Publications and Resources of Interest:

    Developing and Teaching Academic Environmental Programs

     Teaching Environmental Studies/Science

     Assessing Interdisciplinary Programs

     Sustainability and Environmental Science

     Education for Sustainability

     Environmental Journals

     Environmental Job and Career Trends

     Environmental Literacy

Developing Academic Environmental Programs

How to Mentor Undergraduate Researchers, How to Get a Tenure-Track Position at a Predominately Undergraduate Institution, How to Develop and Administer Institutional Undergraduate Research Programs, How to Get Started in Research. Council on Undergraduate Research.
Summary: These titles are all part of CUR’s “How To” series and are designed to assist professors and administrators at predominantly undergraduate institutions. For more information, click   here

NCSE and CEDD: Post Secondary Environmental Education in the United States .  A presentation by Bruce Coull, CEDD President-Elect, to the UK Committee.

Romero, A. & Silveri, P. 2006. Not All Are Created Equal: An Analysis of the Environmental Programs/Departments in U.S. Academic Institutions From 1900 Until May 2005. Journal of Integrative Biology 1(1): 1-15
Summary: Former CEDD Representative Al Romero has created a comprehensive analysis of all the environmental programs in the U.S.

Pfirman, S.L., Collins, J.P., Lowes, S. & Michaels, A.F. Collaborative Efforts: Promoting Interdisciplinary Scholars.
CEDD Representatives Stephanie Pfirman and Tony Michaels are among the co-authors of this Chronicle of Higher Education article. Pfirman co-chairs CEDD's Interdisciplinary Tenure and Career Development Committee.

Recommendations for Education for a Sustainable and Secure Future. 2003 NCSE Conference Report . 

  Teaching Environmental Studies/Science

An Overview of Interdisciplinary Environmental Programs  A presentation by David Blockstein, CEDD Executive Secretary, given at the Third Annual CEDD Summary Program Conference.

Annotated Bibliography of Literature on Environmental Education
Prepared by NCSE's Melissa Pauley, this resourrce contains references to over 50 seminal works on environmental education.

Barlett, P.F. & Chase, G.W. 2004. Sustainability on Campus: Stories and Strategies for Change. MIT Press
Summary: In this volume, campus leaders recount inspiring stories of strategies that moved 18 colleges and universities toward a more sustainable future. This book is for faculty, students, administrators, staff, and community partners, whether hesitant or committed, knowledgable or newcomer. Each chapter is full of ideas about how to get started, revitalize efforts, and overcome roadblocks. Human, and at times joyful, these stories illustrate many forms of leadership, in new courses and faculty development, buildings and administrative policies, student programs and residential life, and collaborations with local communities.

Contributors include: Peggy Barlett (Emory University) Richard Bowden (Allegheny College) Audrey Chang (Stanford University) Geoffrey Chase (San Diego State University), Bruce Coull (University of South Carolina), Laura DeLind (Michigan State University), Michael Edelstein (Ramapo College), Alan Elzerman (Clemson University), Paul Faulstich (Pitzer College), Allen Franz (Marymount College), Given Harper (Illinois Wesleyan University), Abigail Jahiel (Illinois Wesleyan University), Nan Jenks-Jay (Middlebury College), Patricia Jerman (University of South Carolina), Robert Lawrence (Johns Hopkins University), Terry Link (Michigan State University), Richard Norgaard (UC Berkeley), David Orr (Oberlin College), Eric Pallant (Allegheny College), Debra Rowe (Oakland Community College), Paul Rowland (University of Montana), Michael Schmidt (University of South Carolina), Christopher Uhl (Pennsylvania State University), Polly Walker (Johns Hopkins University).

For more information, see www.mitpress.mit.edu

Consortium on Environmental Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Insights from the White Oak Symposium. 1999. Island Press
Summary: A study on the structure of environmental science and studies education on 75 U.S. campuses, with a focus on teaching materials.   

Education for Sustainability NCSE's Education for Sustainability (EFS) website serves as a meeting point for online discussions and educational resources related to education for a sustainable and secrue future

NSF Environmental Research & Education
The NSF Environmental Research and Education provides federal funding to higher education institutions across the U.S. The Advisory Committee on Environmental Research & Education sets priorities and provides oversight.

NWF's Campus Ecology Program
The National Wildlife Federation's campus ecology program works to "transform the nation's college campuses into living models of an ecologically sustainable society, and train a new generation of environmental leaders."

Recommendations for Education for a Sustainable and Secure Future. 2003 NCSE Conference Report

US Partnership for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development

UNESCO: Education for Sustainable Development

Assessing Interdisciplinary Programs

Vincent, Shirley. June 2010. Interdisciplinary Environmental Education on the Nation's Campuses: Elements of Field Identity and Curriculum Design, a research study conducted by the Council of Environmental Deans and Directors of the National Council for Science and the Environment.

Rhoten, D., Boix Mansilla, V., Chun, M., & Klein, J. (2006).  Interdisciplinary education at liberal arts institutions . Teagle Foundation White Paper.

Repko, A. (2008).  Assessing interdisciplinary learning outcomes .

Boix Mansilla, V. (2005). Assessing student work at disciplinary crossroads. Change, 37 January/February, 14-21.

Boix Mansilla, V. and Dawes Duraising, E., 2007, "Targeted Assessment of Students’ Interdisciplinary Work: An Empirically Grounded Framework Proposed". Journal of Higher  Eductation. Vol. 78, No. 2, pp. 215-237.

Pfirman, S. S. Hall, T. Tietenberg, 2005, " The Frontlines of Interdisciplinary Education: Environmental Programs at Liberal Arts Colleges ". Env.Sci.&Tech. Viewpoint section. Vol. 39, Iss. 10, pp. 221A-224A.

Hall, S. T. Tietenberg, S. Pfirman, 2005, " Environmental Programs at Liberal Arts Colleges: Findings and Recommendations ". Project Kaleidoscope Resource.

  Sustainability and Environmental Science 

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Bulletin
One of the best ways to keep current on the evolving landscape of campus sustainability is to subscribe to AASHE Bulletin, a weekly compilation of the latest sustainability news, resources, events, and opportunities at colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. It is published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. To view archived issues and/or subscribe, go to:  http://www.aashe.org/archives/bulletin.php. You can also email info@aashe.org with a request to be subscribed.  For more information about AASHE, visit www.aashe.org.

Bartlett, A. A. 2002. The Essential Exponential! For the Future of Our Planet. Center for Science, Mathematics, and Computer Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. pp 302.
Summary: This is a book of reprints of Professor Bartlett’s papers on population and sustainability. Also included are major articles on resources by M. King Hubbert and L. David Roper.

Education for Sustainability   NCSE's Education for Sustainability (EFS) website serves as a meeting point for online discussions and educational resources related to education for a sustainable and secrue future

Frankel, C. 2004. Out of the Labyrinth: Who We Are, How We Go Wrong, and What We Can Do About It. Monkfish Publishing. Summary: An ambitious work, Out of the Labyrinth  sets forth a “fractal” model of self that can be applied to ourselves, our interpersonal relations, our organizations and institutions, and our broader culture – and also to the challenge of sustainability.Mr. Frankel is also available for speaking engagements at colleges and universities.

Partnerships for Sustainable Development: Building on the Johannesburg Legacy
Summary: Text of remarks of Jonathan Margolis, Special Representative for Sustainable Development at the State Department, as presented at the 2004 CEDD Summer Program Conference.

POLIS Project on Ecological Governance

Sobel, J. & Dahlgren, C. 2004. Marine Reserves: A Guide to Science, Design, and Use. The Ocean Conservancy

Summary: This is the first guidebook on no-take marine reserves – areas of the sea where all consumptive use of natural resources is prohibited. Authors Jack Sobel and Craig Dahlgren provide a synthesis of information on the underlying science of no-take marine reserves, as well as design and implementation issues. The book describes the need for the reserves and their potential benefits, examines how reserves can be designed to achieve specific objectives, and considers gaps in our knowledge and the research needed to address those gaps.

Society for College and University Planning - Sustainability in Higher Education

Speth, J.G. 2004. Red Sky at Morning. Yale University Press, New Haven, CT
Summary: Speth first brings together the latest data to show in detail the depth of the crisis and the disaster that will result from staying the current course. He shows how population growth, climate change, technology, economic globalization, destruction of habitat, and many other factors are working together to push us toward appalling environmental deterioration. Speth also reminds us that increasingly scarce water, food, land, and energy resources are likely to bring not just ill health and poverty, but also chaos, large-scale economic instability, and conflict. With calm and balance, Speth then explains why our current methods of tackling the crisis -- endless international negotiations and treaties -- have failed and will continue to fail. Red Sky at Morning provides a disturbing wake-up call for those who believe that the high-profile, international goverments, often led by the U.S., have created the illusion of progress on global environmental threats while leaving a mostly toothless legacy of treaties. He makes clear the specific implications of allowing the failure of global environmental governance to continue and lays out an ambitious plan for breaking the stalemate and making real progress.

 Education for Sustainability

Education for Sustainability   NCSE's Education for Sustainability (EFS) website serves as a meeting point for online discussions and educational resources related to education for a sustainable and secrue future

2003 NCSE Conference Materials on Education for a Sustainable and Secure Future:
     2003 NCSE Conference Report on Education for a Sustainable and Secure Future 
     2003 NCSE Conference Topical Breakout sessions
     2003 NCSE Conference Keynote addresses:

Environment, Rights, and Security
Jonathan Lash, President, World Resources Institute   

A Call for Systemic Change
Ray Anderson, Chairman, Interface Flooring Systems, Inc.

Environmental Research and Education for a New Age
Rita Colwell, Director, NSF    

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Bulletin
One of the best ways to keep current on the evolving landscape of campus sustainability is to subscribe to AASHE Bulletin, a weekly compilation of the latest sustainability news, resources, events, and opportunities at colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. It is published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. To view archived issues and/or subscribe, go to: http://www.aashe.org/archives/bulletin.php. You can also email info@aashe.org with a request to be subscribed.  For more information about AASHE, visit www.aashe.org.

Barlett, P.F. & Chase, G.W. 2004. Sustainability on Campus: Stories and Strategies for Change. MIT Press
Summary: In this volume, campus leaders recount inspiring stories of strategies that moved 18 colleges and universities toward a more sustainable future. This book is for faculty, students, administrators, staff, and community partners, whether hesitant or committed, knowledgable or newcomer. Each chapter is full of ideas about how to get started, revitalize efforts, and overcome roadblocks. Human, and at times joyful, these stories illustrate many forms of leadership, in new courses and faculty development, buildings and administrative policies, student programs and residential life, and collaborations with local communities.

Contributors include: Peggy Barlett (Emory University) Richard Bowden (Allegheny College) Audrey Chang (Stanford University) Geoffrey Chase (San Diego State University), Bruce Coull (University of South Carolina), Laura DeLind (Michigan State University), Michael Edelstein (Ramapo College), Alan Elzerman (Clemson University), Paul Faulstich (Pitzer College), Allen Franz (Marymount College), Given Harper (Illinois Wesleyan University), Abigail Jahiel (Illinois Wesleyan University), Nan Jenks-Jay (Middlebury College), Patricia Jerman (University of South Carolina), Robert Lawrence (Johns Hopkins University), Terry Link (Michigan State University), Richard Norgaard (UC Berkeley), David Orr (Oberlin College), Eric Pallant (Allegheny College), Debra Rowe (Oakland Community College), Paul Rowland (University of Montana), Michael Schmidt (University of South Carolina), Christopher Uhl (Pennsylvania State University), Polly Walker (Johns Hopkins University).

For more information, see www.mitpress.mit.edu

Global Educational Resources

National Educational Resources

NWF's Campus Ecology Program
The National Wildlife Federation's campus ecology program works to "transform the nation's college campuses into living models of an ecologically sustainable society, and train a new generation of environmental leaders."

Planetary University
A online resource for exploring the way that decision on campus sustainability get made at universities.

Planet U: Sustaining the World, Reinventing the University
Planet U places the university at the forefront of the sustainability movement. Questioning the university's ability to equip society to deal with today's serious challenges such as economic growth, democratic citizenship and planetary survival, it calls for a new social movement to take a lead in reforming the university - the world's largest industry.

The book reviews the university's 900-year history from medieval religious philosopher, to Renaissance nation-builder, to its modern function as training groups for the world's managerial class and the world's largest industry. It examines diverse campus initiatives across North America and Europe and their traditional concerns of green buildings, renewable energy and transportation demand management. But is also demonstrates the promise for social and ecological progress open to the "planetary university" once the university takes its place seriously and discovers its new mission: to create diverse models of local and global innovation centered around tough new questions about what universities - and their societies can achieve:
-how might the university help move us to a post-automobile, energy-saving society?
-how might universities help refashion the city to be sustainable?
-how might universities be governed for sustainability?

To order, see http://www.newsociety.com/bookid/3922. For more information, see Planetary University's website at www.planetaryuniversity.org

State Educational Reso urces

The Cloud Institute for Sustainability
Created in response to the growing need for educational materials, professional development and community education focused on sustainability

US Partnership for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development

UNESCO: Education for Sustainable Development

  Environmental Journals 

Environmental Job and Career Trends

Employment and Salary Trends for Representative Environmental Careers  A report from the Environmental Careers Organizations (ECO).

NCSE and CEDD: Post Secondary Environmental Education in the United States     A presentation by Bruce Coull, CEDD President-Elect, to the UK Committee.

  Environmental Literacy

Campaign for Environmental Literacy

Campaign for Environmental Literacy Understanding Environmental Literacy in America: And Making it a Reality
A report from the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation summarizing ten years of research on the environmental literacy of the public.

Campaign for Environmental Literacy: Directory of Federal Grant-Making Programs for Environmentally-Related Education