AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
FROM: PRESIDENT
DATE
June 13, 2011
SUBJECT:
Engaged Interdisciplinary Learning in Sustainability
ENCLOSURE(S)
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION ITEM NUMBER
A.5
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ACTION
Background :
Cabrillo recently received notification that a collaborative grant proposal involving San Jose State
University, the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Cabrillo College has been funded by the
“Transforming Undergraduate Education in Sustainability” unit of the National Science Foundation. The proposal, “Engaged Interdisciplinary Learning in Sustainability (EILS): Enhancing STEM Education through
Social and Technological Literacy,” will create a regional consortium to improve interdisciplinary curricula for undergraduate education addressing sustainability, particularly for underrepresented populations. A project strategy is to engage students in interdisciplinary, cooperative service-learning projects for campus and community sustainability. Cabrillo will receive $33,987 over the course of two years to assist faculty in incorporating issues of sustainability into existing courses. At Cabrillo, this effort will be led by faculty from
MESA, Engineering, and Anthropology. This grant runs from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012.
Fiscal Impact :
An increase in the amount of $33,987.00 in revenue and expenses.
Recommendation :
It is recommended that the Governing Board accept this grant. It is further recommended that the Board authorize the Vice President of Administrative Services to execute and make all necessary arrangements in relation to this agreement on behalf of the college.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Wanda L. Garner, Dean, NAS Division
Renée M. Kilmer, Vice President, Instruction
Academic and Professional Matter

Yes x No Final Disposition
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes  No Accepted