NIRSA Outstanding Facilities Awards Committee Charges

Last Updated:  February 2022

Description

The Outstanding Facilities Award Committee works with NIRSA Headquarters to administer and promote the Outstanding Facilities Awards program. These awards recognize innovation and achievement in the designs of new, renovated, or expanded collegiate recreational facilities at NIRSA Member institutions. This committee encourages applications for the award, reviews all submissions, and selects the winners.

The term for this committee is July 1 – April 30.  However, the bulk of the work is completed in November and December each year, during the application review process.

NIRSA’s mission, vision, and strategic values guide the “how” and “why” for our professional development offerings, networking opportunities, and resources, as well as all strategic priorities.  NIRSA committees are expected to fulfill their charges, operate the committee, and make decisions and recommendations consistent with NIRSA’s values and in support of NIRSA’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

2022-2023 Charges

1. In cooperation with NIRSA HQ staff, maintain an operating manual that serves as a guide for future Outstanding Facilities Committees, on the processes and timeline for the recruitment, selection, notifications to recipients and non-winning applicants, as well as other standard communication of the Outstanding Facilities Committee.
2. Review and modify the application form and judging rubrics, including category types, and process as needed.
3. Recruit applicants via multiple communication channels prior to the application deadline.
4. Review and score all eligible submissions, including providing helpful feedback to all applicants.

Additional charges may be presented to the committee, or by the committee, during the year as new initiatives arise

Professional Involvement Credit Value (PIC)

3 (chair); 1 (member)