| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.69 |
| Liaison | Margaret Lo |
| Submission Date | Dec. 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ball State University
EN-11: Continuing Education
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.97 / 5.00 |
Delaina
Boyd Associate Vice President for Community Engagement Office of Community Engagement |
Does the institution offer continuing education courses that address sustainability?:
Number of continuing education courses offered that address sustainability:
Total number of continuing education courses offered:
A copy of the list and brief descriptions of the continuing education courses that address sustainability:
A list and brief descriptions of the continuing education courses that address sustainability:
A sample of the courses is as follows:
Indiana Economic Development Course 2014, Open Enrollment
"Week-long ED course accredited by the International ED Council (IEDC). The program was designed according to the guidelines established by IEDC. Topics include: business retention and expansion, strategic planning, marketing/business attraction, economic development finance, small business and entrepreneurship development, community/neighborhood development, real estate development and reuse, workforce development, building development organizations, development and the environment, understanding the global economy, international trade, community development theory, data gathering and analysis, and existing industry development."
Geothermal Conference II
On 4/10/2014, GeoCon II participants exchanged technical information, developed understandings, and shared experiences with design, drilling, and equipment issues related to geothermal ground source heat pump technology. To showcase the nation’s largest geothermal heating and cooling system, guided bus tours included the borehole drilling site, the HVAC interface, and the District Energy Station North building all located on Ball State's campus.
Further examples can be obtained from the university.
Does the institution have at least one sustainability-themed certificate program through its continuing education or extension department?:
A brief description of the certificate program:
Year the certificate program was created:
The website URL where information about sustainability in continuing education courses is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The institution offers a variety of noncredit, seminars, workshops and customized training programs.
The institution offers a variety of noncredit, seminars, workshops and customized training programs.
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