Academics Year One Plan The academic implementation plan is guided by the academic strategic directions: • Developing support and structures to integrate sustainability into current academic operations • Creating incentives to integrate sustainability into academics via communication, buy-in and accountability • The year one implementation actions are the ideal actions that will be completed in year one
Academics Year One Implementation Plan January-March 2021
April-June 2021
July-September 2021
OctoberDecember 2021
Year One Accomplishments
Identify criteria for STARS inventory
Incentive applications for Summer Academies Spring MCC showcase/ Creative Works, highlight faculty & student projects
Provide updated list of sabbatical topics, increase faculty participation
Kick-off to communicate goals
Complete a new inventory of the classes that contain aspects of sustainability or focus on sustainability
Develop Canvas resources for faculty to incorporate sustainability into their classes
Prepare/present strategic plan to faculty in Spring Academic Affairs meeting Include sustainability in professional development session in March
Integrate/promote Hubbard sustainability series to faculty and students (swag, lunch, recognition)
Develop badges Infographics on digital signagesustainability goals Develop awards/criteria for faculty Assess culturally responsive teaching series to increase faculty participation
Out-of-classroom cultural experiences Sustainability literacy assessment (student course evaluation or CCSSE custom questions)
Book club and/ or annual cohort established Workshop with faculty to brainstorm ideas/ assignments to make connections with students Begin incentives for the Summer Curriculum Academy Have virtual badges or incentives around sustainability
Metropolitan Community College Sustainability Master Plan Goals, Strategic Directions & Implementation Plans
Culturally responsive teaching Develop a process for tracking sustainability in academics Celebrate achievements, share work, and motivate future goals Complete a Sustainability Literacy Assessment
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