The Secrets of High-Impact Outdoor Orientation Programs (OOPs) from The Outdoor Orientation Benchmarking Survey (TOOBS)
Dissecting the "why" behind top performing Outdoor Orientation programs
A Special Symposium Hosted by the Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
How do the most successful outdoor orientation programs foster a deep sense of belonging? What are they doing to build unparalleled trust in student leaders? Join us on January 30 for an exclusive, two-hour online symposium dedicated to dissecting the "why" behind this year's top-performing programs.
Hosted by Dr. Brent J. Bell from the University of New Hampshire, this workshop will invite presenters to go beyond the data. We have invited the schools that scored highest in the Outdoor Orientation Benchmarking Survey (OOBS) to share their specific strategies, philosophies, and "secret sauce" for success.
What You’ll Gain:
- The 2025 Data Reveal: Be among the first to see the comprehensive results of this year’s benchmarking survey.
- The "Belonging" Blueprint: Hear from the school with the highest rates of student belonging.
- The Trust Factor: Learn how the top-rated programs build high levels of trust in both leaders and peer groups.
- Lasting Impact: Discover the methods used by the school with the highest rates of post-trip growth.
- Updates of the OOP Census: Updates on the current state of the “outdoor orientation neighborhood” including the number of programs and trends.
Whether you are looking to revitalize your existing program or are in the early stages of development, this symposium offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from the highest-achieving programs in the field.