GRCC Sustainability Objectives to Discuss

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GRCC SustainabilityObjectives to Discuss

• Gary Burbridge
• Director of Sustainability Council
• Grand Rapids Community College

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Objective 1Design courses/programs/certificates
that teach sustainability practices and
principles
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Objective 2Incorporate sustainability
principles and practices into existing programs
and coursework.
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Objective 3 Incorporate sustainability
principles and practices into GRCC General
Learner Outcomes (GLO)
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Objective 4 Promote seminars and workshops on
sustainability for community and for GRCC staff
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Objective 5Support use of non-toxic resources
(such as chemicals) in classrooms
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Objective 6Develop Service Learning
opportunities for students
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GRCC Sustainability

• 1. Design courses/programs/certificates that
  teach sustainability practices and principles
• 2. Incorporate sustainability principles and
  practices into existing programs and coursework.
• 3. Incorporate sustainability principles and
  practices into GRCC General Learner Outcomes
  (GLO)
• 4. Promote seminars and workshops on
  sustainability for community and for GRCC staff
• 5. Support use of non-toxic resources (such as
  chemicals) in classrooms
• 6. Develop Service Learning opportunities for
  students

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What are your thoughts?

• One objective on your table
• Brainstorm on HOW this could best be carried out.