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International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
ISSN: 1467-6370
Online from: 2000
Subject Area: Education
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Forming a community partnership to enhance education in sustainability
| Title: | Forming a community partnership to enhance education in sustainability |
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| Author(s): | Susan Allen-Gil, (Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, USA), Liz Walker, (EcoVillage of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York, USA), Garry Thomas, (Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, USA), Tom Shevory, (Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, USA), Shapiro Elan, (EcoVillage of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York, USA) |
| Citation: | Susan Allen-Gil, Liz Walker, Garry Thomas, Tom Shevory, Shapiro Elan, (2005) "Forming a community partnership to enhance education in sustainability", International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. 6 Iss: 4, pp.392 - 402 |
| Keywords: | Partnership, Sustainable development, Universities |
| Article type: | Case study |
| DOI: | 10.1108/14676370510623874 (Permanent URL) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| Abstract: | Purpose – To provide an example of how colleges can partner with local EcoVillages to further sustainability curriculum on campus and the educational mission of the EcoVillages, and to strengthen ties with the community. Design/methodology/approach – Describes four structured courses developed for the Environmental Studies Program, including sustainable communities, sustainable land use, sustainable energy and environmental futures. Additionally, independent research opportunities in wind energy, solar photovoltaics, and GIS/GPS developed as part of the curriculum. Describes numerous ancillary activities that have promoted sustainability across campus and the community. Findings – Provides information about how to develop educational partnerships with community groups, foster sustainability education on campus, recruit additional faculty involvement, and influence college operations with respect to sustainability. Practical implications – A very useful source of information for those involved in building sustainability curriculum and linking it to campus operations and community outreach. Originality/value – This paper describes a unique partnership between a college and an intentional community that serves as a model for other colleges and universities. |
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