| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 72.14 |
| Liaison | Teddy Lhoutellier |
| Submission Date | Jan. 26, 2022 |
University of Miami
AC-2: Learning Outcomes
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.12 / 8.00 |
Teddy
Lhoutellier Sustainability Manager Environmental Health and Safety |
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Part 1. Institutional sustainability learning outcomes
No
Which of the following best describes the sustainability learning outcomes?:
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A list of the institution level sustainability learning outcomes:
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Part 2. Program-level sustainability learning outcomes
4,440
Number of graduates from degree programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
1,729
A brief description of how the figure above was determined:
After aligning the Total number of graduates from degree programs with the screening applied to AC1, we started verifying if Sustainability and Sustainable Development were included at the School level in the broad learning outcomes highlighted in their respective academic goals. We did the same verification Department by Department for the remaining schools. We cross checked the selections with the Course learning outcomes for Tier 1 provided by the professors in AC1.
In 2019, the Miami Herbert Business School launched their MS and Minor in Sustainable Business, and decided to include Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility in their academic goals as a school.
In 2021, the Dpt of Geography also decided to rename itself Geography and Sustainable Development and focus its learning outcomes on the latter.
In 2019, the Miami Herbert Business School launched their MS and Minor in Sustainable Business, and decided to include Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility in their academic goals as a school.
In 2021, the Dpt of Geography also decided to rename itself Geography and Sustainable Development and focus its learning outcomes on the latter.
A list of degree programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE AND POLICY
The ECS program provides students with a broad background in environmental issues from a variety of perspectives, along with in-depth education in an area of specialization. The ECS major offers a series of problem-based learning courses, culminating in a capstone course in the senior year. Courses emphasize integration of science and policy approaches to real-world environmental issues. This preparation gives students both the theoretical background and technical skills to pursue environmental careers in, teaching and research, as well as for careers in government and private industries concerned with the environment.
ECS- Undergraduate Sustainability Certificate:
To equip students with knowledge and skills for implementing positive change through environmentally responsible practices in various fields; to serve as a curricular adjunct to sustainable initiatives at UM; to foster a culture of conservation at the University; to enhance students’ preparation for a variety of careers, including engineering, architecture, business, marketing, government, and more; and to affirm UM’s commitment to sustainability and complement its efforts to enhance environmental education.
MIAMI HERBERT BUSINESS SCHOOL
The mission of Miami Herbert Business School is to develop innovative ideas and principled leaders that transform global business and society. We are thought leaders that redefine business knowledge and practice in the broadest possible terms, shape business scholarship and how business is conceived, and set the standard for business education.
Our innovative educational model is driven by our commitment to our values. We prioritize sustainability education for all students, so that we can prepare leaders ready to take on the social and environmental challenges of the 21st century. We are committed to fostering global mindsets and multicultural understanding. Our proudly diverse community of students and faculty is strengthened by our mutual appreciation for our differences.
DPT of GEOGRAPHY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Geography and Sustainable Development emphasizes the study of human-environment interactions, health and medical geography, and globalization and urban change by applying the latest techniques in geospatial technology, including geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS), and spatial statistics. We offer BA, BS, and MA degrees, and our Graduate Certificate Program in Geospatial Technology is open to both current and non-UM students. Our programs provide an interdisciplinary education with marketable skills for the public and private sectors. Please follow us on social media and explore all things spatial at the "U." In May 2021, the Department replaced “Regional Studies” for “Sustainable Development” in its name to reinforce its long-term commitment with a better world based on the fundamentals of economic prosperity, social inclusion and cohesion, environmental conservation, and good governance.
URBAN STUDIES
Historically, cities have functioned as the cradle of civilization. Modern politics, economies, and cultures, are all shaped in urban environments. In today’s world, the majority of people live in cities and their importance continues to grow. But cities also present us with great challenges such as sustainable growth, governance, and civil relations. Standard topics in the field of Urban Studies include the historical emergence of cities, urban forms, urban ecology, the city as incubator of innovations, global urban networks, local urban government, and urban management.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
College of Engineering undergraduate program learning outcomes:
Students who qualify for graduation in the architectural, civil and environmental engineering program will have demonstrated the following: [...] An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
CENTER FOR ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE AND POLICY
The ECS program provides students with a broad background in environmental issues from a variety of perspectives, along with in-depth education in an area of specialization. The ECS major offers a series of problem-based learning courses, culminating in a capstone course in the senior year. Courses emphasize integration of science and policy approaches to real-world environmental issues. This preparation gives students both the theoretical background and technical skills to pursue environmental careers in, teaching and research, as well as for careers in government and private industries concerned with the environment
MARITIME LAW
This area is for students interested in learning about the laws governing scarce ocean resources along with their implementation in a global context, and for those attracted to the pursuit of career paths in public international law of the sea or who plan to work with a public agency. Courses in this area focus on the rules, agreements, and institutions, both nationally and internationally, that regulate the use and management of navigable waters.
Marine & Environmental Law and Policy - Students interested in understanding the competing interests of development and the protection of the marine and coastal ecosystems should consider this area. The Maritime Law curriculum provides excellent preparation for policy-making, practicing, and teaching in the environmental law field.
J.D./Ph.D. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY (UM LAW SCHOOL)
This program enables students with strong interests in both environmental policy and law to prepare for careers in either the private or public sector in a shorter amount of time than if pursuing both degrees separately.
As an intensive program, it provides high-level knowledge and research experience and is especially suited to those seeking to:
Implement and impact environmental policy and regulation at the state or national levels
Engage in cutting-edge research related to environmental policy in an academic setting
Serve as environmental legal consultants or litigators
Work with international agencies, governments, or organizations
Gain expertise in environmental science for those with the desire to go into environmental law
Understand legal fundamentals in order to work on marine conservation and coastal conservation issues, and need to understand some legal fundamentals in order to formulate policy recommendations for these regimes.
The ECS program provides students with a broad background in environmental issues from a variety of perspectives, along with in-depth education in an area of specialization. The ECS major offers a series of problem-based learning courses, culminating in a capstone course in the senior year. Courses emphasize integration of science and policy approaches to real-world environmental issues. This preparation gives students both the theoretical background and technical skills to pursue environmental careers in, teaching and research, as well as for careers in government and private industries concerned with the environment.
ECS- Undergraduate Sustainability Certificate:
To equip students with knowledge and skills for implementing positive change through environmentally responsible practices in various fields; to serve as a curricular adjunct to sustainable initiatives at UM; to foster a culture of conservation at the University; to enhance students’ preparation for a variety of careers, including engineering, architecture, business, marketing, government, and more; and to affirm UM’s commitment to sustainability and complement its efforts to enhance environmental education.
MIAMI HERBERT BUSINESS SCHOOL
The mission of Miami Herbert Business School is to develop innovative ideas and principled leaders that transform global business and society. We are thought leaders that redefine business knowledge and practice in the broadest possible terms, shape business scholarship and how business is conceived, and set the standard for business education.
Our innovative educational model is driven by our commitment to our values. We prioritize sustainability education for all students, so that we can prepare leaders ready to take on the social and environmental challenges of the 21st century. We are committed to fostering global mindsets and multicultural understanding. Our proudly diverse community of students and faculty is strengthened by our mutual appreciation for our differences.
DPT of GEOGRAPHY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Geography and Sustainable Development emphasizes the study of human-environment interactions, health and medical geography, and globalization and urban change by applying the latest techniques in geospatial technology, including geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS), and spatial statistics. We offer BA, BS, and MA degrees, and our Graduate Certificate Program in Geospatial Technology is open to both current and non-UM students. Our programs provide an interdisciplinary education with marketable skills for the public and private sectors. Please follow us on social media and explore all things spatial at the "U." In May 2021, the Department replaced “Regional Studies” for “Sustainable Development” in its name to reinforce its long-term commitment with a better world based on the fundamentals of economic prosperity, social inclusion and cohesion, environmental conservation, and good governance.
URBAN STUDIES
Historically, cities have functioned as the cradle of civilization. Modern politics, economies, and cultures, are all shaped in urban environments. In today’s world, the majority of people live in cities and their importance continues to grow. But cities also present us with great challenges such as sustainable growth, governance, and civil relations. Standard topics in the field of Urban Studies include the historical emergence of cities, urban forms, urban ecology, the city as incubator of innovations, global urban networks, local urban government, and urban management.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
College of Engineering undergraduate program learning outcomes:
Students who qualify for graduation in the architectural, civil and environmental engineering program will have demonstrated the following: [...] An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
CENTER FOR ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE AND POLICY
The ECS program provides students with a broad background in environmental issues from a variety of perspectives, along with in-depth education in an area of specialization. The ECS major offers a series of problem-based learning courses, culminating in a capstone course in the senior year. Courses emphasize integration of science and policy approaches to real-world environmental issues. This preparation gives students both the theoretical background and technical skills to pursue environmental careers in, teaching and research, as well as for careers in government and private industries concerned with the environment
MARITIME LAW
This area is for students interested in learning about the laws governing scarce ocean resources along with their implementation in a global context, and for those attracted to the pursuit of career paths in public international law of the sea or who plan to work with a public agency. Courses in this area focus on the rules, agreements, and institutions, both nationally and internationally, that regulate the use and management of navigable waters.
Marine & Environmental Law and Policy - Students interested in understanding the competing interests of development and the protection of the marine and coastal ecosystems should consider this area. The Maritime Law curriculum provides excellent preparation for policy-making, practicing, and teaching in the environmental law field.
J.D./Ph.D. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY (UM LAW SCHOOL)
This program enables students with strong interests in both environmental policy and law to prepare for careers in either the private or public sector in a shorter amount of time than if pursuing both degrees separately.
As an intensive program, it provides high-level knowledge and research experience and is especially suited to those seeking to:
Implement and impact environmental policy and regulation at the state or national levels
Engage in cutting-edge research related to environmental policy in an academic setting
Serve as environmental legal consultants or litigators
Work with international agencies, governments, or organizations
Gain expertise in environmental science for those with the desire to go into environmental law
Understand legal fundamentals in order to work on marine conservation and coastal conservation issues, and need to understand some legal fundamentals in order to formulate policy recommendations for these regimes.
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Do the figures reported above cover one, two, or three academic years?:
One
Percentage of students who graduate from programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
38.94
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