WHAT is the SUS Attribute?
The SUS attribution on courses stands for “sustainability” and formally indicates that a course involves some sustainability components (as outlined below), which aim to both further students’ understanding of and ability to address real world sustainability challenges. Defined in a pluralistic and inclusive way, sustainability encompasses human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations. Often depicted as a three-legged stool, this multidimensional concept includes social, economic, and environmental components with each representing one of the stool’s legs.
The SUS attribute was approved by the WSU Faculty Senate January 17, 2019.
HOW to Apply
The Application Process - three easy steps
To apply for a SUS Attribute for your class or all sections of a course you will need to:
- Review the criteria and prepare your syllabus.
- Complete the simple SUS Attribute Request Form (upon completion of this form, download a PDF of your responses).
- Create and launch a "1.7 Course Attribute Request" in Curriculog (under "New Proposal").
- You will need to attach your syllabus and your SUS Attribute Request Form.
The application will require an explicit explanation of how sustainability is tied to the existing course (whether as the focus of the course or a component(s) of the course), the sustainability-related learning outcomes, and a description of how you plan to assess those learning outcomes. Please note that new courses need to go through the regular College and University Curriculum process for approval as courses, prior to or while simultaneously seeking the SUS attribution.
Application Due Dates:
- October 1st for upcoming spring courses
- March 1st for upcoming summer and fall courses
Have questions or need help preparing for the March 1, 2022 deadline? Drop in to an online help session via Zoom:
Join via Zoom, Meeting ID: 980 1516 2974
Passcode: 543191
- Thursday, Feb. 10, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 25, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Attribute Term
Once a course is approved for the SUS attribution, the attribution will be valid for 5 years, at which point the faculty member will be prompted to apply for renewal, if s/he wishes.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact the SUS Attribute Committee Chair, Alice Mulder, amulder@weber.edu
Criteria and Application Process
Applications will be assessed by the SUS Attribute Rubric.
See the Rubric
The SUS Attribute Committee will review completed applications using the SUS Attribute Rubric.
View the Full Process