Total Immersion: At Unity College, students think, work, create, and live sustainably

摘要

At Unity College, in the town of Unity, ME (population 1,800), the term sustainability does not merely describe a degree program, a construction or renewal project, a campus-based energy initiative, or a position on the president's advisory board. Rather, it embodies the heart and soul of the institution. As a guiding philosophy and a yardstick for decision making, curriculum development, and long-range planning, sustainability imbues every aspect of the educational and living experience at Unity. Peruse the colleges written materials and the message is clearly stated: "a sense of community transcends place; sustainable governance; celebrating community relationships; the value of diversity; make a difference in others' lives and in the natural world; ecological sustainability is the single greatest challenge facing humanity."