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 Courses for CORE, Spring Semester 2012

Applications are available by emailing

Dr. Mark A. Gibson mgibson@western.edu

• ROE 295 Snow Based, 3 credits
• ROE 296 Land Based, 3 credits
• ROE 293 Water Based, 3 credits
• ROE 320 LNT Master Trainer, 3 credits.
• ROE 398 Program Planning, 3 credits

 15 Credits Total

• ROE 496 Field Experience option (up to 6 credits) will be available for students who have already completed any of the aforementioned courses.

"The CORE Program will be based at Western State College and focus on multi-day expeditions here in the United States.  Although we will be in the field a majority of the time, students must have housing arrangements during the Spring 2012 Semester.  Students must be admitted to the ROE program to participate.  If you are interested, please fill-out the attached application and submit to Dr. Mark A. Gibson, Room 220, Wright Gym, by Friday, October 14, 2011".

The CORE program is a field-based semester allowing students the opportunity to gain knowledge by active participation in the following areas:

Knowledgeable
•  adventure education programming
•  snow, land, and water based outdoor pursuits
•  leave No Trace Master Trainer Certification
•  environmental education
•  interpretation of natural and cultural history
•  wilderness leadership

Thinkers
•  who use creative and critical thinking strategies to manage complex issues, problems, or tasks;
•  who monitor their own thinking, decisions and concepts and who can adapt to other’s ways of thinking and have empathy for opposing views;
•  who analyze decisions made and actions taken in order to develop a broader base of information for future judgment and decision making; and
•  who can identify and maintain a positive contribution to decisions and make sound judgments in a variety of environments, relative to the need and outcome

Self-Directed Learners
•  who independently set and/or modify priorities, goals, expectations and persevere to completion;
•  who monitor and evaluate their own progress and take responsibility for their own actions;
•  who develop a plan for completion of their academic pursuits and career; and
• who adapt flexible study habits to fit the CORE environment and are then able to utilize those abilities in future years.

Communicators
•  who express ideas clearly through writing, speaking, interviewing, and discussion;
•  who match communication to diverse audiences, purposes, and circumstances; and
•  who comprehend what is read, heard, and observed through written and verbal means.

Producers
•  who use various resources and technology to present an original product or performance;
•  who develop a product or performance which fits into the context of CORE or an agency, with attention to aesthetics, efficiency, appropriate content, and educative appeal;
•  who cooperatively work within the confines of CORE and the larger industry; and
•  who produce a product or performance of professional quality and substance.

Collaborators
•  who exhibit positive interpersonal behaviors while still remaining true to their own needs and social values;
•  who contribute to group productivity while allowing others to grow and learn; and
•  who use problem solving strategies on diverse logistical and social problems.

Community Contributors
•  who contribute their time, energies, and talents toward community needs
•  who develop working knowledge and skills to use decision making styles appropriate to the situation;
•  who, as leaders of the group, use an appropriate leadership style based on group need, maturity level, task, and personal skills; and
•  who develop conflict management and resolution skills appropriate to the situation.

Applications are now available for Spring, 2012 and are due by:

Friday, October 14, 2011

See Below for Application and Information

Please contact Mark A. Gibson  mgibson@western.edu to recieve an email attachment of the appliction.
 

Students examine and develop ethical practices and behavior for those utilizing wilderness resources and skills relating to planning, organizing, and executing a backcountry outing.

Colorado Outdoor Recreation Expedition (CORE) Spring Semester 2012

Application and Information

Please contact Mark A. Gibson @ mgibson@western.edu

to recieve an email attachment copy!

Make this the best semester of your life!