Learn how to receive a printed copy of the RSJ
On November 15, NIRSA changed the RSJ subscription process so that members are now asked to select the version of the RSJ that they wish to receive—either online, print, or both.
Best practices in risk management—concussion awareness
Concussions can happen just about anywhere. See what SportRisk's Best Practices Program reveals about concussion risk management in campus recreation departments across North America.
Announcing the recipients of the 2016 NIRSA Research Grant Program
The Association is thrilled to announce the three recipients of grants from the NIRSA Research Grant Program. Two of the recipients received $10,000 grants while one received a $2,000 grant.
Best practices in risk management—find your eureka moment
Over 100 universities have already participated in SportRisk's new benchmarking database! By investing in this tool you can compare against accepted best practices in campus rec and see how you compare relative to other schools.
NIRSA and Human Kinetics will focus on flag football officiating materials
NIRSA and Human Kinetics will continue to produce and sell flag football materials—including the Rules Book and Officials’ Manual, clinician kit, and online course—but have discontinued the program to offer clinician kits in other sports.
NIRSA’s Institutional Data Set will be closed for upgrades
NIRSA will soon begin the process of integrating feedback in an effort to refine the IDS platform for next year’s data collection. As a result of this upgrade, the IDS’ data entry and reporting features will be unavailable from September 6 until early October.
Don’t forget to submit your research grant proposals to NIRSA
The NIRSA Research and Assessment Committee will continue to accept grant applications for the NIRSA Research Grant Program until August 15.
Can campus recreation do more around intentional leadership development?
As campus recreation professionals—whether we work in aquatics or marketing, facilities or club sports—most of us are first and foremost in the business of developing students and increasing their leadership capacities. This is why leadership has been identified as one of the six strategic values of collegiate recreation.
Let NIRSA support your research in campus recreation!
By Ruben Guzman
The NIRSA Research and Assessment Committee is currently accepting applications for the recently-launched NIRSA Research Grant Program, which will support the development and dissemination of original scholarly research projects conducted at or for NIRSA member institutions. The program features both a $10,000 and a $2,000 grant. The grants will be awarded […]
Make sure to claim your summer travel discounts!
By Nick Zumbrun
Traveling this summer? If so, don’t forget to take advantage of the hotel discounts that your NIRSA membership provides! Your NIRSA discount will take 10%-20% off your reservation cost. So why pay full price when you can save money as a NIRSA member?
NIRSA has partnered with Red Roof Inn, Motel 6, and 11 […]