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Ecosystem Management Program The Ecosystem Management program is designed to give students an opportunity to gain experience working in the field using a systems thinking approach to develop a deep understanding of ecosystem functions and human interactions within the landscape.

Ecosystem Management Program History ● ● ● IRM (Integrated Resource Management) Program – 1991 First ‘official’ graduating class in 1995 Renamed Ecosystem Management (EM) in early 2000 2 - year technician and 3 -year technologist (flow-through and advanced standing) programs available Active Advisory Committee that meets once per year

Experiential Learning Opportunities in the Program Technician Program (2 year program) Applied Field Skills Field Camp Mandatory Field Placement Optional Field Placements to Costa Rica or South Africa Semester Abroad (4 th semester) Technology/Advanced Standing Program (3 year optional program) Advanced Applied Field Skills Credit for Product Advanced Field Camps Mandatory attendance at the annual NCSE conference in Washington D. C. Annual Ecohealth Conference

Ecosystem Management Technology/Advanced Standing Curriculum

NCSE Annual Conference, Washington D. C. Urban Ecosystems Ecosystem Health

Student Introductions Mara van Meer – completed both Ecosystem Management Technician and Technology diplomas (in progress)

Student Introductions Chantal Doyon – completed Technician diploma in another program (Fish and Wildlife) before coming to Third Year Ecosystem Management Technology Program (in progress)

Student Introductions Camille Cooper – completed University degree before coming to Third Year Technology program (i. e. “direct entry” student) (diploma in progress)

Semester 6 - Washington D. C. Trip ● ● ● ● Annual trip to Washington, D. C. , in the winter semester to attend an international environmental conference 13 successful trips since 2007 ~ 450 - 500 students have attended the conference over this time period Several student teams present posters at the conference every year (teams consist of 3 to 5 students per team) Several students are selected as volunteers at the conference and assist the organizing committee with conference registration, wayfinding, etc. Economical trip, since students stay at a downtown hostel for the week and transportation/accommodation costs covered in ancillary fees Trip is now connected to three courses in semester 6 (related assignments) Students required to ‘network’ with conference delegates

Student Poster Presentations - 2014

Student Poster Presentations - 2019

Poster Presentations, Networking

Semester 6 - Ecohealth Conference ● ● ● ● Organized by entire class of EMX students and led by a Conference Planning Committee of student leaders (now recognized on Co-Curricular Report Card) Conference Steering Committee starts work in fall term – class engagement to select theme, keynote speaker, etc. Recommended by Program Advisory Committee 10 successful events since 2007 Open to public, includes workshops, exhibits, vendors, silent auction, keynote speaker, book signing, alumni reception, earth Hour events, etc. Few to no college funds accessed to run this event Any revenues carried over to support next year’s event

Ecosystem Health Conference Themes ● ● ● Food, Energy, Water – nexus/interaction between these Changing Climate, Changing Communities Healthy Planet, Healthy Minds – mental health and ecosystem health Feeding our Future – sustainable agriculture/food security Redefining Sustainability from the Ground up (this year’s theme)

Class Organization

Conference Mission Statement - 2019

Conference Web-site: Workshops

Ecosystem Management Technology Class – Student Reflections

Lessons Learned - Recommendations ● ● ● ● Set the bar high and students WILL meet AND exceed it Encourage and support students to take risks, and go beyond their comfort zones Students must “own” the project (e. g. conference planning) Let students stumble – it is a safe environment in which to do so Connect experiences to employer needs (e. g. asking for money is almost an essential skill) Evidence-based approach and sharing student success stories will enhance support for and sustainability of these activities Engage senior leadership (bring them along)

Thank you! …Questions?