| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.55 |
| Liaison | Aaron Klemm |
| Submission Date | Sept. 15, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
San Jose State University
ER-5: Sustainability Course Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Katherine
Cushing Director of Sustainability Office of the President |
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
“Sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Operationally, sustainability concurrently addresses the ‘Three E's’: Environmental Protection and Enhancement, Economic Development, and Social Equity.” A course is ‘sustainability-focused’ if half or more of the curriculum focuses on two or more of the Three E's. A course is ‘sustainability-related’ if 10% or more of the curriculum or a significant curricular module focuses on two or more of the Three E's.
Has the institution identified its sustainability-focused and sustainability-related course offerings?:
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
SJSU Sustainability Faculty-in-Residence used this definition in the spring semester of 2010 to update the original list created by Professor Halualani in 2009. This listed was vetted and finalized using a review of course green sheets, online information, and interviews with Sustainability Faculty-in-Residence. The final list of sustainability-related and -focused courses is available on the SJSU sustainability website.
Does the institution make its sustainability course inventory publicly available online?:
The website URL where the sustainability course inventory is posted:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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