| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.76 |
| Liaison | Krista Bailey |
| Submission Date | July 29, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Pennsylvania State University
ER-9: Sustainability Learning Outcomes
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.15 / 10.00 |
Susannah
Barsom Associate Director Center for Sustainability |
The number of graduates covered by the sustainability learning outcomes:
Total number of graduates :
A list of degree programs that have sustainability learning outcomes:
Programs are listed on the Center for Sustainability website: http://www.cfs.psu.edu/
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 :
A list or sample of the sustainability learning outcomes associated with the degree programs:
From our survey of program officers:
One of our program educational objectives is that early career Biological Engineering graduates will be expected to: "Effectively identify, analyze and design sustainable solutions to address issues and opportunities throughout the world"
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information on degree programs was obtained through a survey sent to all undergraduate and graduate program officers.
Methodology for Program Survey:
A questionnaire sent from university Provost to deans and chancellors to department heads and thence to Persons in Charge (PICs) of undergraduate and graduate programs.
A number of definitions of sustainability were available, but like course instructors, PICs were asked to develop their own concept of sustainability that included social, environmental and economic factors.
The concept of an immersive experience in sustainability was explained.
PICs were asked to list the programs that include sustainability as required learning outcome learning outome(s), and to report the number of graduates from these programs in the 2009-2010 academic year.
They were also asked to describe immersive experiences in sustainability that are part of their programs.
Information on degree programs was obtained through a survey sent to all undergraduate and graduate program officers.
Methodology for Program Survey:
A questionnaire sent from university Provost to deans and chancellors to department heads and thence to Persons in Charge (PICs) of undergraduate and graduate programs.
A number of definitions of sustainability were available, but like course instructors, PICs were asked to develop their own concept of sustainability that included social, environmental and economic factors.
The concept of an immersive experience in sustainability was explained.
PICs were asked to list the programs that include sustainability as required learning outcome learning outome(s), and to report the number of graduates from these programs in the 2009-2010 academic year.
They were also asked to describe immersive experiences in sustainability that are part of their programs.
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.