“The joy of discovery is certainly the liveliest that the mind of man can ever feel”
The aim of the first quarter is to understand and build com- munity. We learn by reading and analyzing the work of great thinkers who have gone before us, drawing on our own experiences, and observing communities around us. Most importantly, we form our learning community that will sustain us through the next two years.
The focus of the second quarter is on building and maintaining a sustainable society through community-based efforts. We read cross-disciplinary critical literature on the history, sources, scale, dimensions, and complexities of the environmental crisis. We study examples, both worldwide and close at hand, of what works and what doesn’t. We research and generate theoretical and practical knowledge to improve our situation.
CEP 301
The Idea of Community
EDUCATION
CEP 302
Environmental Response
CEP 460
Planning in Context
In the fall of our senior year, we form small groups and engage in a major project for a client. The expectation is that the groups perform just as consultants would in working for their client. As part of this process, students examine the goals of the project, develop a work plan, complete their plan, and present their results to the client. The groups will also be providing periodic updates to the class for discussion.