Greg Jordan

MS; Indiana University
BS; Indiana University

Greg Jordan has been the director of University of Recreation and Well-Being at Oakland University since October 1996. He came to Oakland two years prior to the opening of the Recreation Center and was able to participate in and influence the construction of the facility, as well as develop the department from the ground up, hiring staff and developing the mission, vision and values of the program. Involvement in National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) has provided Jordan the opportunity to stay current and relevant with trends and issues within higher education. He has served NIRSA in many ways at the state, regional and national levels, serving as the president of NIRSA in 2006, along with multiple appointments to various boards and leadership groups. Jordan was also recognized as the recipient of the NIRSA Honor Award, the Association’s highest and most prestigious award, in 2017.