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The Transition To Resilience: A Comparative Case Study Of Two Communities, John D. Johnson
The Transition To Resilience: A Comparative Case Study Of Two Communities, John D. Johnson
Theses and Dissertations--Sociology
This dissertation examines the question of how communities understand their risk related to global economic and environmental problems and how communities respond to those risks. Specifically, using comparative case study, this dissertation examines the sustainability efforts of two communities, Oberlin, Ohio and Berea, Kentucky. Both communities have created advanced sustainability efforts over more than a decade of work and both communities have well-developed partnerships with the colleges in their communities. It finds that communities are responding to both global risks related to climate change and energy price volatility, but also are making efforts to resolve more localized social problems and …
Insights Into Perspectives On Environmental Sustainability, Amber R. Shobe
Insights Into Perspectives On Environmental Sustainability, Amber R. Shobe
Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development
As scientists become more aware of the imposing threats associated with climate change, university leaders are encouraged to become familiar with the principles of sustainability. Abundant research already supports the relevance of environmental sustainability in higher education; however, there exists a gap in the literature which investigates an understanding of environmental sustainability and the implementation of its practices. By examining colleges at the University of Kentucky, this study identifies organizational barriers to recognizing a thorough understanding of environmental sustainability at the departmental level. The results indicate that out of the eight colleges selected, two have no existing environmental sustainability programs …