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
The Eppley Institute is supporting a research study to assess awareness of violent incidents in sports organizations, including parks and recreation institutions. We invite leaders in parks, recreation, and sport organizations to share their perspectives regarding violent sport incidents. Individual responses will not be reported… Read More »Participate in a Survey about Violent Incidents in Sport
A team of Eppley staff—including Project Manager Kate Wiltz, Research Scientist Kristy Anderson (PhD), Senior Program Manager Carolyn Waters (PhD), and Graduate Assistant Ross Edelstein—traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, for the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Conference. According to Kate, this is the conference for interpreters,… Read More »Eppley Connects at the National Association for Interpretation Conference
The past year has been a period of growth for the Eppley Institute’s research program through new funding and sponsors. Ranging from survey research to program evaluation, the research focus for Eppley is emerging as an area of strength. In September of 2021, Eppley… Read More »Eppley Completes Projects for Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, Cuyahoga Valley and American Battle Monuments Commission
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