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SUST100: Principles of Sustainability Andrew Kerins, PhD Danville Area Community College (DACC) Danville, IL Background Information Course Development Advantages Advantages on Campus Campus Sustainability Plan passed by Board of


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SUST100: Principles

  • f Sustainability

Andrew Kerins, PhD Danville Area Community College (DACC) Danville, IL

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Background Information

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Course Development Advantages

  • Advantages on Campus
  • Campus Sustainability Plan passed by Board of Trustees in July 2013
  • Supportive Administration
  • Examples of sustainable and not-so-sustainable practices
  • Off Campus Resources
  • Supportive local businesses
  • Local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful
  • Statewide connections through IGEN
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Course Development Challenges

  • Working solo
  • Soliciting help, especially for

selecting a textbook

  • Work experience and

educational background

  • Adapting to the student

population

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Looking Ahead

  • Student Projects on Campus
  • Campus Sustainability Day – 10/22/14
  • Earth Day – 4/22/15
  • Spring Course Offerings
  • SUST100 – Principles of Sustainability
  • SUST125 – Introduction to Green Business
  • SUST150 – Green Facilities Management
  • Student Projects off Campus
  • Expanding Educational Programs
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Questions

Andrew Kerins 217-443-8578 akerins@dacc.edu

Danville Area Community College Danville, IL