Veterans Experience Unique, Adventure-Based Course Offered by COD in the Rockies
During a new College of DuPage class, veterans explored concepts of leadership, conflict management and personal development while backpacking through the Rockies. The Veterans Rockies Encounter class, which was funded through the College Foundation’s Resource for Excellence grant program, gave nine COD students who are military veterans a unique setting in which to earn credit. For one week this summer, the group traversed mountain trails while building trust and developing skills. “The intense backpacking experience in the Rockies created the perfect atmosphere to encourage