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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 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.

The Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) will host a virtual networking event for program representatives to discuss how their programs are addressing accreditation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COAPRT recognizes that all schools are working hard to address all the changes brought about by COVID-19.  Accreditation-related concerns should come far after the health of your colleagues and students or the delivery of your academic program.  With that in mind, COAPRT has decided the following:

The Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions is monitoring the evolving status of the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of students, institutional employees, and COAPRT volunteers and staff are of top priority. In response, Council has adopted the following measures