Telluride Summer College:
Summary: To hold a residential, 4-week, higher education program accredited through Mesa State College with a non-credit option. Students taking 7 of the 8 credits will receive a Certificate in Sustainable Studies from UCSM. This program will include an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate, as well as topics such as systems design, green energy and building, resource recovery, appropriate technology, native plants, history, documentary film, and education.
Target audience:
- Those interested in expanding knowledge about topics in sustainabile living, permaculture, and communities in Southwest Colorado.
- High school and college students earning credit hours.
- Those looking to increase their career marketability with a Permaculture Design Certificate and/or a Certificate in Sustainable Studies
- Teachers for in-service graduate credit (Teaching Movies that Matter).
Purpose: The Telluride Summer College will benefit participants by:
- Increasing knowledge of sustainable living techniques, ecological agriculture practices, documenatry film in education, and natural resources for use in life or for a foundation for further study and a degree.
- Increasing career options with a Certificate in Sustainable Studies from UCSM and the Permaculture Design Certificate.
- Creating an opportunity for local accredited courses through Mesa State College
- Providing an opportunity to learn and grow in the San Miguel Watershed
Partnerships: The New Community Coalition, Telluride School District, Mesa State College, CSU Extension, Mountainfilm, Telluride Science Research Center, Telluride Museum, Tomten Farm, Peace and Plenty Farm, Ridgway Community Garden, and more.
Camping and lodging options available.
Tuition Payment / Refund Policy:
- Tuition, service fees, materials fees, and registration fees must be paid in full by cash or check or credit card at time of registration. Mail to UCSM at P.O. Box 1621, Telluride, CO 81435, or deliver to UCSM at 220 East Colorado Avenue, #203, Telluride. You may also fax your registration form to 970 369 5540, followed up immediately with payment.
- 75% of tuition will be refunded if the student formally withdraws before the second meeting of the class. No refund for withdrawal after that date.
- Note: Formal withdrawal requires notification by personal contact with a UCSM staff person at 970 369 5255.
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Telluride Summer College:
July 12-August 8, 2010
Courses: take one or all (up to 8 credits).
UCSM Certificate in Sustainable Studies earnedwith 7 credits
(or non-credit equivalent).
Register by June 1 and save $100 on the Permaculture Design Certificate and $15 off the other Telluride Summer College classes! Bring a friend and receive the same discount. Both discounts possible.
Instructors: Patricia Frazier of Peace and Plenty Farm, Kris Holstrom, MS, of Tomten Farm and The New Community Coalition, and guest professionals
Locations: Weekend 1 - Tomten Farm in Telluride
Weekend 2 - Peace and Plenty Farm in Hotchkiss
Weekend 3 - Ridgway - Community Garden, tours and classroom
Weekend 4 - Tomten Farm
Tuition: $900 before June 1,2010; $1000 after June 1
$100 discount if you bring a friend.
Deposit: $200 at time of registration (non-refundable after June 1), remainder due by July 1, or contact UCSM to make other arrangements.
Mesa State Credit: 4 credit hours add $180
Permaculture is consciously designed landscapes, which mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature, while yielding an abundance of food, fiber, and energy for the provision of local needs. People, their buildings, and the ways in which they organize themselves are central to permaculture. Thus the permaculture vision of permanent or sustainable agriculture has evolved to one of permanent or sustainable culture.
This training in practical design for properties and human settlements covers site assessment, pattern languages, broadscale landscapes, community and social design, mapping and presentation. Participants will use their training to develop designs for actual sites, during the course. This internationally recognized certificate provides the requirements to be able to work professionally in permaculture design.
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Introduction to Sustainability
July 12-14, July 19-21
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10 am-3 pm
(2 credits: ENVS 196 - Mesa State College) |
Instructor: Kris Holstrom, MS
Location: Telluride
Tuition: $275 non-credit, $380 for credit
This course discusses current global issues, sustainable community theories and practices, and specific assessment techniques in order to create a more resilient future. The final assessment is the formation of a project that can be actualized in their community. This class is required for the UCSM Certificate in Sustainable Studies. Topics include: Climate Change, Alternative Economics, Relocalization, Systems Design theories, Ecological Agriculture, Green Energy, Green Building and Passive Solar, Community Assessment and Outreah, Mind mapping, and much more.
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Teaching Movies that Matter with Mountainfilm
July 26 - 28
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9 am - 2 pm
(1 In-service graduate credit Mesa State College) |
Instructor: Ryan Wilson, MA,ME and Ellen Shelton, Mountainfilm Education Director Location: Ridgway High School, Mac Lab
Tuition: $145 non-credit, $190 for 1 credit hour (additional lab fees may apply)
Hands on film editing workshop for teachers who want to incorporate documentary film and digital video projects into their content areas. This class partners with Mountainfilm to bring documentary footage that will be usedto create a short film. Learn this technology and use it in your classroom.
Although this class is meant for teachers, please contact UCSM if you are not a teacher, but are interested in this course.
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Native Plants of the San Miguel Watershed
August 2 - 4
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 am-2 pm
(1 credit1: ENVS 196 - Mesa State College) |
Instructor: Yvette Hensen, MS and Nicole Hackman, MS
Location: Telluride region
Tuition: $145 Non-credit, $190 for 1 credit hour
This class visits three sites along the San Miguel River-near the headwaters, riparian along the canyon road (Highway 145) and at the confluence of the San Miguel and Dolores Rivers. At these three sites we will overview each ecosystems characteristics, dominant plants and ecological relationships. Students will learn basic botany for plant I.D. and to key using The Colorado Flora, the accepted botanical text for Colorado. The afternoons will be held in classrooms near the site tour of that day, where discussions of the readings, and additional lecture will occur.
UCSM tuition costs do not include the or books. Class size is limited and textbooks may be required before class starts.
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