University of Mary Washington
AC-2: Undergraduate Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Reporter |
Brenda
Togo Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Services |
2.1 Institutional sustainability learning outcomes for undergraduate students
Online resource detailing the institutional learning outcomes for undergraduate students:
Publication detailing the institutional learning outcomes for undergraduate students:
Are one or more of the institutional learning outcomes for undergraduate students sustainability-focused?:
Text of each institutional learning outcome for undergraduate students that qualifies as sustainability-focused:
1. Students will demonstrate how different components of the Earth System interact.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to examine a problem and develop a solution.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to collect field and lab data.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to process and interpret data sets.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written
formats.
Are one or more of the institutional learning outcomes for undergraduate students sustainability-supportive?:
Text of each institutional learning outcome for undergraduate students that qualifies as sustainability-supportive:
1. Students will demonstrate how different components of the Earth System interact.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to examine a problem and develop a solution.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to collect field and lab data.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to process and interpret data sets.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written
formats.
The Reporting Tool will automatically calcuate the following figure:
2.2 Undergraduate programs with sustainability-focused learning requirements
List and description of the institution’s sustainability-focused degrees, certificates, and majors for undergraduate students:
Environmental Science—Natural Science Major (B.S.): This program focuses on the scientific aspects of environmental issues, providing students with a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and geology.
Environmental Science—Social Science Major (B.A.): This program emphasizes the social, political, and economic dimensions of environmental issues, preparing students for careers in policy, advocacy, and sustainable development.
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused concentration or minor for undergraduate students?:
List and description of the institution’s sustainability-focused concentrations and minors for undergraduate students:
Environmental Sustainability Minor: This interdisciplinary minor allows students to explore sustainability concepts across various fields, integrating environmental science with social sciences and humanities.
Does the institution offer at least one undergraduate qualification focused on a subject other than sustainability that has a sustainability-focused learning requirement?:
List and description of the institution’s undergraduate qualifications focused on subjects other than sustainability that have sustainability-focused learning requirements:
Environmental Geology minor, Social Justice minor and Urban Studies minor
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
2.3 Percentage of undergraduate qualifications awarded that have sustainability-focused learning requirements
Total number of undergraduate qualifications awarded:
Number of undergraduate qualifications awarded that are sustainability-focused:
Number of undergraduate qualifications awarded that are focused on subjects other than sustainability but have sustainability-focused learning requirements:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following three figures:
Percentage of undergraduate qualifications awarded that have sustainability-focused learning requirements:
Points earned for indicator AC 2.3:
Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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