Join CICan and ECO Canada for a presentation exploring the benefits and challenges of environmental program accreditation and its impact on students, institutions, and sustainability education across Canada
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Accreditation plays a vital role in strengthening the quality and credibility of environmental education in Canada. In this session, leaders from Sault College and SAIT provide insight into the accreditation process and its influence on curriculum quality, student learning, and collaboration with industry.
Speakers Lynn Goulding and Pablo Pina will discuss the benefits and challenges of maintaining national standards, how accreditation supports career readiness, and why collaboration between institutions and organizations like ECO Canada is key to advancing sustainability education.
Topics Covered:
Welcome and Introduction – Overview of environmental program accreditation and its national importance
Speaker Insights – Lynn Goulding and Pablo Pina share their experiences and lessons learned through the accreditation process
Impact on Students and Programs – How accreditation enhances curriculum quality, student readiness, and industry connections
Benefits and Challenges – Reflections on maintaining standards, demonstrating quality, and supporting continuous improvement
Collaboration and the Future – The role of partnerships in strengthening environmental education across Canada
Closing and Q&A – Key takeaways and discussion with participants


Topics Covered:
Welcome and Introduction – Overview of environmental program accreditation and its national importance
Speaker Insights – Lynn Goulding and Pablo Pina share their experiences and lessons learned through the accreditation process
Impact on Students and Programs – How accreditation enhances curriculum quality, student readiness, and industry connections
Benefits and Challenges – Reflections on maintaining standards, demonstrating quality, and supporting continuous improvement
Collaboration and the Future – The role of partnerships in strengthening environmental education across Canada
Closing and Q&A – Key takeaways and discussion with participants
Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.