| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.54 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth MacKenzie |
| Submission Date | Aug. 8, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Iowa
ER-5: Sustainability Course Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Liz
Christiansen Director Office of Sustainability |
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Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
Yes
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A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
"For decades, world leaders have defined sustainability as the implementation of policies, processes, and practices that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Achievement of sustainability requires an understanding of human and environmental systems and the complex interactions between them."
This definition was written by the Certificate in Sustainability Advisory Committee, which includes six faculty members from different departments.
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Has the institution identified its sustainability-focused and sustainability-related course offerings?:
Yes
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A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
A review of all courses offered during Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, and Summer 2013 was conducted to determine which courses were sustainability-related and sustainability-focused. Course descriptions were reviewed to determine whether the course material was sustainability-related or sustainability-focused.
To determine whether a course was sustainability-focused or sustainability-related, course descriptions were reviewed. Courses that examined multiple aspects of sustainability (economic, environmental, and social) and courses that examined topics through a lens of sustainability were categorized as sustainability-focused. Courses that considered at least one aspect of sustainability were categorized as sustainability-related.
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Does the institution make its sustainability course inventory publicly available online?:
Yes
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The website URL where the sustainability course inventory is posted:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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