Supporting Faculty
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Carol Anderson
Dean, College of Education, Winona
State University, Winona, Minnesota
Dr.
Lorene Olson
Dept. Head, Physical Education and
Recreation, Winona State University,
Winona, Minnesota
Dr.
Roger Riley
Assoc. Professor, Physical Education
and Recreation, Winona State University,
Winona, Minnesota
Dr.
Peter Henderson
Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Winona
State University, Winona, Minnesota
Dr. Larry Neal
Academic Affairs, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Mr.
Rick Burton
Commissioner, NBL Australia
Dr. Geoff Mills
Dean of Education,
Southern Oregon University
552-6920
Dr. Donna Mills
Professor and Department Chair of Health and PE,
Southern Oregon University
Dr. Bill Hendrick
Recreation and Natural Resources Cal
Poly Technic, San Luis Obispo, California
Dr. Rosemary Williams
Graduate School of Education Lewis
and Clark College, Portland, Oregon
Dr. Frank Hendricks
Recreation and Tourism University
of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
Dr. Mark Pritchard
Recreation and Tourism Arizona State
University, Phoenix, Arizona
Dr. Richard Dittbenner
Business and Law Sourthwestern College,
San Diego, California
Dr. Al Williams
Recreation Administration University
of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
Dr. Rose O'Brein
Superintendent, Teacher Education
Oregon School District, Portland,
Oregon
Ms. Cecelia Barry
Continuing Education Portland Community
College, Portland, Oregon
Ms. Angela Bagg
Medical Screening and Evaluation Pacific
Crest Outward Bound School, Portland,
Oregon
Dr. Alyson Williams
Environmental Sciences Monash University,
Melbourne, Australia
Dr.
Ian Patterson
Health and Leisure Sciences, Griffith
University, Brisbane, Australia
Dr. Mike Ponchard
Health Sciences Edith Cowan University,
Perth, Australia Mr.
Norm Coombs
Instruction and Technology Australian
Tour Operators Association Melbourne,
Australia
Dr Kay Booth
Recreation and Tourism Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand
Dr. Gary Ewart
Biochemistry and Medical Technology Australian National University, Canberra, Australia |
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Since
it's inception in 1985, Pacific Challenge has drawn interest from a number of Universities
in the US.
Support for our
program culminated in academic credit being offered
to our participants by accredited universities.
Primarily credit
is available in conjunction with Winona State
University, Minnesota. However,
credit is also offered by University of Wisconsin La Crosse,
and Seattle Central Community College.
Credit
options (follow links below)
New Zealand Australia Jan-Mar 2008 credit
Academic Opportunities
Academic credit is an optional but integral
component of our programs. 'Real world' non-traditional
educational opportunities are often a far more
effective way of learning than following a conventional
classroom routine. The value of such educational
experiences are continually being recognized.
It is toward this thinking that credit opportunities
have been made attainable through the cooperative
efforts of many supporting faculty.
The courses offered are designed around each
program, and are thus highly relevant to the whole
experience. They are also facilitated in an incredibly
stimulating learning environment. It is important
to note that the classes are mostly self-directed,
and require both motivation, maturity and diligence
on the part of the student to ensure their coursework
is completed by due dates, to a high standard.
Class facilitation generally
follows this model
Pre: academic meeting;
assigned readings; preparation research/questions
During: research;
journalling; study sessions & discussions;
seminars; tests
Post: Completion
of coursework; submission of papers
Pacific Challenge and Experiential
Education
Pacific Challenge programs span an ideal middle
ground. We take the best elements of the adventure/challenge
and personal growth opportunities found in Outward
Bound and N.O.L.S style courses. Then, use those
elements alongside relevant college classes to
create a valuable, rewarding and unique educational
experience.
We encourage students to not only learn the
intricacies of rock climbing, backpacking, and
a host of other practical outdoor and life skills,
but also encourage cultural and social understanding,
group development, conflict resolution, confidence,
decision making, and sensitivity to the needs
of others.
This is achieved by creating a climate of trust
conducive to group and self-reflection, giving
participants input into group tasks, facilitating
feedback sessions and tailoring activities to
challenge participants at their own level. |
