Professional Development

Leadership for Sustainability in Higher Education: Taking an Institutional Approach

Thursday, March 26, 2009 (All day) - Friday, March 27, 2009 (All day)

Registration Fees:

Registration	on or before February 22	after February 22
Members	$425	$495
Non-Members	$495	$565

Accommodation:

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Delta Chelsea Hotel for Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26. The negotiated rate is $135.00 (plus taxes) single/double. For reservations call 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732). Please refer to the code

CAUBO

room block when making your reservation in order to obtain these special rates. The cut-off date for reservations is February 23, 2009. After this date, the hotel does not guarantee the negotiated rates.

n/a

The challenges of sustainability impact all aspects of universities and colleges: teaching and learning, research, operations and community relations. Across North America, institutions are exploring new management models and creating advisory councils, task forces and steering committees to take an institutional approach to sustainability. Those taking an institutional approach may find themselves with a competitive advantage in the future.

Sustainability is no longer only about operational practices; it is about faculty members, staff and students learning and working together to shape a sustainable future. It creates challenges for administrators and academics alike, making leadership at the institutional level essential.

The workshop will explore:

the role of universities in creating a sustainable future
the integration of sustainability across teaching, learning and research activities
the university as a “living laboratory” and as agent for change in the community
ways to assess and manage your institution’s carbon footprint
how Canadian universities compare in the global context
the integration of sustainability into institutional plans
management models for sustainability (structures, policies, accountability)

Français