| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 59.76 |
| Liaison | Lindsey MacDonald |
| Submission Date | June 6, 2023 |
Western Washington University
AC-2: Learning Outcomes
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.51 / 8.00 |
Ashley
Olson Data Ambassador Sustainability Engagement Institute |
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Part 1. Institutional sustainability learning outcomes
Yes
Which of the following best describes the sustainability learning outcomes?:
Sustainability-supportive
A list of the institution level sustainability learning outcomes:
General University Requirements on the institution level:
Natural Sciences (must complete 3 courses)
How does the natural world work? Natural Sciences GURs explore the physical and living world around us. These classes focus on scientific investigation of the processes that explain the patterns we observe in systems ranging in scale from a single molecule to the individual organism, from planet earth to our solar system and beyond. This GUR introduces you to the ways in which scientific inquiry is used to describe, explain, and predict natural phenomena. You will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and theories of scientific disciplines, and will practice using scientific principles to critically evaluate conclusions drawn from observations, experimentation, and theoretical models.
Social Sciences (must complete 3 courses)
Even when we are alone, we cannot escape the influence of others. The social sciences provide knowledge and understanding of human behavior and the ways we live our lives individually and collectively. Together, these disciplines develop and test theories based on empirical observation that help us better understand how we think and act in the world, form and maintain relationships, organize into groups and create institutions to achieve goals and interests, and relate to and interact with the physical environment.
Comparative, Gender, and Multi-Cultural Studies (must complete 2 courses)
Understanding different perspectives is crucial as societies and cultures become increasingly diverse and global. ACGM/BCGM courses help you develop this understanding. Comparative courses deal with the history and culture of societies beyond the Western tradition. Courses on gender explore the social construction of gender and its consequences. Multiculturalism courses deal with the experiences and cultural expressions of minority groups. ACGM courses focus on areas outside of Europe and North America. BCGM courses focus on Europe and North America.
Natural Sciences (must complete 3 courses)
How does the natural world work? Natural Sciences GURs explore the physical and living world around us. These classes focus on scientific investigation of the processes that explain the patterns we observe in systems ranging in scale from a single molecule to the individual organism, from planet earth to our solar system and beyond. This GUR introduces you to the ways in which scientific inquiry is used to describe, explain, and predict natural phenomena. You will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and theories of scientific disciplines, and will practice using scientific principles to critically evaluate conclusions drawn from observations, experimentation, and theoretical models.
Social Sciences (must complete 3 courses)
Even when we are alone, we cannot escape the influence of others. The social sciences provide knowledge and understanding of human behavior and the ways we live our lives individually and collectively. Together, these disciplines develop and test theories based on empirical observation that help us better understand how we think and act in the world, form and maintain relationships, organize into groups and create institutions to achieve goals and interests, and relate to and interact with the physical environment.
Comparative, Gender, and Multi-Cultural Studies (must complete 2 courses)
Understanding different perspectives is crucial as societies and cultures become increasingly diverse and global. ACGM/BCGM courses help you develop this understanding. Comparative courses deal with the history and culture of societies beyond the Western tradition. Courses on gender explore the social construction of gender and its consequences. Multiculturalism courses deal with the experiences and cultural expressions of minority groups. ACGM courses focus on areas outside of Europe and North America. BCGM courses focus on Europe and North America.
Part 2. Program-level sustainability learning outcomes
3,693
Number of graduates from degree programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
236
A brief description of how the figure above was determined:
Number of graduates from the three degree programs for FY 2021-2022 within the College of the Environment identified to have sustainability focused programs and have adopted sustainability-focused learning outcomes.
A list of degree programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
Urban Planning and Sustainable Development
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Documentation supporting the figure reported above (upload):
Do the figures reported above cover one, two, or three academic years?:
One
Percentage of students who graduate from programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability:
6.39
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
ENVS learning outcomes: https://cenv.wwu.edu/envs/envs-student-learning-outcomes
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.