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This COAPRT visitor training is designed to assist spring 2021 visit teams in leading virtual accreditation visits. Topics covered will include scheduling, use of Zoom or other meeting outlets and helpful tips to assist in leading a successful visit.  Monday, January 11, 2021, at 9:00 PT/10:00 MT/11:00 CT/12:00 ET (60 minutes) via Zoom.

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 on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) is hosting a 90 minute free training for both programs anticipating a visit and visitors Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. PT (1:30 MT/2:30 CT/3:30 ET).   Register Today
 

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 Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) announces a two-year pilot project to implement and consider the effectiveness of virtual visits. For the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years, program visits will take place virtually. Self-studies will be due no later than December 1. If a program visit is scheduled during the Fall Semester, the self-study must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the scheduled visit date.