Academics and Research
Make Sustainability part of your academic journey.
Sustainability in the Classroom
You can find elements of sustainability across a variety of programs and curriculum at Illinois State. Some programs are fully dedicated to sustainability. Others incorporate projects or concepts that make a positive impact on the environment. The ultimate goal is to make sure we're all responsible stewards of our communities and planet.
Study Your Passion
Many classes at Illinois State address various aspects of sustainability. You won't just learn about the environment, you'll get experience addressing many different sustainability challenges and implementing solutions that make a major impact. The classes listed below, as well as many others, emphasize sustainability or a sustainability challenge.
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ACC 303/ACC 403: Sustainability and ESG Reporting |
GEO 318/GEO 418: Aquifer Systems |
Majors
Minors
We want to hear from faculty. Tell us how you're making sustainability part the classroom through curriculum, projects, and other ways. Or, just ask us how we can help.
Research for Faculty and Students
Participating in research feeds your curiosity while making contributions to the field. Illinois State has all the tools and resources you need to dive deep into the topics and challenges that most interest you.
We can help make your research idea a reality.
A successful research project takes a lot of work. We want to make sure you can focus on what really matters: making a positive impact in the field of sustainability.
Team up with us and we can help get your project off the ground, find research partners, connect you to resources, and get funding.
Tell us what you're up to and we'll let you know what we can do to help
Sustainability Research Spotlight
Jesse Smith is working to restore the Sugar Creek Savanna.
Professional Development Opportunities
For Faculty
The Center for Integrated Professional Development periodically offers courses that provide simple steps to help you incorporate elements of sustainability in your classroom.
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Integrate Sustainability Into Your Curriculum - Assessment of Student Learning
Assessing a student's knowledge, skills, attitudes, and engagement with sustainability is an ongoing process that involves both formal and informal assessments and student reflections. Illinois State established Sustainability Competencies to better conceptualize sustainability within the classroom. The competencies provided identifies specific areas within which students demonstrate knowledge and skills in the area of sustainability. The Sustainability Competencies come from multiple disciplines and can be used to assess sustainability within classes and activities.
For All
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Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education
This conference is the top event to exchange effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions that advance sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities. Any member of higher education is welcome to attend and we can help fund your trip.