For this Blast from the Past post, we wanted to highlight the development of our eLearning system, proValens! Perhaps the program that we operate with the most reach and impact day-to-day, the story of the development of our eLearning system is one about meeting the… Read More »Blast From the Past: proValens Learning
Imagine walking through a park as a child and feeling the excitement of discovering a new playground—its features standing tall, low, some level to the ground, and even curving, with colors that shout out to you as the sunlight beams bright. At that moment as… Read More »An Invitation from Dr. Toni Moyer, Eppley’s New PMT Program Coordinator
At the Eppley Institute, we recognize that the work of parks, recreation, and public land managers is highly demanding, dynamic, and complex. Knowing that the development of professionals in this field is crucial to the performance of park and recreation organizations, the Eppley Institute has… Read More »Eppley Develops and Refines Competency Frameworks with Three Partner Organizations
World Parks Academy (WPA) and National Association of Parks and Recreation of Mexico (ANPR) Launch Academia Parques and Online Certification Curriculum for Latin American Parks Professionals In November 2021, World Parks Academy (WPA) and the National Association of Parks and Recreation of Mexico (ANPR) launched… Read More »WPA and ANPR Launch Academia Parques
The Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands has been researching competencies for parks, recreation, and public lands since 1998 when it completed research for the National Park Service on training needs for maintenance, onboarding, exhibit specialists, and administration. Competency research on partnerships and fundraising, interpretation,… Read More »Eppley Continues 25 Years of Research on Competencies for Parks and Public Lands