| Objective: Ensure an understanding of ecological concepts among all graduates from North Carolina institutions of higher education. Incorporate conservation practices including pollution prevention, resource recovery, waste reduction and natural resource stewardship as integral to professional conduct in any occupation.
Explanation: Just as environmental education should be integrated into existing coursework K-12, so it should be applied to community college, college and university coursework, regardless of the discipline. Quality of life at home and at work can benefit from a basic understanding of ecological concepts and the interdependence among all components and processes of Earth's ecosystem.
Action:
Support inquiry-based instruction in environmental studies at all levels of higher education.
Emphasize interdisciplinary content in environmental studies courses.
Encourage institutions of higher education to improve their environmental education offerings for all students.
Incorporate environmental education into all degree programs.
Provide institutions of higher education information about environmental education resources available to them from state agencies, environmental education centers and other sources. |
