| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.28 |
| Liaison | Ciara Tennis |
| Submission Date | Nov. 3, 2022 |
Eastern Connecticut State University
AC-5: Immersive Experience
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Does the institution offer at least one immersive, sustainability-focused educational study program that is one week or more in length?:
A brief description of the sustainability-focused immersive program(s) offered by the institution:
Eastern offers multiple Global Field Courses every year that range in length from 1-5 weeks, with students applying their classroom learning in the field while enjoying the experience of another land. The course below ran in the spring and summer of 2022.
EES 271: Environmental Earth Science Field Course to Idaho and Wyoming: The Idaho-Wyoming section of the Rocky Mountains is one of America's most geologically spectacular regions and is a playground for earth and environmental scientists because of its geological diversity. The course toured numerous natural wonders over a nearly 1,000-mile route, exposing students first-hand to geological concepts they studied throughout the year on campus. Students developed strong field skills and diverse geological experience.
https://www.easternct.edu/global-studies/current-students/global-field-courses/ees-271-environmental-earth-science-field-course-to-idaho-and-wyoming.html
https://www.easternct.edu/news/_stories-and-releases/2022/06-june/field-course-brings-intrepid-ees-students-out-west.html
https://www.easternct.edu/global-studies/current-students/global-field-courses/upcoming-courses.html
Website URL where information about the institution’s immersive education programs is available:
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The information for this credit was gathered by Ciara Tennis, University Assistant for Climate and Sustainability Initiatives.
The information for this credit was gathered by Ciara Tennis, University Assistant for Climate and Sustainability Initiatives.
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