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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate assistantship opportunity in sustainable communities.
Bright, energetic students interested in sustainability and international best cases of sustainable communities are invited to apply as candidates for the M.S. degree in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP). This assistantship is provided via grant funds to the Global Environmental Management Education Center (GEM) beginning spring semester, January 2007. As a member of our collaborative GEM team, the successful candidate will complete a two-year graduate program course of study with a M.S. thesis focused on developing a portfolio of best case studies of sustainable communities from around the world. Deadline:For full consideration, submit all application materials electronically no later than November 1, 2007.
Eligibility: B.S. degree in a social science, international studies, natural resources, business, or related field. Strong verbal skills, foreign language proficiency, understanding of sustainability concept, and willingness to travel in underdeveloped countries important.
Desired Interests/
Experiences in SustainableDevelopment or International Studies:
Working knowledge of human dimensions of natural resource management, community or regional planning, organizational management, or sustainable development. Work or internship experience, preferably overseas, in community development, applied modeling, or other sustainable development related activity especially in indigenous/traditional communities. Computer proficiency in database or spreadsheet, GIS, and/or web design software.
Stipend: US$15,000 per year for two years pending satisfactory performance, fringe benefits
including health care coverage, plus travel and research expenses paid.
Duration: Two years, beginning January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008.
Academic
Program: Graduate Program of the College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point leading to Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Natural Resources
Academic
Unit: Global Environmental Management Education Center (GEM), a unit within the UWSP
College of Natural Resources, will serve as home base
Framework and description of the M.S. graduate assistantship opportunity:
This opportunity features both a literature review of existing case studies of sustainable communities in the USA and abroad, and primary research via direct interviews and site surveys in model communities overseas that have or are engaged in significant steps towards sustainability. A collection of best cases will be developed and analyzed for emergent attributes and strategies for success.
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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, a campus of 8,700 students, is located in beautiful Central Wisconsin and is committed to sustainability and increasing use of green energy and energy conservation. A vibrant rural community of approximately 40,000, Stevens Point is the gateway to Wisconsin’s spectacular Northern Woods, a treasure trove of outdoor scenery, resources and recreation. The first conservation education major in the United States was established in 1946 at UWSP, and the College of Natural Resources is America’s largest undergraduate program in natural resources and environmental management. The Global Environmental Management Education Center, the international arm of the College, is renowned for its leadership roles in sustainability, international education, and leadership development.
Application
Procedure &
Contact: Submit completed UWSP and CNR graduate program applications electronically
(for UWSP application details see:
https://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/webpages/third_layer/gradapp.htm;
for CNR application details see:
Stacey Allen, CNR Graduate Program
College of Natural Resources
800 Reserve Street
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Deadline: For full consideration, submit all application materials electronically no later than
November 1, 2007.
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(Adolfo Diaz)
