You are hereHome › College of Education & Professional Studies (CEPS) › Department of Administration and Law › Alibašić, Haris › Developing and continuing sustainability-related academic programming Style APAChicagoHarvardIEEEMLATurabian Choose the citation style. Alibašić, H., & Crawley, W. (2018). Developing and continuing sustainability-related academic programming: Observations of emerging practices. Creighton Journal of Interdisciplinary Leadership, 4(1), 27-34. doi:10.17062/cjil.v4i1.66 Developing and continuing sustainability-related academic programming Details Type Academic Journal Article Title Developing and continuing sustainability-related academic programming: Observations of emerging practices Contributor(s) Alibašić, Haris (author)Crawley, William (author) Located In Creighton Journal of Interdisciplinary Leadership ISSN 2379-9307 Volume 4 Issue 1 Start Page 27 End Page 34 Date 2018 DOI 10.17062/cjil.v4i1.66 Use/Reproduction 2018 H. Alibašić & W. Crawley Abstract This paper offers an overview and summary of selected sustainability-related academic programs and certificates delivered by universities and colleges that are located within the same geographic area (Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.). The authors evaluated the holistic and practical dimensions of creating and sustaining educational programs and reviewed emerging outcomes from universities with a history of prosperous programs to recommend models of applicability. The study focused on the role of internal and external leadership, political and appointed officials, networking of various stakeholders, demand for sustainability in education, and the resources commitment in staffing the programs. The authors analyzed internal reports and documents in the context of sustainability in education and longevity of programs. The findings related to the concepts of successfully developing and sustaining sustainability-related academic programs in Grand Rapids (MI) are examined within a broad and holistic context encompassing educational, programmatic, socioeconomic, organizational, and leadership dimensions. While further research is warranted, all elements add value to the conceptual framework of developing and supporting sustainability-related academic programming, with potential lessons and implications for programmatic approaches to education domestically and abroad. Subject(s) SustainabilityLocal GovernmentsUniversitiesEducation PID uwf:23744