ALS 4000 - Leadership for Campus Sustainability

Fall, spring. 3 credits. (May be repeated twice for credit) Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: one or more courses with a sustainability focus or substantial involvement with sustainability programming.

S. Riley, A. Socci, J. Mt. Pleasant, E. Moore.

This course uses engaged learning approaches to develop leadership and peer education skills while improving campus sustainability through educating students in campus residential facilities. You will learn how to plan, coordinate, and implement sustainability education activities in collaboration with residence hall staff. You will work with others students in and outside the class in developing your competencies in persuasion, education and social marketing.

Outcome 1: Through this course you will: Be able to communicate knowledge about sustainability practices at Cornell University.

Outcome 2: Become an effective leader and educator.

Outcome 3: Be able to plan and implement effective programs.

Outcome 4: Be able to apply techniques of persuasion and social marketing.