| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.29 |
| Liaison | Lindsey MacDonald |
| Submission Date | Feb. 6, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Western Washington University
ER-5: Sustainability Course Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Andrew
Allison Assistant Sustainability Institute Initiative |
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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?:
Western defines sustainability in curriculum as course materials which incorporate readings, guided discussion, topical research, or development projects that:
1) investigate new ways for students use natural and human resources without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs;
2) have a particular focus on one or more aspects of long-term environmental, social, economic, or human health;
3) propose actionable or theoretical opportunities to reverse development trends by reexamining the way we define life, work, and relationships with fellow citizens.
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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:
In completing the inventory Institute Staff reviewed each course in the University Catalog for the 2011-2012 academic years, searching course titles and corresponding descriptions that matched criteria described in the broad definition of sustainability studies at WWU.
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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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