Advising and the Adirondack Semester

Dear advisors, 

With careful planning the Adirondack Semester is designed to fit into nearly all academic programs on campus. Please consider / refer to the following details about the Fall 2021 program when communicating with advisees:

Course TitleProfessor(s)Credits / KAs
EV 314: Adirondack Integrated Research Project: Aquatic ConnectivityAbul Baki Stephen LangdonTwo communication units,Contemporary and Global IssuesScience, Technology and Society, University Course
EV 322: A Sense of Place of the AdirondacksBethany GarretsonCultures and SocietiesImaginative ArtsUniversity Course
EV/SS 320 Social and Political Issues in the AdirondacksStephen Bird Courtney J-WoodsTwo communication unitsCultures and Societies
CE301 ADK Geographical Information SystemsBill OlsenTECH courseScience with lab
EV/BY 312 Adirondack Ecology and Environmental ScienceStephen Langdon Andrew DavidTECH courseScience with lab

Professional experience: With approval from a student’s department, the Integrated Research Project (EV 314) has been counted towards a students professional experience requirement. This may require that the student forgoes the 3 credits associated with the course. During the IRP the cohort will work closely with community partners such as government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses to address a relevant issue in the Adirondacks. One of the community partners is often considered the “client” of the semester’s project. 

Collaboration with community organizations for Fall 21

To address aquatic connectivity and restoration, the Fall 2021 project intends to collaborate with groups such as:

  • Fish and Wildlife Department 
  • The Nature Conservancy 
  • Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ausable River Association
  • And several others

Applications are due April 2nd. This is a multidisciplinary experience that often has a powerful impact on our students. The Adirondack Semester was highlighted as a “best practice” in Clarkson’s recent ABET summary. If you or your students have any questions please reach out to me. 


Alex French
Assistant Director of Sustainability 

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