| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 60.76 |
| Liaison | Brad Spanbauer |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
EN-12: Continuing Education
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.82 / 5.00 |
Brad
Spanbauer Campus Sustainability Officer Campus Sustainability Office |
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Part 1 . Continuing education courses in sustainability
99
Number of continuing education courses that are sustainability course offerings:
6
Percentage of continuing education courses that are sustainability course offerings:
6.06
Course Inventory
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Institution’s inventory of its continuing education sustainability course offerings and descriptions:
Biology 104: Ecosphere in Crisis
Treats humans as biological organisms that interact with the living and nonliving world. Emphasis is given to how humans affect, and are affected by, their environment. Topics covered include basic ecology, global change, renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, air and water quality, and biological diversity
Environmental Studies 101: Environmental Issues
The goal of this class is to provide an introduction to the field of environmental studies by using an interdisciplinary perspective to explore the complex relationships between humans and the natural world, in the U.S. and around the globe.
Liberal Studies 208: Ecology of Occupation
Examines the relationships between occupation (both work and discretionary) and values, identity and health/wellness in contemporary society. Focuses on the complex variables (economic, psychological, sociological, genetic) which affect occupational choice, and hence our freedom (or lack thereof) to engage in meaningful, rewarding occupation
Liberal Studies 210 (Quest 2&3): Sustainability & the Community
This three-credit course will provide a unique view of sustainability through the lens of civic (community) engagement. As a Quest II and III Explore Society course in the University Studies Program, it will focus on the ethical implications of sustainability in organizations. The Signature Questions for this course are "How do people understand and engage in community life?" and "How do people understand and create a more sustainable world?" To answer these questions, students will work with an organization in their community to analyze its sustainability.
Liberal Studies 301: Contemporary Global Issues and Problems
This course explores the ethical and religious dimensions of several global challenges in contemporary international society: (1) the expanding role of religion as a motivation for violence as well as a force for justice and peace; (2) the increasing deterioration of the global environment; (3) international efforts to protect human rights in countries where there is systematic oppression or genocide; and (4) the chronic gap in wealth between rich and poor nations.
Social Justice 101: Introduction to Social Justice
This is an introductory course focused on social justice, designed to provide an understanding of contemporary issues related to social justice and in identifying and assessing relevant social, economic and behavioral factors which impact people experiencing injustice and oppression. Topics including race, gender, class, disability, gender orientation and environmental injustice, (historic and current) will be explored. Corrective measures which have been used as well as potential corrective measures, will also be explored.
https://uwosh.edu/online/current-students/course-schedules/
Treats humans as biological organisms that interact with the living and nonliving world. Emphasis is given to how humans affect, and are affected by, their environment. Topics covered include basic ecology, global change, renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, air and water quality, and biological diversity
Environmental Studies 101: Environmental Issues
The goal of this class is to provide an introduction to the field of environmental studies by using an interdisciplinary perspective to explore the complex relationships between humans and the natural world, in the U.S. and around the globe.
Liberal Studies 208: Ecology of Occupation
Examines the relationships between occupation (both work and discretionary) and values, identity and health/wellness in contemporary society. Focuses on the complex variables (economic, psychological, sociological, genetic) which affect occupational choice, and hence our freedom (or lack thereof) to engage in meaningful, rewarding occupation
Liberal Studies 210 (Quest 2&3): Sustainability & the Community
This three-credit course will provide a unique view of sustainability through the lens of civic (community) engagement. As a Quest II and III Explore Society course in the University Studies Program, it will focus on the ethical implications of sustainability in organizations. The Signature Questions for this course are "How do people understand and engage in community life?" and "How do people understand and create a more sustainable world?" To answer these questions, students will work with an organization in their community to analyze its sustainability.
Liberal Studies 301: Contemporary Global Issues and Problems
This course explores the ethical and religious dimensions of several global challenges in contemporary international society: (1) the expanding role of religion as a motivation for violence as well as a force for justice and peace; (2) the increasing deterioration of the global environment; (3) international efforts to protect human rights in countries where there is systematic oppression or genocide; and (4) the chronic gap in wealth between rich and poor nations.
Social Justice 101: Introduction to Social Justice
This is an introductory course focused on social justice, designed to provide an understanding of contemporary issues related to social justice and in identifying and assessing relevant social, economic and behavioral factors which impact people experiencing injustice and oppression. Topics including race, gender, class, disability, gender orientation and environmental injustice, (historic and current) will be explored. Corrective measures which have been used as well as potential corrective measures, will also be explored.
https://uwosh.edu/online/current-students/course-schedules/
Do the figures reported above cover one, two, or three academic years?:
Three
Part 2. Sustainability-focused certificate program
Yes
A brief description of the certificate program(s):
Sustainable Management: The online University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Sustainable Management will prepare you to make the connection between business and organizations, environmental science, and social systems for successful sustainable outcomes, and is an ideal choice for adult students who need the flexibility an online program offers. Students with a wide range of work experience and education have found success in the program and are making a difference in the world today.
https://sustain.wisconsin.edu/sustainability-programs/curriculum-and-courses/certificates/
Sustainability & Wellness Certificate, Environmental Sustainability Certificate: https://sustain.wisconsin.edu/sustainability-programs/certificates/
Applied Biotechnology: Professionals currently working in biotechnology and related settings who are seeking career advancement, or those with a science background seeking entry to the field. The master’s degree and the certificate program are an ideal way to expand your skills and knowledge in a flexible, online format. The Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics will teach you the data science skills required to process and analyze large-scale biological data sets. The Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology offers three tracks: Quality Assurance & Compliance, Business Management, and Research & Development.
https://appliedbiotechnology.wisconsin.edu/get-abt-guide-uwo/?lead_source=UW-OSWebsiteReferral&utm_source=UW-OSWebsiteReferral&utm_medium=referral
https://uwosh.edu/online/online-degree-programs/online-professional-certificates/
https://sustain.wisconsin.edu/sustainability-programs/curriculum-and-courses/certificates/
Sustainability & Wellness Certificate, Environmental Sustainability Certificate: https://sustain.wisconsin.edu/sustainability-programs/certificates/
Applied Biotechnology: Professionals currently working in biotechnology and related settings who are seeking career advancement, or those with a science background seeking entry to the field. The master’s degree and the certificate program are an ideal way to expand your skills and knowledge in a flexible, online format. The Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics will teach you the data science skills required to process and analyze large-scale biological data sets. The Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology offers three tracks: Quality Assurance & Compliance, Business Management, and Research & Development.
https://appliedbiotechnology.wisconsin.edu/get-abt-guide-uwo/?lead_source=UW-OSWebsiteReferral&utm_source=UW-OSWebsiteReferral&utm_medium=referral
https://uwosh.edu/online/online-degree-programs/online-professional-certificates/
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