Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium

AEE International Conference Pre-Conference Event

Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium

Madison, Wisconsin | November 1 9am-5pm | $125 | FESTIVAL ROOM, MEMORIAL UNION BUILDING

OOPS brings program directors, school administrators, student leaders, researchers, and land managers in one place to discuss strategies for supporting students in outdoor/wilderness pre-orientation programs. OOPS provides context for program development and growth, best practices, new program techniques, and nuts and bolts information that will help established and aspiring programs.

9am-12pm --Introduction, workshops
12pm - 1:30pm --Lunch discussions
1:30pm-2:30pm --Keynote Address
2:30pm-5pm -- Workshops

Presenters: Brent Bell, John Henkleman & Tricia Chan

Dr. Brent Bell is an associate professor of outdoor leadership and management at the University of New Hampshire. Brent is the leading researcher of college outdoor orientation programs and their impact on student development.