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
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Time
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Topic
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Presenter
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Location
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6:00 – 6:30 pm
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Welcome
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Terry Robertson (CSULB)
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6:30 – 7:15 pm
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Keynote Address:
Towards Destination Stewardship - Case Studies and Best Practices from Visit Greater Palm Springs
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Lauren Bruggemans, Director of Sustainability and Community Engagement, Visit Greater Palm Springs
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Renaissance
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7:30 pm – ?
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Informal Social
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TBA
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Tuesday, February 27,2024
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Time
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Topic
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Presenter
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Location
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7:30 – 8:00 am
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Continental Breakfast/
Coffee, Tea and Water
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Renaissance
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8:00 – 8:10 am
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Welcome and Introductions
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Terry Robertson (CSULB)
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Renaissance
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8:10 – 9:00 am
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Utilizing Our Resources: The Training and Utilization of Undergraduate Students as Teaching Assistants
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Kim Bush (NCSU)
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Renaissance
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9:00 – 9:50 am
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Shaping the Future: A Round-Table Discussion on Accreditation in PRT
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Bob Barcelona (Clemson),
Melissa D'Eloia (WWU), Syd Sklar (SFU), Jared Allsop (IU)
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Renaissance
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9:50 – 10:00 am
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Break
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10:00 – 10:50 am
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View from the Top
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Bill Hendricks (Cal Poly), Mechelle Best (CSUN), Chris Chamberlain (CSUEB), Ellen Drogin Rodgers (GMU)
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Renaissance
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10:50 – 11:40 pm
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“There’s a podcast for that!” Department Podcasts as a Means for Recruitment
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Brian Greenwood (Cal Poly)
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Renaissance
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11:40 am – 12:30 pm
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Recruitment and Outreach: In it for the Long Game
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Laurie Harmon (UWL), Keith Fulthrop (CSULB), Brenda Wiggins (GMU)
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Renaissance
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12:30 – 2:20 pm
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Lunch on Own
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2:20 – 2:25 pm
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Housekeeping/Announcements
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Renaissance
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2:25 – 3:15 pm
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Building a Culture of Sustainability
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Kelly Bricker (ASU), Paige Viren (CSUMB), Mechelle Best (CSUN), Jerusha Greenwood (Cal Poly)
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Renaissance
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3:15 – 4:05 pm
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Experience Innovation Lab: Creativity Meets Cutting-Edge Technology and Research
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Ye (Sandy) Shen (Cal Poly), Yeqiang (Kevin) Lin (Cal Poly), Bill Hendricks (Cal Poly)
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Renaissance
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4:05 – 4:10 pm
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Break
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4:15 – 5:00 pm
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Shaping California’s Parks and Recreation Workforce: An Open Conversation
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Brandon Taylor (Fresno State)
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Renaissance
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6:00 pm – ?
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Informal Social with CPRS Educators Section
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Rocks Bar, Renaissance
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Time
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Topic
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Presenter
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Location
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7:30 – 8:00 am
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Continental Breakfast/
Coffee, Tea and Water
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Renaissance
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8:00 – 8:50 am
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Acting Out: Challenging Discussions with Colleagues
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Jackson Wilson (SFSU)
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Renaissance
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8:50 – 9:40 am
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Adapting to New Realities in Graduate Education: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions
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Bob Barcelona (Clemson), Jeff Halo (Clemson), Lauren Duffy (Clemson)
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Renaissance
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9:40 – 9:50 am
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Break
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9:50 – 10:40 am
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Recap Opportunities and Challenges
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Terry Robertson (CSULB)
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Renaissance
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10:40 – 11:30 am
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Applied DEI for Academic Leaders in Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Fields
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Roni Weiss, Executive Director, Travel Unity
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Renaissance
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11:30 am – 12:15 pm
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Wrap-up and 2025 NALR plans Select 2025 Co-chairs
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Renaissance
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12:15 – 1:30 pm
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Lunch on Own
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1:30 – 2:00 pm
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Travel to The Living Desert/Leisure on Own/CPRS Conference
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2:00 – 5:00 pm
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The Living Desert/Leisure on Your Own/CPRS Conference
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Living Desert 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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5:00 – 5:30 pm
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Return to Palm Springs
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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!