FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We are in the process of envisioning the more specific details of the program.
We will update this website about once a month with those details.

What am I going to be doing?
In general, we will engage in a range of ways of learning such as reading, writing, math, role plays, art, research, experiential activities, yoga, in order to practice observation, critical thinking and problem solving using different perspectives/lenses. Some of the consistent activities of the program will include:

• Projects: We will work on several projects in order to examine what our society chooses to use and dispose of. Through those projects we will also take a close look at how people, places and resources are impacted by that consumption.
  
• Community service & Community Building: In the fall we will volunteer as a program on projects such as, gleaning. In the winter we will turn our attention to supporting the preparations of the annual Sustainability Conference. You will explore and practice leadership qualities that help to build intentional communities.
  
• Field trips will help us to see first hand how society handles what it no longer values (some possibilities include landfills, sewage treatment plants).
  
• Research: We’ll support you in discovering what interests you about our program themes, and help you to do research to explore your questions.
  
• Writing: You’ll be doing some exploratory writing (e.g. journaling, preparing for seminar) and some more formal writing.
  
• Presentations: You’ll have many opportunities to share your opinion, your research and your writing within the learning community. You will learn how to develop and deliver effective public presentations.
  
• Reading we will build confidence in reading hard text. We will work on different ways of reading the same text.

What am I going to be reading?
We are still in the process of deciding what to read. See the table for examples of the types of books you can expect to dive into. If you have ideas for books or articles that would be relevant to the program themes, let us know! J

When am I going to have class?
We are requesting the following times, but will not know for certain until the fall. (Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 to 4; Fridays 9 to 5).

How much time will I be engaged in the program?
Like any academic program, you will be involved in about 48 hours of program work a week. About 16 hours of that will be in class with the faculty and the students. Some of that time you may be working in groups on projects. Some of that time you will be working independently in preparation for discussions or working on projects.