About This Site


FAQs


  1. What is the purpose of this site?
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    The purpose of this site is to function as a clearing house for environmental program information in institutions of higher education, and in so doing, increase the likelihood that mentor and student will find each other.


  2. How how do I add myself to the database (or modify my existing information)?

    3. If you are the chair or a faculty member from a program not represented in the list and would like to be added to the database or if your program or is already included but needs to be updated, please fill out the Entry/Update Form.


  3. What type of degree programs are included in this database?

    4. Currently we have undergraduate and graduate level programs listed, with most 4 year institutions offering B.A. (Bachelor's of Arts), B.S. (Bachelor's of Science), Master's, or Doctoral programs. We have also just expanded to include Certificate and Associate degrees which may be offered by community or junior colleges as well as 4-year institutions.


  4. What is presently included in the database?

    5. At present, we have indexed descriptions of over 207 different environmental undergraduate and graduate programs. We are currently working through the database to add links to schools and programs that have web sites.

Mission

This site serves as a national clearinghouse of information on environmental programs at colleges and universities.

A key function of the proposed National Institute for the Environment is to provide funding and guidance to encourage development of undergraduate environmental programs at colleges and universities. An NIE would encourage the development of new multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary programs and promote the integration of environmental dimensions into all relevant programs.

This center will serve three communities:

  • Students seeking programs that match their academic needs.
  • Faculty and administration seeking assistance starting or improving their program.
  • Employers seeking programs that provide appropriate training for current and prospective employees.

In the future, this project will facilitate discussion among students, faculty and employers on environmental education at colleges and universities. This site will be an interactive center for environmental education.

We would like this database to be comprehensive. If you have a program or are aware of a program not currently listed in our system, please go to the on-line forms to enter it, or contact Programs@conbio.rice.edu.

Features: Here, Now, and In the Works

Programs Gatekeeper with that information or submit a New Entry Form.

In addition, if an existing entry is out of date, or inaccurate, we request that you fill out those parts of the update form that should be changed or added. Please report any broken or inaccurate links to the Gatekeeper.


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