Many people believe that society must adopt new strategies in the next twenty to forty years to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding population in an environmentally sustainable and equitable manner. A systematic change in thinking, values and action worldwide is necessary to achieve this goal. As Einstein observed, " the significant problem we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." This is a great challenge and opportunity for higher education which prepares most of the professionals who develop, manage, teach in and influence society's institutions.
 

Purpose

This workshop will provide the opportunity for ACS staff to work with the ACS Environmental Fellows to develop the knowledge, skills and strategies to enhance environmental studies and become more efficient advocates and practitioners of sustainability on their campuses. Through this workshop, we aimed to accomplish the following results:

• Understand the ACS System and How it Works (and vision)
• Understand the Role of ACS Fellows in the ACS System
• Acknowledge Activities on each of ACS Campuses
• Highlight other Models, Profiles, and Resources
• Generate Goals and Objectives for Incoming ACS Fellows
• Enhance our Environmental Studies Programs and Deepen our Understanding of Sustainability and the Role of Higher Education