College of Liberal Arts and Science Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy Environmental Studies BS/BA

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1 College of Liberal Arts and Science Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy Environmental Studies BS/BA Melissa E. Lenczewski

2 1. Introduction and Context The goal of Environmental Studies (ENVS) is to foster interdisciplinary education, basic and applied research, and community engagement to promote understanding of the environment and the development of creative and effective solutions to environmental and sustainability issues. ENVS integrates perspectives and methods from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, technology, and engineering. The B.A./B.S. environmental studies (ENVS) degree program includes learning and engagement opportunities for students and provides the region and the nation with graduates prepared to take on the diverse suite of important challenges that exist in environmental quality, energy, and sustainability. Environmental issues are found in every kind of workplace. As awareness of these issues grows, the need for people with a blend of science and policy knowledge will also grow. Environmental Studies alumni can expect to find careers as environmental planners, analysts, and policymakers. They can also manage corporate compliance with environmental regulations and conduct audits of internal environmental efficiency. Graduates in environmental studies are not only knowledgeable in their program emphasis; as interdisciplinary students, they have also gained the critical and job-ready skills of flexibility and versatility. There is a growing need in all forms of media for eloquent voices to communicate environmental messages. Informing the public about environmental issues and what they can do about them is a driving force behind the movement.

3 2. Student Learning Outcomes The leaners should be able to; 1) Evaluate the nature and magnitude of environmental and climatic change at local, regional, and global scales 2) Demonstrate knowledge and analyze solutions to our energy challenges 3) Assess the impact of environmental, climatic, and energy challenges facing society and contribute towards the development of a public policy that promotes sustainability 4) Identify the cases, scales, and remediation and mitigation approaches to major local, regional and global environmental problems.

4 3. Program-by-Baccalaureate Learning Outcomes Matrix- (letters after SLO is the Baccalaureate SLO alignment, S only) 1) Evaluate the nature and magnitude of environmental and climatic change at local, regional, and global scales (A, C, E, G, H) 2) Demonstrate knowledge and analyze solutions to our energy challenges (A, C, D, E, G, H) 3) Assess the impact of environmental, climatic, and energy challenges facing society and contribute towards the development of a public policy that promotes sustainability (A, B, D, E) 4) Identify the cases, scales, and remediation and mitigation approaches to major local, regional and global environmental problems (A, B, C, G, H)

5 4. Curriculum Map All other courses for the degree are offered by other departments. We only offer a core of courses and research/internship. COURSE EVALUATE THE NATURE MAGNITUDE DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE ANALYZE SOLUTIONS ASSESS THE IMPACT TO SOCIETY 301 D D D P 302 D D P 303 D P 304 D D P 305 D P D D 490- RESEARCH INTERNSHIP P P P P P P P P IDENTIFY THE CASES, SCALES, REMEDIATION MITIGATION APPROACHES

6 5. Assessment Methods Assessment of Writing-Infused Assignments in core ENVS courses (ENVS 301, 302, 303, and 304). Students are assigned a writing task in which they be given comments and allow to rewrite the paper. In the paper they are 1) Evaluate the nature and magnitude of environmental and climatic change at local, regional, and global scales 2) Demonstrate knowledge and analyze solutions to our energy challenges 3) the impact of environmental, climatic, and energy challenges facing society and contribute towards the development of a public policy that promotes sustainability 4) Identify the cases, scales, and remediation and mitigation approaches to major local, regional and global environmental problems. The exact SLO depends on the course. A student will receive a score based on rubric and must meet Good/or Exemplary in at 6 of the areas (see rubric) A target of 75% of the students will score at an average of 80% on each of the assignments (Exemplary/Good/Acceptable). The data will be collect then each of the ENVS course is taught. Course Instructor. All SLOs. Alumni Survey Every Fall semester an anonymous survey is set up to all alumni of ENVS that have current address or our link to us via social media. As part of the survey will determine if in their current situation (career or graduate school) they are utilizing the SLOs. Satisfaction survey of majors will be done with a target of 80% of students satisfied with the program. All SLOs Internship Evaluation Internship or research experience is required of all of students. Internships evaluation highlights if our students are prepared for a career and can do the SLOs in the real-world. We will assess the internship experience of the students (see rubric). The goal is that 80% of students will be able to evaluate and assess impact after completion of internship. We will evaluate every internship in the fall, spring, and summer. Internship coordinator. SLO all.

7 ASSESSMENT METHOD EVALUATE THE NATURE MAGNITUDE DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE ANALYZE SOLUTIONS ASSESS THE IMPACT TO SOCIETY WRITING D, F D, F D, F D, F ALUMNI I, S I,S I, S I, S INTERNSHIP I, S I, S I, S I, S IDENTIFY THE CASES, SCALES, REMEDIATION MITIGATION APPROACHES