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The WATERS Collaborative: One Model for Multi-Disciplinary Service-Learning

The WATERS Collaborative: One Model for Multi-Disciplinary Service-Learning. Dr. Claudia Luke, Director Sonoma State University Preserves. Preserves. www.sonoma.edu/waters. WATERS Collaborative.

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The WATERS Collaborative: One Model for Multi-Disciplinary Service-Learning

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  1. The WATERS Collaborative: One Model for Multi-Disciplinary Service-Learning Dr. Claudia Luke, Director Sonoma State University Preserves Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  2. WATERS Collaborative Enduring solutions from an informed, creative citizenry working together across private and public sectors Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  3. WATERS Collaborative • University Contribution • Best available teaching techniques: service-learning, holistic, place-based • Across all disciplines • Skills and motivation for a life time of engagement Sonoma State University Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  4. WATERS Collaborative • I. Introduction to WATERS Collaborative • II. Accomplishments • III. Diversity of Engagement Approaches • IV. Replicating Program to Other Campuses Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  5. WATERS Collaborative Watershed Academics to Enhance Regional Sustainability • WATERS is a collaborative endeavor between Sonoma County Water Agency and Sonoma State University to undertake projects that enhance: • watershed management • academic training of students • (est. August 2012) • The project is in its 2nd year and is contracted through Spring 2016 Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  6. How WATERS Works Assess Problem Water Agency (or partner) Adjust Design Coordinator Implement Evaluate Faculty and Students Monitor Symposium Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  7. How WATERS Works • WATERS Coordinator – 25% FTE • academic-management communication • distribution of funding • logistics • data sharing • media • website development Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  8. How WATERS Works WATERS Website www.sonoma.edu/waters About Us Projects People Logistics Library & Data News & Events Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  9. How WATERS Works • Web Tools for SCWA to Engage SSU • SSU water expertise guide • Water-related courses • Academic engagement guidelines • Existing collaborations • Web Resources for New Projects • Annotated library • Shared data • Permitting guidelines • Volunteer and docent information Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  10. How WATERS Works Copeland Creek Projects Fairfield Osborn Preserve SSU Campus Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  11. How WATERS Works Project Reports Summary Participants Methods Quality Assurance Resulting Data and Reports Informational Resources Data Disclaimer The WATERS Collaborative is an educational endeavor that provides motivational educational experiences for students with local watershed management issues. Data collected by students vary widely in quality. While we endeavor as much as possible to quantify measurement error, we provide data with the understanding that they are not guaranteed to be correct or complete. Conclusions drawn from such information are the sole responsibility of the user and the user assumes the entire risk related to use of this data and this site. Neither SSU, nor any of its members or employees makes any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or utility of this information, nor does the fact of distribution constitute a warranty. Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  12. How WATERS Works • SCWA Funding: $68,000/yr + matching funds • 70% Program Support • ¼ time WATERS Coordinator and assistant • 30% Project Specific Support • Project supplies • Course development • Symposium Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  13. Summary of Accomplishments TopicsNo. Projects Sediment and Erosion 7 Riparian Restoration 5 Water Quality 3 Availability and Use 7 WATERS Support 2 Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  14. Summary of Accomplishments • 2012-132013-14 • Students 473 387 • Faculty 11 15 • Courses/Depts/Schools 15/8/3 20/9/3 • Projects 14 21 • Community Partners 9 12 • Matching Funds $20,000 $63,834 Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  15. Diversity of Engagement Mechanisms Copeland Creek Water Quality Monitoring Project • Cross-Course Service-Learning • Biology - Environmental Microbiology • Chemistry - Honors Chemistry • Liberal Arts - Water Seminar / Challenge and Response in the Modern World • Freshman FYE – A Watershed Year • Environmental Studies - Water Technology and Toxicology • Summer Internships Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  16. Diversity of Engagement Mechanisms SSU Preserves Land Management Program • Internship Training • 5-Week Training • Species identification • Field techniques • Management strategy • Partnerships • Work parties with 6 land managers throughout the county Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  17. Diversity of Engagement Mechanisms Copeland Creek Flood Watch • Student Assistantships • Osborn Environmental Sensor Network: sensor-to-screen network built by students for students • Student Fee (IRA): students employed as network managers • WATERS: SSU Preserves Weather Station Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  18. Diversity of Engagement Mechanisms Sustainability in the Classroom Grant Program • Curriculum Development • Collaboration with Sustainable SSU (Director, Paul Draper) • 4 awards of $1,500 each • Support faculty integrating sustainability service-learning activities into course • Awards to sociology, statistics, business, environmental studies Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  19. Replicating Program Approach • Reasons for Success • Innovative water agency • Interested faculty • Location • Data sharing • Coordinator position Grant Davis General Manager Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  20. Replicating Program Approach • CSU Water –Related Programs • 10 CSU Campuses: Chico, Fresno, Humboldt, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma • System-wide: CSU Water Resources and Policy Initiative (www.calstate.edu/water) • Watershed Management Experiential Learning for USDA Careers • Faculty Research Incentive Award Program Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  21. Replicating Program Approach Field Stations and Marine Laboratories As Coordinators Match real-world environmental challenges to academic activities Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  22. Replicating Program Approach • UC Natural Reserve System • 39 sites • CSU Field Stations and Marine Laboratories • 26 sites Preserves www.sonoma.edu/waters

  23. The WATERS Collaborative Preserves www.sonoma.edu/preserves

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