NIRSA Caucuses

NIRSA’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Guide

The publication, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: A resource guide for Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, compiles foundational concepts, research-driven best practices, and case studies to help campus recreation professionals develop competencies around EDI – for their own personal and professional growth, as well as for their departments.

Interassociation Wellbeing Definition

The Interassociation Wellbeing Definition is one outcome of the “Health and Wellbeing in Higher Education: A Commitment to Student Success.” In our pursuit to co-create cultures of integrated well-being on campuses worldwide, we want to ensure we are building from a shared understanding and foundation. Since there was not an existing definition that defined wellbeing, especially as it applies to higher education, the members of our organizations asked that one be created. This definition, and its supplementary material, is meant to be foundational; we hope a shared understanding can be a steppingstone to systemic change.

Anti-Racism for Beginners

The Anti-Racism for Beginners Roundtable focuses on developing a basic understanding of key terms and resources, self-reflection, and discussion surrounding what anti-racism and social justice look like. discussions. 

Ask the Black Girl: A conversation spanning wellbeing to improved programming for Black students

Stigma, inequality, and injustices surrounding human rights persist in our culture today. Sadly, the color of a person’s skin plays a significant role in how people are perceived, respected, and handled. We know that racism, both deliberate and unintentional, affects the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups; so, as campus recreations professionals, we must consider how we can each contribute to a culture where all people feel included. Listen in on a conversation between Michele Martin, a white woman working at a PWI, and Chavonne Shorter, a Black woman who previously worked at an HBCU. Their dialogue exchange provides details on how they have been able to learn from one another and how their conversation can inform the development of successful programming for people of color on a PWI campus. 

Inclusive Workplace from a Woman Leadership Lens

Listen to a conversation that explores diversity, equity and inclusion through lived and shared experiences as women leaders in campus recreation.  

Creating a Sense of Belonging in Campus Recreation

This conversation explores the responsibility campus recreation professionals have in fostering a sense of belonging amongst students beyond our programs, facilities, and opportunities.  

July 7 Director’s Roundtable

This Director’s Roundtable focuses on issues of EDI and racism, and how to lead students and staff during these times. 

Mental Health Series: Supporting Black Community Members

Listen to this moderated discussion on how systemic issues of racism/anti-Blackness may manifest on campus, and how to most effectively support Black community members during the current climate of unrest, heightened racial tensions, COVID-19, and the call to action to dismantle systemic racism on our campuses and beyond. 

Mental Health Series: Supporting BIPOC Community Members

Listen to this moderated discussion on how systemic racism may manifest on campus and how to most effectively support our BIPOC community members during the current climate of unrest, heightened racial tensions, COVID-19, and the call to action to dismantle systemic racism on our campuses and beyond.