DCISE Annual Report 2017-2018
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MESSAGE FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
This is the third Annual Report of the Dyson College Institute for
Sustainability and the Environment (DCISE), which demonstrates continued
success in fulfilling DCISE's mission as a dynamic academic center and
resource for the College, the University and members of the external
community who are concerned about environmental issues. Since its
founding, DCISE has been working to integrate the environmentally-related
academic and co-curricular activities within Dyson College, engage faculty
and students who have interest in various aspects of environmental and
sustainability issues, and partner with environmentally-conscious outside
organizations in both academic and outreach capacities.
One of the highlights this year was our student involvement in legislation
in New York State, which is the type of experiential learning that is part
of the Pace Path initiative at the University. The renovation of the former
Nature Center Museum into a new environmental lab for faculty and student
research was completed and work to be performed in this space will be part
of a new proposed Environmental Conservation Certificate. The coming year
will continue our efforts in teaching, research, and training about today's
environmental issues.
Sincerely,
Richard B. Schlesinger, PhD
ON THE COVER
Students from the Masters in
Environmental Policy (MAEP) program at
Pace University walk through the Dyson
College Nature Center with MAEP Program
Director Michelle D. Land.
