| The Sustainable Learning Community: One University's Journey to the Future Contributor(s): Aber, John (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1584657715 ISBN-13: 9781584657712 Publisher: University of New Hampshire Press OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: Case studies from the University of New Hampshire represent all of the dimensions of sustainability in campus life and show how to advance them |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Higher - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - House & Home | Sustainable Living |
| Dewey: 378.742 |
| LCCN: 2009000995 |
| Series: Unh Non-Series Title |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.95 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology - Geographic Orientation - New Hampshire |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: University communities have the potential to serve as models in the development and application of sustainability principles and practices, not only by what they teach and study, but also by how they operate facilities and engage with off-campus partners. With the oldest endowed campus-wide sustainability program in the country, established in 1997, the University of New Hampshire has become a leader in advancing a campus culture of sustainability. The UNH experience provides a unique window into the development of a new and integrated approach to teaching, learning, research, and operations. It is also a valuable guide for other institutions that aim to enhance the quality of campus life while reducing their environmental footprint. The book's organization along four functional domains (curriculum, operations, research, and engagement) allows faculty, staff, students, and managers to focus on sections of particular relevance to their university roles. Each chapter develops standards of best practices and presents interesting case studies to humanize the larger effort. |