October 22-November 19, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$150 Complete Program, $35-$30 Individual Sessions
The Green Certificate Program is a five-part lunchtime certificate program to help you, your business, or your community become a leader in sustainability. The program is designed for corporate “green team” members, small business and nonprofit organization employees, community and neighborhood leaders, and anyone interested in incorporating sustainable practices into the home or business. Covering both the fundamentals and practical, real-world strategies, the courses are taught by leading experts in central Indiana.
The program is offered at the Ball State Indianapolis Center in downtown Indianapolis, with limited Web-conference seats also available for those outside the Indy metro area. The tuition for the complete certificate program is $150. Individual sessions are only $35 ($30 via Web conference). Tuition for those attending in person also includes a catered, Indiana-grown lunch!
Program
Sustainability 101
Bill Brown, Indiana University | October 22 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
What sustainability means, how we can measure our footprint, and how green strategies at home or work can save money.
Energy
Dr. Bob Koester, Ball State University | October 29 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Our energy options, how energy conservation strategies can save money, and incentive programs out there to make the switch.
Health & Wellness
Kim Irwin, Alliance for Health Promotion | November 5 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
It all starts with you. How lifestyle changes and thinking locally is the first step in the greening of our home or business.
Outdoors
JFNew Corporation | November 12 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
How can we transform our landscape to require less maintenance, use less water and fewer chemicals, and be more beautiful?
Sustainable Accounting
Dr. Gwen White, Ball State University | November 19 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
How can we keep track of our sustainable strategies and calculate return on investments for sustainable investments?
Registration
Registration is available online. For information, please contact Lauren Heiden at 317-822-6167 or greaterindy@bsu.edu.
Cancellation policy for all professional development offerings: 100% refund for cancellation made 14 days or more prior to the event; substitutions may be made within 7 days of the event; however, refunds will not be given.
The program is a partnership of Ball State's Building Better Communities initiative and Ball State's College of Architecture and Planning Indianapolis Center.