| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.15 |
| Liaison | Laura Young |
| Submission Date | April 14, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Michigan State University
ER-5: Sustainability Course Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Ashley
Hale Former Sustainability Studen Intern Campus Sustainability |
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Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
Yes
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A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
The university's sustainability specialization has defined sustainability as an evolved definition that addresses wholeness and balance among a) social equity b) economic vitality and c) ecological integrity in order to "meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (World Commission on Environment and Development 1987).
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Has the institution identified its sustainability-focused and sustainability-related course offerings?:
Yes
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A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
The inventory was collected by a senior intern in the Office of Campus Sustainability for purposes of internal use. Several methods were used to collect and create the inventory. First, a search for courses on the university's course description search engine with keywords environment and sustainability were evaluated for course content and pertinence to the desired topic area. The list was then cross-referenced with courses accumulated by additional university faculty and staff for the sustainability specialization and course offerings for graduate students in the areas concerning the environment. In addition, the Office of Campus Sustainability contacted university academic departments to ensure a complete and thorough list.
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Does the institution make its sustainability course inventory publicly available online?:
No
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The website URL where the sustainability course inventory is posted:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Students may search the schedule of courses for sustainability related courses and can work with advisers to identify these courses in their department.
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