Happy July, Region V

Many of our institutions are seeing the end of summer quickly approaching. For me, I can’t believe I’m starting staff trainings in 2 weeks – They say time flies when you’re having fun! However, the start of the fall semester means we are inching closer and closer to our Regional Conference in Fort Collins, CO, regional soccer and flag football tournaments, and the excitement of seeing our students back on campus and participating in recreation and wellness programs. While we are all prepared for a busy few months, I always re-center myself by seeing my students and colleagues succeed, I hope many of you can find the same center.

We have exciting updates for Region V below – please read on to learn more from our NIRSA president, Region V Representative information, and information about the Regional Conference in Fort Collins.

Regional Conference October 8-10th, 2024 in Fort Collins, CO

  • Registration is live!!! Register before September 15th to take advantage of early bird registration:

    Register TODAY!

  • Pre Con Opportunities
    • CSU Facilities Tour of Canvas Football Stadium, CSU Women’s Soccer brand new soccer facilities, Moby Arena, and CSU Student Recreation Center
      • There are two time slots to accommodate folks driving in from surrounding state
    • New Belgium Brewery Tour is always an exciting time! This tour will take you through the brewery and culture of New Belgium. Spots are limited, so sign up quickly to reserve your spot!
    • Hike to the “A” is a flagship hike that the CSU Outdoor program offers each year to our incoming students. This hike will take you to the “Aggie A” on the hillside. This tour will get participants some great fall outside time in Fort Collins as well as a little history about the Aggies. This hike is also limited on space, so register early to reserve your spot.
  • Reserve Your Room at the Fort Collins Hilton. The Fort Collins Hilton is right off of campus is is within walking distance to the Student Recreation Center. More info to come about the hotel block and reservation information, check the Regional Conference Event Site for up to date information!
  • We are still accepting presentation proposals for both the overall program as well as Student Track presentations  Applications Close on July 31st!!

Stay Up to Date with Dr. Erin Patchett’s President’s Notes

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Region V Member Network Representative for 2025-2027

I am in my second year on the Member Network as your Region V Representative which means my term is over in May 2025. We are looking for Region V members who are interested in serving on the Member Network in a 2-year term. The Member Network application process has two steps – first is to fill out an interest form that goes to the Nominations & Appointments Committee. After the initial form, the N&A Committee will reach out to candidates to apply directly. If you are interested in this volunteer positions, please reach out to me so I can get you in the process.

 

NIRSA Updates

Facilitate a preconference workshop or seminar at the NIRSA 2025 Annual Conference! 

NIRSA has issued a call for proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. This signature event is rooted in helping professionals in higher education develop and maintain competencies in the field of campus recreation and wellbeing. Consider sharing your innovative practices and programs with your colleagues! Submit your application by July 31 for  preconference workshops and seminars. 

Invite your favorite vendors to Orlando for NIRSA 2025! 

Are you constantly recommending favorite vendors to your NIRSA colleagues? Invite these companies to exhibit at the NIRSA 2025 Campus Rec Expo.  

Moving? Take NIRSA with you!    

Summer often brings job changes and moves. If you are relocating or changing jobs, please let us know by updating your NIRSA profile at www.nirsa.me and emailing [email protected] with your new job information.  We’ll be sure to add you to “Members on the Move” in the NIRSA Know!   

Want to access campus rec resources from your desk?  Visit NIRSA Learning!    

NIRSA has a catalog of on-demand learning resources online, including webinars, books and reports.  You can sort the catalog by your topic of choice.  Register for live webinars or peruse the catalog of recorded sessions to continue learning year-round.  

Investigate the Repository of Wellbeing Measures available to NIRSA members! 

The NIRSA Health & Wellbeing Task Force is excited to share that a Repository of Wellbeing Measures is now available for NIRSA members. This resource was created to help understand the many measurement scales and tools available. Each entry provides the name of the measure, link to a validation paper, cost, brief description, permission information, brief pros and cons, recommendations for use, a note on its connection to recreation, and a link to the measure. 

Upcoming NIRSA Events 

    • Available beginning July 24; virtual 
    • Available beginning August 7; virtual