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A Call to Sustainability  
A multipart virtual discussion series awarding 15 hours of professional development credit  

This workshop series will explore the urgent need for a sustainable society, the importance of ecological principles in understanding the many social issues that define humanity’s relationship with the natural world, social and ecological issues inherent in food production, and the impact of humanity on Earth’s dwindling water supply and the aquatic food chains on which we depend.  
 
Facilitated by Dr. Mark Tirpak 
Padrón Campus EEI Program Professional  
Thursdays, first session 12 - 1 PM, all other dates 12:00 - 1:30 PM 
January 26, February 9, February 23, March 9 
Virtual
 
To Register: EEI1025-7


Climate Disruption: Choosing Resiliency
A multipart virtual discussion series awarding 15 hours of professional development credit

This multi-media workshop will explore information and resources related to climate science, focusing on concrete actions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.   

Facilitated by Stephen Nesvacil 
North Campus EEI Program Professional 
Wednesdays, first session 12 - 1 PM, all other dates 12:00 - 1:30 PM
February 1, February 15, March 1, March 15, March 29
Virtual
 

To Register: EEI1007-7

Food, Ethics, and Sustainability pt. 2
A multipart virtual discussion series awarding 12 hours of professional development credit

In this workshop, participants will build upon an exploration of their own relationship with food to delve deeper into the interconnections between food, politics, health, environment, ethics, and justice.

Facilitated by Professor Sarah Jacob 
West Campus Arts & Letters    
Thursdays, first session 3 - 4 PM, all other dates 3 - 4:30 PM
February 9, February 23, March 9, March 23
Virtual

To Register:  EEI1016-6

 

Health: Connecting People, Place, Planet pt. 2
A multipart virtual discussion series awarding 12 hours of professional development credit

In this workshop, participants will become aware of the environmental health concerns that exist within our communities and how community planning and design affect human and ecological health.

Facilitated by Professor Ben Augustyn 
Wolfson Campus Social Sciences 
Mondays, first session 12 - 1 PM, all other dates 12:00 - 1:30 PM
February 6, February 20, March 6, March 20
Virtual 

To Register: EEI1015-6

 

Menu for the Future
A multipart virtual discussion series awarding 12 hours of professional development credit 
 
This workshop invites participants to learn more about modern food systems and to reflect upon their own role as eaters in a global food marketplace. This multi-part discussion series explores our intimate connection to what we eat, and how what we eat may, in many ways, define us and our connection to Earth.  

Facilitated by Netiva Kolitz  
Kendall Campus EEI Program Professional  
Wednesdays, first four meetings 12 - 1 PM, final/fifth meeting 12:00 - 1:30 PM 
February 1, February 15, March 1, March 15, March 29 
Virtual  
 
To Register: EEI1033-1

 
 

Everglades National Park Immersion
An outdoor immersion awarding 8 hours of professional development credit

The goal of the course is to give faculty an overview of basic South Florida ecology and hydrology by providing direct field experiences in this unique ecosystem. Participants will then be able to teach their students to understand their water use and environmental responsibilities as citizens of South Florida.

Facilitated by Kiki Mutis 
Wolfson Campus iCED Director 
Saturday, February 11, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM  
In-Person 

To Register: EEI1021-2

 

Earth Ethics Institute Professional Development for Faculty

 

EEI/CIOL professional development workshops and immersions allow MDC faculty the opportunity to earn credit toward maintenance of rank and promotion as well as earning Global Sustainability and Earth Literacy Studies (GSELS) certification

These learning opportunities focus on Earth Literacy and sustainability education while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and community. 

There are more than 55 EEI workshop/immersion opportunities  for MDC faculty/staff in the CIOL catalogue, with several of these offered each term at various campuses and offsite locations. 

 

 
 
 

Earth Ethics Institute • An Earth Literacy Resource Center Serving MDC Administrators, Faculty, Staff,  and Students, as well as the South Florida Community
Miami Dade College • 300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Room 3506-11, Miami, FL 33132-2204 • t: 305-237-3796 • f: 305-237-7724