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Student Lead Presentation Submissions due December 2, 2011

Release Date: 15-Nov-11
Author or Contact: KIM COLLINS
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
Student Lead Presentations (SLPs) are for the students and by the students. SLPs function as a valuable platform for upcoming outdoor professionals to gain real conference presentation experience. This 2nd annual event provides an opportunity for undergraduate and first time graduate students to obtain critical experience presenting in a formal setting and to present on topics that matter to their peers. These presentations will be held in ...
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Accreditation Update

Release Date: 11-Nov-11
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
WEA Accreditation Council Members & recently reviewed Preliminary Accreditation Applications
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WANTED: 2012 Student Leader Award Nominees

Release Date: 7-Nov-11
Author or Contact: KIM COLLINS
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Awards & Scholarships
For the second time in the six year history of the Student Leader Award, the Board of Trustees, Special Events Committee, and WEA National Office are asking YOU to submit your nomination for this special honor. The process to choose the Student Leader Award winner will be two-fold: 1. Nominations for the Student Leader Award will be accepted until Nov. 28 , 2011 2. The Special Events Committee ...
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JOREL Volume 3(3) Published

Release Date: 31-Oct-11
Author or Contact: Andrew Bobilya
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership publishes Volume 3(3) Bowling Green, Ky.The Western Kentucky University Research Foundation, the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education; and the Wilderness Education Association are pleased to announce publication of Volume 3(3) of the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership.
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IROL Enrollment Open to the Public!

Release Date: 19-Oct-11
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  WEA Member Access News
The International Registry of Outdoor Leaders has opened its enrollment to the public. OL Certification still must be approved by an Accredited Institution but the portfolio system itself is open to all outdoor enthusiasts.
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2nd annual Outdoor Leadership Program Symposium 'Call for Abstracts'

Release Date: 13-Oct-11
Author or Contact: Rose Gochenaur
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
2012 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership Estes Park, Colorado February 18-21, 2012 Submissions to the 2nd annual Outdoor Leadership Program Symposium (OLPS) are now being accepted. OLPS is intended to provide a forum for practitioners and scholars to share issues and tips for programs in the outdoor field. The symposium will be held in conjunction with the International Conference on Outdoor ...
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Outdoor Leadership Research Symposium Call for Abstracts

Release Date: 20-Sep-11
Author or Contact: Bruce Martin
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Research & Publications
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for the 4th Annual Outdoor Leadership Research Symposium (OLRS) at the 2012 International Conference on Outdoor Leadership Estes Park, Colorado February 18-21, 2012 Submissions to the 4th annual Outdoor Leadership Research Symposium (OLRS) are now being accepted. OLRS is intended to provide a forum for practitioners and scholars to share recent and ...
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Presidents Report

Release Date: 29-Jun-11
Author or Contact: Mike McGowan
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Board of Trustees
Presidents Address - Welcome Mike McGowan - Western Illinois University
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WEA loses non-profit status with IRS

Release Date: 25-Jun-11
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Board of Trustees
As of June 9, 2011, the WEA is no longer listed as a non-profit organization with the IRS. Reinstatement is being pursued.
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Board of Trustees Roster

Release Date: 19-Jun-11
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
This roster along with the WEA Bylaws and Board of Trustees Job Descriptions are available at www.weainfo.org/board/
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New Purchase Deal for WEA Members

Release Date: 27-May-11
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  Membership Developments  Subcategory:  WEA Member Access News
As an incentive for filling out the conference evaluation we partnered with the folks at OWARE who generously donated a lightweight tarp for one randomly selected individual who completed the event survey. We received a record number of responses to the conference evaluation and are pleased to announce the winner of the tarp..... Pam Hawkins from Oklahoma State University! As a benefit to ...
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2011 Board of Trustees Transition

Release Date: 25-May-11
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Board of Trustees
Thank you to outgoing Board of Trustees Members Jessie Rome and Ricky Haro. A warm welcome to new members: Jerel Cowan, J.D. Tanner, and Tim Street.
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4th Annual Outdoor Leadership Research Symposium Call For Abstracts

Release Date: 25-May-11
Author or Contact: Bruce Martin
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for the 4th Annual Outdoor Leadership Research Symposium (OLRS) at the 2012 International Conference on Outdoor Leadership Estes Park, Colorado February 18-21, 2012
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Environmental Integration Research Resources Now Available

Release Date: 18-May-11
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Research & Publications
The WEA Research and Publications Committee has compiled a listing of publications that address the components of the Environmental Integration Competency
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Share your 2011 ICOL Photos!

Release Date: 4-May-11
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
We are looking for some great photos from the 2011 International Conference on Outdoor Leadership to use in our marketing efforts for 2012. We are putting together some short videos and need your media (*along with your permission) to use it in our projects. Please share your photos with us at http://www.weainfo.org/en/photos/search.asp?albumid=11 *Sharing your photo indicates your permission to use the ...
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Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership publishes Volume 3(1)

Release Date: 2-May-11
Author or Contact: Andrew Bobilya
Subscribe to the JOREL for full text articles. Abstracts available at www.ejorel.com. WEA members don't forget about your discounted subscriptions and ask your libraries to subscribe!
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Curriculum Committee Quarterly Report for April 2011

Release Date: 29-Apr-11
Author or Contact: KELLI MCMAHAN
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  WEA Member Access News
It is an exciting time for WEA and for the Curriculum Committee! The Curriculum Committee is comprised of WEA members (both professional and students) charged with the task ofdeveloping and conducting oversight of evidence-based curriculum that enhances outdoor leader preparation. The curriculum is based on WEA's six core competencies which are central to the distinctiveness of the WEA, capture the mission and passion of the ...
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Special Events Committee Quarterly Report for April 2011

Release Date: 25-Apr-11
Author or Contact: KIM COLLINS
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
The Special Events Committee is hard at work to provide the WEA membership with the most exciting International Conference on Outdoor Leadership yet, for 2012! This press release includes the committee's charge, tasks for the upcoming year, changes to our tasks from 2010-12, and current (awesome!) committee members.
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900 Miles, One Uhaul and a Cat....the National Office has Moved to Vermont

Release Date: 21-Apr-11
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  WEA Member Access News
Update your address book! WEA National Office PO Box 4554 Burlington, VT 05406 Phone: 802.448.1191 Email: nationaloffice@weainfo.org The last 10 years: The Wilderness Education has spent the last 10 years housed in various locations on the beautiful Bloomington campus of Indiana University. The support of individuals at the Indiana Memorial Union and Indiana University Outdoor ...
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Research Committee Report 2011

Release Date: 6-Apr-11
Author or Contact: Rachel collins
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  WEA Member Access News
WEA Research Committee 1st Quarter Report 2011 It's always great to start our year off with the annual meeting of the Research Committee at the ICOL! This is always our most productive time of year, and I'm excited to come out of that meeting with some new resolve for the WEA's research initiatives. As the chair of the Research Committee I wanted to take a few minutes to update the membership on the state of our ...
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