| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.29 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Kleindienst |
| Submission Date | Dec. 1, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wesleyan University
AC-5: Immersive Experience
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Barry
Chernoff Director College of the Environment |
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Does the institution offer at least one immersive, sustainability-focused educational study program that is one week or more in length?:
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused immersive program(s) offered by the institution, including how each program addresses the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability:
Wesleyan offers several courses and immersive programs that have included multidimensional examinations of sustainability. Over the past three years, these courses have included:
- research methods course on the Connecticut River and environmental, social, and economic connections; culminated in presentations to the public at the Feet to the Fire: Riverfront Encounter Festival
- dance and performance course about bringing together communities on environmental issues; included students working for the Middletown Water and Sewer Department; culminated in choreographed dance by Water and Sewer employees at Feet to the Fire: Riverfront Encounter Festival (2015-16)
- dance course on rehabilitating old houses for reuse, and included a student-choreographed performance by Wesleyan plumbers, electricians, and carpenters (2015-16)
- American farming and agriculture course (2014-15)
- soils class analyzed soil samples at Wesleyan's Long Lane Farm (2014-15)
- research methods course on invasive species, including commercial uses for invasive plant in California and analysis of college bed bug problems (2014-15)
In addition, students have led for-credit student forums about food justice, permaculture, farming, food sustainability, and fostering sustainable behaviors.
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