1. Using Brownfields in a General Education Teaching Format at Otterbein University Kevin D. Svitana, Ph.D., C.P., P.G. Associate Professor Otterbein University

2. Overview of Presentation Otterbein University overview. Using Brownfields as a teaching format for general education curriculum? The class structure. Outcomes and assessment.

3. Otterbein University Located in Westerville Ohio. Founded in 1847 Who we are?

5. Otterbein STANDS For… Diversity Equality Inclusiveness Lifelong Learning Opportunity Service Sustainability

6. STAND UP. STAND STRONG. STAND OUT.

7. Among the First in the Nation… Co-Educational institution with women on faculty and as students Open to students of color before Civil War Japanese internment students WWII Students as voting trustees

8. STAND OUT Alumni: a community 24,806 strong!

9. Other Schools Gen Ed Program Otterbein Integrative Studies Program Otterbein: The Smartest Way To Learn

10. INTERGRATIVE STUDIES Otterbein’s mission is to prepare students to think deeply and broadly. YEAR 1: First Year Seminar (FYS) YEARS 2&3: Five Curricular Threads YEAR 4: Interdisciplinary Dyads PLUS: Senior Year Experience (SYE) Otterbein: The Smartest Way To Learn

11. What The Experts Say What The Employers Say I think the sort of integrative work you do in your general education program is often what our association says ‘we hope people will work towards this’ and you’re already there. CARYN MCTIGHE MUSIL Former Senior Vice President of the Association of American Colleges and Universities Otterbein outcomes—like critical thinking, the ability to communicate clearly and solve complex problems—are more important to 93 percent of employers than a student’s specific field of study.* *SOURCE: “It Takes More Than a Major: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success,” conducted on behalf of the Association of American Colleges and Universities by Hart Research Associates. Otterbein: The Smartest Way To Learn

12. 10 MINUTES to get from one side of campus to the other! Keep track of the number of “Hi’s!” you get from faculty and friends along the way! 5 minute walk to Art & Communication Building 5 minute drive to Equine Center

13. So, back to the class…

14. So, why a Brownfield general education class? Kilgore manufacturing The gift that just keeps giving

15. The facility today

16. The Equine Facility

18. So how does the class work? SYE-Senior Year Experience The ART of SYE provides time and space for senior students to Act, Reflect, and address the Transition to life after Otterbein. Designed for seniors, SYE asks students to shift their framework: from depth to breadth, from student to professional and citizen, from security to transition. SYE is a space in the curriculum that challenges students to pull together their knowledge and skills in ways that they can apply what they have learned to contemporary issues and challenges, take time to reflect on their education as a whole and its future uses, and identify and use resources as they move towards the transition to life beyond college. Overarching themes. Vary by course and instructor.

19. So how does the class work? SYE 4016-Environmental Sustainability This class is intended to have students gain “real world” experience related to decision-making and project management issues typically encountered by environmental professionals and citizens. The structure of the class emphasizes the multidisciplinary approach to solving environmental problems with participants having varied levels of experience. Specific projects and case studies are selected to demonstrate that economic and social issues are often much more difficult than the environmental solutions. This class is open to all students and is recommended for Sustainability Studies majors. “Welcome to your first job.”

20. First Job Scenario Hired by an environmental consulting firm. Environmental issues are people issues. You bring a unique skill to the group. On-the-job training.

21. Training History of hazardous waste disposal. Overview of environmental regulations. Superfund legacies. Evolution of Brownfields.

22. Training Fate and transport Chemical properties The Columbus Casino The Ohio VAP Sue Kroeger’s VAP 1001 Site visit

23. In-class presentations Jigsaw format Assigned teams Podium presentations Information sharing Superfund Chemicals Building to a Phase I

24. The Phase I Assigned teams with intentional mix of skills and personalities. Roleplay rules of engagement. Assess the whole property Otterbein leases and must exercise an option to purchase or vacate Team must advise Otterbein as to whether they should purchase and accept liability or vacate the property walking away from significant real estate improvements.

25. The Phase I Face-to-face presentation with the COO. Preparation of a Phase I report that is compliant with OAC 3745-300-06. COO’s intentional contrarian position. Only one ‘A’.

26. How it ends… Recommendations to purchase or vacate vary. Some years, 50-50 Other years, students lean toward one end, stay or go. Students feel empowered that they understand the Phase 1 process and the complexities. Student feedback Great course!!! I learned a lot! I love this class! really liked this course, and felt it was very valuable! I learned quite a lot from it, and may have figured out exactly what I want to pursue in my career thanks to it! I would strongly recommend this course to future students in upcoming years! Thank you Dr Svitana for this class! Relating the course work to real life situations

27. Other items covered. Business models Ethics Public policies using dry cleaners as an example. Variability of career path-Bell Laboratories example. Discussion of interview expectations.

28. Questions?