National Academic Leaders Retreat 2024

General Information and Prices

Please join us for the National Academic Leaders Retreat (NAL-R) for those in Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions. This event will be held February 26-28, 2024 in Palm Springs, CA in collaboration with the CPRS CONNECTIONS Conference & Expo.

Please view the CPRS CONNECTIONS Conference & Expo page for registration and housing information.

This year’s event will include two days of collegial learning, networking, and professional growth, with a focus on self-care and fun! This two-day retreat will serve those that are up-and-coming professionals in higher education as well as seasoned professionals thriving in their position or preparing to take that next step. All those with an interest in higher education administration and identifying as current or future academic leaders are welcome to attend.

This year's session themes: strategic enrollment, university structure, technology, new opportunities and challenges, administrative strategy, marketing, a leader's view from the top.

The NAL-R Program Committee wants to hear from YOU! We invite you to share your knowledge, experience, and unique perspective. This is your chance to connect, inspire, and to influence the advancement of the park and recreation profession. 

NAL-R and CPRS are committed to providing a retreat program that is thoughtful, insightful and reflects the variety of disciplines (Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions) in higher education, University, College, Department and degree programs and experience levels of educators and administrators in the park and recreation profession.

Monday, February 26, 2024

Time

Topic

Presenter

Location

6:00 – 6:30 pm

Welcome

Terry Robertson (CSULB)

 

6:30 – 7:15 pm

Keynote Address:

Towards Destination Stewardship - Case Studies and Best Practices from Visit Greater Palm Springs

Lauren Bruggemans, Director of Sustainability and Community Engagement, Visit Greater Palm Springs

Renaissance

7:30 pm – ?

Informal Social

 

TBA


Tuesday, February 27,2024

Time

Topic

Presenter

Location

7:30 – 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast/

Coffee, Tea and Water

 

Renaissance

8:00 – 8:10 am

Welcome and Introductions

Terry Robertson (CSULB)

Renaissance

8:10 – 9:00 am

Utilizing Our Resources: The Training and Utilization of Undergraduate Students as Teaching Assistants

Kim Bush (NCSU)

Renaissance

9:00 – 9:50 am

Shaping the Future: A Round-Table Discussion on Accreditation in PRT

Bob Barcelona (Clemson),

Melissa D'Eloia (WWU), Syd Sklar (SFU), Jared Allsop (IU)

Renaissance

9:50 – ­10:00 am

Break

 

 

10:00 – 10:50 am

View from the Top

Bill Hendricks (Cal Poly), Mechelle Best (CSUN), Chris Chamberlain (CSUEB), Ellen Drogin Rodgers (GMU)

Renaissance

10:50 – 11:40 pm

“There’s a podcast for that!” Department Podcasts as a Means for Recruitment

Brian Greenwood (Cal Poly)

Renaissance

11:40 am – 12:30 pm

 

Recruitment and Outreach: In it for the Long Game

Laurie Harmon (UWL), Keith Fulthrop (CSULB), Brenda Wiggins (GMU)

Renaissance

12:30 – 2:20 pm

Lunch on Own

 

 

2:20 – 2:25 pm

Housekeeping/Announcements

 

Renaissance

2:25 – 3:15 pm

Building a Culture of Sustainability

Kelly Bricker (ASU), Paige Viren (CSUMB), Mechelle Best (CSUN), Jerusha Greenwood (Cal Poly)

Renaissance

3:15 – 4:05 pm

Experience Innovation Lab: Creativity Meets Cutting-Edge Technology and Research

Ye (Sandy) Shen (Cal Poly), Yeqiang (Kevin) Lin (Cal Poly), Bill Hendricks (Cal Poly)

Renaissance

4:05 – 4:10 pm

Break

 

 

4:15 – 5:00 pm

Shaping California’s Parks and Recreation Workforce: An Open Conversation

Brandon Taylor (Fresno State)

Renaissance

6:00 pm – ?

Informal Social with CPRS Educators Section

 

Rocks Bar, Renaissance

 

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

 

Time

Topic

Presenter

Location

 

7:30 – 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast/

Coffee, Tea and Water

 

Renaissance

 

8:00 – 8:50 am

Acting Out: Challenging Discussions with Colleagues

Jackson Wilson (SFSU)

Renaissance

 

8:50 – 9:40 am

Adapting to New Realities in Graduate Education: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions

Bob Barcelona (Clemson), Jeff Halo (Clemson), Lauren Duffy (Clemson)

Renaissance

9:40 – 9:50 am

Break

 

 

9:50 – 10:40 am

Recap Opportunities and Challenges

Terry Robertson (CSULB)

Renaissance

 

10:40 – 11:30 am

Applied DEI for Academic Leaders in Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Fields

Roni Weiss, Executive Director, Travel Unity

Renaissance

 

11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Wrap-up and 2025 NALR plans Select 2025 Co-chairs

 

Renaissance

 

12:15 – 1:30 pm

Lunch on Own

 

 

 

1:30 – 2:00 pm

Travel to The Living Desert/Leisure on Own/CPRS Conference

 

 

 

2:00 – 5:00 pm

The Living Desert/Leisure on Your Own/CPRS Conference

 

Living Desert 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

 

5:00 – 5:30 pm

Return to Palm Springs

 

 



Prices

Registration is $175.00; $225 after January 17, 2024
CEU’s can be added for an additional $20 for CPRS members/$40 for non-members.
Tickets to the optional social at The Living Desert may be purchased for $35 until 02/07/2024 or $40 on-site.

Cancellations and Transfers


Registration may be transferred to another representative from your agency/university at no charge until January 17, 2024. Fee difference will be assessed if necessary due to membership status. A $50 administrative fee for a transfer will be charged when a request is received after January 17, 2024.


Refund requests received in the CPRS office no later than January 17, 2024 will incur a $50 cancellation fee. Refund requests received between January 17 and February 7, 2024 will be assessed 50% of the registration fee paid. There will be no refunds after February 7, 2024.


ADA and Special Request Information


For ADA requests and questions concerning accessibility, contact CPRS at 916-665-2777. Accommodations such as interpreters cannot be guaranteed without at least 30 days' notice. To help ensure availability, requests must be received by January 17, 2024.

Food Allergies & Preferences:
While we do our best to be aware of food allergies and preferences, we need at least 30 days' notice to ensure we are able to have options available.


Membership Status


The member rate for CEUs will automatically be applied if you are a member of CPRS. If you need assistance with your membership status or login and password, before registering, please call CPRS HQ at 916-665-2777. If you are renewing your membership online, please allow 24 hours for our system to update and reflect current member pricing for CEUs.  For the best pricing, join here!

When
2/26/2024 6:00 PM - 2/28/2024 5:00 PM
Where
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Andreas Room 888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs 92262

Program

   

Monday, 26 February 2024

Description
Time
2/26/2024 - 2/28/2024

Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Description
Tickets purchased by 02/07/24 available for $35.  Late and on-site tickets available for $40/per.
Time
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM

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