FIG #14 Leading for a Sustainable Future

Students in this FIG will look at the intersection of sustainability and leadership by bringing together ideas on how best to harness ideas for a more just, sustainable future. What are some of the planet’s most pressing environmental and social problems? What are the traits of a good leader, and how can we maximize those qualities to lead and advocate for communities?

At a Glance
Course Schedule CRN Credits GUR
Urban & Environmental Planning & Policy 202: Sustainability and Society TR 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM 3 Social Sciences (SSC)
Leadership Studies 101: Intro to Leadership Studies MWF 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
R 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
5 Social Sciences (SSC)
Seminar 101: Perspectives on Learning TR 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM 40599 2

Course Details

Urban & Environmental Planning & Policy 202: Sustainability and Society

Schedule

TR 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Description

Instructor: Grace Wang

A basic overview of environmental issues in the United States and globally. An emphasis will be placed on environmental and human sustainability in a social science context. Also offered as ENVS 202.

Urban & Environmental Planning & Policy 202 Registration Information
CRN Credits GUR Entity
3 Social Sciences (SSC)

Leadership Studies 101: Intro to Leadership Studies

Schedule

MWF 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM
R 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Description

Instructor: Holly Diaz

An introduction to leadership theory, research and practice in small groups, organizational and societal contexts.

Leadership Studies 101 Registration Information
CRN Credits GUR Entity
5 Social Sciences (SSC)

Seminar 101: Perspectives on Learning

Schedule

TR 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Description

Instructor: Jill MacIntyre Witt

An introductory seminar offering an exploration of academic content and essential questions within the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Includes embedded instruction in academic skills and use of campus resources pertinent to exploration of the FIG cluster theme. Concludes in a formal paper or academic presentation. FIG seminars are linked to FIG clusters or GUR strands. Repeatable under different topics.

Seminar 101 Registration Information
CRN Credits GUR Entity
40599 2

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