EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Click on the dates below for times and locations of the educational sessions. All educational information can be found on the Pheedloop app.
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Dazzle Them with Data!
- DJ Quinn, University of Connecticut
- Michael Dalfonso, University of Connecticut
- Pearl 1-3
May I Speak to a Manager: Empowering Managers through Training and Development
- Cal McCarthy, University of Pittsburgh
- Samantha Longo, Penn State University – Main Campus
- Pearl 4-5
Building Active Campus Communities: Leadership Strategies for Student Recreation
- Robin Ducharme, Babson College
- Crown 1-2
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Creating a Staff Training Model You Can Use Forever!
- Robin O’Brien, University of Connecticut
- Pearl 1-3
Buckle Up! Driving Memberships through Marketing & Outreach
- Chaelim Nellis, Penn State University – Main Campus
- Savannah Lumpkin, Penn State University – Main Campus
- Pearl 4-5
Facilities and Aquatics Roundtable
- Marissa Vittorio, CENTERS @ University of New Haven
- Kevin Leach Brown – University of Connecticut
- Rebecca Bastuga – Rutgers University – New Brunswick
- Steel Pier
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Region 1 State Director Panel Discussion: Bridging the Leadership Gaps Across All Levels of Recreation
- Matthew Gordon, Harvard University
- Pearl 1-3
“Men Stepping Up”: Exploring the Need for Leadership Development and Mentorship Opportunities for Male Student Leaders in Campus Recreation
- David Bryngil, Montclair State University
- Pearl 4-5
Marketing & Communications Roundtable
- Lauren Arnoff, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Steel Pier
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Unsure about Your Career Path? Hear from NIRSA Members Who Have Succeeded Working Decades in Collegiate Recreation
- Devon Milward, Rowan University
- Jay Frain, University of Connecticut
- Jocelyn Hill, American University
- Kevin George, Rowan University
- Dr. Jason Incorvati, UMass Amherst
- Jessica Ward, Princeton University
- Pearl 4-5
Club Sports Roundtable
- Marissa Vittorio, CENTERS @ University of New Haven
- Pete Vincent, Temple University
- Scott Lotze, Bucknell University
- Steel Pier
8:30 am – 9:15 am
Revolutionizing Recreation: Automating Equipment Management for Efficiency and Excellence
- Ashley Opitz, Rutgers University
- Jason Levy, RecRe
- Pearl 4-5
75 Years of NIRSA: Learn about Milestones in the Association’s History
- Silvia Chan, University of Connecticut
- Pearl 1-3
Intramural Sports Roundtable
- Marissa Vittorio, CENTERS @ University of New Haven
- Pete Vincent, Temple University
- Scott Lotze, Bucknell University
- Steel Pier
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Recreation Buildings Recharged: Renovating Aging Facilities for Brighter Futures
- Roland Lemke, CannonDesign
- Kevin Aitken, CannonDesign
- Pearl 4-5
Fitness Roundtable
- Mackenzie Raymond, Boston College
- Steel Pier
More Than Mentoring: Elevating Excellence by Developing and Refining Coaching Skills in Collegiate Recreation
- Jessica Ward, Princeton University
- Rachael Finley, Keynote Speaker
- Pearl 1-3
10:45 am – 11:45 pm
Transform Your Club Sport Program by Bridging the Gap of Collaboration and Thinking Outside the Box
- Sara Marcotte, Springfield College
- Tom Verrico, Springfield College
- Pearl 1-3
Building Diverse Student Leadership Teams
- Nick D’Amato, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
- Pearl 4-5
Small Programs Roundtable
- Dean Bowen, Worcester State University
- Steel Pier
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Negotiating Power & Culture – How to Foster Everyday Inclusion, an Interactive Presentation
- Rodo Leone, Rutgers University
- Pearl 1-3
Student Development Roundtable
- Jason Incorvati, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
- Steel Pier
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educational session descriptions!
Educational Sessions
More information coming soon as the educational sessions become available.
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Please reach out to Anna Champion or Melissa Minnifield if you need assistance, or have questions regarding presentation submittals.