| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.62 |
| Liaison | Daniela Beall |
| Submission Date | Sept. 15, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
ER-12: Sustainability Immersive Experience
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Laurie
Case Sustainability & Strategic Planning Coordinator Chancellor's Office |
Does the institution offer a program that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the sustainability-focused immersive experience(s) offered by the institution:
UW-Green Bay offers a two week immersive experience in Costa Rica, with the most recent experience occurring January 3 – 17, 2011. Costa Rica
Costa Rica is internationally known for its leadership in ecological conservation and commitment to the environment. It is known most for its large number of beautiful beaches and forests rich with biodiversity.
Program Design
This service-learning travel course puts UW-Green Bay’s vision and values into action by inviting students and faculty from a broad cross-section of disciplines to participate in hands-on service learning with the facilities and staff of the Carara National Park in Costa Rica. This nationally designated biological reserve is in a Pacific Coast rainforest and has areas of dry, wet and cloud forest. The 12,952-acre reserve is one of Costa Rica’s last habitats for scarlet macaws and has rich biodiversity. Due to its location, the reserve has received neither large numbers of tourists nor extensive scientific study.
Living
Students stay in the biological station at Carara National Park and in hotels during two off-site excursions. Food is also provided.
The website URL where information about the immersive experience is available:
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