Indiana University Executive Development Program for Park and Recreation Professionals

Two-Year Management Program for Parks or Recreation Professionals

You Chose to Lead... Now Choose IU EDP!

IU EDP is organized around a two year curriculum focusing on leadership and management skill development. To continually offer cutting edge education opportunities, the curriculum is reviewed annually by the IU EDP Board of Trustees who are past program graduates.

• IU EDP is the original Executive Development Program, established in 1967, with a solid commitment to the profession and a reputation for excellence in the field of parks and recreation.
• Instructors with many years of experience in the parks and recreation profession come from all over the country to bring a fresh perspective to participants.
• Class size has a direct impact on learning, so classes are held to a maximum size of 40 people.
• One of the important tenants of IU EDP is the building of lasting relationships among participants. Networking opportunities are a priority.
• Over 1,700 professionals have completed IU EDP.

What’s Included

Registration fees include:

• Classroom instruction, reference materials and notebooks
• 2.0 continuing education units
• Break refreshments
• A Sunday social 
• Late afternoon facility tours and hikes
• Sunday dinner & Wednesday luncheon Lodging and other meals are at the expense of the participant

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