Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium
(OOPS)
The Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium will provide theoretical
and pragmatic models of successful adventure orientation programs.
The symposium includes workshops on; risk management, training
student leaders, creating academic links, and integrating research
outcomes. The symposium faculty are current or former adventure
orientation program directors and researchers.
KEYNOTE
A Half-Century Perspective on Outdoor Orientation Programs - Some
Things I Have Learned
Jed Williamson
Jed Williamson is continuing his work as an educational consultant in
curriculum design and risk management following ten years as
President (now Emeritus) of Sterling College in Vermont. His life’s work
has been as practitioner in experiential education and outdoor pursuits
and has included including over 60 safety and quality reviews and
accident investigations.
At the 27th Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium Jed will be
discussing the Prescott/OB model of outdoor orientation, the need for
programs to conduct peer reviews, risk management best practices, and
why the accreditation process is important. He will be highlighting
accidents and case studies from the past half-century to showcase how
far