| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.98 |
| Liaison | Kevin Miller |
| Submission Date | Feb. 3, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Goshen College
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Glenn
Gilbert Retired - Utilities Manager/ Sustainability Coordinator Physical Plant |
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Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for undergraduate students?:
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The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (1st program):
Environmental Science
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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (1st program):
The Environmental Science major offers three different tracks: ecology, agroecology and sustainability. Students take courses that are specific to their chosen tracks, along with general science and environmental courses. This degree incorporates courses from a a variety of departments, offering students an interdisciplinary view of environmental science and sustainability.
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Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates for undergraduate students?:
Yes
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
Sustainability
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A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
The sustainability minor draws upon the Sustainability Semester in Residence (SSR) for the majority of the credits for this minor. The Sustainability Semester in Residence is an undergraduate immersion program offered in the fall semester, which is focused on sustainability and regeneration. A cohort of students spends the semester in full-time residence at Merry Lea’s Rieth Village. Students closely evaluate day-to-day decisions and make sustainable living choices concerning both personal lifestyle and community life. They study ecosystems and their functions at Merry Lea and in the surrounding region.
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Environmental Studies
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
Agroecology
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