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The Council is currently seeking nominations for one (1) Educator Representative, to commence at the conclusion of the Council’s fall 2021 meeting. Individuals are welcome to self-nominate. 

The Council is currently seeking nominations for one (1) At-Large Public Representative, to commence at the conclusion of the Council’s fall 2021 meeting. Individuals are welcome to self-nominate. 

December 3, 2020 - As a result of the pandemic, the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions introduced a two-year pilot program for virtual visits.  Additionally, the three scheduled spring 2020 visits were diverted to fall 2020 visits. We recognize the tremendous strain and impact the pandemic has had on educational institutions, the delivery of curriculum, challenges to internships, and stresses to individual lives. 

The Council is currently seeking nominations for one (1) Administrator Representative, to commence at the conclusion of the Council’s fall 2020 meeting.  Individuals who hold an administrative position at a university are welcome to self-nominate. 

The Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT), is the national body that accredits Baccalaureate programs in parks, recreation, tourism, and related professions.  The Council consists of ten members who represent the profession, including five educators from accredited institutions, three practitioners, one college/university administrator holding an academic appointment of administrative rank, and one public representative.