| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.42 |
| Liaison | Elaine Durr |
| Submission Date | Feb. 5, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Elon University
ER-5: Sustainability Course Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Elaine
Durr Senior Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
Sustainability explores the dynamic interconnections among environmental, social and economic systems in order to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainability-focused courses concentrate on the concept of sustainability, including its environmental, social and economic dimensions, or examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens.
Sustainability-related courses incorporate sustainability as a distinct course component or concentrate on a single sustainability principle or issue.
The goal of sustainability education is to provide students, regardless of their courses of study, the knowledge, behavior and skills to help create a healthy environment, society and economy. The following examples of possible course objectives may be useful in determining whether or not a course has this goal in mind. (Note: The use of the term sustainability refers to the full context of sustainability including its environmental, social and economic facets.)
• Demonstrate through effective communication, the concept of sustainability.
• Develop and use an ethical perspective in which they view themselves in a complex world.
• Explore and explain the connections between their chosen course of study and sustainability.
• Develop technical skills or expertise necessary to implement sustainable solutions.
• Demonstrate sustainable thinking and decision-making in the development of solutions for current and emerging environmental, social and economic crises.
• Contribute practical solutions to real-world sustainability challenges.
• Synthesize understanding of environmental, social and economic systems and reason holistically.
The above list is not all inclusive.
Has the institution identified its sustainability-focused and sustainability-related course offerings?:
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
The 12-13 Academic Catalogue, Summer 2012 schedule, Winter Term 2013 schedule and graduate programs were reviewed for courses that fit the developed definition of sustainability in the curriculum. The resulting list for each department/program was sent to the department chair/program coordinator for review and confirmation. The identified sustainability related and focused courses were cross-referenced with the 12-13 undergraduate and graduate course schedules. The numbers used in the STARS Report represent the courses offered in the 12-13 academic year. The list available at the website provided also includes courses that were in the 12-13 Academic Catalogue or program information but not offered in the 12-13 academic year.
Does the institution make its sustainability course inventory publicly available online?:
The website URL where the sustainability course inventory is posted:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.