CSUSM Academy to Graduate Second Class of Environmental Leaders

    SAN MARCOS, CA, December 02, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) today announced that the second class of its Environmental Leadership Academy will graduate on Dec. 7, 2012. Each academy session features guest speakers covering current topics like climate change, air pollution, land use change, endangered species and water quality. The class encompasses four weekday sessions, each two days in length.

The program was created by the university to educate leaders about the many environmental issues impacting our Southern California region. It is designed to help community, state and business leaders to create practices and policies that are beneficial to our environment and that promote healthy and sustainable growth in the region.

"Well educated leadership is essential to ensure that both the environment and the economy are protected as this region continues to expand," said Suzanne Lingold, associate dean of CSUSM at Temecula.

The academy balances classroom learning with out-of-class experiences to provide students with a rich understanding of environmental issues and solutions. Students also evaluate sustainability issues from economic, equity and environmental perspectives, utilizing site tours, expert panel discussion and lectures to enrich the learning experience.

Graduates of the program include community leaders, policy makers, educators and others interested in better understanding the critical issues impacting responsible regional growth. The academy is designed for professionals, community leaders, environmental policy makers and concerned citizens.

About CSUSM Extended Learning
As the academic outreach arm of Cal State San Marcos, Extended Learning is a leading provider of professional and continuing education in North San Diego and Southwest Riverside Counties. Offering degree programs, such as a master's degree in biotechnology, as well as both academic credit and noncredit professional enrichment courses, Extended Learning helps individuals and organizations achieve their educational and training goals. For more information please visit http://www.csusm.edu/el/.

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