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Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:48:15 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. If you are interested in hosting a Master Educator course in your area or for your program/university/group, please contact the WEA National Office for details about our customized courses! Master Educator Courses Please check our calendar for updates - courses will be posted as they are scheduled. Educational Resources and Leave No Trace Research Find your Leave No Trace state advocate _uacct =...

WEA Accreditation

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:43:13 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? 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 provided sufficient...

National Office

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:06:58 GMT

The WEA National Office is located in Bloomington, Indiana in the heart of Indiana University's beautiful campus. The Indiana Memorial Union has been the home of the WEA since 2001. Before coming to Indiana, the office has found its home in such places as Tennessee, New York, Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming.

Current Address:

WEA National Office

900 E 7th St.

Bloomington, IN 47405

Executive Director: Mary Williams

Executive Administrative Assistant: Margaret Estock

Accredited Institutions

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:03:36 GMT

Steward Accredited St. Cloud State - PROVISIONAL Outdoor Leader Accredited Baylor University - PROVISIONAL Brevard College - PROVISIONAL Hollins University - PROVISIONAL Indiana 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 Western Kentucky University - PROVISIONAL Steward Instructor Accredited Outdoor Leader Instructor Accredited Ithaca College - PROVISIONAL Montreat College - PROVISIONAL Rare Earth Adventures - PROVISIONAL Organizational Members Adirondack Community College Atanor Camp - Ecuador Humbolt Community College Northern Michigan University Western Carolina University Western Washington...

Oklahoma State University

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:13:51 GMT

Scott Jordan OSU Outdoor Adventure 101 Colvin Center Stillwater, OK 74078 P: 405.744.5583 E: scott.jordan@okstate.edu W:http://campusrec.okstate.edu/outdooradventure/ Outdoor Leader Accredited Oklahoma State University has been Affiliated with WEA since the Mid 80's. That is when Mark Wagstaff came to OSU from the executive director position. At that time mark and Chris Cashel ran man WEA courses. For a brief period they were running sveral Wilderness Steward courses as training staff at Philmont Scout Rance. After Mark left OSU for Brevard College, OSU became less involved with the WEA until 2000 when Scott Jordan came to the OSU program. The WEA and it's curriculum are a large part of the current OSU program and in 2006 OSU was recognized at the National Conference on Outdoor Leadership as the Affiliate of the Year.

IROL - International Registry of Outdoor Leaders

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:23:31 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 forum for portfolio evaluation through institutions accredited by the WEA. 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 institutions to evaluate those student portfolios to validate outdoor leader certification. ...

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Awards, Scholarships and Honors

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:11:09 GMT

Through annual awards and scholarships, the Wilderness Education Association takes great pride in recognizing individuals who shape and move the Association forward year after year. Award Categories: Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Frank Lupton Service Award Student Award Instructor Affiliate Award Award Criteria Past Award Winners Scholarships: Kitty Drury Scholarship Honors: Presidents Advisory Council Current Members of the Presidential Council: Bob Christie, Bruce Bonney, Cheryl Teeters, Chris Cashel, Chris Duben, Chris Pelchat, Dare Bible, Dave Calvin, David Cockrell, Dene Berman, Duane Gould, Frank Lupton, Ivan Bartha, Jack Drury, Jay Johnson, Jim Lustig, Kent Clement, Mark Wagstaff, Maurice Phipps, Mike Carlton, Paul Harbison, Rena Koesler, Sandy Braun, Scott Jordan,...

2009 Joel Meier

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:04:10 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winner 2009

Joel Meier is Professor Emeritus at both the University of Montana and Indiana University. His academic specializations are outdoor leadership and wilderness management. At Montana he held various academic positions ranging from Coordinator of the Recreation Management Degree Program to Associate Dean of the School of Forestry. At Indiana he served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies. He has been an active participant and leader in a number of professional organizations, including service as President of both the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) and the American Association for Leisure and Recreation (AALR), as well as Vice President of Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels, Inc. Special assignments and awards include service as Senior Fulbright Scholar at the University of Otago in New Zealand, consultant to the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sport, and Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. He is the recipient of the Luther Halsey Gulick Medal, the highest honor of AAHPERD for long and distinguished service to the profession. He has also received the Honor Award from both AALR and AAHPERD, as well as the Julian Smith Award from the National Council on Outdoor Education, the J.B. Nash Scholar Award from AALR, and the Distinguished Colleague Award from the Society of Park and Recreation Educators. He is a member of the Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, a Senior Fellow and former President of the American Leisure Academy, and a Charter Fellow and former Chair of the North American Society of Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Professionals. Meier has authored several books on outdoor leadership, has published numerous professional papers, and has been a presenter or keynote speaker at more than 100 state, district, national and international conferences and meetings.

The WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:03:14 GMT

The Wilderness Education Association (WEA) was founded in 1977 as a means to train outdoor leaders to safely lead and teach the public about appropriate use of wilderness areas. Each year, the WEA recognizes and acknowledges outstanding achievements in outdoor leadership with the Paul K. Petzoldt Award. Paul Petzoldt was a well-known mountain climber and outdoor leader. He was a member of the first American party to attempt climbing K-2 the second highest mountain in the world located in the Himalayas. He made his first ascent of the Grand Teton in 1924 at the age of 16. Petzoldt and a partner were possibly the first climbers ever to traverse the Matterhorn twice in one day. During World War II, Petzoldt served in the U.S. Army's 10thMountain Division. He was the Chief Instructor of the first Outward Bound program in the United States and later the creator of NOLS, The National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander, Wyoming. He also co-founded the...

2000 John Netherton

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:01:36 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winner 2000

John Netherton was one of this country's premier nature photographers. His work spans three decades and covers the breadth of the natural world. Along with his twenty books, John's photographs have been published in periodicals such as Audubon, National Wildlife, International Wildlife, Popular Photography, Nature's Best and many more. John also shared his experiences and tips in a regular column in Outdoor Photographer. John was also known for his work in the environmental community and he received several awards for his environmental stewardship. American Photographer Magazine named him a Friend of the Earth, citing his respect for nature and commitment to recording it with passion and sensitivity. His photographs are used to help preserve natural areas and wildlife around the world.

2001 David Brower and Kenneth Brower

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:47:59 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winners 2001

David Brower and Kenneth Brower are known as prominent environmentalists. The late David Brower was the founder of many environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club Foundation, the John Muir Institute for Environmental Studies, Friends of the Earth, the League of Conservation Voters, Earth Island Institute, North Cascades Conservation Council, and Fate of the Earth Conferences. From 1952 to 1969 he served as the first Executive Director of the Sierra Club. Kenneth Brower is the oldest son of David Brower, and the author of the book The Starship and the Canoe. It is a comparison of the lives of scientist Freeman Dyson and his 'rebellious' son George Dyson.

Photos: David Brower (L), Kenneth Brower (R)

2008 Richard Louv

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:34:18 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winner 2008

Richard Louv is the author of seven books. His most recent, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder, has stimulated a national conversation about the future relationship between children and nature. In 2005, Discover Magazine named the book as one of the top science books of the year, and Spirituality & Health magazine named it one of 50 Best Spiritual Books of 2005. The publication has spawned a national movement that has now moved into the international sphere. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Christian Science Monitor, and has appeared on the CBS Morning Show, Good Morning America, the Today Show, CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, NPR's Morning Edition, Fresh Air, Talk of the Nation, and many other programs.

2007 Phil Powers

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:28:46 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winner 2007

Phil Powers is Executive Director of the American Alpine Club (AAC). His extensive experience in the field of outdoor leadership includes seventeen-years as a course leader, chief mountaineering instructor and development/partnerships director with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). While at NOLS, Powers taught outdoor skills within the basic framework and pedagogy developed by Paul Petzoldt. Powers has led dozens of expeditions to South America, Alaska and Pakistan’s Karakoram Range, including ascents of K2 and Gasherbrum II without supplemental oxygen. He made the first ascent of the Washburn Face on Denali and named it in honor of longtime AAC member Bradford Washburn, whose photos contributed significantly to the planning and route research of Powers’ many Alaska climbs. Powers also made the first ascent of Lukpilla Brakk’s Western Edge in Pakistan and the first winter traverse of the Tetons’ Cathedral Peaks. Powers is author of two books: Winter Mountaineering and Climbing: Expedition Planning.

2005 William Doc Forgey

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:15:19 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winner 2005

William "Doc" Forgey, a family physician, lifetime outdoorsman, and counsel to the Scouts, has written more than 20 books relating to wilderness medicine. His books providea wide range of safe and effective information designed to teach outdoor protection techniques for people of all ages. His topics range from information about insects and diseases, insect repellents and how they work, and, in general, how to better enjoy the great outdoors. Doc Forgey has held leadership positions with the Boy Scouts of America, National Health & Safety Committee, Wilderness Medical Society, the Wilderness Education Association, and the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers.

2003 Bill McKibben

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:10:17 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winner 2003

Bill McKibben is an environmentalist who frequently writes about global warming. He is the author of 10 books, most recently Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future. He is a scholar in residence at Middlebury College in Vermont. Bill is a frequent contributor to various magazines including the New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s, Orion Magazine, Mother Jones, The New York review of Books, Granta, Rolling Stones, and Outside. He has been awarded Guggenheim and Lyndhurst Fellowships, and won the Lannan Prize for nonfiction writing in 2000. He has honorary degrees from Green Mountain College, Unity College, Lebanon Valley College and Sterling College.

2002 Buck Tilton

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:04:27 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winner 2002

Buck Tilton has authored or co-authored 26 books. His book, Wilderness First Responder, received an award for excellence from the American Medical Writers Association. More than 1,000 magazine articles have appeared with his byline, and he has written a column for Backpacker since 1989. He has been honored with the Warren Bowman Award for contributions to wilderness medicine. He co-founded the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS and travels around the world teaching.

1988 Tap Tapley

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:03:09 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winner 1988

Tap Tapley is a legend in his own time.

Drafted into the Army at 18, in 1942 in World War II, he was instrumental in forming the famed 10th Mountain Division, which fought on skis in the snow. After the war he worked for both the U.S. Forest Service and the Parks Service, battling wildfires, managing timber, tending mules and horses, mountaineering, teaching. In 1961 he was a founder of America's first Outward Bound program, and became an inspiration to thousands of young people taking the course. He also was formative in the National Outdoor Leadership School, among other projects.

2006 Chris Cashel

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:56:18 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winner 2006

Chris Cashel was held in high esteem in her academic position as a professor in the Leisure Studies unit in the School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology at Oklahoma State University. During more than 20 years there, she taught undergraduate and graduate-level leisure studies courses, coordinated degree programs and mentored hundreds of masters and doctoral candidates. She ran a number of WEA courses as well. Dr. Cashel is widely known on the national and international levels. Noted among her numerous contributions was her service on the board of directors of the Society of Park and Recreation Educators, involvement with AAHPERD’s Council on Outdoor Education, and participation in several outdoor leadership forums in Japan and elsewhere.

2004 Bob Christie

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:53:25 GMT

WEA Paul Petzoldt Leadership Award Winner 2004

Bob Christie was one of the four co-founders of the Wilderness Education Association whoshared a common vision concerning the development of outdoor leadership and the role of education in the preservation of this country’s wild land areas. In 1977, born from their vision was the Wilderness Education Association, designed to train outdoor leaders. Early in his career, Bob worked at the National Camp, the leading outdoor education and leadership training school in the nation, under the direction of L.B. Sharp—the pioneer of outdoor/camping education. In addition to his involvement as a WEA Board of Trustees member, Bob continued his work in organized camping, outdoor equipment development, higher education curriculum development for outdoor leadership and interpretative naturalists, and directed a high adventure canoe base for the Boy Scouts of America.