Sustainability Studies

      Bruce T. Milne (Department of Biology)
      Director: Sustainability Studies Program
      W.K. Kellogg Foundation Endowed Chair for Sustainable Environmental Food Systems
      MSC03 2020
      1 University of New Mexico
      Albuquerque, NM 87131
      (505) 277-3325
      Web site: http://sust.unm.edu

      Professors
      Chaouki T. Abdallah, Electrical Computer Engineering
      Bob Berrens, Economics
      Susan Bogus, Civil Engineering
      Janie Chermak, Economics
      Les Fields, Anthropology
      Geri Forbes, School of Architecture and Planning
      Miguel Gandert, Communication and Journalism
      William “Bill” Gilbert, Art and Art History
      Enrique Lamadrid, Spanish and Portuguese, Chair
      Bruce Milne, Biology, Director: Sustainability Studies Program
      Vera Norwood, American Studies
      Ric Richardson, School of Architecture and Planning
      Susan Tiano, Sociology
      Dan Young, Ph.D., University College; Director: Research Service Learning Program

      Associate Professors
      Stephen Dent, School of Architecture and Planning
      William “Bill” Fleming, School of Architecture and Planning
      David Henkel, School of Architecture and Planning; Director: Community and Regional Planning
      Kate Kraus, Economics
      Ursula Shepherd, University Honors Program

      Research Associate Professor
      Kim Sorvig, School of Architecture and Planning

      Assistant Professors
      Melinda Harm Benson, Geography
      Tema Milstein, Communication and Journalism

      Lecturer
      Jessica Rowland, M.S., Sustainability Studies Program


      Introduction

      Sustainability is a nationally and internationally recognized interdisciplinary field of vital importance. Sustainability seeks creative solutions that promote environmental health and restoration, social equity, and economic vitality. The goal is to meet the needs of the present (such as health, energy, food, shelter, and transportation) while ensuring the satisfaction of future generations. In light of unprecedented environmental degradation, social instability, and economic uncertainties in today’s world, the sustainability minor cultivates the complex knowledge and skills needed to secure a healthy future for all. Sustainability is linked to rapidly growing career opportunities in business, education, government, and the non-profit sector. The Sustainability Studies minor provides students from all disciplines the opportunity to acquire pertinent knowledge and skills that complement their major, thereby preparing them for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

      Mission

      Sustainability Studies Program (SSP) spawns experiential learning, research, and service activities to implement practical solutions for a sustainable future for the bioregion, the Southwest, and the planet. Sustainability Studies integrates knowledge and methodologies from the Sciences, Humanities, and Arts to provide a roadmap for students that can be applied to the design, selection, and implementation of policies, practices, technologies, and strategies. Sustainability Studies provides a dynamic feedback loop of information and practice.

      Goals

      • Surround the student with colleagues, mentors, and peers who understand and practice sustainability.
      • Provide access to thriving examples of sustainable communities on and off campus.
      • Integrate theory and practice through service learning, research, and outreach projects.

      Courses

      SUST 109. Introduction to Comparative Global and Ethnic Societies. (3)



      SUST 134. Creating a Sustainable Future: Introduction to Environmental, Social, and Economic Health. (3)



      SUST 334. Sustainability Practicum to Benefit the Campus or Community. (3)



      SUST 364. Growers' Market Practicum. (3)



      SUST *402. Topics in Sustainability Studies. (1-6 to a maximum of 18 Δ)



      SUST 434. Synthesis of Sustainability Perspectives and Innovations. (3)



      SUST *438. Communicating Community, Food, and Change: Lobo Gardens. (3)



      SUST 499. Sustainability Independent Capstone Project as Research or Creative Expression. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



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