Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 65.57
Liaison Jeff Spoelstra
Submission Date July 22, 2014
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STARS v2.0

Western Michigan University
AC-3: Undergraduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Tim Greene
Provost
Academic Affairs
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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):
Environmental and Sustainability Studies

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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (1st program):
Environmental and sustainability studies programs at Western Michigan University include: -A "coordinate" major in environmental and sustainability studies (students enroll as dual majors—environmental and sustainability studies major and a second major of the student's choice). Environmental and sustainability studies: - Encourages students to develop a personally fulfilling, environmentally responsible way of living. - Offers rigorous pre-professional training to prepare students for careers in a wide range of environmentally-related fields. - Offers sound academic standards and principles that continually challenge students to excel. - Teaches concern for the long-term health and well being of our planet.

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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):
Environmental and Sustainability Studies

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A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
Environmental and sustainability studies programs at Western Michigan University include: -A minor in environmental and sustainability studies. Environmental and sustainability studies: - Encourages students to develop a personally fulfilling, environmentally responsible way of living. - Offers rigorous pre-professional training to prepare students for careers in a wide range of environmentally-related fields. - Offers sound academic standards and principles that continually challenge students to excel. - Teaches concern for the long-term health and well being of our planet.

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