| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.23 |
| Liaison | Mark Klapatch-Mathias |
| Submission Date | Jan. 13, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
ER-T2-8: Themed Semester or Year
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Ian
Johnson Research Fellow SCISCD |
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Has the institution chosen a sustainability-related theme for its themed semester, year, or first-year experience during the past three years?:
Yes
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A brief description of the themed semester, year, or first-year experience:
In 2009-10, a first year residential learning community titled iRock had a sustainability theme in addition to personal wellness and social justice themes built in. 44 students participated and took a common cohort of courses (ENGL100, SOCI100, GEOG120, ESM105). Faculty worked sustainability into the curriculum through a common read (Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac).
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The sustainability-related book that was chosen, if applicable:
Aldo Leopold: A Sand County Almanac
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The website URL where information about the theme is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
For the 2010-11 academic year, iRock has changed its name to uMatter. The course requirements remain the same; however, the sustainability theme has been dropped.
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