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International Registry of Outdoor Leaders is LIVE!

Release Date: 19-Mar-10
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  Industry News  
The International Registry of Outdoor Leaders went live in March of 2010. A document providing an IROL Portfolio Overview is now available.
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Awards Criteria Updated and Presidential Council Correction

Release Date: 18-Mar-10
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Awards & Scholarships
The WEA has updated the nomination criteria for its awards. A correction to the Presidential Council Award Winners honored at the National Conference on Outdoor Leadership is also included.
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Accreditation Billing 2010 - Provisional Accreditation

Release Date: 7-Feb-10
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Accreditation
Special update for current WEA Affiliates - Important accreditation deadlines and billing information.
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8.0-10.0 Curriculum Clarification for Self Study Submission

Release Date: 7-Feb-10
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Clarification on the inclusion of each of the 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0 series in relation to accreditation level being sought.
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JOREL Call for Papers - Due April 15, 2010

Release Date: 7-Feb-10
Author or Contact: Dr. Aram Attarian JOREL Editor in Chief
Category:  Industry News  Subcategory:  Research & Publications
The Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership is soliciting general interest articles for Volume 2.
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Calling All Certified Outdoor Leaders!

Release Date: 27-Jan-10
Author or Contact: Crystal Weaver
Category:  WEA News  
Participate in a master's thesis!
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JOREL Vol 1, Issue 2

Release Date: 20-Jan-10
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Volume 1, Issue 2: Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership The Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership publishes quality manuscripts to disseminate the latest knowledge related to outdoor recreation, education, and leadership to help develop theory and practice. The journal seeks quantitative and/or qualitative research findings; conceptual or theoretical discussions; or program practices. Relevant topic ...
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Wanted: Roomate for Conference!

Release Date: 9-Jan-10
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
Are you looking to save money and share a room at the 2010 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership? You aren't the only one!
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The National Office Has Moved!

Release Date: 9-Jan-10
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  WEA Member Access News
The WEA National Office has relocated! From central campus to the east side, we've got a larger office, some great neighbors and a new address!
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2010 BOT Elections

Release Date: 9-Jan-10
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Board of Trustees
The WEA is seeking nominations for the 2010 Board of Trustees Elections. An informational meeting for nominees will be offered at the 2010 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
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Membership - Navigate the Changes

Release Date: 31-Dec-09
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  WEA Member Access News
In addition to the structural changes that are taking place within the WEA as part of the Strategic Plan, your Membership with the WEA is also getting a facelift. Individual Memberships, as you recall, were assigned using criteria based on whether the member was a student, professional, associate, or received their memberships as part of their course fees. The new changes will make memberships more functional to perspective and renewing ...
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Accreditation Cliffs Notes

Release Date: 31-Dec-09
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  WEA Member Access News
Throughout the past several months we have received feedback and questions from current and interested affiliates regarding the Accreditation Manual and the accreditation process. From that feedback we have compiled the following information that will hopefully provide members, current affiliates and interested organizations a more clear picture of WEA's accreditation.
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Affiliate Accreditation-Provisional Status Transition

Release Date: 23-Dec-09
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  WEA Member Access News
The new accreditation program levels do not match the current WEA Affiliate structure requiring some guidance in the transition of current Affiliates to Provisional status. Recognizing this need, the WEA Board of Trustees approved a framework to assist current Affiliates in determining the appropriate accreditation level while in Accredited-Provisional status. It should be noted that regardless of accreditation level while in provisional ...
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Instructor - Grandfathering and New Applications

Release Date: 22-Dec-09
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
The process by which instructors are approved within the structure of the WEA will be changing in 2010. This change is multifaceted and will set the instructor progression, application and approval process in line with the WEA 6 core competency curriculum as well as the accreditation model. Over a year ago February 28, 2010 was set as the final date that the WEA would accept instructor applications to be reviewed by the Standards Committee ...
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2010 - New Directions

Release Date: 21-Dec-09
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Membership
2010 will bring a defining year for the Wilderness Education Association as we make several transitions that will allow the association to better serve our members and the outdoor leadership industry at large. The WEA has been committed to the association's strategic plan for 2 years and we have seen marked progress in reaching our goals. We have looked outside of the box and have refocused our mission and vision to give the WEA a ...
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Calling all Certified Outdoor Leaders!

Release Date: 15-Dec-09
Author or Contact: Crystal Weaver
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Research & Publications
Calling all Certified Outdoor Leaders! Participate in a master's thesis research study exploring outdoor leaders' emotional intelligence! The purpose of this study is to determine the emotional intelligence of a sample of outdoor leaders and explore possible predictors of emotional intelligence. Please follow the link below to begin participation. You will be directed to a short online survey of demographic information. At the end of ...
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International Registry o Outdoor Leaders: An Introduction

Release Date: 14-Dec-09
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
The WEA has developed the International Registry of Outdoor Leaders (IROL) as an interactive online portfolio system for students and professionals in the field of outdoor leadership.
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Membership Welcome Mailing Has Changed

Release Date: 3-Dec-09
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  Membership Developments  Subcategory:  Membership
The WEA National Office will now be sending post card "Membership Welcome Letter" mailings to new and renewing members. The shiny new cards save paper, draw more attention, and cost less to ship. Look in your mailbox for the new cards.
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Instructor Application Last Call

Release Date: 30-Nov-09
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  WEA Member Access News
February 28th is the deadline for all WEA Instructor Applications under the current Instructor Application System.
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Accreditation Manual - Available for Member Review

Release Date: 15-Oct-09
Author or Contact: National Office WEA
Category:  WEA News  Subcategory:  Board of Trustees
The initial draft of the WEA Accreditation Manual has been approved by the WEA Board of Trustees. This initial approved draft will be the Accreditation Manual used by the six initial WEA Affiliates submitting their Self Studies for Accreditation this fall. The Board of Trustees has made the Accreditation Manual available for member review for 60 days. The Manual has been posted on the newly redesigned WEA Members Page along with a ...
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