2025 NIRSA Region IV Conference

Presentation Proposals

October 22-24, 2025 | Little Rock, AR

Presentation Information

We appreciate your interest in contributing to the 2025 NIRSA Region IV Conference. Your willingness to share your insights, experiences, and innovations helps shape a richer, more connected professional community. Every proposal reflects the passion and purpose that drive campus recreation forward—and we’re honored to learn from you. Thank you for helping us create a space where ideas thrive and leaders grow.

Call for Proposals

We’re excited to invite presentation proposals for the 2025 NIRSA Region IV Conference, taking place in Little Rock, Arkansas! This signature event brings together campus recreation professionals who are passionate about advancing wellbeing, leadership, and innovation in higher education.

Whether you’ve launched a new initiative, refined a successful program, or explored fresh approaches to student engagement, we encourage you to share your story. Your insights can inspire, challenge, and empower colleagues across the region. Join us in shaping a dynamic learning experience that reflects the evolving landscape of campus recreation.

Presentation Proposals Open: June 11, 2025
Presentation Proposal Deadline: September 2, 2025

You will be notified about the status of your proposal application in early September 2025.

Submit Your Presentation Proposal Here

Presentation Timeline

June 11: Presentation Proposals Open
September 2: Presentation Proposal Deadline
September 3 – 12: Presentation Review Work Team Reviews and Scores Presentations
September 12: Presenters Contacted
October 22-24, 2025: NIRSA Region IV Conference

Presenter Resources

Submitting a Proposal

While submitting a presentation, it is not required to upload your finished presentation but instead include your Session Title, Session Description and Learning Objectives. If you do have your presentation complete, it can be beneficial for the schedule committee throughout the review process.

Registration

All presenters must register for the 2025 NIRSA Region IV Conference. Visit the Registration page for additional information.

Reminders

Presenters are encouraged to use the following resources as they prepare to present:

NIRSA Core Competency Quick Reference Guide (NIRSA)
Tips for Writing Learning Outcomes (University of Arkansas)
Learning Outcomes Handout (UC San Diego)
Universal Design and Inclusive Language Tips (NIRSA)
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: A resource guide for Leaders in Collegiate Recreation (NIRSA)

Submit Your Presentation Proposal Here

NIRSA Region IV is now accepting presentation proposals for this year’s virtual conference!

We need your help to make this year’s conference great! Please submit a Presentation Proposal before October 7th so the rest of the Region can learn from your experiences and expertise the week of October 26 – 29!