Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 56.88
Liaison Laura Young
Submission Date Feb. 11, 2016
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STARS v2.0

Michigan State University
AC-2: Learning Outcomes

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.45 / 8.00 Cathy Huddy
Former Energy Educator - left MSU
IPF Sustainability
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Number of students who graduated from a program that has adopted at least one sustainability learning outcome:
6,384

Total number of graduates from degree programs:
11,484

A copy of the list or inventory of degree, diploma or certificate programs that have sustainability learning outcomes:
A list of degree, diploma or certificate programs that have sustainability learning outcomes:
Degree programs that have sustainability learning outcomes specified at college, program or course level: Agribusiness Management Agricultural Economics Applied Engineering Sciences Anthropology Agriculture and Natural Resources Animal Science Apparel and Textile Design Biosystems Engineering Communication Arts and Sciences Community Engagement and Education Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Community Sustainability Criminal Justice Crop and Soil Sciences Department of Community Sustainability Economics Enviornmental Economics and Policy Environmental Studies and Sustainability Environmental Studies and Agriscience Environmental Soil Science Environmental Engineering Entomology Environmental Science and Policy Program Forestry Fisheries and Wildlife Global Business Law Geography Geological Sciences Gender Justice and Eniv Change Global Studies Arts and Humanities Hospitality Business Human Environment Design Horticulture Integrative Studies Arts and Humanities Interior Design Integrative Studies Biology Integrative Studies in Physical Science Integrative Studies Social Science Journalism Landscape Architecture MSU College of Law Lyman Briggs Masters Business Adminstration Madison College Mechanical Engineering Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Materials Science and Engineering Natural Res Recreation and Tourism Planning Design Construction Philosophy Packaging Plant Biology Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources Residential College in Arts and Humanities Supply Chain Management Sociology Sustainable Parks Rec and Tourism Technology Systems Management Urban Planning Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures Zoology

A list or sample of the sustainability learning outcomes associated with degree, diploma or certificate programs (if not included in an inventory above):
Samples of Sustainability Learning Outcomes in Degree Programs Biosystems Engineering - "Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context." Chemical Engineering and Materials Science - "Emphasis is placed on developing students who understand the technical aspects of production, the environmental, economic, and societal impact of engineering, and who possess a desire for lifelong learning and growth." Community Sustainability - "This program teaches students four broad core content areas: aesthetic appreciation, ecological integrity, social equity, and economic vitality through the domains of civic engagement, systems thinking, critical thinking, and personal development." Forestry - "Students learn how to manage forests for a wide range of goals and acquire the skills to evaluate and ensure the ecological, economic, and social sustainability of forests." Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy - "...build a strong understanding of scientific principles used to formulate sound policy initiatives; and facilitate a linkage between policy-making and science, technology and the environment."

The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability learning outcomes is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Michigan State University, a member of the Association of American Universities and one of the top 100 research universities in the world, was founded in 1855. We are an inclusive, academic community known for our traditionally strong academic disciplines and professional programs, and our liberal arts foundation. Our cross- and interdisciplinary enterprises connect the sciences, humanities, and professions in practical, sustainable, and innovative ways to address society’s rapidly changing needs.

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