EVPP 505 (Section 610, 3 credits) Special Topics in Environmental Science Effective Leadership for Environmental Management and Conservation
Instructor: Dr. Francisco Dallmeier, Smithsonian Institution To register or for more information: Dr. Anne Marchant, [EMAIL PROTECTED] About the course: This is an intensive short course, held at the Smithsonians Conservation and Research Center in beautiful Front Royal, Virginia. It offers those in the field of conservation the opportunity to learn from leading practitioners, educators and researchers at a facility that houses some of the most endangered species in the world. Through the examination of case studies, conflict resolution techniques, readings and interactive activities, students will leave the course with a set of tools to assist them in conservation management careers. Scientists agree that species loss continues at an alarming rate. There has never been a more important time for students considering conservation management to develop the skills necessary to meet the challenges posed by climate change and shrinking biodiversity. Course description: No prerequisites. This course will build upon the tried and true leadership and communication skills and techniques used by various businesses and government sectors, while placing them in an environmental and conservation context. Case studies from around the world will be used as examples and course participants will apply their own expertise and experiences in individual and group exercises. Course participants will leave with a foundation in leadership and a set of tools in which they can use throughout their lives and careers. Registration: This is a course sponsored by the Smithsonian-Mason Alliance. Contact Dr. Anne Marchant, Associate Director for the Mason Center for Conservation Studies ([EMAIL PROTECTED], 703-993-1526) for special registration forms. The cost is $2000.00 for in-state students and $3674.00 for out-of-state students.
