NIRSA’s Concussion Advisory Council gets to work
The NIRSA Board of Directors recently established and appointed a Concussion Advisory Council and their work is already underway.
RSJ highlights: transgender policies in recreation
In 2015, the Recreational Sports Journal published an article on the current policies and practices regarding transgender student participation in recreation at NIRSA member institutions.
The Association invites Research Hour proposals for NIRSA 2018
The Annual Conference Program Committee is now accepting Research Hour presentation proposals for consideration as part of NIRSA 2018. Submit yours by September 11.
The Board of Directors approves the new NIRSA Research Agenda
The most significant revision to the NIRSA Research Agenda is its intentional alignment with NIRSA’s Strategic Values and Core Competencies.
The IDS’ full results capabilities now available for 2015-2016
NIRSA professional and student members have access to the Institutional Data Set's full reporting capabilities for the 2015-2016 data set!
The Research and Assessment Committee has new charges
The committee’s charges for the 2017-2018 volunteer leadership cycle continue to build upon the work of previous committees.
Apply for a 2017 NIRSA Research Grant today
The NIRSA Research and Assessment Committee encourages members and non-members from NIRSA member institutions to submit their research grant applications from May 1–June 30.
RSJ highlights: gender equity in club and intramural sports
Dr. Jacqueline McDowell received the 2013 NIRSA Research Grant for her project “Toward the Development of National Intramural and Club Sport Gender Equity Guidelines.”
Keith Howard presents past NIRSA Research Grant project at NIRSA 2017
One of the most well attended sessions during the 2017 NIRSA Annual Conference was Keith Howard’s presentation “Race, Identity, and Belonging: Examining College Students’ Preferences for Sport and Active Recreation.”
NIRSA members can now access a special issue of JOREL for free
Sagamore-Venture is offering NIRSA members free 90-day access to the special issue of the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership (JOREL) titled “Campus Outdoor Recreation Programs.”