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In Illinois, there are approximately 1350 students
enrolled in park, recreation and leisure service curricula in
seven accredited colleges and universities.
The section:
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Encourages and develops the professional
interests of students in the park, recreation and natural
resources and leisure field.
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Encourages the statewide communication of
students in studying trends, comparing courses and sharing
ideas and concerns.
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Offers a link for coordination and
communication among students, the professional/sections
and all IPRA divisions.
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Serves as a link between students,
professional, educators, and citizens in the leisure
field.
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Promotes the development of strong student
organizations in colleges and universities.
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Works closely with state college and
university societies to promote student participation in
professional state organizations.
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Provides opportunities for organizing
projects and programs on the local and state levels.
Membership in the IPRA Student Section is open to all
students enrolled in universities/colleges as candidates for degrees in
parks, recreation, natural resources, leisure service or other
degree programs with interest in
municipal employment, who are not simultaneously employed
full-time in the park, recreation or leisure field.
Introduction
The IPRA Student Section encourages your development by uniting students with similar interests to
share experiences, ideas and concerns. IPRA's Student
Section is committed to serving the needs of students in park
and recreation services as they prepare for a career.
IPRA is a not-for-profit organization with
members sharing the common goal of
providing quality park and recreation opportunities for the
citizens of Illinois. The organization is comprised of degreed
recreation and park professionals, associates, para-professionals,
educators, citizens and students who are committed to
serving the needs of a continually changing society.
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