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Ecology and Environmental Science (BS)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
The Ecology and Environmental Science major includes a strong core in biological and physical sciences and a variety of elective courses that allow students to follow different career paths within …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Sustainable Energy Systems (Minor)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
The Sustainable Energy Systems Minor is appropriate for students interested in gaining a background in sustainability, energy efficiency, and renewable energy technologies. The minor helps to prepare graduates with training …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Sustainable Local Foods (Minor)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
The interdisciplinary minor in Sustainable Local Foods focuses on healthful food choices and sustainable food production of locally produced vegetables and fruits. It will equip students in any major to …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Agricultural & Environmental Law (Certificate)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
The goal of the program is to provide you with a firm grasp of the laws that may impact your career and personal activities. The Agricultural & Environmental Law certificate …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Soil Health Management (Minor)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
The Soil Health Management minor provides a strong background in basic soil sciences such as soil biology, soil chemistry, conservation, and land use and provides the opportunity to focus coursework …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Soil Science (Certification)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
The soil science certification curriculum is open to students of all majors and focuses on basic soil sciences, covering such topics as soil biology, soil chemistry, conservation, contaminants, and land …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Wizipan Leadership & Sustainability (Certificate)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
The academic experience is focused on the interrelatedness of Care of Self, Care of Community, Care of Environment, and Care of Culture. During the study abroad-structured semester offered at Crazy …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Rangeland Ecology & Management (Minor)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
Rangeland Ecology and Management focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, as well as resource management for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Students from a variety of …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability (UMACS) Networking Session
- South Dakota State University (SD)
This is an opportunity to network with others from the Upper Midwest, including Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Learn about UMACS' mission and discuss campus efforts …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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South Dakota State University Wokini Initiative
- South Dakota State University (SD)
The Wokini Initiative at South Dakota State University aims to increase the number of enrolled American Indian students, support their academic success, and boost their graduation rate. The groundwork for …
- Posted Oct. 26, 2020
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Don't Dump! Donate!
- South Dakota State University (SD)
Don’t Dump! Donate! takes place during move-out week and keeps reusable material out of the landfill. It provides the opportunity for students to donate unwanted but good quality items as …
- Posted May 8, 2020
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Trash Talking: South Dakota State University's Effort to Increase Campus' Recycling Rate
- South Dakota State University (SD)
Like most universities, it is not unusual to find trash and recycling in the wrong bin at South Dakota State University. Sparked by SDSU's STARS 2016 report, the campus Sustainability …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Case Study Revisited: Confirming how to Achieve Progressive Campus Sustainability Measures
- South Dakota State University (SD)
A decade has passed since previous qualitative research was collected and evaluated to determine how three campuses achieved progressive measures of environmental sustainability. The findings of this comparative case study …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Sustainability Minor
- South Dakota State University (SD)
The minor in Sustainability provides an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability, allowing students to explore the challenges of sustainability and to think about how to develop solutions to pressing issues at …
- Posted Sept. 19, 2018
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Adding Recycling into Individual Offices
- South Dakota State University (SD)
2017-2018 has been the year of recycling for South Dakota State University. We looked at recycling levels and determined there was room for improvement. It was determined that availability of …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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Promoting Sustainable Landscapes
- Portland State University (OR)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
- AASHE (MA)
- Arbor Day Foundation (NE)
Co-hosted by AASHE and the Arbor Day Foundation, this webinar explores the benefits of sustainable campus landscapes and how to build long-lasting support for them by publicizing initiatives, educating and …
- Posted March 9, 2018
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PACES: A Physical Activity Campus Environmental Supports Audit on University Campuses
- East Carolina University (NC)
- Kansas State University (KS)
- Michigan State University (MI)
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Central Office (NJ)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
- Syracuse University (NY)
- University of Florida (FL)
- University of Maine (ME)
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
- University of Rhode Island (RI)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- West Virginia University (WV)
- Purdue University (IN)
Purpose. This study evaluated the policy and built and recreation environmental supports for physical activity on 13 university campuses.
Design. Environmental audit survey.
Setting. Thirteen U.S. universities, 2009.
Subjects. University …
- Posted April 28, 2016
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Evaluation of the Food Store Environment on and Near the Campus of 15 Postsecondary Institutions
- Kansas State University (KS)
- Michigan State University (MI)
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Central Office (NJ)
- South Dakota State University (SD)
- Syracuse University (NY)
- Tuskegee University (AL)
- University of Florida (FL)
- University of Maine (ME)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- West Virginia University (WV)
- Purdue University (IN)
Purpose. This study evaluated the food stores on and near postsecondary campuses varying in institutional size.
Design. The design of the study is an environmental audit survey.
Setting. Fifteen U.S. …
- Posted April 28, 2016
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The Campus Landscape: Turning Site Problems into Green Infrastructure Solutions
- South Dakota State University (SD)
In the fall of 2012 our faculty and student design team submitted a plan for the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Rainworks Challenge. Teams were invited to create an …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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How Three Institutions Achieved Progressive Measures of Environmental Sustainability
- South Dakota State University (SD)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to use a comparative case study to examine how higher education institutions achieved progressive measures of environmental sustainability.
Design/methodology/approach: The study compared three …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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