Georgia College Outdoor Education
​Program Goals 

For my senior exit exam, I wrote six personal narratives to analyze my progress in reaching the program outcomes. I have artifacts that reinforce the specific examples I mention throughout each narrative. The buttons on the left side will open a new tab for the narrative, and the supporting artifacts are explained underneath each narrative with a link to the artifact.
Low Challenge Course Program - A program that I designed incorporating and sequencing low challenge course elements. 
Challenge Course Rescue - A description of my rescue time on the high challenge course. 
Rock Climbing Lesson Plans - Two of the lesson plans I developed in the Instructional Strategies of Rock Climbing course: Fall Factors and Natural Anchors. 
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Program Goal 1: Graduates are technically proficient in a variety of outdoor activities.
  1. Students will demonstrate competency in challenge course activities.
  2. ​Students will demonstrate competency in land- and water-based activities.
  3. Students will demonstrate mastery in activity-specific skills.
High Achievers Program Design - One of the programs that I helped design for the High Achievers program. 
High Achievers Facilitator Feedback - Feedback that I received after a semester of weekly programs with a group from the local high school.
VP Council Facilitator Feedback - Feedback that I received on my leadership during this low and high challenge course program. 
OLS Lesson Plan: Water Treatment - A lesson plan I developed for the Outdoor Living Skills course on water treatment in the back country. 
Program Goal 2: Graduates are prepared to integrate experiential education theory and philosophy in outdoor education programs.
  1. Students will plan programs for a wide range of client groups, contexts, and outcomes.
  2. Students will apply experiential strategies to program implementation.
  3. Students will assess program effectiveness using a variety of strategies
Spring Break Facilitator Feedback - Feedback I received for my leadership and risk management on the Outdoor Center's Spring Break trip. 
Principles of Field Leadership Reflection - A reflection of my leadership during the thirteen day backpacking trip. 
Wilderness First Aid Certification - A copy of WFA card. 
Program Goal 3: Graduates are prepared to manage actual and perceived risk according to industry standards and preferred practice
  1. Students will implement organizational risk management policy and procedures
  2. Students will integrate risk management concepts and strategies into program design, implementation, and evaluation.
  3. Students will respond appropriately to emergencies common to outdoor programs
Principles of Field Leadership Reflection - A reflection of my leadership during the thirteen day backpacking trip. 
Principles of Field Leadership Route Plan - A detailed outline of the route plan my partner and I developed prior to the expedition. 
4H National Congress Reflection - A reflection of my leadership for the 4H National Congress. 
Program Goal 4: Graduates are prepared to provide leadership for a range of client groups and program outcomes.
  1. Students will apply models and concepts of transformational leadership to specific outdoor education settings.
  2. Students will facilitate group dynamics to maximize team effectiveness.
  3. Students will exhibit effective problem solving, decision making, and communication skills.
  4. Students will apply ethical principles to common professional issues
Environmental Philosophy - An analysis of how I believe Environmental Education is beneficial. 
Local Flora and Fauna Lesson Plan - A lesson plan that I prepared to teach my peers about local flora and fauna of the Big South National River and Recreation Area. 
Compost Tour - A lesson plan that I created for an interpretive tour of the compost site at Georgia College. 
Program Goal 5: Graduates are prepared to assume civic and environmental responsibilities associated with the practice of outdoor education.
  1. Students will examine the role of environmental education and interpretation in outdoor education
  2. Students will assess the impact of social and environmental issues on the delivery of outdoor education programs and services
  3. Students will interpret natural and cultural history for outdoor education programs
  4. Students will develop a professional environmental philosophy.
Wilderness First Responder Certification - A copy of my WFR certification card. 
Personal Theories of Change - An analysis of multiple theories of change, and a description of my own theory of how people change. 
Professional Vision - A professional plan for myself including self reflection and goals I am working towards. 
Program Goal 6: Graduates are prepared to advocate for the profession.
  1. Students will interpret the impact of historical, theoretical, philosophical foundations on the practice of outdoor education.
  2. Students will analyze critical issues in outdoor education.
  3. Students will create a personal vision for the professional.
  4. Students will engage in professional practice