Curriculum
This subcategory recognizes institutions that have formal education programs and courses that address sustainability. 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 prepare students to understand and address sustainability challenges. Institutions that offer courses covering sustainability issues help equip their students to lead society to a sustainable future.
CSU Channel Island’s Definition of Sustainability:
Sustainability focuses on dynamic relationships among the environment, economy, and society. Sustainability encompasses how environmental and ecological issues are intertwined with economic, social, and health wellness, and how human society’s actions interconnect with these issues. Being sustainable requires addressing these issues so as to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Curriculum Credits
- Academic Credit 1: Sustainability Course Identification
- Academic Credit 2: Sustainability Learning Outcomes
- Academic Credit 3: Undergraduate Program in Sustainability
- Academic Credit 4: Graduate Program in Sustainability
- Academic Credit 5: Sustainability Immersive Experience
- Academic Credit 6: Sustainability Literacy Assessment
- Academic Credit 7: Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses
- Academic Credit 8: Campus as Living Lab