| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.94 |
| Liaison | Scott Morgan |
| Submission Date | Dec. 21, 2023 |
Evergreen State College, The
AC-2: Learning Outcomes
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.85 / 8.00 |
Emma
Wright Graduate Sustainability Fellow Office of Sustainability |
Has the institution adopted one or more sustainability learning outcomes that apply to the entire student body or, at minimum, to the institution's predominant student body?:
Which of the following best describes the sustainability learning outcomes?:
A list of the institution level sustainability learning outcomes:
"Six Expectations of an Evergreen Graduate"
https://sites.evergreen.edu/eveningweekend/expectations-of-an-evergreen-graduate/
These principles are applicable to all Evergreen students and serve to guide academic planning and learning outcomes.
The relevant principle is Expectation 2: "Participate collaboratively and responsibly in our diverse society." Relevant excerpts to sustainability from this principle are included below:
"A successful Evergreen graduate will understand that by giving of yourself you make the success of others possible. A thriving community is crucial to your own well-being. The study of diverse worldviews and experiences will help you to develop the skills to act effectively as a local citizen within a complex global framework.
"Understand and articulate important cultural or social issues in program choices, community service, and academic work.
"Be a fully engaged member of a collaborative work group, support the learning of others in leadership and cooperation.
"Build bridges between disparate groups."
Total number of graduates from degree programs:
Number of graduates from degree programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
A brief description of how the figure above was determined:
The total number of graduates encompasses all students awarded degrees during the 2020-2021 academic year, from undergraduate as well as graduate programs.
Qualifying degree program graduates are taken from the Master of Environmental Studies and Master of Public Administration programs only. There were no graduates from the Master in Teaching program during the reported academic year.
A list of degree programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
The Master of Environmental Studies (MES) Program Overview lists sustainability as one of the "key disciplines" that are covered in core classes required of all first-year students in the program.
Link to MES Program:
https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/graduate-studies/master-environmental-studies
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program Overview has information about specialization in one of three areas:
Public & Nonprofit Administration
- Coursework covers the critical elements of administration, including budgeting, strategic planning, human resources and information systems, public law, leadership and ethics, and multicultural competencies.
Public Policy
- This concentration prepares students for roles such as policy analyst, budget analyst, or evaluator. Examine various models of public policy, learn how to analyze current and proposed policies, and how to engage in policy development and advocacy.
Tribal Governance
- As the only program of its kind in the United States, the Tribal Governance MPA at Evergreen was developed in coordination with tribal leaders to offer credentials that reflect in-depth specialization in contemporary Tribal governance subject areas.
Link to MPA Program:
https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/graduate-studies/master-public-administration
Documentation supporting the figure reported above (upload):
Do the figures reported above cover one, two, or three academic years?:
Percentage of students who graduate from programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
Website URL where information about the sustainability learning outcomes is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Evergreen does not have undergraduate majors, minors, or independent degrees.
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