Nazifa Islam, Author at NIRSA

About Nazifa Islam

Nazifa Islam was previously the Communications Coordinator at NIRSA.

Member Spotlight: Virginia Tech is at the forefront of integrated wellness, an emerging trend in collegiate recreation

Wellness centers are emerging on college campuses both as a new concept and as a re-imagining of traditional recreation offerings. They encompass preventative as well as reactive services including student health, counseling centers, and programming designed to appeal to historically-underserved populations. It’s a trend that extends beyond facility usage and marks a positive, health-conscious change […]

By Nazifa Islam|2018-07-09T07:14:24-07:00March 30, 2016|Categories: Integrated Wellness, Member Spotlight|Tags: health & wellbeing, leadership, member feature, strategic values, student development|

NIRSA member spotlight: Alex Accetta, Portland State University

When Alex Accetta was recruited by Portland State University, it was to work with academic and arts groups, and a small program called student recreation. He’d been working for a while in student affairs—admissions at Willamette Law School, student activities at Marist College, and policy analysis at the Institute for Higher Education among other […]

By Nazifa Islam|2024-12-05T13:22:42-08:00October 5, 2015|Categories: Leadership, Member Spotlight|

Progress in motion: 3,200 leaders in rec moved our values forward

NIRSA members from the United States, Canada, and Mexico packed their bags and made their way to Texas this spring for the express purpose of furthering the collegiate recreation profession. The 66^th NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo took place from March 30–April 2 in […]

By Nazifa Islam|2024-12-05T13:22:42-08:00April 23, 2015|Categories: Conference, Networking, Professional Development|Tags: campus rec expo, strategic values|

Where Are They Now? John Washo

John Washo has been working in recreation centers since he was just 12 years old. He started out as a scorekeeper for men’s league games and an official for third grade soccer and basketball games at his community recreation facility. His work in recreation continued throughout high school—he worked just about every position at the […]

By Nazifa Islam|2020-01-24T13:31:52-08:00March 25, 2015|Categories: Member Spotlight, Philanthropy, Scholarship Recipients, Where Are They Now?|Tags: member feature, nirsa foundation|

Maureen McGonagle is the 2015 NIRSA Honor Award recipient

By Tom Kirch and Nazifa Islam

The NIRSA Honor Award Committee is excited to announce that Maureen “Moe” McGonagle has been selected as the recipient of the 2015 NIRSA Honor Award! The NIRSA Honor Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed by our Association. It is awarded annually and celebrates a NIRSA member who has […]

By Nazifa Islam|2024-12-05T13:22:42-08:00January 29, 2015|Categories: Awards, Leadership|Tags: awards, honor award, volunteer|

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Graduate Coordinator (3): Aquatics (1), Intramural Sports & Special Events (1), Fac Operations (1) | Rowan University - Glassboro, NJ
Glassboro, New Jersey, For All Graduate Coordinator Positions: Attend bi-weekly departmental leadership meetings Ability to work evenings and weekend hours Assist with Campus Recreation special events, all campus recreation staff trainings and meetings, and other duties as assigned Participate in Campus Recreation committees Assist with supervising University and Division-wide events Develop and administer assessments and […]
Graduate Assistant - Facilities | The University of Utah, Campus Recreation Services
Utah, Position Overview This position is primarily responsible for assisting with the management, supervision, scheduling and operation of the Facility Managers (FM’s), Fitness Center (The Core) and Rental Services (Gear Central) to ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment. The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for training, evaluating, and supervising the Crimson Crew student staff, […]
Director of Recreation | University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, Although open until filled, priority application date is January 20, 2025. As a University of Washington (UW) employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a […]
Intramurals & Club Sports Specialist | University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, About USC Recreational Sports The mission of USC Recreational Sports is to provide the university community with opportunities to pursue a balanced, healthy lifestyle through participation in recreational activities. Recreational Sports aims to support our members through fitness and recreational programming, leadership development, training, and cross-unit collaboration. Our staff works together to […]
Assistant Director, Campus Rec - Fitness/Aquatics | Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio, Job Summary/Basic Function: The Assistant Director for Fitness and Aquatics is responsible for the organization and administration of the fitness and wellness programs within Campus Recreation. The position requires creativity and innovation to develop programs that are responsive to the needs of a diverse student population, including individuals with disabilities, programs that are […]