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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:22:49 GMT

WEA Board of Trustees

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:21:09 GMT

2012 Elections Nominations Due by February 13, 2012 Click Here for Details Board of Trustees Roster Board of Trustees Job Descriptions Organizational Bylaws Current Board of Trustees Roster: Executive Committee President: Mike McGowan (ml-mcgowan@wiu.edu) Vice President: Chris Pelchat (cpelchat@ithaca.edu) Treasurer: Jerel Cowan (JCowan2@uco.edu) Secretary: JD Tanner (tannerj@sanjuancollege.edu) Organizational Representative: Hugh Gibson (hughgibson@missouristate.edu) Members at Large/Committee Chairs Kelli McMahan - Curriculum Committee (Kelli_McMahan@baylor.edu) Rachel Collins - Research Committee (rhcollins@gmail.com) Kim Collins- Events Committee (kacollin@indiana.edu) Tim Street - Promotions Committee (tstreet@indiana.edu) Accreditation Council Liaison: Vice President Board of Trustees...

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:19:28 GMT

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. In 2005 the WEA was selected to be one of five providers of the Master Educator Course. Since that time we have offered courses across the country from Washington to Utah to Indiana and have graduated over 70 Master Educators. 2012 Master Educator Courses Dates Location Offered by Course Info Jan 3-7 Big Bend, Tx Baylor University http://www.weainfo.org/en/cev/359 February Shawnee National Forest Western Kentucky University Course Closed to the Public ...

2012 Board of Trustees Nominations and Election

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:58:03 GMT

The Wilderness Education Association invites you to consider becoming a candidate for the 2012 Board of Trustees Elections. WEA Board members play a crucial role for the association and are entrusted to provide direction and support towards the mission and vision of the association. With the move to Accreditation the Board of Trustees is seeking highly motivated individuals that are willing to step up and serve during this important time for the association. BOT Function and Responsibility Candidate Eligibility Candidacy Submission Open Seats and Elections BOT Function and Responsibility The Board of Trustees works closely with the WEA National Office and the Executive Director to ensure that the operations and direction of the association are in line with the mission and vision. Board members serve a three year term, meeting monthly via teleconference and twice annually in person, once at the National Conference on...

Travel and Lodging

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:39:53 GMT

Goodshop Your Travel Getting Here Lodging Helpful Links GOODSHOP your flight and rental car and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the WEA! Go to www.goodsearch.com Enter the Wilderness Education Association as your cause Shop WEA receives a donation! WEA's Favorite.... Book your flight and rental car with Trip Mama Trip Mama will donate 25% of your purchase to the WEA! Find your flight Find a rental car Getting to the YMCA of the Rockies Driving: Plug this address into mapquest or your GPS and we'll see you there! 2515 Tunnel Road Estes Park, CO 80511 Flying Make Denver International Airport (DEN) your final destination. Shuttle Once you make it to DEN, you can take the shuttle (http://www.estesparkshuttle.com/shuttle.cfm)...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:52:01 GMT

Mark your calendars for February 18-21, 2012

Conference Details

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2012 ICOL Workshops

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:13:09 GMT

The International Conference on Outdoor Leadership offers a variety of presentation and learning opportunities. Each different type of workshop or presentation serves a specific function within the event. Details and Call for Proposals Pre-Conference Workshops Workshop Tracks Outdoor Leadership Research Symposium Outdoor Leadership Program Symposium Student Presentations Pre-Conference workshops dig deeper into outdoor leadership issues and topics. Workshops can be classroom or field based and can offer external certificates or be related to the WEA core competency curriculum components. WILD about Nature: Fun Kid-Friendly Activities for Outdoor Professionals (Project WILD) Full day Saturday February 18th $30 Members / $35 Non-Members Snow Skills for the Mountains Full day Saturday February 18th $155 Members / $175...

Registration

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:30:21 GMT

Early Registration Deadline: January 2 Click Here to Register! Please contact the WEA National Office if you..... need an invoice need to register more than one WEA member have any questions WEA members: Please log in to the website (Site Log In) and ensure that your membership and contact information is up to date. Not a WEA member? We have a membership option to fit your needs. Apply today! Pre-Conference Workshop Registration (coming soon) Refund Policy If you need to cancel your conference registration, please contact the WEA National Office. All conference registrations are subject to the following cancelation policy: Prior to December 16, 2011 = 80% refund ...

2012 International Conference on Outdoor Leadership

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:29:22 GMT

Deadline Extensions! Early Registration Deadline Extended to January 2 Call for Proposal Extension: Workshop Tracks: [Jan 2] About Schedule Workshops & Symposiums Registration Sponsors and Exhibitors Scholarships and Service Crew Travel and Lodging Want the latest ICOL news? 'Like' us on Facebook and keep up to date with the latest conference news! (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;} js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = //connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=238087862910202&xfbml=1; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Not on Facebook? We have a facebook feed on...

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:33:30 GMT

Whitney Ward

Deptartment of Health Education & Recreation

Mailcode 4632

Carbondale, IL 62901-4632

P: 618.453.4331

E: wward@siu.edu

Outdoor Leader Accredited

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Scholarships and Service Crew

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:45:32 GMT

Scholarships Service Crew Scholarships: TBA The ICOL Service Crew is a part of the Special Events Committee. The purpose of the Service Crew is to: Provide conference attendees a way to attend the National Conference on Outdoor Leadership at a deeply discounted rate Provide necessary support for the conference to run smoothly Provide an opportunity for conference attendees to network and gain practical experience within the context of event operations Service Crew FAQs What will my responsibilities entail? What are the commitment expectations? How many hours do I need for reimbursement? How will the hours be assigned? When will I receive my reimbursement? How do I apply? ...

WEA Membership

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:26:32 GMT

Organizational Partner Membership Introductory Membership Premium Membership IROL - New Portfolio Membership IROL - Renewing Portfolio Membership*** Organizational Partner Membership ($250.00) Organizations that support the WEA and its efforts in the outdoor leadership industry are invited to join the WEA at this membership level. Organizations interested in WEA Accreditation are encouraged to become Organizational Partner Members prior to applying for Accreditation. Organizational Partner Members are invited to post events on the WEA's Events Calendar and receive a 50% discount on all positions posted to the WEA Job Board. Organizational Partners can apply for Affiliate status with the WEA and offer Leave No Trace Master Educator courses through the WEA's special provider agreement with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The Organizational Partner Membership level also includes one complimentary Premium...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:38:01 GMT

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Sponsors and Exhibitors

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:36:31 GMT

Your organization should be represented at the 2012 International Conference on Outdoor Leadership! 2012 Exhibitor packages have been re-designed to better fit your needs. We strive to provide your organization with high visibility at a price point that fits your budget. Exhibitor Table (2 options) Exhibitor Booth Sponsorship Opportunities CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR EXHIBITOR BOOTH OR TABLE Stand-alone Exhibitor Table: Skirted table BEST FOR: Organizations with a table top display and no 'official' representative on-site. Organizational Member Rate: $175 Non-Member Rate: $225 Exhibitor Table with Representative: Skirted table Registration for one representative BEST FOR: Organizations with a table top display and a 'roaming' representative. ...

Outdoor Leadership Preparation Courses

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:48:06 GMT

Why the WEA: The Wilderness Education Association places emphasis on developing leadership, teaching, judgment and decision-making skills above and beyond the mastery of technical skills that characterize many other outdoor leadership programs. WEA Accredited Institutions offer multiple configurations of classroom and field experiences that integrate the principles of wilderness ethics, land stewardship, effective group dynamics and afford students an opportunity to put theory into action as they seek Outdoor Leadership Certification through the development of a personal portfolio in the International Registry of Outdoor Leaders (IROL). Getting Involved in the IROL: If you are not already associated with a WEA Accredited Institution, you can still begin your route to Outdoor Leadership Certification by obtaining your WEA IROL Membership and beginning to develop your IROL Portfolio. You can learn more about the IROL here. ...

WEA Organizational Members

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:27:29 GMT

WEA Accredited Organizations: click here to learn more about accreditation Outdoor Leader Accredited Baylor University - PROVISIONAL Colorado State University-Pueblo- PROVISIONAL Hollins University - PROVISIONAL Messiah College - PROVISIONAL Mount Hood Community College - PROVISIONAL The Ohio University - PROVISIONAL Oklahoma State University - PROVISIONAL Ranch Ehrlo Society - PROVISIONAL San Diego State University - PROVISIONAL Southern Illinois University at Carbondale - PROVISIONAL Outdoor Leader Instructor Accredited Ithaca College - PROVISIONAL Montreat College - PROVISIONAL Rare Earth Adventures - PROVISIONAL WEA Partner Organizations Adirondack Community College Atanor Camp - Ecuador Green Earth Outdoors Indiana University Outdoor Adventures ...

IROL - International Registry of Outdoor Leaders

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:08:02 GMT

What is the International Registry of Outdoor Leaders? The Role and Value of the IROL What are the Levels in the IROL? How Can I Obtain a Portfolio in the IROL? Related Press Releases Log into your IROL Portfolio Here! What is the International Registry of Outdoor Leaders? The International Registry of Outdoor Leaders (IROL) is an online registry of portfolios for current and future professionals in the outdoor leadership industry. The IROL is the official forum for portfolio evaluation through institutions accredited by the WEA for the purpose of awarding Outdoor Leader Certification, Apprentice, or Instructor status to individuals. The Role and Value of the IROL The IROL is designed to provide: a place for individuals seeking Outdoor Leader Certification a place to develop their professional portfolios, a forum for Accredited...

Accreditation

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:04:47 GMT

The Wilderness Education Association has scheduled all affiliates (as of December 2009) to complete the Accreditation Self study by the end of 2015. The schedule was created to allow an organized and manageable integration of current affiliates into the accreditation program. The schedule also allows for new organizations to begin matriculating through the Self Study process. Is my organization eligible for Accreditation? To be eligible for an evaluation by the WEA Accreditation Council (WEAAC), an organization must offer education programs that are specifically designed to prepare students for entry into professional practice as an outdoor leader. The organization must adhere to all of Standards for Accreditation of Education Programs in Outdoor Leadership. Programs must have been actively teaching outdoor leadership programs for a minimum of two years prior to applying for Accreditation. How do I begin the process for...

WEA Accreditation

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:58:32 GMT

What is Accreditation? The Role and Value of Accreditation Who are WEA Accredited Institutions? What are the Accreditation Levels? How Can My Organization Become Accredited? Accreditation Council Members What is WEA Accreditation? Accreditation with the Wilderness Education Association is designed for programs currently providing outdoor leadership training. The WEA views accreditation as a way to professionalize the outdoor leadership industry by creating a minimum content coverage for training our future outdoor leaders. With emphasis on the six core competencies in the WEA Curriculum, Accredited institutions provide learning and leadership opportunities for students and professionals seeking outdoor leadership certification. Accreditation means that an institution has gone through a thorough self study which has been reviewed and approved by the WEA Accreditation Council. Approval of the self study indicates that the institution has...

Baylor University

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:40:01 GMT

Kelli McMahan

One Bear Place #97100

Waco, TX 76798-7100

P: 254.710.7615

E: kelli_mcmahan@baylor.edu

W: www.baylor.edu

Outdoor Leader Accredited