Abstract
American University’s (AU) new strategic plan, grounded in the values of scholarship, learning, and community, is committed to bettering the human condition and effecting meaningful change. To support these goals, AU prioritizes experiential learning and building the practical skills needed to address food security, regenerative agriculture, and urban resilience. Through an all campus integrated initiative, “Learning by Leading,” AU students, staff, and faculty have designed courses and research activities that support the creation of an “edible” campus. This paper provides an overview of the the design, implementation, and institutional processes required to build collaborative partnerships across the campus and the DC community.
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2020 Special Focus—Making The Local: Place, Authenticity, Sustainability
KEYWORDS
Urban agriculture, Edible campus, Collaboration, Food security, Practical Skills
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