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NIRSA: More than 4,500 members

who improve the world through collegiate recreation

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we believe

participation in campus recreation programming can make our global community healthier

What is NIRSA? | What is Collegiate Recreation?

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we are leaders in collegiate recreation

strengthening our members to strengthen our cause

we grow

Professional development events help our members keep up-to-date with best practices and certifications.

we discover

We use exclusive benchmarking, assessments, and data sets to help and promote the profession.

we connect

Our members connect with each other by sharing conversations, files, and experiences.

we lead

With 1,850 volunteer opportunities, we have a fit for you. Help us lead the profession!

we play

The NIRSA Championship Series hosts annual national tournaments and dozens of regionals.

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Get early bird rates for the 2018 Collegiate Marketing Institute

By Nick Zumbrun|2018-09-20T15:12:35+00:00September 17, 2018|

NIRSA to support research on rec professionals’ engagement with social justice

By Adrienne Ansel|2018-09-20T07:46:25+00:00September 17, 2018|

NIRSA to support research on the impact of LGBTQ diversity training on attitudes and competencies

By Adrienne Ansel|2018-09-17T09:46:22+00:00September 17, 2018|

NIRSA to support research on the impact of health and wellbeing education on retention rates

By Adrienne Ansel|2018-09-17T09:46:33+00:00September 17, 2018|

NIRSA to support research on campus recreation participation and psychological wellbeing

By Adrienne Ansel|2018-09-17T09:46:42+00:00September 17, 2018|

In appreciation of NIRSA soccer’s unsung volunteers

By Laura Thomas, Chair|2018-09-17T08:27:16+00:00September 17, 2018|

Conference Updates

Extension: submit a poster presentation for NIRSA 2019

By Kristen Gleason|2018-09-11T08:56:08+00:00September 11, 2018|

Member Spotlight

Concussion protocols at University of Maryland’s Recreation and Wellness

By Wallace Eddy, PhD|2018-09-20T13:26:53+00:00September 20, 2018|

NIRSA Foundation

NIRSA to support research on rec professionals’ engagement with social justice

By Adrienne Ansel|2018-09-20T07:46:25+00:00September 17, 2018|

Every new beginning…

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Excellence versus perfection

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