{"id":20085,"date":"2017-03-15T13:29:54","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T20:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=20085"},"modified":"2025-03-31T14:25:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T21:25:37","slug":"faculty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/outdoor-adventure-leadership\/faculty\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Adventure Leadership Faculty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-i1frdth-71b6dff5bd723de44729bf6ac2b0e64b\">\n.avia-section.av-i1frdth-71b6dff5bd723de44729bf6ac2b0e64b{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU OAL Faculty Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-i1frdth-71b6dff5bd723de44729bf6ac2b0e64b main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div 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https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Adam-Elson-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" class=\"wp-image-20167 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-20167 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Adam Elson\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cgavnpx-657ac7d078ce204323e0d86c63e58d58\">\n.flex_column.av-cgavnpx-657ac7d078ce204323e0d86c63e58d58{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-cgavnpx-657ac7d078ce204323e0d86c63e58d58 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2hbt191-7c57b37c6e74cd7896fd108d13692a89\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2hbt191-7c57b37c6e74cd7896fd108d13692a89{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2hbt191-7c57b37c6e74cd7896fd108d13692a89 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2hbt191-7c57b37c6e74cd7896fd108d13692a89 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2hbt191-7c57b37c6e74cd7896fd108d13692a89 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2hbt191-7c57b37c6e74cd7896fd108d13692a89 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2hbt191-7c57b37c6e74cd7896fd108d13692a89 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2hbt191-7c57b37c6e74cd7896fd108d13692a89 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Adam Elson<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-bmuc7ud-9748f12f9f01845b5c23a1637188d0e9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"pop-4 dig-4 bio-cred\"><em>Senior Instructor\/MOAEL Program Coordinator<\/em><br \/>\nMAT, Pacific University; BS, Physical Education, New Mexico State University<\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-4 dig-4\">Adam Elson is a senior instructor in the OAL degree program and has taught at SOU since 2005. As one of the chief designers of the OAL curriculum, he has been a part of the program since its inception in 2008. Adam has professionally guided for 25 years in various fields, such as whitewater rafting, climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking and mountain biking. He lived in New Zealand for two years working at Outdoor Pursuit Centers which focus on delivering adventure education for grades 2-12, working mainly with high school students. He also led university adventure education groups on eight-week expeditions throughout New Zealand and Australia for several years. Adam is also a certified SCUBA Diving Instructor Trainer, having worked and lived in Hawaii, the Great Barrier Reef, and SE Asia. Adam is currently serving as the OAL Coordinator and teaches Outdoor Living Skills, Wilderness Navigation, Adventure Literature, Adventure Programming, Sustainability in Outdoor Programming, Advanced Techniques in Adventure Leadership, Expedition Planning, Mountain Biking, Whitewater Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Sea Kayaking, Backcountry Skiing\/Splitboarding, Mountaineering and Avalanche Awareness &amp; Rescue. Adam received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from New Mexico State University and his Master of Arts in Teaching from Pacific University. His focus in his Master\u2019s program was on experiential education.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-4\"><span class=\"heavy-man\">Office:<\/span>\u00a0L015<br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">Phone:<\/span> <a href=\"tel:5415526857\">541.552.6857<\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">E-Mail:<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:elsona@sou.edu\">elsona@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kscad1-ae39c5771a3a4fa72d9fc4eaeef12e69\">\n.flex_column.av-6kscad1-ae39c5771a3a4fa72d9fc4eaeef12e69{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kscad1-ae39c5771a3a4fa72d9fc4eaeef12e69 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_three_fourth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Erik Sol\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5lo6llh-92862c93b2b1a87a2878923fbb4271c5\">\n.flex_column.av-5lo6llh-92862c93b2b1a87a2878923fbb4271c5{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5lo6llh-92862c93b2b1a87a2878923fbb4271c5 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-43jn79-6a0d8c31f80dfdc439273a6320dce4ae\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-43jn79-6a0d8c31f80dfdc439273a6320dce4ae{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-43jn79-6a0d8c31f80dfdc439273a6320dce4ae .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all 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class='av_textblock_section av-51k5ctx-6076956aac0bf83a77d7a3959745bcc5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"pop-4 dig-4 bio-cred\"><em>Senior Instructor\/OAL Chair<\/em><br \/>\nMIIS, Southern Oregon University; BS, Southern Oregon University<\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-4 dig-4\">Erik Sol is a senior instructor in the OAL degree program and has been at SOU for 12 years, 5 years as the Outdoor Program Coordinator and 7 years as a faculty member. Erik has professionally guided and instructed for the past 25 years in various outdoor fields, particularly as a whitewater rafting guide, taking him to Nepal, Tibet, India, New Zealand, Chile and throughout the United States. He is a Rescue 3 International Swiftwater and Technical Rope Rescue Instructor and teaches Backcountry Split-Boarding, Wilderness First Responder, Avalanche Rescue, Whitewater Rafting, Ski and Boat maintenance, Minimal Impact Adventuring, Rock Climbing, Outdoor Living skills, Practicum, Capstone projects and Expedition Planning. Erik\u2019s passion no doubt revolves around whitewater rafting and backcountry split-boarding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-4\"><span class=\"heavy-man\">Office:<\/span> L011<br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">Phone:<\/span> <a href=\"tel:5415528037\">541.552.8037<\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">E-Mail:<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:sole@sou.edu\">sole@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-49n5np1-465d09d39bf085dab190afa27ac9abd4\">\n.flex_column.av-49n5np1-465d09d39bf085dab190afa27ac9abd4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-49n5np1-465d09d39bf085dab190afa27ac9abd4 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_three_fourth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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avia-img-lazy-loading-not-20170 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Chad Thatcher\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3na16c5-86839d42d20a97b947231552cc2bf390\">\n.flex_column.av-3na16c5-86839d42d20a97b947231552cc2bf390{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3na16c5-86839d42d20a97b947231552cc2bf390 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ijwhx1-3085180887c739b8db6b12dacb6a1781\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ijwhx1-3085180887c739b8db6b12dacb6a1781{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:20px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ijwhx1-3085180887c739b8db6b12dacb6a1781 .av-special-heading-tag 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class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2lsz2ph-05249e981289fb0847193a1a812be0c7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"pop-4 dig-4 bio-cred\"><em>Professor<\/em><br \/>\nPhD, Prescott College, Sustainability Education, 2010; MEd, Education with Honors, Portland State University, 2002; BA, History and Spanish with Honors, Portland State University, 2000<\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-4 dig-4\">Dr. Thatcher has spent his whole life exploring and adventuring throughout the world. His passion centers around exploration and helping others discover their inner explorer. He is an accomplished guide, educator, and administrator of outdoor, experiential, international, and adventure education for over 25 years. He has an extensive background in developing and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum that incorporates adventure, international, sustainable and academic components. He brings hands on experience with conceiving and building adventure education programs from the ground up through curriculum development, risk management, staff development, marketing, program management, administration, planning, technical knowledge and effective communication.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-4\"><span class=\"heavy-man\">Office:<\/span> L017<br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">Phone:<\/span> <a href=\"tel:5415526838\">541.552.6838<\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">E-Mail:<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:thatcherc@sou.edu\">thatcherc@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-132n5bp-50698583266882050f2c2713d2166f2b\">\n.flex_column.av-132n5bp-50698583266882050f2c2713d2166f2b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-132n5bp-50698583266882050f2c2713d2166f2b av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_three_fourth  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.av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-luskl5jr-b18e7e0c997396d76e93ea1d1e8986b7 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-22  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Stacey Vance<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lusko0o6-0867146a27981048dfc247de4b0d38c4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"pop-4 dig-4 bio-cred\"><em>Instructor<br \/>\n<\/em>MOAEL, Southern Oregon University; BA, Southern Oregon University<\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-4 dig-4\">Stacey Vance is a seasoned outdoor enthusiast and educator, boasting over a decade of experience in expedition leadership and wilderness education. With a BA in Outdoor Adventure Leadership and membership in the inaugural cohort of the Outdoor Adventure and Expedition Leadership master\u2019s program, Stacey discovered her passion for teaching and has since served as an adjunct faculty member at various universities nationwide. Her expertise extends to remote medicine and rescue, which she gained through obtaining her Wilderness EMT license and teaching with Aerie Backcountry Medicine. Stacey\u2019s dedication to experiential learning shines through her diverse pursuits, including guiding backpacking trips, navigating whitewater rapids, and exploring international landscapes, just to name a few. Through her dynamic approach to outdoor leadership, Stacey inspires students to develop essential skills while fostering a deep appreciation for the natural world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pop-4\"><span class=\"heavy-man\">Office:<\/span> L013<br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">Phone:<\/span> <a href=\"tel:+15415526526\">541.552.6526<\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"heavy-man\">E-Mail:<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:vances@sou.edu\">vances@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee\">\n.avia-section.av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3' aria-label='SOU Business Home Page - Button to Application Page' class='avia-section av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  academic-inquire avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-20085'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m8xkvxhw-3158e558175b715fac74327648121a5c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m8xkvxhw-3158e558175b715fac74327648121a5c{\npadding-bottom:20px;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m8xkvxhw-3158e558175b715fac74327648121a5c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m8xkvxhw-3158e558175b715fac74327648121a5c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m8xkvxhw-3158e558175b715fac74327648121a5c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m8xkvxhw-3158e558175b715fac74327648121a5c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m8xkvxhw-3158e558175b715fac74327648121a5c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m8xkvxhw-3158e558175b715fac74327648121a5c av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-25  el_before_av_buttonrow  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Achieve Your Degree in Outdoor Adventure Leadership at SOU<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap av-av_buttonrow-5ef35acdc0e96f0e9eb052d035d5f79c avia-buttonrow-center  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_buttonrow_item-953f5737d43a22aea71742dd5d4cb26b\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-av_buttonrow_item-953f5737d43a22aea71742dd5d4cb26b{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:3px;\nmargin-left:3px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/admissions\/visit\/'  class='avia-button av-av_buttonrow_item-953f5737d43a22aea71742dd5d4cb26b avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"VISIT\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >VISIT<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_buttonrow_item-36a43d6357abe2b651f4a4bfe72b4a30\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-av_buttonrow_item-36a43d6357abe2b651f4a4bfe72b4a30{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:3px;\nmargin-left:3px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/sou.edu\/admissions\/discover\/request-info\/'  class='avia-button av-av_buttonrow_item-36a43d6357abe2b651f4a4bfe72b4a30 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"REQUEST MORE INFO\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >REQUEST MORE INFO<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_buttonrow_item-725b8bd9cdbf84489544e537ef3e3b79\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-av_buttonrow_item-725b8bd9cdbf84489544e537ef3e3b79{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:3px;\nmargin-left:3px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='\/admissions\/apply\/how-to-apply\/'  class='avia-button av-av_buttonrow_item-725b8bd9cdbf84489544e537ef3e3b79 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"APPLY NOW\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >APPLY NOW<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4' aria-label='SOU OAL Faculty Page - 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