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Resolution
to Add a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
WHEREAS, the concern for the
environment and the need for citizens trained in environmental
sciences and environmental studies has increased in recent
history and continues to increase; and,
WHEREAS, both the environmental
studies and the environmental sciences programs will expand the
ways in which our graduates “meet the needs and challenges of
the contemporary world,” as outlined in the mission statement
of the university; and
WHEREAS, both the environmental
studies and the environmental sciences programs combine the
scientific aspects of environmental issues with the social,
political, ethical, economic, and policy issues and draws on the
historical character and strengths of Winthrop University by
infusing the “science” degree with the humanities and social
sciences; and
WHEREAS, the university’s
commitment to these degrees is exemplified by the recent and
on-going renovations of scientific facilities and the
establishment of the Harry and ‘Becca Dalton Endowed Chair in
Environmental Sciences/Studies;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that
the Winthrop University Board of Trustees does hereby authorize
the addition of the Bachelor
of Arts in Environmental Studies and the Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Sciences to the curriculum of the College
of Arts and Sciences.
November
3, 2000
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