Professional Development Events & Opportunities
Grow your career, your staff, and yourself. NIRSA continues to develop programs and opportunities to help you prepare for the near- and long-term future.
NIRSA’s Gender Identity & Trans Inclusion in Collegiate Recreation
September 23 – December 14, 2021
Explore gender identity and trans inclusion in collegiate recreation. Whether you are well versed in gender identity, identify within the queer and trans community, or are simply seeking some support in understanding gender identity, join your colleagues for this specially curated series from some of the leading voices from across the profession.
NIRSA’s 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge for campus recreation
Campus recreation professionals are invited to focus on racism and the Black American experience. Each Monday for 4 weeks, you will receive a list of daily resources — a mix of readings, videos, podcasts, and discussion questions. All participants are encouraged to convene a discussion with your teams. This is now being offered as an ‘on-demand’ experience.
Still Available
These past events were recorded and are still available.
2021 NIRSA Collegiate Esports Virtual Institute
July 14 & 15, 2021
Esports and gaming are some of the fastest growing programs on campuses! Join us at NIRSA’s Esports Virtual Institute to learn from leaders who have experience building programs, as well as how to take your program to the next level with scholarships and sponsorships.
Aspiring Directors Institute: Virtual
July 12-30, 2021 • Online • Co-presented by ACUHO-I, ACUI, and NIRSA
Presented in partnership with ACUHO–I, ACUI, and NIRSA, the 2021 Aspiring Directors Institute will be a three-week virtual program during the weeks of July 12–30. Each week will include one focused day of content delivery, along with structured opportunities for discussions, meaning making, and relationship building throughout.
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