2017 Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference

25th Anniversary of the ERSL Conference
January 19-21, 2017 • Jackson State University

Learn about new career opportunities in the field of collegiate recreation through informational sessions and presentations in a supportive learning environment.

The educational and professional opportunities at the ERSL Conference are both broad-based and in-depth — from mock interviews with established collegiate recreation administrators to presentations on the changing landscape of recreational sports careers in our current economy.

2017 Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference

Host the 2018 ERSL Conference

Deadline: Has Passed

The goal of the Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference is to provide minority students interested in careers in collegiate recreation with the tools and connections they need to succeed in the dynamic field they have chosen to pursue. With educational programming and opportunities for mentorship and career networking, the Conference strives to provide the skills and knowledge needed for young minorities to gain meaningful careers in the field of collegiate recreation.

In order to obtain this goal we need to keep costs low and provide the most suited environment to foster this type of dynamic learning. Please complete the following host site application to be considered for hosting the 2018 Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference.

*Selected site will be provided five free registrations to be used at their discretion (for either student or professional registrations).

Registration

The registration deadline has passed.

Mock Interviews & Résumé Critiques

Presentations

The call for presentation proposals has passed.
More information on educational sessions will be available soon.

Topics

Aquatics Intramurals/Officiating/Extramurals Risk Management/Legal Issues
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Managing/Leading Professional Staff Service
Executive Leadership and Strategic Thinking Managing/Leading Student Staff Small College/Community College
Facility Management, Planning, & Design Marketing/Public Relations Special Event Programming
Family/Youth Member Services Sport Clubs
Financial Planning/Budget/Pricing Outdoor Student Learning Outcomes
Fitness/td> Personal/Professional Development Sustainable Communities
Global Perspective/td> Research/Assessment Technology
Health/Wellbeing Revenue Generation/Mindshift/Entrepreneurial Technology

Awards

The application deadline has passed.

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The application deadline is November 30, 2016

Herman Williams Founders Outstanding Service Award

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Jackie McCarty

2016 Herman Williams Award recipient

Click here to learn about the award honoring innovative leadership toward the achievement of substantial improvements of minorities in the field of collegiate recreation.

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Preconference Events

Preconference Events

Get a jump start at the ERSL Conference!

 Plan ahead! Preconference workshops & events are on Thursday, February 25, 2016.

Schedule of Events

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2017 schedule details are coming Fall 2016!

You can get a sense of this year’s program by reviewing the 2016 schedule.

Jackson Marriot

Rate

$99 a night (+ taxes and fees) for double occupancy

Reservations

The group block designation is ERSL-ALMS State Workshop; to reserve your room call Marriott reservations at 800-228-9290 or 601-969-5100 and reference the block designation.

You must reserve the room by January 3, 2017 in order to receive the group block rate.

Hotel amenities for attendees include complimentary parking and internet.

Upon registration, NIRSA encourages all Conference attendees to reserve their hotel accommodations within the NIRSA room block. NIRSA relies on strong room block usage to secure ample meeting space, increase negotiation leverage for future institutes, and offset event expenses.

Engage

*Access to this event Connect community is only available for registered attendees.

About the ERSL Conference

In 1992, the office of intramural sports at the Southern Illinois University-Carbondale established the first Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference to encourage a strong future of leadership for minority students in the field of collegiate recreation.

The goal of the ERSL Conference has ever since been to provide minority students who are interested in careers in collegiate recreation with the tools and connections needed to succeed in this dynamic field.

With educational programming, opportunities for mentorship, and a platform for career networking, this unique conference empowers young minority students with the skills and knowledge that lay the foundation to building meaningful careers in the field of collegiate recreation.

The ERSL Conference encourages diversity in our association in an effort to better reflect the populations and demographics that NIRSA members serve.

Volunteer

With Service as one of our association’s strategic values, the 2017 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 Mississippi. 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 Tanaia Keyes if you are interested in volunteering during the 2017 ERSL Conference, or for more details.

Special thanks to the 2017 Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Committee

  • Andrea Snead, ERSLC Co-Chair, University of Central Florida
  • Ashley Dent, ERSLC Co-Chair, Florida International University
  • Tim Collins, Program Committee Chair, California State University-Montery Bay
  • Barry Greene Jr., Programming, California State University-San Bernardino
  • Dexter Shorter, HBCU/Minority Recruitment, The Ohio State University
  • Candice Douglas, Hospitality & Sponsorships, Western Kentucky University
  • Mark Dixon, Hospitality & Sponsorships, Jackson State University
  • Nigel Harris, Socials, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Tanaia Keyes, Volunteers, University of Georgia
  • Cherodie Cannon, Marketing & PR

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email Andrea Snead or Ashley Dent