Sustainability and Green Energy (SAGE) Across the Curriculum

The Sustainability and Green Energy Across the Curriculum (SAGE) project is building regional capacity in Massachusetts to educate the next generation of green engineering technicians. SAGE is (1) infusing the principles of sustainability and green energy technologies into all technical education programs at Bristol Community College (BCC), (2) restructuring BCC's Engineering Technology curriculum to offer a Green Building Practices Certificate and a Green Energy Technology degree, (3) providing BCC Engineering Technology faculty and other regional college and high school faculty with professional development in sustainability and green energy, (4) increasing retention rates of BCC's Engineering Technology students by expanding student support services and SAGE activities, and (5) introducing high school students to sustainability and green energy principles and careers. Because courses involve varied time commitments (from just a few days to several months) and cover several topics, they meet the needs of a large cross-section of the students interested in green technology careers. It is the Green Center's hope that through its courses and training programs, its community members will live more sustainably and become leaders in the green economy. On the site, visitors will find information about the project, professional development opportunities, curriculum resources, career information, and links to related organizations.