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- Title
The Third Census of Outdoor Orientation Programs in the United States, 2019.
- Authors
Bell, Brent J.
- Abstract
This study investigated the number of outdoor orientation programs--high-impact transition programs for college students--in the United States. Researchers used a census methodology to identify the number of outdoor orientation programs existing at accredited, residential, bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities within the United States (N = 1,217). Researchers found 212 outdoor orientation programs (OOPs), representing 17% of the identified colleges, the largest number of OOPs in the history of these programs. A follow-up survey found OOPs were notably aligned in risk management procedures (medical training of leaders, tracking incidents, etc.) and programmatic similarities (use of name games, problem-solving and initiative activities). Programs diverged in the use of curricular activities (i.e., solo experiences) and the specifics of risk management (i.e., physician oversight). The COVID-19 pandemic led to 83% of programs being cancelled in 2021. A question remains as to how well these high-impact programs will recover after the pandemic.
- Subjects
UNITED States; CENSUS; COLLEGE student adjustment; COVID-19 pandemic; COLLEGE students; UNIVERSITIES &; colleges
- Publication
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education & Leadership, 2022, Vol 14, Issue 3, p2
- ISSN
2381-0696
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18666/JOREL-2022-11219