Cwidak Named To Association for Challenge Course Technology Board of Directors
3/13/2009
WILLIAMS BAY, Wis. - Gary Cwidak, associate director of the Outdoor Wisconsin Leadership Synergy (OWLS) program at George Williams College of Aurora University in Williams Bay, Wis., has been named to the board of directors of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT).
OWLS trains more than 3,000 students annually. GWC is a leading provider of challenge course adventure education experiences in the Midwest.
Cwidak is the first practitioner to join challenge course vendors on the ACCT board. ACCT is the leading challenge course industry group.
ACCT recently implemented a national standard for certifying challenge course facilitators. The trade group is developing American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines. These are used by the federal government as industry construction/operation standards for challenge courses.
An experienced challenge course administrator, Cwidak is expected to apply his experience to help develop new standards.
"It is an honor to be selected to the board of ACCT," said Cwidak, "As a challenge course facilitator, safety and education are my main concerns. "Through my work with ACCT, I hope to help establish rigorous challenge course standards within the industry that will protect the health and welfare of all participants nationwide."
OWLS provides custom designed experiences that help participants achieve personal and team growth in leadership, goal setting, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, trust-building, and problem solving. For more information on OWLS, visit ww.aurora.edu/gwc/owls .
Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. Approximately 4,000 degree-seeking students are enrolled each year on the university's Illinois and Wisconsin campuses, and the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. GWC offers 15 academic programs, unique conference facilities, and is home to Music by the Lake and other education and enrichment programs.
For more information on George Williams College, visit www.aurora.edu/gwc or call 262-245-5531.
