Antioch University New England and Audubon Coalition Now Working TogetherAntioch University New England (AUNE) and ISC-Audubon (ISCA) have agreed to work together to develop sustainability- and conservation-oriented programs and workshops for ISCA members, supporters, partners, and contributors. ISCA is a coalition of sustainability advocacy organizations created to foster sustainable living and lifestyles.Through the partnership, AUNE and ISCA are exploring expansion of AUNE’s educational offerings in sustainability, sustainable resource management, environmental stewardship, and ecological literacy to include co-branded, customized, and contracted concierge courses, workshops, and programs.AUNE will name Ron Dodson, ISCA chairman, as a University Fellow in Sustainability Leadership. In his role as ISCA chairman, Dodson oversees the collective efforts of ISC council members working toward developing partnerships with government agencies, universities, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations striving to promote and foster sustainable living and lifestyles. He is the former president and CEO of the Audubon Society of New York State Inc., also known as Audubon International, which he founded in 1987. He was also regional vice president of the National Audubon Society from 1982 to 1987.
We expect this exciting partnership to strengthen our core sustainability programming and extend AUNE’s reach, said Dr. Stephen Jones, president of AUNE and a councilman of the International Sustainability Council (ISC). ISCA’s global network will open new education vistas for AUNE, enabling us to take another big step in furthering our mission to ensure social and environmental justice in a sustainable world.Aside from traditional, on-campus degree programs, AUNE and ISCA will investigate online programs, as well as customized certificate programs offered through workshops, seminars, and multi-day institutes to be delivered directly to professional organizations. We are proud and excited to be partnering with AUNE, Dodson said. AUNE is a recognized leader internationally in sustainability education, with graduates in leadership positions globally, and a growing, dedicated faculty with expertise in leadership development, sustainability, and environmental and social performance. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with many organizations, businesses, and agencies that have a desire to include and expand their sustainability education and leadership development offerings.About Antioch University New England (AUNE) About ISC-Audubon About Antioch University Inspired by the work of pioneering educator Horace Mann, Antioch University, a private, non-profit, 501(c) 3 institution, provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. With campuses in Keene, New Hampshire, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Seattle, and Yellow Springs, Ohio, Antioch University is a bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education. The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. |
MBA in Sustainability (Green MBA)Antioch University New England’s Green MBA is the ideal way to prepare yourself for working in the new green economy. The skills help you navigate the changes in business, the economy, the environment, and the global marketplace. MS in Resource Management and ConservationThe Master of Science in Resource Management and Conservation is designed for the professional who seeks an effective leadership role in 21st century environmental management. MS in Environmental StudiesSix concentrations are available. Study sustainable development and climate change (a Professional Science Master’s Degree), advocacy, conservation biology, or environmental education. Get your science teacher certification or design your own program. PhD program in Environmental StudiesThe program is broad enough to provide a rigorous foundation in environmental knowledge, yet flexible enough to accommodate individualized research. Educating for SustainabilityAUNE’s Department of Education offers the first and only graduate program in the country that explicitly links sustainability and education. This MEd concentration trains in-service educators nationally to apply sustainability at any grade level and every subject area. Two-week summer residency. |
A Mission-Aligned Life’s Work Educating Environmental Leaders Results in Award
The 2021 William R. Freudenberg Lifetime Achievement Award has been awarded to Abigail Abrash Walton, the director of several programs at Antioch New England. This
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