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Food sustainability perception at universities: Education and demographic features effects
- Università degli Studi di Torino
- Università degli Studi di Palermo
The 2030 Agenda of the United Nations merged in 17 goals the strong need to change the pattern of human life on the planet in a path of strengthening sustainability …
- Posted May 20, 2022
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Institutionalizing Sustainability in Community Colleges: The Role of the College President
- Spokane Community College (WA)
The purpose of this completed doctoral research study was to describe and improve understanding of the meaning of institutionalized sustainability and the role that a college president plays in institutionalizing …
- Posted June 30, 2010
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Enhancing climate change adaptation: strategies for community engagement and university-community partnerships
- Antioch University, New England (NH)
This paper discusses current opportunities for universities to partner with local governments and NGOs to support local level adaptation to climate change and a proposed ten-stage model which delineates the …
- Posted May 19, 2017
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Increasing rates of convenience food packaging use at HEIs: a case study of the Neelsie student centre, Stellenbosch University
- Stellenbosch University (Western Cape)
Food packaging waste from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is a significant management concern. Waste minimisation is critical to reduce the pressures on already stretched municipal infrastructure. This is set against …
- Posted May 20, 2022
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GreenApps Eco-Reps Sustainability Leadership and Engagement Course
- Appalachian State University (NC)
The GreenApps: Eco-Reps Program was developed in order to recruit on-campus students to join the Office of Sustainability team to assist with education and promotion of campus sustainability through a …
- Posted May 16, 2017
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Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) at UC Berkeley
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
SERC is a collaborative space to strengthen the collective effectiveness of the sustainability community, and provides resources for students to actualize their vision of a more equitable, socially just, and …
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Eco Film and Media Arts Festival
- University of Southern California (CA)
The inaugural Eco Film and Media Arts Festival was designed to bring together student filmmakers and artists engaged in climate storytelling and activism. The festival featured 11 student films that …
- Posted May 31, 2023
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Zero Waste Program
- University of Southern California (CA)
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has influenced generations across the world through events such as the Olympics, World Series, and Super Bowls as well as community events like papal and …
- Posted March 15, 2019
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Engaging Catholic Colleges and Universities with Sustainability as a Moral Issue
- University of Notre Dame (IN)
In October 2009, we hosted "Renewing the Campus: Sustainability and the Catholic University", the first conference dedicated to enhancing understanding, activism, and cooperation among Catholic universities in the area of …
- Posted June 28, 2010
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Fostering Action Through Campus-Wide Engagement: A Case Study of NYU’s 2040 Now Campaign
- New York University (NY)
This case study provides an overview of New York University’s (NYU) campus engagement campaign aimed at promoting sustainability actions. Initiated in 2023, 2040 Now brought together students, faculty, and staff …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Applied Environmental Geology (MSc)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The MSc in Applied Environmental Geology combines a core focus of hydrogeology/contaminated land and engineering geology (30 credits) with advanced modules in applied geophysics, geoinformatics, environmental monitoring and assessment, environmental …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Fostering Sustainability in Higher Education Leveraging Human Behavior in Organizations Home Book
- Macalester College (MN)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (IL)
- University of St. Thomas (MN)
Sustainability is one of the most critical challenges facing humanity. Changing Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is crucial to overcoming that challenge because of their roles providing cutting edge knowledge and …
- Posted Feb. 28, 2024
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Biophilic campus: An emerging planning approach for a sustainable innovation-conducive university
- The University of Adelaide (SA)
Universities worldwide are competing to offer attractive learning and research environments to a new generation of skilled and talented students. Governments of the developed world urge universities to foster innovation …
- Posted April 29, 2019
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What’s Wrong with the Tap? Examining Perceptions of Tap Water and Bottled Water at Purdue University
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (MN)
- Purdue University (IN)
The environmental impacts of bottled water prompted us to explore drinking water choices at Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, IN. A random sample of 2,045 Purdue University students, staff, …
- Posted June 3, 2016
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Enhancing university students’ global citizenship, public mindedness, and moral quotient for promoting sense of environmental responsibility and pro-environmental behaviours
- Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University
- King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Many universities have attempted to courage their students to engage in sustainable, green behaviours. However, the mere role of environmental knowledge cannot contribute to students’ engagement in pro-environmental behaviours. This …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2018
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Adding a Nitrogen Footprint to Colorado State University’s Sustainability Plan
- Colorado State University (CO)
As a large land grant university with more than 32,000 students, Colorado State University (CSU) has both on-campus non-agricultural and agricultural sources of nitrogen (N) released to the environment. The …
- Posted May 22, 2017
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Energy use assessment of educational buildings: Toward a campus-wide sustainable energy policy
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- University of Florida (FL)
- Queensland University of Technology
The purpose of this article is to assess the viability of blanket sustainability policies, such as Building Rating Systems in achieving energy efficiency in university campus buildings. We analyzed the …
- Posted Dec. 12, 2017
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Social Innovation MA
- Grand Valley State University (MI)
The Professional Master of Arts in Social Innovation at Grand Valley State University is designed to prepare graduate students to be change agents who will foster and lead innovation throughout …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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MS in Agroecology
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
The Agroecology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is oriented toward three trends facing agricultural and food systems: the increasingly multifunctional landscape, changing meanings of scientific expertise, and the virtues …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MS Environmental Engineering
- Syracuse University (NY)
The M.S. in environmental engineering is intended for students with undergraduate engineering degrees. Additional coursework may be required for students without a BS in engineering or without adequate preparation.
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- Posted June 13, 2022
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Understanding the energy consumption and occupancy of a multi-purpose academic building
- Heriot-Watt University
Building energy use associated with non-domestic buildings accounts for approximately 19% of the total UK CO2 emissions. Energy consumption in a non-domestic building is a complex issue due to a …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2017
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Leadership Education and Sustainable Development: Guidelines for Updating the Curriculum
- Bishop's University (QC)
The sustainable business movement is likely the most important environmental movement in the world today. Therefore, universities must create an education system that does not destroy the biosphere. More specifically, …
- Posted Dec. 11, 2018
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Beyond the Deficit Model: Organic Chemistry Educators’ Beliefs and Practices about Teaching Green and Sustainable Chemistry
- Queen's University
The rise of global environmental issues has stressed the importance of sustainability and green chemistry teachings. Nevertheless, these topics remain largely untouched in most post-secondary organic chemistry lecture courses. This …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Get-on-the-Map: Mapping Sustainability at Ball State University
- Ball State University (IN)
We have developed a web-based technique for collecting and sharing STARS reporting information. This "get-on-the-map" web site uses the STARS reporting categories to structure a display of icons as informational …
- Posted May 27, 2010
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Aggie Green Fund
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Aggie Green Fund (AGF) is a funds granting program under the Office of Sustainability that invites sustainability ideas from all members of the University community (students, faculty, and staff) to …
- Posted May 20, 2019
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Addressing Food and Housing Security among NC State University Students
- North Carolina State University (NC)
Since February 2018, when a report on student hunger and homelessness on NC State University's campus was released, the campus community has generated increased resources for students, conducted ongoing research …
- Posted May 21, 2021
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Conservation and Restoration Sciences (MS)
- University of California, Irvine (CA)
he Masters in Conservation and Restoration Science (MCRS) is a professional degree program designed to provide the graduate with the skills and knowledge base necessary to hold leadership and management …
- Posted Jan. 14, 2019
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Energy and Resources (MA/MS)
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
The purpose of the ERG Master’s program is to educate the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders. Specifically, students are taught the range of methods and subjects they should be able …
- Posted May 13, 2019
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Environmental Law (LLM)
- University at Buffalo (NY)
The Environmental Law LL.M. offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of environmental law and policy through a structured program of study and experience.
Admission to the …
- Posted Sept. 5, 2019
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Environmental Journalism Masters
- Michigan State University (MI)
Any MSU School of Journalism masters student can enroll in an environmental journalism class to fulfill graduate requirements or electives. Students can also complete a specialized master’s degree environmental option …
- Posted July 10, 2020
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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics MS
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
Most MSc students complete their program in 17 months. Students typically take three courses per term, for three terms as well as three research credits. After this, students spend an …
- Posted July 10, 2020
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International & Development Economics Joint Degree (MA)
- Yale University (CT)
Natural resources are important to economic development. Basic industries depend on forests, water, minerals, and hydrocarbons. Without careful management, the byproducts of development can despoil local environments, with consequent costs …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MS in Environmental Education
- Southern Connecticut State University (CT)
The Master of Science in environmental education is useful preparation for educators and others whose interest and/or responsibilities involve improving the environment. It is open to graduate students regardless of …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MS in Regenerative Studies
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA)
The Master of Science in Regenerative Studies (MSRS) was established in 2004 as a unique interdisciplinary program that prepares students to find successful solutions to environmental problems in the 21st …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MS in Sustainability in the Urban Environment
- The City University of New York (NY)
To respond to the increasing demand for a workforce equipped to meet the sustainability challenges of the 21st century, City College of New York offers the Sustainability in the Urban …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MA in Environmental Arts and Humanities
- Oregon State University (OR)
This degree program is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in the arts/humanities or the environmental/natural resource sciences and a deep interest in broadening their education to include arts/humanities-based perspectives …
- Posted April 13, 2016
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Master of Advanced Studies in Climate Science and Policy
- University of California, San Diego (CA)
The master of advanced studies (MAS) in Climate Science and Policy is a unique program of study providing advanced training in climate science and policy for working professionals in government, …
- Posted June 20, 2016
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Environmental & Resource Management (MS)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The MS program in environmental and resource management provides students with a background in the sciences, engineering, environmental science, natural resources management, environmental health and safety, or other affiliated areas …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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MS Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies
- Coastal Carolina University (SC)
The Master of Science degree program in Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies is taught and administered by College of Science faculty with expertise in the issues and problems facing coastal …
- Posted May 23, 2022
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Ocean, Coastal and Earth Sciences (MS)
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (TX)
The goal of the OCES program is to provide students a unique integrative education and training experience that prepares them to meet the challenges and opportunities in the multiple dimensions …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Appropedia and Sustainable Development for Improved Service Learning
- Queen's University
By labeling this the "Decade of Education for Sustainable Development" (2005-2014), the United Nations, representing the global community, has emphasized both the urgent need to promote sustainable development and the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Environmental and Natural Resources Law (LLM)
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (Co. Cork)
The LLM (Environmental and Natural Resources Law) is a new programme which takes advantage of a concentration of legal expertise in the field at the School of Law, University College …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Imagining the Future of Campus Food Service and Measuring Success
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Texas Woman's University (TX)
- AASHE (MA)
Food does not loom large enough in university sustainability metrics given its outsized role in achieving the SDGs. With increasing recognition that transforming food systems is critical for climate resiliency, …
- Posted Feb. 2, 2023
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Designing Effective Sustainability Assignments: How and Why Definitions of Sustainability Impact Assignments and Learning Outcomes
- Quinnipiac University (CT)
- University of Massachusetts Boston (MA)
The importance of, and interest in, sustainability in management education has increased significantly over the past three decades. However, the definition of sustainability remains complex and elusive, thus creating significant …
- Posted Feb. 9, 2021
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Responsible Management Education as Socialization: Business Students’ Values, Attitudes and Intentions
- Nazareth University (NY)
- Macquarie University (NSW)
- University of Melbourne (Victoria)
The growing interest in sustainable development in all sectors of the economy has fostered a noteworthy shift toward responsible management education (RME). This emerging view underscores that business schools provide …
- Posted May 5, 2021
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The Need for the Graduate Attribute Assessment Tool (GAAT)
- RMIT University
Universities have developed sets of Graduate Attributes (GAs) to be achieved by their graduates across all programs. GAs are often associated with development of ‘sustainability’ capabilities. However, there is little …
- Posted June 25, 2018
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Developing, Piloting, and Factor Analysis of a Brief Survey Tool for Evaluating Food and Composting Behaviors: The Short Composting Survey
- Central Washington University (WA)
Composting on a university campus may take a variety of forms. Sustainable approaches to waste management can be taught and supported through educational programs, peer-to-peer behavior modeling, and composting program …
- Posted May 15, 2019
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Teaching (super) wicked problems: authentic learning about climate change
- St Mary's University College
Climate change is a ‘super-wicked’ problem associated with challenges including food security, mass migration and biodiversity loss. Young people are increasingly expecting their university education to prepare them to address …
- Posted Feb. 10, 2021
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40 Days of Change- Coordinating Campus and Community Events for Maximum Impact
- University of Florida (FL)
40 Days of Change was a campaign hosted by the UF Office of Sustianability to provide an opportunity for campus and community members to learn more about sustainability initiatives throughout …
- Posted June 29, 2010
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