Advocacy matters: A student perspective
The latest policy and legislative issues are shaping our campus communities and impacting how our members operate each day.
The importance of government affairs in our work
In today’s heightened political environment, policy changes are made quickly and with little communication from policy decision makers. It's critical to the success of higher education and NIRSA to be proactive regarding these policies.
Other duties as assigned: Staying current on public policy
"Staying informed on current local, state, and federal legislation is extremely important for all NIRSA members," explains Andrew Chadick, Senior Associate Director of Programming and Assessment for University of Texas at San Antonio Campus Recreation.
Understanding and navigating the legislative waters
Even the smallest law can have major ramifications, and it’s my goal to help my colleagues understand what issues are out there. This way, they can be better prepared to anticipate issues.
Government affairs and you
As we grow into our second year of the newly-reimagined Government Affairs Committee, some may be wondering how government affairs connects to campus recreation. You may even ask yourself, “Who cares?” Well, you should.
The NIRSA Government Affairs Committee wants to hear from you
The NIRSA Government Affairs Committee has been reconstituted from the former NIRSA Policy and Legislation Committee; the committee was evolved to better meet the needs of the Association.