Plan your path for stewardship of the natural world
Actions matter. We are a community committed to a sustainable future, and environmental stewardship is part of our culture. 71% of respondents to our Continu- ing Student Survey say it is important to them that JMU students make daily choices to help the environment. Every individual can make a difference for people and planet as a citizen, consumer, and member of organi- zations and communities. Collectively, we can make a positive impact. In your role as a new JMU community member, you should take two actions before arriving on campus: read the following description of JMU’s environ- mental sustainability learning opportunities, and go to the website shown to plan how you will include environmen-
tal sustainability in your JMU experience. Understand the Opportunities
The university fosters interdisciplinary education, literacy, and research in sustainability. In additional to environ- ment-focused majors, concentrations, and minors, there are many sustainability courses open to undergraduates through General Education. Study abroad, communi- ty-service learning, civic engagement, and research pro- grams enable students from all majors to address environ- mental sustainability challenges. Students play an integral role in university efforts to build sustainable community through partnerships, outreach, and service, including through participation in one of the many student organi- zations that are tackling sustainability issues.
Chart Your Path Regardless of your major, you can graduate prepared to contribute to a sustainable future. Follow these three steps: ◆ Learn more. Select academic experiences that will develop your environmental stewardship knowledge and reasoning skills. Familiarize yourself with JMU’s sustainability performance as an institution. ◆ Do more. Choose to participate in service activities and dialogues with others to create a healthier planet. ◆ Lead. Contribute to sustainable solutions by driv- ing progress and innovating. For example, lead an undergraduate research project or a civic engagement initiative. Visit https://www.jmu.edu/stewardship/resourc- es-for-students.shtml for the details and plan your envi- ronmental stewardship journey.
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