dedicated volunteers—to members who generously donate their time and use their experience in the collegiate recreation profession to support NIRSA members and direct NIRSA’s operations and services. Thanks to these dedicated members, NIRSA is able to continue creating and sustaining powerful communities of wellbeing worldwide!

NIRSA membership votes annually via electronic elections to fill positions on the NIRSA Member Network and the NIRSA Board of Directors. NIRSA professionals also vote on proposed amendments to NIRSA’s Bylaws. Elections recently closed, and the Association would like to thank the members who voted—at 30%, you contributed to the highest voter turnout since 2011. From the robust slate of inspiring individuals who stood for office to the dedicated members who took time out of their busy schedules to vote, the strength of our Association depends on your voice—and you’ve made it count.

With widespread approval—almost 97%—NIRSA professional members passed the proposed amendments to the NIRSA Bylaws. You can view a redline version of the changes on the NIRSA website. These changes go into effect immediately.

The Association is also thrilled to welcome our incoming professional and student leaders to positions on the 2016-2017 NIRSA Board of Directors and Member Network beginning on May 1.

NIRSA Board of Directors

President Elect
Ken Morton, CRSS
Stephen F. Austin State University

At-Large Director
William “Bill” Healey, RCRSP, CRSS
University of West Florida

Member Network Professional Positions

Region II Regional Representative
David Parker, CRSS
University of North Carolina Wilmington

Region IV Regional Representative
Andy Lemons, RCRSP
St. Edward’s University

Region VI Regional Representative
Brian Smith
UCLA

Member Network Student Positions

NIRSA Student Leader
William “Will” Trent, James Madison University

Region I Regional Student Leader
Patrick Shank, West Chester University

Region II Regional Student Leader
Kelsey Jones, University of Florida

Region III Regional Student Leader
Marjorie Wallington, Ball State University

Region IV Regional Student Leader
Megan Normansell, Texas A&M University

Region V Regional Student Leader
Tiffany Wieser, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Region VI Regional Student Leader
Jordan Bishop, Washington State University

Getting to know your elected leaders is just as important as voting for them. Please join us in congratulating the elected members at the 2016 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo in Kissimmee, Florida from April 3–6. Registration for the Annual Conference is now open, and early bird pricing is available to those who register before February 17!

For more information on NIRSA elections, please contact NIRSA Senior Director of Professional Development Mary Callender.