| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
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| Overall Score | 65.37 |
| Liaison | Alan Brew |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2021 |
Northland College
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
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Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Sustainability at Northland College
A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Core Values
Academics
There’s a reason why Northland ranks at the top of the nation for sustainability curriculum—it infuses everything we do. And as part of your liberal arts core, you’ll have at least five classes with an environmental focus. We give you tools to excel in a greening world.
Research
If you have big questions—like, how to solve the world’s plastic problem—you’ll likely be able to research the answers. Northland is one of the best schools for research experiences due our location, committed faculty, and our wide breadth of national, state, and regional partners.
Food
We care about food—where it comes from, how it’s raised, and the socio- and environmental impacts. Just by eating in our dining hall, you’re creating change. Beyond that, you can minor in sustainable agriculture and get involved with our gardens, compost crew, or the Food Recovery Network.
Climate
Climate change issues weave through many of our courses, and for a deeper dive, you can major in climate science or tack on a minor in climate change studies. We’ve taken a stand by divesting from fossil fuels, investing in renewable energy, and looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
Community
Resilient and just communities are key to addressing the challenges of the future. It’s important that we incorporate themes of social justice throughout our coursework. Northland’s faculty is passionate about community, place, and equity. Expect lively discourse in all corners of campus.
Fresh Water
The health and usage of freshwater resources is one of our greatest global challenges. In addition to our water science major, Northland’s Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation conducts research and does policy work. They offer a research tract that grows with your skills.
Academics
There’s a reason why Northland ranks at the top of the nation for sustainability curriculum—it infuses everything we do. And as part of your liberal arts core, you’ll have at least five classes with an environmental focus. We give you tools to excel in a greening world.
Research
If you have big questions—like, how to solve the world’s plastic problem—you’ll likely be able to research the answers. Northland is one of the best schools for research experiences due our location, committed faculty, and our wide breadth of national, state, and regional partners.
Food
We care about food—where it comes from, how it’s raised, and the socio- and environmental impacts. Just by eating in our dining hall, you’re creating change. Beyond that, you can minor in sustainable agriculture and get involved with our gardens, compost crew, or the Food Recovery Network.
Climate
Climate change issues weave through many of our courses, and for a deeper dive, you can major in climate science or tack on a minor in climate change studies. We’ve taken a stand by divesting from fossil fuels, investing in renewable energy, and looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
Community
Resilient and just communities are key to addressing the challenges of the future. It’s important that we incorporate themes of social justice throughout our coursework. Northland’s faculty is passionate about community, place, and equity. Expect lively discourse in all corners of campus.
Fresh Water
The health and usage of freshwater resources is one of our greatest global challenges. In addition to our water science major, Northland’s Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation conducts research and does policy work. They offer a research tract that grows with your skills.
Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Curriculum
Food & Dining
Water
Food & Dining
Water
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Second Point of Distinction
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Third Point of Distinction
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