Professors, researchers and others discussed ways to integrate sustainability into the classroom, campus and life at a special workshop offered on Tuesday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Summer 2013 Mississippi Project III: “Green Curriculum, Green Campus, Green Community” was held from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room of the Lovejoy Library. The same workshop will be repeated on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
The seminar facilitators were Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies and SIUE sustainability faculty fellow; and Kevin Adkins, SIUE sustainability officer. Each participant received a copy of “Earth in Mind” by David W. Orr.
Those attending the workshop included:
• Dr. Aminata Cairo, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology in the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences
• Dr. Susan Murray, assistant professor in the Department of Accounting in the SIUE School of Business
• Kris Schachel, sustainability coordinator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• Janet Donoghue, assistant to the sustainability coordinator at SIUC
• Dr. Lisa Martino-Taylor, instructor II in sociology at St. Louis Community College-Meramec
• Lisa Ciszczon Brennan, English instructor and assistant director of the Writing Center at McKendree University
• Steve Taylor, mathematics graduate student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis
“The faculty provides the expertise,” Frey Spurlock said. “We are here to facilitate the process. The workshop gives an opportunity to enhance teaching through questions about sustainability.”
Sustainability is defined loosely and will be for each faculty member to determine, said Adkins. “A chemist and an English professor will both look differently at how they can include sustainability in their curriculum,” he said.
Workshop participants discussed the need for and development of sustainability. They learned about the origins and achievements of the SIUE Sustainability Office.
The best part of the workshop is to explore options, according to Frey Spurlock. “Curiosity is part of sustainability,” she said. “Asking questions about issues involves critical thinking and good things can transpire as a result of critical thinking.”
As it relates to accounting, Murray said, she wants her students to consider the “Triple Bottom Line.”
“Today, it’s not just enough to ask the question of whether or not we made money,” she said. “We have to consider – people, the planet and profits – that is the Triple Bottom Line.”
The first thing to consider as it relates to sustainability is culture, according to Cairo.
“My students will benefit from learning cultural navigation and people skills,” Cairo said. “When you have cultural standards, it will affect how you relate to others, your environment and your world.”
The day-long workshop included two guest presenters:
• Don Corrigan, environmental journalist, professor of journalism and global journalism at Webster University, and editor-in-chief and co-publisher of the Webster-Kirkwood Times & South County Times newspapers
• Martino-Taylor, sociologist and environmental crime researcher and SIUE alumna
The workshop is modeled after the Ponderosa Project at Northern Arizona University and the Piedmont Project at Emory University. Both received national attention for their innovative approach. It was named after the Mississippi River to reflect the bi-state area.
The idea of sustainable discussion with SIUE faculty began in 2009 with luncheons. The lunch meetings evolved into the Mississippi Project I in 2011.
“I’m encouraged about the progress we’ve made with SIUE faculty,” Adkins said. “We’re continuing to work towards a more sustainable future for us all.”
When looking at the problems of the environment, one can get overwhelmed, Frey Spurlock said. “One big hurdle to get past is the thought that you can’t make a change,” she continued. “But in fact, you can in so many different ways. We have just to be persistent.”
For more information, visit sustainability at SIUE
Professors, researchers and others discussed ways to integrate sustainability into the classroom, campus and life at a special workshop offered on Tuesday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Summer 2013 Mississippi Project III: “Green Curriculum, Green Campus, Green Community” was held from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room of the Lovejoy Library. The same workshop will be repeated on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
The seminar facilitators were Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies and SIUE sustainability faculty fellow; and Kevin Adkins, SIUE sustainability officer. Each participant received a copy of “Earth in Mind” by David W. Orr.
Those attending the workshop included:
- Dr. Aminata Cairo, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology in the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Susan Murray, assistant professor in the Department of Accounting in the SIUE School of Business
- Kris Schachel, sustainability coordinator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Janet Donoghue, assistant to the sustainability coordinator at SIUC
- Dr. Lisa Martino-Taylor, instructor II in sociology at St. Louis Community College-Meramec
- Lisa Ciszczon Brennan, English instructor and assistant director of the Writing Center at McKendree University
- Steve Taylor, mathematics graduate student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis
“The faculty provides the expertise,” Frey Spurlock said. “We are here to facilitate the process. The workshop gives an opportunity to enhance teaching through questions about sustainability.”
Sustainability is defined loosely and will be for each faculty member to determine, said Adkins. “A chemist and an English professor will both look differently at how they can include sustainability in their curriculum,” he said.
Workshop participants discussed the need for and development of sustainability. They learned about the origins and achievements of the SIUE Sustainability Office.
The best part of the workshop is to explore options, according to Frey Spurlock. “Curiosity is part of sustainability,” she said. “Asking questions about issues involves critical thinking and good things can transpire as a result of critical thinking.”
As it relates to accounting, Murray said, she wants her students to consider the “Triple Bottom Line.”
“Today, it’s not just enough to ask the question of whether or not we made money,” she said. “We have to consider – people, the planet and profits – that is the Triple Bottom Line.”
The first thing to consider as it relates to sustainability is culture, according to Cairo.
“My students will benefit from learning cultural navigation and people skills,” Cairo said. “When you have cultural standards, it will affect how you relate to others, your environment and your world.”
The day-long workshop included two guest presenters:
- Don Corrigan, environmental journalist, professor of journalism and global journalism at Webster University, and editor-in-chief and co-publisher of the Webster-Kirkwood Times& South County Times newspapers
- Martino-Taylor, sociologist and environmental crime researcher and SIUE alumna
The workshop is modeled after the Ponderosa Project at Northern Arizona University and the Piedmont Project at Emory University. Both received national attention for their innovative approach. It was named after the Mississippi River to reflect the bi-state area.
The idea of sustainable discussion with SIUE faculty began in 2009 with luncheons. The lunch meetings evolved into the Mississippi Project I in 2011.
“I’m encouraged about the progress we’ve made with SIUE faculty,” Adkins said. “We’re continuing to work towards a more sustainable future for us all.”
When looking at the problems of the environment, one can get overwhelmed, Frey Spurlock said. “One big hurdle to get past is the thought that you can’t make a change,” she continued. “But in fact, you can in so many different ways. We have just to be persistent.”
For more information, visit sustainability at SIUE.
Professors, researchers and others discussed ways to integrate sustainability into the classroom, campus and life at a special workshop offered on Tuesday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Summer 2013 Mississippi Project III: “Green Curriculum, Green Campus, Green Community” was held from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room of the Lovejoy Library. The same workshop will be repeated on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
The seminar facilitators were Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies and SIUE sustainability faculty fellow; and Kevin Adkins, SIUE sustainability officer. Each participant received a copy of “Earth in Mind” by David W. Orr.
Those attending the workshop included:
- Dr. Aminata Cairo, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology in the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Susan Murray, assistant professor in the Department of Accounting in the SIUE School of Business
- Kris Schachel, sustainability coordinator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Janet Donoghue, assistant to the sustainability coordinator at SIUC
- Dr. Lisa Martino-Taylor, instructor II in sociology at St. Louis Community College-Meramec
- Lisa Ciszczon Brennan, English instructor and assistant director of the Writing Center at McKendree University
- Steve Taylor, mathematics graduate student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis
“The faculty provides the expertise,” Frey Spurlock said. “We are here to facilitate the process. The workshop gives an opportunity to enhance teaching through questions about sustainability.”
Sustainability is defined loosely and will be for each faculty member to determine, said Adkins. “A chemist and an English professor will both look differently at how they can include sustainability in their curriculum,” he said.
Workshop participants discussed the need for and development of sustainability. They learned about the origins and achievements of the SIUE Sustainability Office.
The best part of the workshop is to explore options, according to Frey Spurlock. “Curiosity is part of sustainability,” she said. “Asking questions about issues involves critical thinking and good things can transpire as a result of critical thinking.”
As it relates to accounting, Murray said, she wants her students to consider the “Triple Bottom Line.”
“Today, it’s not just enough to ask the question of whether or not we made money,” she said. “We have to consider – people, the planet and profits – that is the Triple Bottom Line.”
The first thing to consider as it relates to sustainability is culture, according to Cairo.
“My students will benefit from learning cultural navigation and people skills,” Cairo said. “When you have cultural standards, it will affect how you relate to others, your environment and your world.”
The day-long workshop included two guest presenters:
- Don Corrigan, environmental journalist, professor of journalism and global journalism at Webster University, and editor-in-chief and co-publisher of the Webster-Kirkwood Times& South County Times newspapers
- Martino-Taylor, sociologist and environmental crime researcher and SIUE alumna
The workshop is modeled after the Ponderosa Project at Northern Arizona University and the Piedmont Project at Emory University. Both received national attention for their innovative approach. It was named after the Mississippi River to reflect the bi-state area.
The idea of sustainable discussion with SIUE faculty began in 2009 with luncheons. The lunch meetings evolved into the Mississippi Project I in 2011.
“I’m encouraged about the progress we’ve made with SIUE faculty,” Adkins said. “We’re continuing to work towards a more sustainable future for us all.”
When looking at the problems of the environment, one can get overwhelmed, Frey Spurlock said. “One big hurdle to get past is the thought that you can’t make a change,” she continued. “But in fact, you can in so many different ways. We have just to be persistent.”
For more information, visit sustainability at SIUE.
Professors, researchers and others discussed ways to integrate sustainability into the classroom, campus and life at a special workshop offered on Tuesday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Summer 2013 Mississippi Project III: “Green Curriculum, Green Campus, Green Community” was held from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room of the Lovejoy Library. The same workshop will be repeated on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
The seminar facilitators were Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies and SIUE sustainability faculty fellow; and Kevin Adkins, SIUE sustainability officer. Each participant received a copy of “Earth in Mind” by David W. Orr.
Those attending the workshop included:
- Dr. Aminata Cairo, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology in the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Susan Murray, assistant professor in the Department of Accounting in the SIUE School of Business
- Kris Schachel, sustainability coordinator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Janet Donoghue, assistant to the sustainability coordinator at SIUC
- Dr. Lisa Martino-Taylor, instructor II in sociology at St. Louis Community College-Meramec
- Lisa Ciszczon Brennan, English instructor and assistant director of the Writing Center at McKendree University
- Steve Taylor, mathematics graduate student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis
“The faculty provides the expertise,” Frey Spurlock said. “We are here to facilitate the process. The workshop gives an opportunity to enhance teaching through questions about sustainability.”
Sustainability is defined loosely and will be for each faculty member to determine, said Adkins. “A chemist and an English professor will both look differently at how they can include sustainability in their curriculum,” he said.
Workshop participants discussed the need for and development of sustainability. They learned about the origins and achievements of the SIUE Sustainability Office.
The best part of the workshop is to explore options, according to Frey Spurlock. “Curiosity is part of sustainability,” she said. “Asking questions about issues involves critical thinking and good things can transpire as a result of critical thinking.”
As it relates to accounting, Murray said, she wants her students to consider the “Triple Bottom Line.”
“Today, it’s not just enough to ask the question of whether or not we made money,” she said. “We have to consider – people, the planet and profits – that is the Triple Bottom Line.”
The first thing to consider as it relates to sustainability is culture, according to Cairo.
“My students will benefit from learning cultural navigation and people skills,” Cairo said. “When you have cultural standards, it will affect how you relate to others, your environment and your world.”
The day-long workshop included two guest presenters:
- Don Corrigan, environmental journalist, professor of journalism and global journalism at Webster University, and editor-in-chief and co-publisher of the Webster-Kirkwood Times& South County Times newspapers
- Martino-Taylor, sociologist and environmental crime researcher and SIUE alumna
The workshop is modeled after the Ponderosa Project at Northern Arizona University and the Piedmont Project at Emory University. Both received national attention for their innovative approach. It was named after the Mississippi River to reflect the bi-state area.
The idea of sustainable discussion with SIUE faculty began in 2009 with luncheons. The lunch meetings evolved into the Mississippi Project I in 2011.
“I’m encouraged about the progress we’ve made with SIUE faculty,” Adkins said. “We’re continuing to work towards a more sustainable future for us all.”
When looking at the problems of the environment, one can get overwhelmed, Frey Spurlock said. “One big hurdle to get past is the thought that you can’t make a change,” she continued. “But in fact, you can in so many different ways. We have just to be persistent.”
For more information, visit sustainability at SIUE.
Photo Information:
Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Susan Murray, assistant professor in the Department of Accounting of the SIUE School of Business; Kevin Adkins, SIUE sustainability officer; and Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock, SIUE sustainability faculty fellow.
Dr. Aminata Cairo, assistant professor in the department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the importance that culture places in sustainability.
Photo Information:
Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Susan Murray, assistant professor in the Department of Accounting of the SIUE School of Business; Kevin Adkins, SIUE sustainability officer; and Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock, SIUE sustainability faculty fellow.
Dr. Aminata Cairo, assistant professor in the department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the importance that culture places in sustainability.
Photo Information:
Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Susan Murray, assistant professor in the Department of Accounting of the SIUE School of Business; Kevin Adkins, SIUE sustainability officer; and Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock, SIUE sustainability faculty fellow.
Dr. Aminata Cairo, assistant professor in the department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the importance that culture places in sustainability.
Photo Information:
Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Susan Murray, assistant professor in the Department of Accounting of the SIUE School of Business; Kevin Adkins, SIUE sustainability officer; and Dr. Connie Frey Spurlock, SIUE sustainability faculty fellow.
Dr. Aminata Cairo, assistant professor in the department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, discusses the importance that culture places in sustainability.