NIRSA continues to provide high-quality education and networking opportunities in the virtual space. NIRSA Summer of Learning, presented by Life Fitness will feature select education programs through the summer to inform and inspire campus recreation professionals from wherever they are!
The Summer of Learning program includes live and on-demand webinars focused on improving student and community health and wellbeing, human resources and professional qualities, program development and much more!
Content will be organized through these four competency area groupings:
Health & Wellbeing
Business Management
Facilities Design & Management
Programming
Schedule
| Title | Presenters | Details |
|---|---|---|
LIVE! Wednesday, June 24, 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET Passage through the Leadership Labyrinth: A Women’s Journey in the Collegiate Recreation Profession Passage through the Leadership Labyrinth: A Women’s Journey in the Collegiate Recreation ProfessionCara Lucia, PhD, Associate Professor, Elon University; Mila Padgett, Director, Campus Recreation and Wellness, University of South Carolina Aiken The gender equity movement and the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 played key roles in advancing collegiate recreation (McFadden and Molina, 2016). Almost fifty years later there is still limited information regarding the experiences had by women in collegiate recreation. Understanding the characteristics that make up a woman’s experience in collegiate recreation, this study provides an exploratory perspective of women in the industry regarding roles and the positions held in the field. As women continue their professional trajectory in the collegiate recreation field personal levels of self-efficacy may impact applying for a new position, taking on a new role in the department, or applying to serve in a volunteer leadership role. The study created space for women to share experiences regarding individual human capital, gender differences, and prejudice as they learn to work through the leadership labyrinth. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Cara Lucia, PhD, Associate Professor, Elon University Mila Padgett, Director, Campus Recreation and Wellness, University of South Carolina Aiken | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Personal & Professional Qualities Research & Evaluation |
LIVE! Wednesday, July 8, 1:00pm PT / 4:00pm ET Get Your Head in the Game: Concussion Management in Club and Intramural Sports Get Your Head in the Game: Concussion Management in Club and Intramural SportsKurt Klier, Assistant Director, University of Maryland-College Park; Jason Hess, Assistant Director for Intramural Sports, University of Maryland-College Park Don't get caught behind the curve on concussion management! Come learn about the process of implementing a full removal and return to play protocol to protect your Club and Intramural Participants, as well as your department. This session will examine the process of implementing concussion management, including two full time Athletic Trainers (ATC), as well as provide an opportunity for discussion and sharing of strategies among attendees. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Kurt Klier, Assistant Director, University of Maryland-College Park Jason Hess, Assistant Director for Intramural Sports, University of Maryland-College Park | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Programming |
LIVE! Monday, July 13, 1:00pm PT / 4:00pm ET Cultivating an Intramural Sports Environment that Encourages Female Officials to Thrive Cultivating an Intramural Sports Environment that Encourages Female Officials to ThriveKaycee Tanioka, Competitive Sports Coordinator, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Agon Abazi, Competitive Sports Coordinator, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Being an Intramural Sports Official is tough—especially being a female Official! For female officials, it can be challenging to experience differential treatment and targeting, change norms and expectations, find leadership opportunities and more. This session will explore initiatives that benefit all officials, but especially support female officials. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Kaycee Tanioka, Competitive Sports Coordinator, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Agon Abazi, Competitive Sports Coordinator, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Programming |
LIVE! Wednesday, July 15, 1:00pm PT / 4:00pm ET Living the Dream: Creating Meaningful Experiences in Outdoor Programming through Resonance and Flow Living the Dream: Creating Meaningful Experiences in Outdoor Programming through Resonance and FlowPatricia Lynn, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Roanoke College How can we foster experiences that are intrinsically fulfilling to an individual? Learn about, discuss, and apply the concepts of autotelic experiences, flow theory, and resonance. When these ideas are intentionally incorporated into your program, they can create meaningful experiences with the potential to alter the life path of a participant or staff member. Through the lens of the presenter's self-study of outdoor recreation and education, discover how you can develop a stronger and more transformational program for all those involved. This process can open the potential for inter-departmental partnerships and increased marketing abilities, but more importantly it will aid participants and staff in their own growth and development. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Patricia Lynn, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Roanoke College | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Programming |
LIVE! Wednesday, July 22, 1:00pm PT / 4:00pm ET Gen Z: Reshaping Higher Education and Its Impact on Collegiate Rec Gen Z: Reshaping Higher Education and Its Impact on Collegiate RecVicki Highstreet, RCRSP, Associate Director, University of Nebraska; Andrea Snead, Assistant Director, Recreation & Wellness Center, University of Central Florida; Karen David, Facility Operations and Member Services Graduate Assistant, University of Dayton; Demitri Lahanas, Program Coordinator, Arizona State University; Suzanne Ries, Associate Director, Facility Operations, Florida Gulf Coast University; Linda Knight, Executive Director of Health & Wellness, College of William and Mary Presented by the NIRSA Assembly, this session is a panel discussion about Generation Z (born 1997 onward) and its impact on collegiate recreation (Dimock, 2019). This session will feature various NIRSA professionals and showcase multiple points of view. The Assembly aims to engage professionals in thoughtful consideration of the opportunities presented by this generation as they attend our institutions and enter our workforce. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Vicki Highstreet, RCRSP, Associate Director, University of Nebraska Andrea Snead, Assistant Director, Recreation & Wellness Center, University of Central Florida Karen David, Facility Operations and Member Services Graduate Assistant, University of Dayton Demitri Lahanas, Program Coordinator, Arizona State University Suzanne Ries, Associate Director, Facility Operations, Florida Gulf Coast University Linda Knight, Executive Director of Health & Wellness, College of William and Mary | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management Programming |
LIVE! Thursday, July 23, 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET The NIRSA Championship Series Academy (Limited to 75 attendees) The NIRSA Championship Series Academy (Limited to 75 attendees)Lead Facilitators: Scott Flickinger, Director, Intramural Sports and Noyes Community Rec Center, Cornell University; Jacob Tingle, CRSS,EdD, Director of Sport Management, Trinity University; Ashley Lax, Assistant Director of Competitive Sports, University of Wisconsin- Madison. Lead facilitators will be assisted by Series experts, including Kurt Klier, Assistant Director, University of Maryland-College Park; Sheldon Tate, Assistant Director, Texas Christian University; Oscee Wheatfall, Director - Facility Operations, Texas A & M University-College Station; Laura Thomas, Assistant Director, Sport Programs, The University of Alabama; and Abby Van Note, Coordinator of Instructional & Inclusive Programs, University of Wisconsin- Madison. (Limited to 75 attendees) Participants will learn important skills required to be a successful Championship Series volunteer—such as how to craft a successful volunteer application, and what skills and experiences make a quality volunteer. Additionally, by attending the session, participants will enhance transferable skills—such as effective communication and teamwork—that will serve them beyond the Championship Series. This workshop is open to and intended for all NIRSA professionals, including those from all areas of campus recreation such as marketing, facilities, aquatics, and assessment. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Lead Facilitators: Scott Flickinger, Director, Intramural Sports and Noyes Community Rec Center, Cornell University Jacob Tingle, CRSS,EdD, Director of Sport Management, Trinity University Ashley Lax, Assistant Director of Competitive Sports, University of Wisconsin- Madison. Lead facilitators will be assisted by Series experts, including Kurt Klier, Assistant Director, University of Maryland-College Park Sheldon Tate, Assistant Director, Texas Christian University Oscee Wheatfall, Director - Facility Operations, Texas A & M University-College Station Laura Thomas, Assistant Director, Sport Programs, The University of Alabama and Abby Van Note, Coordinator of Instructional & Inclusive Programs, University of Wisconsin- Madison. | 1.5 NIRSA CEUs Programming |
LIVE! Monday, July 27, 1:00pm PT / 4:00pm ET Can You Design to Address Climate Change? You Bet! Can You Design to Address Climate Change? You Bet!Jeff Choyce, Principal, BRW Architects; Anita Moran, Principal, Office of Moran Architects Collegiate recreation facilities are intended for decades of use. Some of the most important parts of a building or field design is the location and climatic impacts. With evidence of—and growing concern about—climate change, how do you design for an uncertain future? And what are measures that you can take to preserve our current climate? Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Jeff Choyce, Principal, BRW Architects Anita Moran, Principal, Office of Moran Architects | 1.0. NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management |
LIVE! Wednesday, July 29, 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET Creating Exerciser Experiences Creating Exerciser ExperiencesJeremy Wilson, National Segment Manager, Life Fitness; Arturo Gutierrez, Director of Product Development/Digital Content, Life Fitness Redefine cardio and functional training for your exercisers. The appetite for On Demand content is growing. Imagine a way to re-energize your offering while allowing your exercisers to choose when and how they want to work out. Keep them coming back for more on their own time. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Jeremy Wilson, National Segment Manager, Life Fitness Arturo Gutierrez, Director of Product Development/Digital Content, Life Fitness | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Programming |
Prioritizing Wellbeing: Engaging International Students in Campus Wellbeing Initiatives Prioritizing Wellbeing: Engaging International Students in Campus Wellbeing InitiativesAvneet Hayer, Recreation Facilitator, University of Alberta; Kimberley Curtin, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alberta International students have shown lower rates of participation in campus recreation compared to their domestic counterparts. It is imperative that recreation professionals understand how to assess the needs of international students and develop effective programming to support the health and wellbeing of this group. In this session we will examine barriers to recreation for international students, discuss how to better serve international students, and finish with examples of past programs and current initiatives. We will also integrate how to use behavior theory to develop and evaluate programs for international students. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Avneet Hayer, Recreation Facilitator, University of Alberta Kimberley Curtin, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alberta | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management |
Reopening Your Fitness Facility Successfully and Safely Reopening Your Fitness Facility Successfully and SafelyJeremy Wilson, National Segment Manager, Life Fitness; Chris Dantzler, Regional Segment Manager, Life Fitness As you welcome back exercisers, learn helpful ways to get your facility and your equipment ready to use. Areas of focus will include: preparing the facility, revising layout of equipment, preparing your equipment for use, implementing new guidelines, gearing up staff, reconnecting with exercisers, and embracing digital change. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Jeremy Wilson, National Segment Manager, Life Fitness Chris Dantzler, Regional Segment Manager, Life Fitness | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management |
Smart and Safe Re-opening of Rec center, Athletic and Sports Facilities Smart and Safe Re-opening of Rec center, Athletic and Sports FacilitiesSabina Saksena, CEO, Cytilife; Chris Policastro, Director of Recreation Facilities, Duke University Attendees will learn about easy to deploy smart technologies that reduce manual burden, provide tools to make data driven decisions, and help re-engage students. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Sabina Saksena, CEO, Cytilife Chris Policastro, Director of Recreation Facilities, Duke University | 1.0. NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management |
From ATC to Z: Building a Recreational Sports Athletic Training Program from Scratch From ATC to Z: Building a Recreational Sports Athletic Training Program from ScratchJennifer Pidgeon, MS, LAT, ATC, Assistant Director of Athletic Training, East Carolina University; Greg Corack, EdD,RCRSP, Associate Director of Leadership and Programs, East Carolina University Athletic training coverage for recreational sports programs and services is essential to the continued health and safety of participants. This session will provide a framework for starting an in-house athletic training program within recreational sports. Topics include hiring the right staff, facility design/construction, equipment, campus partnerships, medical supervision and site coverage. Attendees will learn the process recently completed at ECU and determine what steps they can take to bring this important service to their campus. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Jennifer Pidgeon, MS, LAT, ATC, Assistant Director of Athletic Training, East Carolina University Greg Corack, EdD,RCRSP, Associate Director of Leadership and Programs, East Carolina University | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Programming |
Stepping Towards a More Effective New Employee: Utilizing Online Learning in Training Stepping Towards a More Effective New Employee: Utilizing Online Learning in TrainingJoseph Secrest, Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Assessment, University of Houston; Claudia Cooper, Rec Sports and Family Programs, University of Houston This session aims to leverage the exponential growth of technology. Specifically, this session will go into how learning management software provides students with unique learning opportunities on their terms while paying dividends back to the organization. This session will discuss utilizing a blended learning model to create an environment that benefits both parties by cutting organizational costs, increasing available space in a finite building, and maximizing the time and energy of those who are responsible and participating. With all trainings an employee can be physically present and mentally absent. Balancing the needs of a department and the wants of an employee, the University of Houston’s Department of Campus Recreation gives an in-depth look at the beauties and the pitfalls of experimenting with blended learning using the learning management software Articulate to create an E-learning module that covers departmental knowledge (e.g. professionalism, job expectations, customer service, conflict resolution, and decision making) through a series of interactive trainings, recordings, and games to promote a minimum level of competency when newly hired employees arrive on shift. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Joseph Secrest, Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Assessment, University of Houston Claudia Cooper, Rec Sports and Family Programs, University of Houston | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management |
Who Ya Callin’ a User?: The Impact of How You Define Participants in Campus Recreation Who Ya Callin’ a User?: The Impact of How You Define Participants in Campus RecreationSera Zegre, Research Coordinator, West Virginia University; Andrew Darling, RCRSP, Director of Campus Recreation, West Virginia University; Craig Decker, RCRSP, Director, CENTERS LLC at the University of Alabama at Birmingham As we seek to count our participants, set informed goals, and quantify our value, how does campus recreation count and define participants? At what level of participation do academic benefits occur? Finally, what participant groupings are both practically useful and statistically significant? This session is geared toward those who seek to count or study participants. Presenters will demonstrate the impact of various user and will use group definitions through examining the relationship between campus recreation participation and student persistence from their first year to their second, as well as first year cumulative GPA. Presenters will also offer recommendations for how to define and group participants. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Sera Zegre, Research Coordinator, West Virginia University Andrew Darling, RCRSP, Director of Campus Recreation, West Virginia University Craig Decker, RCRSP, Director, CENTERS LLC at the University of Alabama at Birmingham | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management |
Project Management 101 for the Recreation Facility Manager Project Management 101 for the Recreation Facility ManagerScott Reed, Associate Director, Facilities & Resource Management, University of Virginia New to facility project management? There are few playbooks or training programs out there that help recreation facility managers learn the basics and operational nuances of small and large project management. Join other facility management colleagues in learning or refreshing yourself on the basics of project management in a higher education setting. Session will include framework and basic operational level information as well as interaction opportunities with peers. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Scott Reed, Associate Director, Facilities & Resource Management, University of Virginia | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management |
Beyond the Books: Why Outdoor Recreation Is an Essential Part of the Academic Experience Beyond the Books: Why Outdoor Recreation Is an Essential Part of the Academic ExperienceDarrell Fedchak, Outdoor Adventure Coordinator, Clayton State University Students today spend less time outdoors than any generation before them. Studies have shown that increasing the amount of time spent outside can help improve focus, lower stress and anxiety, and can result in increased performance in classes and on tests. This session explores the benefits of an outdoor program at the collegiate level for both the student and the university. We will also cover how to enhance your existing outdoor program to meet with your institution's goals, how to implement a new outdoor program if your university does not already have one, and give examples of programs you can use on your campus. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Darrell Fedchak, Outdoor Adventure Coordinator, Clayton State University | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Programming |
The Unified Sports School: An in-depth curriculum to bring Unified Sports to your campus The Unified Sports School: An in-depth curriculum to bring Unified Sports to your campusGabrielle Sokol, Assistant Director, Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs, University of Mississippi; Sean Graninger, Assistant Director of Intramural Sports, University of Oregon; Abby Van Note, Coordinator of Instructional & Inclusive Programs, University of Wisconsin- Madison; Jeff Franklyn, Northeast Regional Manager, Special Olympics Colorado. This program is an introduction to Unified Sports; it’s a workshop on how to implement a Unified Sports program on campus. There will be an in-depth discussion about creating, facilitating, and building a program at specific universities as well as discussion about contributing to state games and outside opportunities. The program will address how inclusive programming in sport can impact a campus community and how to program beyond sports for the universities looking to expand. This preconference program is for students and professionals who are passionate about expanding their knowledge of inclusive programming. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Gabrielle Sokol, Assistant Director, Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs, University of Mississippi Sean Graninger, Assistant Director of Intramural Sports, University of Oregon Abby Van Note, Coordinator of Instructional & Inclusive Programs, University of Wisconsin- Madison Jeff Franklyn, Northeast Regional Manager, Special Olympics Colorado. | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Programming |
Financial Wellbeing: An Interesting Discussion on Interest Financial Wellbeing: An Interesting Discussion on InterestAndrew Chadick, Senior Associate Director-Programs & Assessment, University of Texas at San Antonio Are you about to graduate and enter the "real world?" Maybe you're a few years away but will still be one of the millions in the U.S. who will graduate with student loan debt. This session will discuss a key component of your overall wellbeing...your financial wellbeing! Come learn about student loans, credit cards, retirement, and more! Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Andrew Chadick, Senior Associate Director-Programs & Assessment, University of Texas at San Antonio | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Business Management Personal & Professional Qualities |
Creating a Culture of Integrated Wellbeing Creating a Culture of Integrated WellbeingJoshua Downing, Director of Recreation & Wellness, Butler University; Bridget Yuhas, Director of Student Affairs Assessment and Planning, Butler University This presentation details Butler University’s intentional efforts to advance student wellbeing and the student experience. Butler’s “BU Be Well” model, developed through a strategic and collaborative campus-wide approach, is comprised of eight dimensions that provide the framework for a transformative student experience through holistic wellbeing. BU Be Well fosters a positive environment for student learning and development both inside and outside of the classroom. Co-author: Bridget Yuhas, Director of Student Affairs Assessment & Planning, Butler University Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Joshua Downing, Director of Recreation & Wellness, Butler University Bridget Yuhas, Director of Student Affairs Assessment and Planning, Butler University | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management |
Wellbeing that Works: Creating an Effective Model Wellbeing that Works: Creating an Effective ModelWes Bonadio, Associate Director - Programs, Ohio University; Mark Ferguson, Executive Director, Ohio University Initiating an effective wellbeing model can be overwhelming, and focusing on wellness dimensions can often reinforce silos and stereotypes. Learn about a NIRSA member institute's unique approach to wellbeing and how it's changing the culture on its campus. By attending this presentation, audience members will get a different perspective on this evolving topic, understand the process it took to re-envision health and wellbeing, and explore implementation strategies to initiate new ideas and create different conversations to advance health and wellbeing efforts at their own institution. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Wes Bonadio, Associate Director - Programs, Ohio University Mark Ferguson, Executive Director, Ohio University | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management |
What’s your Value? Small Programs Campus Rec: Using the Framework of Health and Wellbeing to Position Your Department on Campus What’s your Value? Small Programs Campus Rec: Using the Framework of Health and Wellbeing to Position Your Department on CampusChristopher Crume, RCRSP, Director of Aquatic Center, Denison University; Andrew Lemons, RCRSP, Senior Director Recreation & Wellness, St. Edward's University How do I get a seat at the table? What can I do to tell my story? How do I expand my programs? If these are questions you face on your campus, join us for this interactive presentation focused on skills, topics and discussions about positioning your small program (enrollment of less than 5,000 or an FTE staff of 5 or less) for continued success on your campus. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Christopher Crume, RCRSP, Director of Aquatic Center, Denison University Andrew Lemons, RCRSP, Senior Director Recreation & Wellness, St. Edward's University | 1.0 NIRSA CEUs Philosophy & Theory Personal & Professional Qualities Research & Evaluation |
Technology Design Tools: How Innovative Technology Helps Design the Future of Recreation Technology Design Tools: How Innovative Technology Helps Design the Future of RecreationAdam Bastjan, AIA, LEED AP, Designer / Architect, Kahler Slater Architects, Inc.; Ryan Freeland, AIA Designer / Architect, Kahler Slater Architects, Inc. Learn how to leverage the latest technology in design to envision the future of collegiate recreation. This session will demonstrate how versatile tools such as 3D interactive modeling, live rendering and Virtual Reality can help facilitate better discussions and decision-making, maximize your budget and deliver the best possible design solutions for your renovation or new building project. Learning Objectives
Competencies
CEUs
| Adam Bastjan, AIA, LEED AP, Designer / Architect, Kahler Slater Architects, Inc. Ryan Freeland, AIA Designer / Architect, Kahler Slater Architects, Inc. | 0.5 NIRSA CEUs Business Management Facilities Design & Management |
NIRSA Summer of Learning is a NIRSA CEU Approved Provider. The program(s) linked here meet the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Registered Collegiate Recreational Sports Professionals (RCRSP) designation
Registration Information
Thank you to Life Fitness for helping us provide this to our members for no additional charge. If you’re a non-member, see pricing below or learn how you can join NIRSA today!
NIRSA members
Free
Professional Nonmembers
$150
Student Nonmembers
$70
Upon registration, you will be provided to a link to access the Summer of Learning program for viewing and download through November 30, 2020. New recordings and webinars will be added on an ongoing basis and registrants will be emailed as webinars become available through the summer.
THANK YOU LIFE FITNESS!
Life Fitness is proud to sponsor NIRSA Summer of Learning. For more than 50 years, Life Fitness continues to be a global leader in commercial fitness equipment with a mission to inspire healthier lives. Life Fitness manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment under the brand names Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT. In an evolving industry, NIRSA Summer of Learning presents a shining opportunity for campus recreation professionals to learn new best practices, hone skills, and find inspiration from their peers.
