| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.66 |
| Liaison | Marian Brown |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wells College
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Marian
Brown Director Center for Sustainability and the Environment |
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Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for undergraduate students?:
Yes
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The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (1st program):
Individualized major in Sustainability
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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (1st program):
This major recognizes the environment as a physical, social, cultural and psychological construct that is threatened by many forms of human activity. It further recognizes that humanity can make a difference by developing multi-faceted solutions that will help us to exist as a species, create an equitable society, and maintain a healthy planet.
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The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Environmental Science
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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Here, our classrooms are intimately linked to the spectacular natural setting that surrounds the Wells campus, allowing for a sense of place as well as an appreciation of both nature's awesome beauty and its impact upon the human experience. It's a perfect setting in which to examine the earth, its ecosystems, environmental problems and environmental problem-solving from a viewpoint that emphasizes a scientific approach as a key component of effective environmental stewardship.
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Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates for undergraduate students?:
Yes
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
Sustainability minor
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A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
The minor in Sustainability examines the interplay among the environmental, social, and economic forces involved in addressing the challenges to a sustainable future.
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The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Sustainable Food Systems minor
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A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
This minor investigates the challenges of the current global food system. With a focus on the cultural meanings of food, and the social and physical conditions under which we grow and consume foods, the minor equips students with the understandings and tools needed to build a more sustainable world.
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The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
https://global.wells.edu/ICS/icsfs/Sustainable_Food_Systems.pdf?target=5b4a8fc7-dd96-4f14-8071-ca3ee5221346
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