Live / Stronger Together: Leveraging Research, Resources, & Relationships with CORE & The NRPS Ethnic Minority Society
Includes a Live Web Event on 09/10/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
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Join us for a dynamic and informative session that brings together the CORE (Center for Outreach, Research, and Education) and NRPA’s Ethnic Minority Society (EMS) to explore how research, partnerships, and education fuel innovation across the field of parks and recreation.
This webinar will introduce attendees to CORE’s robust library of free CEU-eligible trainings, including on-demand webinars designed to strengthen your practice. Learn how professionals are using tools like the National Demonstration Site (NDS) program and evidence-based data to tell compelling stories that support funding, inclusion, and community wellness.
You’ll also gain insight into the mission and momentum of EMS, including upcoming events, national summits, and the NRPA conference experience. Together, CORE and EMS are aligning research and real-world application to elevate the entire field—don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the educational opportunities and CEU-eligible resources available through CORE and how they align with national priorities in parks and recreation.
- Explain how the NRPA Ethnic Minority Society program supports professional growth through mentorship, peer learning, and conference engagement.
- Describe how data from initiatives like the National Demonstration Site program can be used to communicate community impact and secure resources.
- Describe how collaboration between CORE, NRPA’s Ethnic Minority Society strengthens the parks and recreation industry.
Chris Bass
Parks and Recreation Director
City of Douglasville, GA
Chris Bass is a dedicated park and recreation professional with over 15 years of experience working in local government. Chris currently serves as the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Douglasville.Prior to joining the Douglasville team, Chris worked for the Columbus Consolidated Government for 10 years leading a division of the parks and recreation department that was responsible for youth development and promoting volunteerism throughout the bi-city area. Chris currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) and a member of the executive committee for the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). In 2022, Chris was recognized as the top young professional by the Douglas County Chamber. Chris attended Columbus State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in communication and a Master of Public Administration.
This session will offer the following credits:
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| 0.1 IACET CEU |
CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (0.1 IACET CEU) will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:
- Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event;
- Participate in activities and discussion throughout;
- Complete assessment with 80% mastery of learning outcome;
- Complete feedback/evaluation survey.
CEUs can be applied toward NRPA CPRP/CPRE renewal. To obtain your CEU, please visit the "Event Details" tab above to complete the associated components for this event.
Instructor(s) Disclosures:
The instructors of this training webinar are employed by PlayCore and disclose an interest in attendees partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.
Speakers Disclosures:
The opinions of the speakers in these events do not necessarily reflect the views of PlayCore and its brands.
Notes:
For any questions or to request a copy of the written transcript for this session, please contact core@playcore.com
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