We aim to teach conservation as conservation is practiced through a multi-disciplinary, solution-oriented lens. In small classes, undergraduate students learn side-by-side with professionals and are mentored by faculty and conservation practitioners. Students gain employable skills in addressing complex problems in an experiential setting. Our intent is to augment students' existing university coursework and engage students from many majors and disciplines. The effectiveness of these efforts are continuously evaluated and assessed using pre-and post-course student assessment of learning gains surveys. Below we outline the four main strategies we use to reach our goal of creating future leaders in the field of conservation.
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