By Stan Shingles, 2015-2016 NIRSA President, Assistant Vice President at Central Michigan University
As the cold of winter begins to fade and the sunshine of spring begins to emerge, it is an exciting time of year for new leadership opportunities in our association. With Association elections recently completed, I want to congratulate our newly-elected leaders […]
By Stan Shingles, 2015-2016 NIRSA President, Assistant Vice President at Central Michigan University
As I pen these notes—after the conclusion of a productive 2015 year and a wonderful holiday season, and at the beginning of a new semester, I do so with great excitement and enthusiasm. It is difficult to feel anything but excitement and anticipation […]
By Stan Shingles, 2015-2016 NIRSA President, Assistant Vice President at Central Michigan University
The calendar will soon turn to 2016; and while the New Year offers us the occasion to set new challenges, goals, and directions, now is the time of year to share our appreciation and gratitude with the people and organizations who make […]
By Stan Shingles, 2015-2016 NIRSA President, Assistant Vice President at Central Michigan University
I recently attended both the Michigan and Illinois Intramural-Recreational Sports Association workshops. Attending these workshops brought back fond memories of my formative years of service in the Association. I attended my first NIRSA-related event—the Illinois State Workshop—while a graduate student at […]
By Stan Shingles, 2015-2016 NIRSA President, Assistant Vice President at Central Michigan University
As the calendar turns from summer to fall, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your journey for this year. There is so much to accomplish, and the start of a fresh school year brings us visions, new goals, creates new challenges, […]
By Stan Shingles, 2015-2016 NIRSA President, Assistant Vice President at Central Michigan University
As my NIRSA journey continues, I continue to marvel, “Oh, the Places We Will Go!” This summer has been one of great service opportunities and experiences for me and many other NIRSA members. The excellent work of our Association is being […]
By Stan Shingles, Assistant Vice President at Central Michigan University
Writing to you for the first time as NIRSA President, I’m mindful of NIRSA’s recent accomplishments, its talented leadership and active member engagement, and the considerable challenges facing our profession and our association. As I reflect on these opportunities, assets, and obstacles, I’m reminded of a […]
By Laurie Braden, 2014–2015 NIRSA President
In just a short time we will be gathering in Grapevine, Texas for our 66th Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Exposition. In addition to being the very best opportunity for collegiate recreation professionals and students to grow their skills, this annual event is both a homecoming and a family reunion […]
By Laurie Braden, 2014-2015 NIRSA President
As I sit down to draft my entry in the NIRSA President’s Notes leadership blog, I am fortunate to do so from a unique position of opportunity; I am looking back on recently enjoying the experience of the Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference in Orlando, FL. This storied conference […]
