Academics & Presentations

As Indiana University's Outdoor Center, an important part of the execution of our mission is in academics and university connections. By providing IU departments and groups with experiences at Bradford Woods, and through the development of research, the placement of academic interns and the delivery of professional presentations, we strive to serve the greater academic community at IU and beyond.

Annual Report Sections

Executive Summary | Academics & Presentations | Advancing a Legacy | Adventure Education | Environmental Education | Military & Family Programs | Recreation Therapy | Retreats

IU Groups Served

In 2018-2019, we worked with 53 IU different entities to provide more than 60 experiences. We are thankful for our university partners and customers. Our 2019 clients included:

  • Associate Vice Provost - Diversity Council
  • Beta Upsilon Chi
  • Board of Aeons
  • Campus Crusade for Christ, Inc.
  • Cox Legacy Scholars
  • Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies
  • Emerging Greek Leaders
  • Greek InterVarsity
  • Greek Jewish Council
  • Healthy IU Steering Committee & Wellness Coalition
  • Indiana Business Research Center Holiday Party
  • Indiana Memorial Union Board
  • Indiana UCC Internship Programs
  • IT Bootcamp
  • IU Asian Culture Center
  • IU Bloomington Center for Rural Engagement
  • IU Chinese Flagship Center
  • IU Civic Leaders
  • IU Cox Scholars
  • IU Inspire LLC
  • IU Kelley Graduate Accounting Program
  • IU Kelley International
  • IU Kelley MSIS 2018
  • IU Kokomo School of Education
  • IU LAMP
  • IU Media School
  • IU Management Training Series
  • IU Office of Research Administration
  • IU Office of Scholarships
  • IU Outdoor Adventures
  • IU School of Business Kelley Scholars
  • IU School of Medicine Office of Gift Development
  • IU Student Affairs
  • IU Turkish Flagship
  • IUDM Dancer Relations
  • IUPUI Campus Facility Building Operations
  • IUPUI International Peer Mentors
  • IUPUI Residence Hall Association Retreat
  • Latino Studies Program
  • Mandela Fellowship Day Program
  • Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, IUSD
  • Phi Gamma Nu
  • Proposal and Award Services Staff Retreat
  • Quantum Engineering Emerging Area of Research
  • School of Public Health
  • Senior Seminar Writer’s Retreat
  • TechSelect Holiday Party
  • Thrive at IU
  • University Communications
  • Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities
  • Vice President for Communications & Marketing
  • Walter Center for Career Achievement

Internships & Placements

As part of Indiana University, providing academic internships, assistantships, and other opportunities for student growth is an important part of fulfilling our mission. We are pleased to work with a variety of universities and departments to provide students with these experiences.
  • Madison Smith (Summer 2019). Academic Internship. Indiana University – Bloomington, School of Public Health. 
  • Sebastian Mathis (Spring 2019). Academic Internship. Indiana University – Bloomington, School of Public Health. 
  • Caroline Kocot (Fall 2018 and Spring 2019). Academic Internship. Indiana University – Bloomington, School of Social Work.
  • W. Thomas Means (Fall 2017 – Spring 2019). Graduate Assistant. Indiana University – Bloomington, School of Public Health. 
  • Sydney Boles (Summer 2019). Academic Internship. University of Alabama- Dietetics
  • Zachary Calci (Summer 2019). Academic Internship. University of South Alabama- Recreational Therapy Senior.
  • Michaela Pass (Summer 2019). Academic Internship. University of South Alabama- Recreational Therapy Senior.
  • Jacqueline Morelos (Summer 2019). Academic Internship. Illinois State University- Recreational Therapy Senior.
  • James Coffey (Summer 2019). Academic Internship. Slippery Rock University- Recreational Therapy Senior.
  • Megan McKinzie (Summer 2019). Bonner Scholar Program. Depauw University. 
  • Maya Riddles (Summer 2019). Academic Internship. Berea College- Health Services.
  • Emily Karst (Summer 2019). Academic Internship. Hanover College- Junior Practicum.
  • Natalie Taylor (Sumer 2019). Academic Internship. University of Central Michigan- Recreational Therapy Junior.

Professional Presentations

We're proud to be recognized as local and national leaders in outdoor programming, and strive to advance and share our learning through professional workshops and presentations. 

  • Craven, C. & Wills, M., (February 2019). Universal Design & Accessibility on Challenge Courses: 7-hour pre-conference workshop. 29th Annual Association for Challenge Course Technology International Conference & Expo. Denver, CO. 
  • Dumont, J. & Elder, L. (October 2018). Indiana Council for the Blind Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
  • McIntire, J. (February 2019). Disability and Inclusion Panel. American Camp Association National Conference. Nashville, TN.  
  • McIntire, J. & Simmons, C. (2019). Invited to present keynote speech for Indiana National Guard Youth Camps. Bedford and Wolcottville, IN.
  • Street, T., (February 2019). Emergency Action Plans for Camps. American Camp Association National Conference. Nashville, TN.
  • Street, T. & Wills, M., (February 2019). School Partnerships that Last. American Camp Association National Conference. Nashville, TN. 
  • Wills, M., (February 2019). Dig Deeper: The Why Behind the What. Invited as Keynote speaker at 29th Annual Association for Challenge Course Technology International Conference & Expo. Tech Talk Series. Approximately 800 Attendees. Denver, CO.