The Sustainability Pathways Program allows students of any major to showcase their sustainability knowledge, engagement, and leadership skills both in and out of the classroom
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Sustainability Pathways program recognizes students committed to growth in sustainability content knowledge and practical experience. Employers and graduate schools are increasingly looking for applicants with the skills to tackle environmental, social, and economic sustainability challenges. With three distinct badges (Sustainability Citizen, Sustainability Scholar, and Sustainability Leader), the Pathways program showcases students' specific strengths across a variety of disciplines and allows students the flexibility to build their own schedule and choose the milestones which align with their specific studies and areas of interest. 
Badges are earned by enrolling in program and completing pathways, which are learning outlines that guide students through a series of defined activities or milestones. Students select their own milestones from lists designed specifically to connect with a wide variety of courses, assignments, volunteer work, and extracurriculars. Pathway Reviewers from the Sustainable Campus team evaluate student work to determine if they have met all milestone requirements for their badge.
Not only will students be able to add these badges directly to their LinkedIn profile (as well as their resume) and use them as talking points during interviews, but students who earn all three badges will also receive a United Nations SDG pin and be invited to the Sustainability Leaders Pinning Ceremony!
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ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM
The Sustainability Pathways program is hosted through our Canvas course which is linked here (https://canvas.fsu.edu/enroll/XGCRLE). Should you have any issues with access to the canvas site, contact Sustainable Campus's Academics and Partnerships Coordinator, Chris Watkins at cwatkins3@fsu.edu.
BADGE REQUIREMENTS
Sustainability Scholar Badge
Sustainability Scholars demonstrate sustainability literacy through course assignments that reflect engagement with sustainability. You can choose from your existing courses (or Sustainable Campus staff can help you select a course that will lend itself to these topics and fit your needs). Students must complete three milestone requirements to earn the Sustainability Scholars Badge. This includes providing evidence of scholarly work in each of the areas of environmental, economic, and social sustainability. These course assignments can be completed for any class in any major. Through the completion of the badge, students gain knowledge relevant to their field and are able to critically analyze all three pillars of sustainability.
Requirements:
- Complete three relevant course assignments (from any course) that demonstrate scholarly work in the areas of environmental, economic, and social sustainability and write an accompanying response. See more details in the PDF below.
- Sustainability Pathway Milestones - Scholar.pdf
Sustainability Citizen Badge
Sustainability Citizens develop skills, form networks, and participate in programs that build up their community (both here at FSU and/or outside of school). Students must complete 5 of the available options to fulfill the requirements of the Sustainability Citizen Badge. These options provide opportunities in research, leadership, activism, volunteerism, communication, and other areas of service. Each completed experience represents a significant investment of time and effort, development of professional skills, and engagement in the university and/or community.
Requirements:
- Complete 5 of the available options in research, leadership, activism, volunteerism, communication, and other areas of service listed in the PDF below.
- Sustainability Pathway Milestones - Citizen.pdf
Sustainability Leader Badge
Sustainability Leaders are competitive applicants to positions in any field with both leadership experience and sustainability knowledge.
Students must complete the Sustainability Scholar and Citizen badges and submit a final reflection to earn the Sustainability Leader Badge. Students who have earned the Sustainability Leader badge have built relationships, demonstrated initiative, empowered others to act, and challenged existing systems. They are able to more effectively respond to sustainability challenges in their communities and careers.
Requirements:
- Earn the Sustainability Citizen Badge
- Earn the Sustainability Scholar Badge
- Submit a final reflection
- See more details in the PDF below.
- Sustainability Pathway Milestones - Leader.pdf
RESOURCES FOR FACULTY & ADVISORS
Sustainable Campus encourages faculty members and advisors to share information about Pathways with their students who may be interested in earning credentials and distinguishing themselves as emerging sustainability professionals. To set up a class visit or virtual/in-person meeting about Pathways, contact our Academics and Partnerships Coordinator, Dr. Chris Watkins at cwatkins3@fsu.edu.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the Sustainability Pathways program, email Sustainable Campus's Academics and Partnerships Coordinator, Dr. Chris Watkins at cwatkins3@fsu.edu OR book a Pathways Consultation here.