SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 14, 2011 — Drury University’s Department of Environmental Programs will offer a Certificate in Environmental Sustainability (CES) in the summer of 2011. This 5-day program is designed for working professionals and students.
This is an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to help organizations meet sustainability goals. By combining classroom education, real-world project development, and mentoring from experienced sustainability professionals, the CES program is professional development designed to immediately enhance an organization or community’s environmental performance.
“CES is very project oriented and hands-on,” says Doug Neidigh, director of the Ozarks Center for Sustainable Solutions. “Our goal is to teach immediate improvement opportunities, and to give people the knowledge for real-world opportunities in sustainability.”
The CES program will be held May 15–20 and July 31–August 5 at the Drury campus in Springfield, Mo. The cost is $1,500 for general admission, and $1,200 for students. Register online now at www.drury.edu/ces.
Topics at CES will include:
· Managing Natural Resources: Energy, Air, Water
· Preventing Waste
· Environmental Economics
· Marketing Your Efforts
· Managing Change
· Green Buildings
· Systems Thinking
· Environmental Ethics
· Green Products and Purchasing
Contact:
Doug Neidigh
Director of the Ozarks Center for Sustainable Solutions
Office: (417) 873-7641
E-mail: dneidigh@drury.edu
Or
Teresa M. Carroll, Ph.D.
Director of Environmental Programs
Office: (417) 873-6971
E-mail: tcarroll@drury.edu
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