Decisions that Work: Linking Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility and Human Well-being
XIX International Conference of the Society for Human Ecology jointly with
IV International Conference on Sustainability Science in Asia
For more information, see the conference page and preliminary announcement.
A fixed-term position is available for a dynamic, motivated individual wanting to work in a leading interdisciplinary School with strong programs in forest science, policy and management.
The successful candidate will have an established record in research, the capacity to contribute to innovative teaching programs in a collaborative environment, and a commitment to research training at undergraduate and PhD levels. A PhD and demonstrable capacities relevant to forest science, policy and management is required, and candidates who can work across disciplines and between pure and applied contexts are particularly suitable. Experience in the Asia-Pacific region would be advantageous.
Flexible appointment or secondment arrangements may be considered. For more information see the position listing.
Universal Design is designing environments that truly meet the needs of the people who use them. It ranges from inclusive and non-discriminatory design of products, cars, architecture, and urban environments and infrastructure, all the way to information technology and telecommunications. For more information on the new edition, view this summary or read the first chapter for free!
The Conservation Psychology Institute
When: June 23-27, 2012
Where: Antioch University New England, Keene, NH
This 5-day summer intensive program brings together scholars, students, professionals and a gifted faculty to explore how the tools of psychology can be used in a wide range of effective conservation and sustainability practices. Participants will gain a better understanding of the complex social, emotional, cognitive, behavioral and experiential dynamics inherent to conservation issues and effective strategies for sustainability leadership.
Who Would Benefit From This Program?
- Educators, researchers and students in various disciplines interested in conservation psychology
- Conservation and sustainability professionals, including those in federal, state or local government agencies, the business sector, and non-profit organizations
- Environmental and sustainability advocates
- Individuals across a range of organizational settings interested in learning about conservation psychology principles
Faculty
Study with faculty who have expertise in psychology, evaluation, conservation biology, organizational development, and change leadership and who are among the founders of the Conservation Psychology network.
Dr. Carol Saunders – Antioch University New England
Dr. Wesley Schultz – California State University, San Marcos
Dr. Thomas Doherty – Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Counseling
Abigail Abrash Walton, MSc. – Antioch University New England
Kayla A. Cranston, M.A. – Antioch University New England
Registration
Early bird/student discount fee is $775.00 (through April 20, 2012)
Regular fee for the CPI is $975.00 (April 21- June 8, 2012)
Late Registration fee is $1,175.00 (after June 8, 2012)
For Further Information
http://www.antiochne.edu/anei/cpsi/ or email: conspsy.aune@antioch.edu.
Dean of Huxley College of the Environment
Western Washington University (Western) invites applications and nominations for Dean of Huxley College of the Environment (Huxley). As chief academic and executive officer of the College, the Dean reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and is responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership for all programs within the College and the College’s extensive outreach efforts. As a key member of the University’s leadership team, the Dean works in collaboration with others to implement the University’s mission. The Dean will assume office on September 1, 2012. Read more…
Valerie Brown, John Harris, and Jacqueline Russell
Tackling Wicked Problems – Through the Transdisciplinary Imagination
Published by Earthscan Publications Ltd. (July 2010)
Priscila Lopes and Alpina Begossi
Current Trends in Human Ecology
Published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK (March 1, 2009)
For more information: Gerald L. Young Book Award in Human Ecology
