| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.16 |
| Liaison | Elaine Durr |
| Submission Date | Nov. 9, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Elon University
AC-1: Academic Courses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
5.58 / 14.00 |
Elaine
Durr Senior Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Figures required to calculate the percentage of courses with sustainability content::
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
| Total number of courses offered by the institution | 1,015 | 216 |
| Number of sustainability courses offered | 15 | 0 |
| Number of courses offered that include sustainability | 46 | 2 |
Number of academic departments (or the equivalent) that offer at least one sustainability course and/or course that includes sustainability (at any level):
Total number of academic departments (or the equivalent) that offer courses (at any level):
Number of years covered by the data:
A copy of the institution’s inventory of its course offerings with sustainability content (and course descriptions):
An inventory of the institution's course offerings with sustainability content (and course descriptions):
The website URL where the inventory of course offerings with sustainability content is publicly available:
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the course inventory:
The 14-15 Academic Catalog, Summer 2014 schedule, Winter Term 2015 schedule and graduate programs were reviewed for courses that fit the definition of sustainability course and course that includes sustainability. Any questions were directed toward the department chair/program coordinator or the instructor for review. The identified courses were cross-referenced with the 14-15 undergraduate and graduate course schedules. The numbers used in the STARS Report represent the courses offered in the 14-15 academic year. The list available at the website provided also includes courses that were in the 14-15 Academic Catalog or program information but not offered in the 14-15 academic year.
How did the institution count courses with multiple offerings or sections in the inventory?:
A brief description of how courses with multiple offerings or sections were counted (if different from the options outlined above):
Which of the following course types were included in the inventory?:
| Yes or No | |
| Internships | No |
| Practicums | No |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Special topics | Yes |
| Thesis/dissertation | No |
| Clinical | No |
| Physical education | Yes |
| Performance arts | Yes |
Does the institution designate sustainability courses in its catalog of course offerings?:
Does the institution designate sustainability courses on student transcripts?:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Independent Study and Special Topics courses were only included if they had a unique course name. Physical Education and Performance Arts courses were only included if they were 2 or more credit hours.
Independent Study and Special Topics courses were only included if they had a unique course name. Physical Education and Performance Arts courses were only included if they were 2 or more credit hours.
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.