| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.74 |
| Liaison | Taryn Wilkinson |
| Submission Date | Oct. 3, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Niagara College Canada
ER-12: Sustainability Immersive Experience
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Sean
Coote Director International Department |
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Does the institution offer a program that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability-focused immersive experience(s) offered by the institution:
Niagara College offers students a number of international field study projects each summer including projects that focus on Fair Trade and sustainable farming in the Dominican Republic. In 2013, twelve Niagara College students traveled to the Dominican Republic to work with local coffee cooperatives. The students assisted in building business plans and worked with the farmers to make their businesses more sustainable in terms of business strategy, infrastructure and the sustainable farming practices utilized.
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The website URL where information about the immersive experience is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Other Links:
http://niagara-news.com/index.php/on-campus/2198-helping-coffee-growers-in-dominican-republic-1779
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