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River Studies and Leadership Certificate
sponsored by the River Management Society
Dr. Joel Barnes, Prescott CollegeDr. Gigi Richard, Colorado Mesa University
What is the RSLC?Certification offered by RMSCollaboration of five universities and collegesStudents may take courses at any of the five
schools
Why a River Studies & Leadership Certificate?
Provide undergraduate students with certification of focused studies related to rivers
Interdisciplinary science, policy, conservation, education and
recreationIncludes river skills and practical experience
Produce a new generation of young leaders equipped tomake sustainable decisions about future uses, studies and management of rivers systems
Learning outcomes1. GIS2. Basic physical and biological
environment and processes of river systems.
3. River safety and rescue, and basic river navigation and travel, including river-based Leave No Trace.
4. Choose a specialization. 5. Hands-on experience via an internship,
professional employment or independent study
Certificate RequirementsCoursework
Four Core CoursesGeographic Information Systems (1 course) River Science (1 course) River Policy (1 course) Swiftwater Rescue (1 course)
Two Emphasis Area Courses…
Certificate RequirementsEmphasis Areas
River Science
River-based Policy and Management
River-based Recreation, Education, and Tourism
Certificate RequirementsOther Requirements
• Professional Experience • Oral/Written Presentation
Benefits to StudentsNetworking!
One-year membership in RMSRegistration for one RMS symposiumNetworking with river professionalsOpportunities to publish and/or present
Schools involvedColorado Mesa UniversityPrescott CollegeUniversity of IdahoUniversity of UtahUtah State University
RMS’ RoleProvide organizational leadership and professional
expertise to create and administer the RSLC ProgramMonitor and adapt the RSLC over time, and change
as neededHelp connect students’ academic studies with real
world projects on our nation’s rivers and watersheds
Provide students with opportunities for networking and professional development with the RMS community
RSLC CommitteeRiver Management Society: Risa Shimoda Colorado Mesa University: Gigi Richard Prescott College: Joel Barnes University of Idaho: Tammi LaningaUniversity of Utah: Daniel McCoolUtah State University: Robyn Ceurvorst
Website for more informationhttp://www.river-management.org/river-studies-and-leadership-certificate
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