1. Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Conference Donald Strauss, M.F.A. and Andrea Richards, Ph.D. October 10, 2011 From Vision to Implementation: Developing an Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Urban Sustainability

2. A Curricular Response to the Global Climate Crisis l An Urban Ecosystem Perspective l Emphasis on Environmental and Social Justice l Sustainability Beyond Traditional Economic and Environmental Concerns To Make the Livable City of the Future Why an MA in Urban Sustainability?

3. Mission of Antioch University l Social justice l Community engagement Undergraduate concentration in Urban Community & Environment Why at Antioch?

4. n Looking for adaptive leaders who can Solve problems Work across disciplinary silos Facilitate conversations among stakeholders Developed in Dialog with the Community

5. l Systems Thinking Orientation l Environmental Literacy l Practitioner Skills l Social Justice Perspective The Competencies

6. Interdisciplinary curriculum Fieldwork in 3 of 4 semesters Low residency model l 4-6 day Los Angeles residencies l Project periods of online work Faculty mentorship Required capstone experience Strong emphasis of scholar-practitioner model Program Elements

7. Analyze and critique urban systems Comprehend and evaluate sustainable urban design and its potential effects on human and ecological health, social and economic justice Develop and articulate appropriate perspectives for planning, policy, and regulation of sustainable practice Utilize writing, research and presentation skills in the service of change Analyze and critique the theoretical literature Identify and apply a theoretical lens to the analysis of urban systems and field-based practice Assess leadership needs and adopt leadership practices that promote more sustainable environmental and social processes and conditions Engage in collaborative problem solving and facilitation of social change processes Program Learning Outcomes

8. Challenges of a low-residency model Curriculum development as an ongoing project Assessment of student learning Fieldwork placements Community responses Reflections on the First Year

9. dstrauss@antioch.edu 310-578-1080 x289 arichards@antioch.edu 310-578-1080 x206 Questions?