| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.10 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
ER-12: Sustainability Immersive Experience
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Lee
Ball Faculty Technology |
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Does the institution offer a program that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability-focused immersive experience(s) offered by the institution:
Appalachian's Department of Technology offers a variety of sustainability-focused immersive experiences. One such experience takes place every year in Nicaragua on an eco-coffee plantation. This two‐week program focuses on sustainable development projects and the installation of renewable energy systems at the Finca Esperanza Verde ecolodge, coffee farm, and private forest reserve. In addition, students live with Nicaraguan families, learn about the flora and fauna, the culture of the region, and explore environmental issues in Nicaragua. Several visits are made to renewable energy projects and sustainable development programs in the region. Students also spend three nights in the old colonial town of Leon and visit the Pacific coast.
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
In addition, Appalachian has the Appalachian Costa Rica Freshman Experience where incoming freshman can register to be go to Costa Rica with a focus on "Globalization, Environmental Awareness and Sustainability, and Intercultural Competence." http://sustain.appstate.edu/appalachian-costa-rica-freshman-experience
Many departments offer these types of experiences. E.g., Anthropology immersive experiences: http://www.anthro.appstate.edu/research
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