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Examine key sustainability principles
Assessment Strategies
by passing exams and quizzes
by participating in class discussions
by making online journal entries
by presenting in class
by preparing short written papers
Criteria
you explain the guiding principles of sustainability
you identify the energy sources that our building and transportation systems use, nationally and locally
you describe what is meant by Systems Thinking
you evaluate your own ecological footprint
you present an analysis of a chosen sustainability term
you analyze various sustainability frameworks( e.g. The Natural Step)
you explain how a community can impact local and global sustainability
you describe some of the challenges of sustainability in relationship to the earth's finite resources
you describe some of the current global environmental challenges
you participate in online discussions
you follow course presentation/report guidelines
you include and cite outside research
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Apply sustainability principles to business
Assessment Strategies
by passing exams and quizzes
by participating in class discussions
by making online journal entries
by presenting in class
by preparing short written papers
Criteria
you identify "best practices" for business sustainability
you describe basic water efficiency measures
you describe basic energy efficiency measures
you describe basic waste management measures
you identify criteria for a sustainable purchasing policy
you identify corporate and company leaders in sustainability
you describe the change agent process
you identify a business leader you admire
you identify your own leadership style
you explain the role of business in the sustainability movement(s)
you identify and articulate challenges/promises of moving toward more sustainable business systems
you participate in online discussions
you follow course presentation/report guidelines
you include and cite outside research
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Make a business case for a sustainability project
Assessment Strategies
by participating in class discussions
by making online journal entries
by creating a written business case for a sustainability project for an existing business
by making a short "elevator speech" business case for a sustainability project
by class presentations and role playing
Criteria
you analyze an existing business in terms of one sustainability objective
you evaluate cost-benefit for achievement of this objective
you make a compelling argument in favor of adoption of your analysis
you find, identify and evaluate resources that facilitate sustainability business practices
you participate in online discussions
you post assigned messages to the discussion
you follow course presentation/report guidelines
you include and cite outside research
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Create a sustainability plan or project
Assessment Strategies
by participating in class discussions
by making online journal entries
by developing a written sustainability plan for a subsystem of a real or imagined business
OR by developing a sustainability project ina service learning environment
Criteria
you analyze business case studies
you choose the best framework for your objective
you define best or sustainable practices for your target subsystem
you recommend best practice implementation plan for your subsystem including: (a.) well-defined benefits, (b.) reasonable, prioritized and measurable short and long-term goals, (c.) reasonable, prioritzed, measurable and budgeted resultant tasks, (d.) identification of responsible parties, (e.) realistic timelines; guidelines for transparency (reporting) and stakeholder involvement
you identify allies and develop a plan to enlist support
you provide for transparency and stakeholder involvement
you identify local laws and ordinances that support sustainability
you participate in online discussions
you post assigned messages to the discussion
you follow course presentation/report guidelines
you include and cite outside research