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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