News and updates regarding benefits to NIRSA membership categories.

The 2015 NIRSA Salary Survey has been released!

By Kristal Fehring

The 2015 NIRSA Salary Survey is now available to NIRSA institutional members! This report tracks and summarizes 2014 salaries in the collegiate recreation field. It represents the confidential responses of over 220 NIRSA institutional members and is the most powerful collection of salary data within the industry.

The report represents thousands of salaries in […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-23T20:52:34-07:00May 20, 2015|Categories: Member Benefits, Research & Assessment|Tags: , , |

Annual membership dues are set to increase on July 1—renew now and save!

By Kendra Hall

NIRSA institutional and individual membership dues will increase by approximately 2.4% on July 1. This increase is calculated based on the Consumer Price Index for Portland, Oregon, as is consistent with NIRSA’s bylaws.

Institutions trying to maximize unused end-of-year funds can also save 5-10% on dues over the next two to three years through […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-23T20:53:05-07:00May 1, 2015|Categories: Member Benefits|Tags: |

Take advantage of the NIRSA Institutional Prepay Program!

By Kendra Hall

The end of the fiscal year is approaching for many NIRSA member colleges and universities. As a Director of a Department of Recreation, have you looked at your budget and found unused funds budgeted for professional development? Did you know that instead of losing those resources, you can invest unused funds from this year’s […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-23T20:53:08-07:00May 1, 2015|Categories: Member Benefits|

Take advantage of your NIRSA member discounts and rewards this spring break!

By Heidi Cleary

In an effort to bring our members more value with their membership, NIRSA offers savings on lodging, fitness certifications, NIRSA publications, and on special programs rates with NIRSA insurance. So as you head out for spring break—or start planning your next summer vacation—don’t forget that your NIRSA membership gives you access to […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-29T00:04:22-07:00March 20, 2015|Categories: Member Benefits|Tags: |

Use your NIRSA badge for discounts during the Annual Conference

By Sierra Smith

The 2015 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo is taking place at the Gaylord Texan from March 30–April 2, and conference attendees will now be able to use their badge to gain access to discounts and exclusive offers at various attractions in the Grapevine area! NIRSA and the city of […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-23T20:39:15-07:00March 20, 2015|Categories: Conference, Member Benefits|Tags: , |

Considering the impact that participation and employment in collegiate recreation has on student development

By Dave Hall and Catherine Cramp and Kristal Fehring

In the spring of 2014, NIRSA and the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) launched a work team to study how the skills gained through participation and employment in cocurricular experiences helps to prepare students for their careers. The goal of the project was to identify ways […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-29T00:04:39-07:00March 2, 2015|Categories: Member Benefits, Partners, Research & Assessment|Tags: |

NIRSA partners with Jossey-Bass to offer members a new discount

By Kristal Fehring

Did you know that your NIRSA membership entitles you to discounts on certifications, hotels, and other items? NIRSA has partnered with a number of companies and organizations in an effort to bring its members great deals. The Association is excited to announce that Jossey-Bass, a well-known publisher in higher education, is now […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-29T00:04:44-07:00February 25, 2015|Categories: Member Benefits, Partners|Tags: |

Introducing the new look of NIRSA Connect: the Community for Leaders in Collegiate Recreation

Over the past few months, some of our more savvy members may have noticed that how they connect with other NIRSA Members online has undergone some changes.

Now we proudly deliver an enhanced service as an improved member benefit: NIRSA Connect.

NIRSA Connect is built on responsive design […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-29T00:05:05-07:00February 23, 2015|Categories: Member Benefits, Networking, Technology|

The NIRSA Collegiate Recreation Trends Research Project is excited to announce a topic

NIRSA wants to provide its membership with resources and best practices when it comes to current trends in the field. With this goal in mind, the Association annually conducts the NIRSA Collegiate Trends Research Project sponsored by Precor, a NIRSA Platinum partner. After reviewing the number of great project topics submitted by members this year, […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-23T20:40:10-07:00February 22, 2015|Categories: Member Benefits, Research & Assessment|Tags: |

NIRSA announces a new task force to examine the needs of small colleges and community colleges

NIRSA’s current strategic plan states that the Association “will be a thriving, progressive organization with a diverse membership that finds participation relevant and valuable.” In order to live up to this directive, the Association has to consider the needs of all its members—this includes both small colleges and community colleges.

For many years, the evolving […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-29T00:05:33-07:00February 10, 2015|Categories: Leadership, Member Benefits|
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