| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.39 |
| Liaison | Dayna Cook |
| Submission Date | Oct. 8, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northern Arizona University
ER-9: Sustainability Learning Outcomes
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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6.86 / 10.00 |
Rod
Parnell Faculty: Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability |
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The number of graduates covered by the sustainability learning outcomes:
3,412
Total number of graduates :
4,973
A list of degree programs that have sustainability learning outcomes:
Biology/Modern Languages
Comparative Cultural Studies
Dental Hygiene
Economics
Educational Technology
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Electronic Media and Film
Environmental Sciences
Franke College of Business
Environmental Engineering
Hotel and Restaurant Management
Modern Languages – BA
Philosophy
Politics and International Affairs
School of Art
School of Forestry
School of Nursing
Sociology
University Honors Program
Women's and Gender Studies
Masters Sustainable Communities
Masters Climate Science and Solutions
The website URL where the publicly available sustainability course inventory that includes a list of degree programs that have specified sustainability learning outcomes is available:
A copy of the sustainability course inventory :
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A list or sample of the sustainability learning outcomes associated with the degree programs:
sample learning outcomes for departments participating in the Global Learning Initiative:
Students will appreciate what it means to use natural resources in ethical and responsible ways that maintain a sustainable environment. This includes, for example, the following issues:
a. how culture determines how we construct the appropriate use of environmental resources.
b. the connection between responsible engagement with the environment and global citizenship.
c. the scientific basis of environmental sustainability.
d. the vocabulary and concepts around environmental sustainability (e.g.,
finite and renewable resources, environmental footprint, global commons,
peak oil).
e. the role of human interactions with the environment and its relation to the
root causes of many global problems.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The majority of academic programs (including those listed above) have participated in the Global Learning Initiative Project, which requires, among other things, that the department establish a set of sustainability learning outcomes for their majors.
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.