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Submission Date Jan. 26, 2017
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Sterling College (VT)
AC-2: Learning Outcomes

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 8.00 / 8.00 Laura Berry
Registrar
Administrative
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Total number of graduates from degree programs (i.e. majors, minors, concentrations, certificates, and other academic designations):
30

Number of students that graduate from programs that have adopted at least one sustainability learning outcome:
30

Percentage of students who graduate from programs that have adopted at least one sustainability learning outcome:
100

Do the figures reported above cover one, two, or three academic years?:
One

Institution and Division Level Learning Outcomes

Does the institution specify sustainability learning outcomes at the institution level (e.g. covering all students)?:
Yes

Does the institution specify sustainability learning outcomes at the division level (e.g. covering particular schools or colleges within the institution)?:
No

A list or brief description of the institution level or division level sustainability learning outcomes:
A Sterling College education builds the skills, knowledge, and experience of its students to: Live satisfying and productive lives as environmental stewards. Understand the ecology of the natural world. Understand historical and global cultural contexts of social dynamics. Practice both critical and systems thinking. Collect, evaluate, and use information. Apply theories and concepts to practical situations. Communicate accurately and effectively in writing and in speech. Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrate resilience when facing challenges. Practice leadership and participate intentionally in communities. Develop and appreciate creativity in expression, work, and problem-solving. Cultivate curiosity and actively pursue life-long learning.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Does the institution specify sustainability learning outcomes at the program level (i.e. majors, minors, concentrations, degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other academic designations)?:
Yes

A list or brief description of the program level sustainability learning outcomes (or a list of sustainability-focused programs):
A Sterling College education builds the skills, knowledge, and experience of its students to: Live satisfying and productive lives as environmental stewards. Understand the ecology of the natural world. Understand historical and global cultural contexts of social dynamics. Practice both critical and systems thinking. Collect, evaluate, and use information. Apply theories and concepts to practical situations. Communicate accurately and effectively in writing and in speech. Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrate resilience when facing challenges. Practice leadership and participate intentionally in communities. Develop and appreciate creativity in expression, work, and problem-solving. Cultivate curiosity and actively pursue life-long learning.

Course Level Learning Outcomes

Do course level sustainability learning outcomes contribute to the figure reported above (i.e. in the absence of program, division, or institution level learning outcomes)?:
No

A list or brief description of the course level sustainability learning outcomes and the programs for which the courses are required:
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The total number of graduates listed were graduates in the commencement ceremony in May 2016. These may include graduates from the previous summer and fall because Sterling only hosts one commencement per year.

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