NIRSA Student Members

2008-2009 Goals and Objectives of the Student Leadership Team

GOAL 1: Students will value their NIRSA membership investment.

Objective 1: Continue the growth and success of the professional/student mentoring/mentee program in order to provide students with collegiate recreation-focused learning opportunities and to broaden student networking.

• 1.1. Encourage assistance from professionals and state student representatives to connect students with professionals.
• 1.2. Promote the program through conferences, electronic resources and direct contact.
• 1.3. Support formal and informal interaction between diverse individuals in order to create bonds.

Learning Outcome 1: Students and professionals will be able to name other members through active networking.

Objective 2: Increase professionalism among students and provide them with resources necessary for their development and growth as a professional.

• 1.1. Promote active participation in State, Regional, Lead On, and Annual Conferences. 
• 1.2. Support and maintain the Responsibility Initiative delivered at conferences in 2007-08.
• 1.3. Work with Campus Recreation professionals to define and vocalize expectations for staff and student conduct at conferences and workshops.

Learning Outcome 1: The Student Leadership Team will be able to compare numbers of applicants and participation in State, regional, Lead On, and Annual Conferences.

GOAL 2: Promote sustainability within the organization.

• 1.1 Enhance communication between the SLT and student members using methods such as electronic newsletters, social media and the NIRSA website.
• 1.2 Decrease the amount of hard copy handouts while increasing the use of online submittal forms for nominations, proposals and volunteering.

Learning Outcome 1: Students will be able to access desired resources while being environmentally conscious.
Learning Outcome 2: Students will be able to articulate NIRSA’s support of sustainability as a crucial component of the association’s success.