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
EN-11: Continuing Education

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.28 / 5.00 Sharon Russell
Director
Extended University Programs
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Does the institution offer continuing education courses that address sustainability?:
Yes

Number of continuing education courses offered that address sustainability:
13

Total number of continuing education courses offered:
171

A copy of the list and brief descriptions of the continuing education courses that address sustainability:
A list and brief descriptions of the continuing education courses that address sustainability:
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability-themed certificate program through its continuing education or extension department?:
Yes

A brief description of the certificate program:
1. The Certified Green Supply Chain Professional Online Training Program gives the specialized knowledge to enable a company to achieve its environmental sustainability goals through global sourcing, materials management, procurement and buying, transportation and logistics, and new product development. 2. The Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager Online Training and Certification Program shows how to diagnose, resolve, and prevent indoor air quality (IAQ) complaints. Also to establish a comprehensive IAQ plan specific to your buildings. 3. The Certified Indoor Environmentalist Prep online program prepares participants to pass the CIE examination through a series of video lectures on exam topics such as contaminants, health effects, building science, HVAC, equipment, assessments, mold remediation, and industry standards and guidelines.  4. The Senior Certified Sustainability Professional Online Training Program will prepare participants for an exciting career as a leader in the green-collar economy.

Year the certificate program was created:
2,012

The website URL where information about sustainability in continuing education courses is available :
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