Learn about new career opportunities in the field of collegiate recreation through informational sessions and presentations in a supportive learning environment.
Keynote Speaker: Coach George Rice, III
Energetic, Unconventional and Engaging, Coach George Rice, III, also known as “Mr. Rebound 4 Success” believes that everyone has been created with at least one gift and that gift alone makes us great.
He believes that by cultivating and maximizing our gift(s), we are able to overcome adversity and become champions in countless fields of human endeavor.
As the CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer) and Head Coach of Triple Threat Enterprises, LLC based in Washington, DC, Coach Rice is a triple threat whose message is fueled by his dedication, commitment to and passion for coaching, training, mentoring and empowering young people to surpass their own expectations. With more than 15 years of experience as a basketball coach, educator and mentor, Coach Rice is intense in his commitment, interactive in his delivery and ready to put you in the game.
Presentation Proposals & Topics
This year’s theme is “Stronger Together. Growing Together.”
Presentation proposals should align with NIRSA’s eight core competencies, and the Program Committee has selected the following three competencies to focus on for this upcoming ERSL Conference:
Schedule
Specific scheduling information will be provided closer to the event.
| Time | Agenda | Important Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am-9:00am | Pre-Conference Registration | |
| 9:00am-3:30pm | HBCU Summit | |
| 9:00am-Noon | Community Service | |
| 3:00pm-4:45pm | Registration/Check-In | |
| 5:00pm-6:30pm | Opening General Session | MLK Student Center Parlor B |
| 6:30pm-9:00pm | Conference Meet and Greet |
| Time | Agenda | Location Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-9:30am | Breakfast | |
| 10:00am-11:00am | Session I | *Varies |
| 11:10am-12:10pm | Session II | *Varies |
| 12:15pm-12:30pm | Conference Group Picture | |
| 12:30pm-1:45pm | Take a Student to Lunch | |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm | Session III | *Varies |
| 3:10pm-4:10pm | Session IV | *Varies |
| 4:20pm-4:40pm | Day 2 Wrap Up | MLK Student Center Parlor B |
| 7:00pm-11:00pm | Conference Social | Wolfie’s Grille |
| Time | Agenda | Location Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-9:00am | Breakfast | |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Mock Phone Interviews | |
| 10:00am-11:00am | Session V | *Varies |
| 11:10am-12:10pm | Session VI | *Varies |
| 12:20pm-1:20pm | Lunch & Closing Remarks |
Mock Interviews & Résumé Critiques
As with every skill you’ve ever learned, you have to learn a technique and then practice, practice, practice!
A mock interview will not only help you perfect your technique, but it will also allow you to get valuable feedback and coaching on your performance. Working with a professional and getting feedback on your performance in a mock interview is similar to working with a sports coach to learn how to improve your game — both will enable you to learn where your strengths lie and where you may need work to improve your performance.
Time spent practicing will assist you greatly in either situation. An added bonus to preparing and practicing is the self-confidence you will gain.
In today’s competitive job market, you must be prepared and in top shape.
Coming soon.
Coming soon.
Herman Williams Founders Outstanding Service Award
Click here to learn about the award honoring innovative leadership toward the achievement of substantial improvements of minorities in the field of collegiate recreation.
Deadline to apply: January 8, 2020
R. Kevin Marbury, CRSS, PhD
2019 Herman Williams Award recipient
Preconference Activities
HBCU Summit
Thursday, February 20 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: Free
This roundtable discussion for professionals and emerging professionals from HBCU and non-HBCU programs is an opportunity to have a conversation about the opportunities, challenges, and issues that HBCUs face in collegiate recreation and the differences and similarities they have with other programs. Lunch is included.
HBCU Summit Initiatives:
- Enhance engagement of professionals and emerging professionals in collegiate recreation
- Surface opportunities, challenges, and issues that HBCU’s face in collegiate recreation
- Create awareness among non-HBCU professionals regarding the similarities and differences that HBCU programs have to other programs
- Provide additional opportunities for professional development
- Foster opportunities for graduate assistantships and develop pipelines for emerging professionals in the field
- Increase engagement within NIRSA through institutional and professional memberships that will provide resources to assist HBCU programs
Community Service Event
Thursday, February 20 | 8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: Free
This community service project is a great way to start off the conference and give back to the local community. More info coming soon!
Engage
Volunteer
With Service as one of our association’s strategic values, the 2020 ERSL Conference presents its attendees with volunteer opportunities in order to serve during the conference. Session monitors and registration managers are the two volunteer positions that this conference offers over its three days in Florida. Through this act of service, volunteers will be able to interact and connect with colleagues, get involved in very important capacities, and assist in the overall operation and success of the conference.
Please contact Corbin Ross if you are interested in volunteering during the 2020 ERSL Conference, or for more details.