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Overall Score 72.63
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Submission Date Aug. 22, 2016
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McGill University
AC-2: Learning Outcomes

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.65 / 8.00 Lesley Johnson
Sustainability Monitoring & Reporting Intern
McGill Office of Sustainability
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Total number of graduates from degree programs (i.e. majors, minors, concentrations, certificates, and other academic designations):

Number of students that graduate from programs that have adopted at least one sustainability learning outcome:

Percentage of students who graduate from programs that have adopted at least one sustainability learning outcome:

Do the figures reported above cover one, two, or three academic years?:
One

Does the institution specify sustainability learning outcomes at the institution level (e.g. covering all students)?:
No

Does the institution specify sustainability learning outcomes at the division level (e.g. covering particular schools or colleges within the institution)?:
No

A list or brief description of the institution level or division level sustainability learning outcomes:
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Does the institution specify sustainability learning outcomes at the program level (i.e. majors, minors, concentrations, degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other academic designations)?:
Yes

A list or brief description of the program level sustainability learning outcomes (or a list of sustainability-focused programs):
While McGill does not require that programs specify sustainability learning outcomes, some programs and/or faculties have general learning objectives. Please refer to the "Notes" section below for the methodology employed to identify these programs. The full list of programs is included below, and can also be found in the file uploaded herein with their respective faculties and number of graduates in 2013/2014. --- B Eng Bioresource - Bioresource Engineering B SC (Food Science) - Food Sci. & Nutritional Sci. B SC (Food Science) - Food Science B SC (Nutritional Science) - Dietetics B SC (Nutritional Science) - Nutrition B SC (Nutritional Science) - Nutritional Sci. & Food Sci. B SC Agricu and Environm Sc - Agricultural Economics B SC Agricu and Environm Sc - Agro-Environmental Sciences B SC Agricu and Environm Sc - Environmental Biology B SC Agricu and Environm Sc - Int'l Agricul & Food Systems B SC Agricu and Environm Sc - Life Sciences (Bio & Agr) B SC Agricu and Environm Sc - Life Sciences (Biol & Agricul) Cert in Food Science Doctor of Philosophy - Animal Science Doctor of Philosophy - Bioresource Engineering Doctor of Philosophy - Entomology Doctor of Philosophy - Food Sci & Agric Chem Doctor of Philosophy - Human Nutrition Doctor of Philosophy - Microbiology Doctor of Philosophy - Parasitology Doctor of Philosophy - Plant Science Doctor of Philosophy - Renewable Resources Gr Cert Bioinformatics Gr Dip in Reg Diet (R.D.) Cred Master of Science - Agricultural Economics Master of Science - Animal Science Master of Science - Bioresource Engineering Master of Science - Entomology Master of Science - Food Sc&Ag Chem-Food Safety Master of Science - Food Sci & Agric Chem Master of Science - Human Nutrition Master of Science - Microbiology Master of Science - Parasitology Master of Science - Plant Science Master of Science - Renewable Resources Master of Science Applied - Biotechnology Master of Science Applied - Human Nutrition Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations Bachelor of Arts - Intnl Development Studies Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies Bachelor of Arts and Science - Anthropology Bachelor of Arts and Science - Art History Bachelor of Arts and Science - Hispanic Studies Bachelor of Arts and Science - History Bachelor of Arts and Science - Sociology Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work Doctor of Philosophy - Anthropology Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work Doctor of Philosophy - Sociology Master of Arts - Anthropology Master of Arts - Medical Anthropology Master of Arts - Sociology Master of Social Work - Social Work Bachelor of Commerce - Economics Bachelor of Commerce - Economics and Accounting Bachelor of Commerce - International Management Master of Business Admin - Management Master of Management - Intnl Practising Mgmt B Ed for Certified Teachers - Elem Ed - Native and Northern Bachelor of Education - Secondary Science & Technology Bachelor of Education - Secondary Social Sciences Cert Aboriginal Literacy Ed Cert Ed 1st Nations & Inuit Cert Inclusive Education Dip Human Rel & Family Life Ed Doctor of Philosophy - Counselling Psychology Doctor of Philosophy - Ed Psych-App Cognitive Sc Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Psychology Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology Master of Arts - Culture & Values in Ed Master of Arts - Education and Society Master of Arts - Educational Leadership Master of Arts - Educational Psychology Master of Education - Educational Psychology Bachelor of Arts - Intnl Development Studies Bachelor of Arts and Science - Intnl Development Studies Bach of Civil Law Bach of Laws Bach of Civil Law Bach of Laws - BCL & LLB & MBA Bach of Civil Law Bach of Laws - Commer'l Negot & Dispute Resol B SC Agricu and Environm Sc - Environment Bachelor of Arts - Environment Bachelor of Arts and Science - Environment Bachelor of Science - Environment Diploma in Environment Bachelor of Arts - Geography Bachelor of Arts - Geography (AR) Bachelor of Arts - Urban Systems Bachelor of Arts and Science - Biology Bachelor of Arts and Science - Chemistry Bachelor of Arts and Science - Cognitive Science Bachelor of Arts and Science - Geography (SC) Bachelor of Arts and Science - Physics Bachelor of Arts and Science - Psychology Bachelor of Arts and Science - Software Engineering Bachelor of Arts and Science - Sustainability, Sci & Soc Bachelor of Arts and Science - Sustainability, Sci & Soc -H Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Science Bachelor of Science - Biology Bachelor of Science - Biology & Mathematics Bachelor of Science - Biology-mc w Chem-mn Teacher Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Biology Bachelor of Science - Earth & Planetary Sciences Bachelor of Science - Earth Sciences Bachelor of Science - Earth System Science Bachelor of Science - Geography Bachelor of Science - Physics and Chemistry Bachelor of Science - Physics and Geophysics Diploma in Meteorology Doctor of Philosophy - Atmospheric & Oceanic Sci Doctor of Philosophy - Biology Doctor of Philosophy - Chemistry Doctor of Philosophy - Earth & Planetary Sciences Doctor of Philosophy - Geography Master of Arts - Geography Master of Science - Atmospheric & Oceanic Sci Master of Science - Biology Master of Science - Chemistry Master of Science - Earth & Planetary Sciences Master of Science - Geography Master of Science - Psychology

Do course level sustainability learning outcomes contribute to the figure reported above (i.e. in the absence of program, division, or institution level learning outcomes)?:
No

A list or brief description of the course level sustainability learning outcomes and the programs for which the courses are required:
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Programs selected for this credit were based on the methodology proposed by AASHE for institutions that do not, as matter of policy, require specific learning outcomes for programs (see excerpt from credit requirement below). "Institutions that do not specify learning outcomes as a matter of policy or standard practice may report graduates from sustainability-­focused programs (i.e. majors, minors, concentrations and the equivalent as reported for the Undergraduate Program and Graduate Program credits) and other programs that require the successful completion of one or more sustainability courses (as reported for the Academic Courses credit) in lieu of the above criteria." The methodology used to identify the number of graduates from programs that require successful completion of one or more sustainability courses was as follows: 1. Programs' faculties were first identified based on the offering of one or more sustainability courses (as identified in AC-1). This is in line with the requirements for this credit, as it is currently not McGill policy to report specific learning outcomes for courses, programs, or departments. 2. From that initial selection, programs from each faculty were selected based on the required courses and overall commitment to ensure that students are socially, economically, and environmentally conscientious of the potential implications of theory presented in their required courses. 3. Following the identification of degree programs that satisfy this criteria, the number of degrees granted for each program were compiled for the 2013-2014 academic year (most recent data available).

Programs selected for this credit were based on the methodology proposed by AASHE for institutions that do not, as matter of policy, require specific learning outcomes for programs (see excerpt from credit requirement below).

"Institutions that do not specify learning outcomes as a matter of policy or standard practice may report graduates from sustainability-­focused programs (i.e. majors, minors, concentrations and the equivalent as reported for the Undergraduate Program and Graduate Program credits) and other programs that require the successful completion of one or more sustainability courses (as reported for the Academic Courses credit) in lieu of the above criteria."

The methodology used to identify the number of graduates from programs that require successful completion of one or more sustainability courses was as follows:

1. Programs' faculties were first identified based on the offering of one or more sustainability courses (as identified in AC-1). This is in line with the requirements for this credit, as it is currently not McGill policy to report specific learning outcomes for courses, programs, or departments.

2. From that initial selection, programs from each faculty were selected based on the required courses and overall commitment to ensure that students are socially, economically, and environmentally conscientious of the potential implications of theory presented in their required courses.

3. Following the identification of degree programs that satisfy this criteria, the number of degrees granted for each program were compiled for the 2013-2014 academic year (most recent data available).

The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.