| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.45 |
| Liaison | Alan Brew |
| Submission Date | July 30, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northland College
ER-5: Sustainability Course Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
This is one of the stated learning outcomes of the Environmental Liberal Education (general education)curriculum approved by Faculty Council in October 2004:
Appreciation for the relationship between humans and the natural world that prepares them to live lives that are sensitive to the needs of an ecologically sustainable future
Graduates will be able to . . .
• explain interdependencies among components of an ecosystem;
• describe a variety of attitudes expressed by humans toward the natural world;
• bring multi-disciplinary perspectives to bear on the analyses of environmental concerns;
• act with understanding and integrity on issues related to ecological sustainability.
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:
Since we have an environmental liberal arts mission, most of our courses have a sustainability ethic. However, in maintaining an inventory, I have highlighted only those courses which mention sustainability or describe the intersection of economics, ecological integrity, and social justice in their course descriptions or title. I have also added courses identified by the faculty who teach them.
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.