NIRSA Region II Conference
October 22-24, 2024 • Nashville, TN
| Tuesday, October 22 | ||
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| 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Student Lead On | Donelson |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Opening Session & Keynote | McGavock Ballroom |
| 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Welcome Social |
Atrium
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| Wednesday, October 23 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Educational Session 1 | |
| Facilities Roundtable | Donelson | |
| Outrunning Mental Illness: How to Make Your Department an Impactful Outlet for Students | McGavock Ballroom | |
| – | Bellevue | |
| Navigating Respect & Success through Authenticity & Assertiveness | Brentwood | |
| 9:25 AM – 10:10 AM | Educational Session 2 | |
| Employer Meet & Greet | Donelson | |
| Fitness/Competitive Sports Roundtable | McGavock Ballroom | |
| FORE! Developing a uniquely addictive brand for a golf tournament fundraising event | Bellevue | |
| Gen Z Marketing: Connecting with the Younger Generation | Brentwood | |
| 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Expo Hall Open | Atrium |
| 10:20 AM – 11:20 AM | Educational Session 3 | |
| Lead with G.R.I.T. | Donelson | |
| If I only know then what I know now: A panel discussion on the transition to a director role in collegiate recreation | McGavock Ballroom | |
| – | Bellevue | |
| Creative Training Crash Course | Brentwood | |
| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch (provided) | Atrium |
| 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | T-Shirt & Sticker Exchange | Atrium |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Educational Session 4 | |
| – | Donelson | |
| Four Foundations for Developing a Culture of Success | McGavock Ballroom | |
| The Black Sheep of the Department: Understanding Representation | Bellevue | |
| Data Dashboarding for Campus Recreation | Brentwood | |
| 2:40 PM – 3:25 PM | Educational Session 5 | |
| – | Donelson | |
| Director/Associate Director Roundtable | McGavock Ballroom | |
| Engagement Foundations: Planning a Well-Rounded In-Service | Bellevue | |
| How to Have Difficult Conversations | Brentwood | |
| 3:35 PM – 4:20 PM | Educational Session 6 | |
| Decision Maker’s Social (4 p.m.) | Donelson | |
| Student Staff Development/Outdoor Roundtable | McGavock Ballroom | |
| Intercultural Competency in Fitness and Collegiate Recreation | Bellevue | |
| Start with a Smile: Reputation, First Impressions, & Connecting with Staff | Brentwood | |
| 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | All Conference Social |
| Thursday, October 24 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Educational Session 7 | |
| Early Career Professional Roundtable | Donelson | |
| Managing Gen Z: Skills and Strageties | McGavock Ballroom | |
| Community Over Competition: Diving Into Esports Culture | Bellevue | |
| Leveraging Tech 101 | Brentwood | |
| 9:25 AM – 10:10 AM | Educational Session 8 | |
| Beyond the Job Description: The Holistic Approach to Student Development in Campus Recreation | Donelson | |
| HBCU/Marketing Roundtable | McGavock Ballroom | |
| Beyond the Cap and Gown: Engaging Alumni with Intent | Bellevue | |
| Leveraging Tech 201 | Brentwood | |
| 10:20 AM – 11:05 AM | Educational Session 9 | |
| Aquatics/Risk Management Roundtable | Donelson | |
| Inside Out: Leading with Emotional Intelligence | McGavock Ballroom | |
| It works for us! Best practices in outdoor recreation | Bellevue | |
| Don’t trust the process, improve it. | Brentwood |
