Curriculum
Introduction
One of the primary functions of colleges and universities is to educate students. By training and educating future leaders, scholars, workers, and professionals; higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to understand and address sustainability challenges. Institutions that offer courses covering sustainability issues help equip their students to lead society to a sustainable future.
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Educational Terroir: The Power of Place in Program Development
- Dartmouth College (NH)
The Dartmouth Sustainability Office has continually worked to pursue sustainability solutions that build upon the unique strengths and opportunities of our setting. Our programs increasingly draw upon the unique cultural …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Role of Higher Education in the Transition to a Circular Economy
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation
The transition to a circular economy requires us to transform the way we create products, services and systems and this is necessarily dependent on how individuals, teams and organisations learn …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Addressing the Challenge of Faculty/Staff Participation in Living Lab Campus Projects
- Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (Hong Kong)
Living lab projects rightly focus on student participation. However, campuses are places where everyone - from members of the cleaning staff to the most seasoned faculty member - can learn …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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STARS as a Meaningful Student Learning Opportunity
- Weber State University (UT)
- Westminster University - Utah (UT)
- Williams College (MA)
Engaging students in the STARS process can provide valuable student learning and ease the data collection burden on sustainability staff. This interactive panel discussion offers examples and lessons learned from …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Sustainable Architecture and Initiatives: Lessons from Integrating Sustainability on Campus
- University of Houston (TX)
- Kirksey Architecture (TX)
University campuses are living laboratories -- testing grounds for sustainability strategies that can translate to the larger communities within which the campuses reside. For communities of all sizes, integrated sustainability …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Introducing Fitwel: Practical Applications & Learning Opportunities to Advance Campus Wellness
- University of Alberta (AB)
- Stantec Consulting, Ltd. (WA)
This session introduces Fitwel, a third-party health-focused rating system which utilizes evidence-based design approaches to promote positive health impacts across the built environment. Fitwel emerged at the same time as …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Bentley University's LEED Platinum Ice Arena: A Business School's Teaching Tool
- Bentley University (MA)
- ARC Resources Ltd (AB)
- Thornton Tomasetti (ME)
Bentley University's new, state-of-the-art ice arena hosts the university's NCAA Division I hockey team. The Bentley Arena has been dubbed the most sustainable standalone ice arena in the nation, earning …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Sustainability Education Curriculum Mapping and Assessment Planning
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (WI)
- AASHE (MA)
The interdisciplinary field of sustainability programs is trending at many institutions. Assessments of programs is part of that reality to be in compliance with the Higher Learning Commissions and the …
- Posted Nov. 7, 2019
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Learning for a Change: Exploring the Relationship Between Education and Sustainable Development
- University of Bath
- South West Learning for Sustainability Coalition
Whether we view sustainable development as our greatest challenge or a subversive litany, every phase of education is now being urged to declare its support for education for sustainable development …
- Posted Nov. 7, 2019
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The action competence approach and the ‘new’ discourses of education for sustainable development, competence and quality criteria
- University College South Denmark
Action competence has been a key concept in educational circles in Denmark since the 1980s. This paper explores the relationship between the action competence approach and recent discourses of education …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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Business ethics, CSR, sustainability and the MBA
- University of Ulster
The issues of business ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability have come to attract increasing attention in management education in recent years, at least from the perspective of potential employers, …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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Renewable energy education: A global status review
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- Strömstad Academy
Need for renewable energy education and training at all levels is globally recognized. During the last three decades a large number of countries across the globe have initiated academic programmes …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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Universities as Potential Actors for Sustainable Development
- Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Universities can contribute to the solutions of major challenges of the 21st century such as increasing environmental and socio-economic crises, inequalities of income and wealth and political instabilities by integrating …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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Sustainability Curriculum in UK University Sustainability Reports
- Oxford Brookes University
One of the major barriers to incorporating sustainability in the higher education (HE) curriculum is its absence from the university sustainability strategy, the annual reflection of which is the annual …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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Sustainability in Higher Education
- Elsevier
Support in higher education is an emerging area of great interest to professors, researchers and students in academic institutions. Sustainability in Higher Education provides discussions on the exchange of information …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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Identifying effective climate change education strategies: a systematic review of the research
- University of Florida (FL)
Increased interest in climate change education and the growing recognition of the challenges inherent to addressing this issue create an opportunity to conduct a systematic review to understand what research …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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Chemistry BS
- First Technical University
In tandem with the vision of the University, ”to be a world-class institution that is fully grounded in entrepreneurial practices, unique innovation, sustainability science and commitment to international best practices”, …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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Applied Community Development (MA)
- Future Generations University (WV)
Future Generations University Promotes Research Learning and Action for Inclusive and Sustainable Change Worldwide. The university offers a program in applied community development with a flexible learning environment. Students choose …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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Ecological Economics MBA
- Nord University
The MBA in Ecological Economics is aimed at candidates holding bachelor degrees in other fields than economics and leadership who wish to take a master level programme learning about ecological …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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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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Sustainable Development Goals and Institutions of Higher Education
- University of South Africa
This volume brings together both theoretical and case study based contributions to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Institutions of Higher Education (IHE), presenting an impactful combination …
- Posted Oct. 4, 2019
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Water Management and Hydrological Science (PhD)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
This degree is designed to give students a comprehensive knowledge of water science and hydrology and provide training in methods of research. Each student must have a chair before acceptance …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geosciences (MGsc)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Master of Geoscience is designed for students who want a broad background in the Geosciences at the graduate level. It is a non-thesis program intended to provide a science …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geography (PhD)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
A master's of science is a required to apply as a Ph.D. student. PhD students (64 hours) are expected to pass Preliminary Exams in their fourth semester and obtain the …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geography (MS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite. Many applicants have a degree in geography, but many degree specializations are appropriate depending upon a student's interests. The M.S. program (32 credit hours …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Atmospheric Sciences (PhD)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Atmospheric Sciences (MS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Thesis and non-thesis Master of Science as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in atmospheric sciences. Students from disciplines other than meteorology are encouraged to enroll in our …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Meteorology Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Students of other disciplines, such as chemistry or mathematics, may complete a minor in meteorology by taking a minimum of 16 hours in Atmospheric Sciences or upper division geosciences. GEOS …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Meteorology (BS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
From tornadoes to hurricanes, from winter storms to droughts, the atmosphere affects our lives and livelihoods in ways both big and small. In the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, undergraduate students …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geophysics (PhD)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in …
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Geology (PhD)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in …
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Geophysics (MS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The degrees of Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) are also offered in geophysics. Geophysics includes all areas of scientific inquiry that deal with the interpretation of …
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Geology (MS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Graduate work in geology is offered at both the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) levels. Programs are designed to provide the student with an understanding of …
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Geophysics Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
A minor in Geophysics requires 15 hours of Geology or Geophysics courses, with a minimum of 9 hours in Geophysics. The minor in geophysics may be especially useful to those …
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Geology Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
A minor in Geology requires 15 hours of Geology or Geophysics courses, and may be especially beneficial to students majoring in fields that deal directly or indirectly with geological processes. …
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Geology (BS) and Masters of Ocean Science and Technology
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Fast Track Program offers motivated and exceptional students the opportunity to achieve aspirations in an efficient program at Texas A&M, completing the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in the …
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Geology (BA) and Master's of Ocean Science and Technology
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Fast Track Program offers motivated and exceptional students the opportunity to achieve aspirations in an efficient program at Texas A&M, completing the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in the …
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Geophysics (BS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The first two years of the BS in Geophysics are similar to the BS in Geology, providing students with the fundamentals of geology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science. Courses …
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Geology (BS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The BS in Geology is considered the preparatory degree in the field of geology. The first two years of the BS program in Geology provide students with the basics of …
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Geology (BA)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Bachelor of Arts in Geology provides a foundation in geology for students who are not planning a career as a geologist. This program provides a basis for science-related careers, …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geographic Information Science and Technology Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) is used to solve problems associated with land administration, environment and natural resource management, planning and population studies, as well as traditional surveying and …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geography Minor
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Geography is the study of the relationships between people and their environment, relationships that vary from place to place over the Earth. Geography students assess those factors responsible for the …
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Geographic Information Science and Technology Concentration, University Studies (BS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The broad objective of the academic discipline of geography is to understand and improve the human environment: Earth. Understanding the Earth's surface requires a consideration of both natural and social …
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Geography Concentration, University Studies (BS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The broad objective of the academic discipline of geography is to understand and improve the human environment: Earth. Understanding the Earth's surface requires a consideration of both natural and social …
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Earth Systems Analysis Track, Geographic Information Science and Technology (BS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The BS in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) requires semester credit hours for completion in the Computation, Design, and Analysis (CDA), Earth Systems Analysis (ESA), or the Human Systems …
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Geography (BS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
A student seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography is expected to complete a minimum curriculum of 56 hours in geography, with 18 of those hours chosen from one …
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Environmental Studies (BS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The BS in Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that balances an education in the geosciences (meterology, geology, oceanography and physical geography) with environmental policy and the social sciences (economics, …
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Environmental Geosciences (BS)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
The Environmental Geosciences degree program provides a solid foundation in the study of Earth and the natural sciences while incorporating background in public policy issues and the social sciences. Students …
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Minor en Turismo Sustentable (Sustainable Tourism Minor)
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito - USFQ (Pichincha)
El turismo sustentable, según el PNUMA y la OMT, toma en cuenta las repercusiones actuales y futuras en temas económicos, sociales y medioambientales para satisfacer las necesidades de los visitantes, …
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Subespecialización en Gestión Ambiental (Environmental Management minor)
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito - USFQ (Pichincha)
La subespecialización en Gestión Ambiental responde a la creciente demanda de estudiantes de las áreas de administración, comunicación, arquitectura, ciencias sociales e ingeniería, de adquirir conocimientos básicos sobre aspectos ambientales …
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This tab provides access to data collected through AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS). STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. STARS enables meaningful comparisons over time and across institutions using a common set of measurements developed with broad participation from the campus sustainability community.
All responses reference content from reports under the latest version of STARS, version 2.2. AASHE membership and log-in is required.
AC 1: Academic Courses
- Percentage of courses that are sustainability course offerings
- Percentage of academic departments with sustainability course offerings
- Inventory of sustainability course offerings (upload)
- Website URL - Sustainability course offerings
AC 2: Learning Outcomes
- Description of institution level sustainability learning outcomes
- List of degree programs that require an understanding of the concept of sustainability
- Percentage of students who graduate from programs that require an understanding of sustainability
- Website URL - Sustainability learning outcomes
AC 3: Undergraduate Program
- First sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program
- Second sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program
- Third sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program
- First sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration
- Second sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration
- Third sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration
AC 4: Graduate Program
- First sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program
- Second sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program
- Third sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program
- First sustainability-focused graduate-level minor or concentration
- Second sustainability-focused graduate-level minor or concentration
- Third sustainability-focused graduate-level minor or concentration
AC 5: Immersive Experience
- Description of the sustainability-focused immersive program(s)
- Second sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program
- Third sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program
AC 6: Sustainability Literacy Assessment
- Copy of the sustainability literacy assessment (upload)
- Copy of the sustainability literacy assessment (description)
- Website URL - Assessment of sustainability literacy
AC 7: Incentives for Developing Courses
- Description of the course development incentives
- Website URL - Incentives for developing sustainability courses
AC 8: Campus as a Living Laboratory
Additional analysis on scores and quantitative fields can be conducted using the STARS Benchmarking Tool.