Hilary Nixon, Chair of Department of Urban & Regional Planning at San Jose State University
Sustainable Urban Systems Symposium
Stanford University, June 2016
Student community, development concept 2013-2014Valev Laube
This document outlines plans for a student council at UWC Adriatic to represent students, promote their initiatives and ideas, and facilitate collaboration between student groups. The council would consist of representatives from various student communities and interests. It aims to address current issues like a lack of formal processes for student input and uncoordinated collaboration by creating regular meetings and documentation processes. The council also proposes starting initiatives like a student webpage, reflection reports, and joining a union of UWC student councils to better connect and support students.
THE CCMOOC PROJECT
We explored MOOCs as co-learners and co-researchers in a “local chapter” or “study group” for the fall 2012 “Current/ Future State of Higher Education” MOOC. #CFHE12
Open Educational Resources (OER) are course materials that are available for free and can be legally shared and adapted. OER provide several benefits such as lowering costs for students, promoting lifelong learning through open collaboration, and allowing international institutions to work together. However, OER also face challenges including a lack of centralized access, ensuring high quality and avoiding bias, determining proper ownership, and overcoming resistance to change from those creating traditional educational resources.
This is my presentation at #OER20 based on the book chapter Open to Inclusion: Exploring openness for people with disabilities at https://bit.ly/2UlazB6
Book chapter was co-authored by myself, Prof. Andrew Adams (Meiji University, Japan) and Prof. Shirley Williams (University of Reading, UK).
MOOC Design: Community MOOCs – Back to Basics, Back to the FutureEADTU
The document discusses community MOOCs and their pedagogical approach of encouraging active learning, content creation, and community building through connectivism, curation, and heutagogy. It emphasizes using universally available and familiar mobile platforms to combine the technical and pedagogical benefits of MOOCs with learner empowerment. Key aspects discussed include selecting tools like Google Docs and YouTube to host content, curating content and communities through metadata like search terms and languages, and building participation through feedback, progression of learner roles, and ground rules set with community input.
The document discusses the launch of the Age-Friendly Academy at University of Strathclyde. It outlines Dublin City University's Age Friendly Principles and strategic plan, which include encouraging participation of older adults in university activities and promoting lifelong learning. It also discusses DCU's role in founding the global Age-Friendly University network along with Arizona State University and University of Strathclyde.
4th Annual National Higher Education Communication Officers' Conference 2014Ren Atkins
Delivered at the 4th Annual National Higher Education Communication Officers' Conference 2014, Melbourne, 18 June.
In 2013, Open Universities Australia launched its free online education venture Open2Study to harness the potential of MOOC’s to engage and connect with students of all ages and backgrounds on a global level. This presentation explores the potential of MOOCs for creating an engaged community across multiple platforms, using research and innovation to better understand how students learn online, and leveraging student feedback for iterative improvement.
Student community, development concept 2013-2014Valev Laube
This document outlines plans for a student council at UWC Adriatic to represent students, promote their initiatives and ideas, and facilitate collaboration between student groups. The council would consist of representatives from various student communities and interests. It aims to address current issues like a lack of formal processes for student input and uncoordinated collaboration by creating regular meetings and documentation processes. The council also proposes starting initiatives like a student webpage, reflection reports, and joining a union of UWC student councils to better connect and support students.
THE CCMOOC PROJECT
We explored MOOCs as co-learners and co-researchers in a “local chapter” or “study group” for the fall 2012 “Current/ Future State of Higher Education” MOOC. #CFHE12
Open Educational Resources (OER) are course materials that are available for free and can be legally shared and adapted. OER provide several benefits such as lowering costs for students, promoting lifelong learning through open collaboration, and allowing international institutions to work together. However, OER also face challenges including a lack of centralized access, ensuring high quality and avoiding bias, determining proper ownership, and overcoming resistance to change from those creating traditional educational resources.
This is my presentation at #OER20 based on the book chapter Open to Inclusion: Exploring openness for people with disabilities at https://bit.ly/2UlazB6
Book chapter was co-authored by myself, Prof. Andrew Adams (Meiji University, Japan) and Prof. Shirley Williams (University of Reading, UK).
MOOC Design: Community MOOCs – Back to Basics, Back to the FutureEADTU
The document discusses community MOOCs and their pedagogical approach of encouraging active learning, content creation, and community building through connectivism, curation, and heutagogy. It emphasizes using universally available and familiar mobile platforms to combine the technical and pedagogical benefits of MOOCs with learner empowerment. Key aspects discussed include selecting tools like Google Docs and YouTube to host content, curating content and communities through metadata like search terms and languages, and building participation through feedback, progression of learner roles, and ground rules set with community input.
The document discusses the launch of the Age-Friendly Academy at University of Strathclyde. It outlines Dublin City University's Age Friendly Principles and strategic plan, which include encouraging participation of older adults in university activities and promoting lifelong learning. It also discusses DCU's role in founding the global Age-Friendly University network along with Arizona State University and University of Strathclyde.
4th Annual National Higher Education Communication Officers' Conference 2014Ren Atkins
Delivered at the 4th Annual National Higher Education Communication Officers' Conference 2014, Melbourne, 18 June.
In 2013, Open Universities Australia launched its free online education venture Open2Study to harness the potential of MOOC’s to engage and connect with students of all ages and backgrounds on a global level. This presentation explores the potential of MOOCs for creating an engaged community across multiple platforms, using research and innovation to better understand how students learn online, and leveraging student feedback for iterative improvement.
Shah Maqsood Ahmad is applying for the position of Aircraft Technician at the company. He has completed his Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course from DGCA India, including passing Paper 1, 2, and 3, which covers aircraft rules and regulations, general engineering, helicopter aerodynamics, and jet engines. He is looking to further his meaningful career at a reputable organization and has over 5 years of experience as an Aircraft Technician, having previously worked at Indamer Aviation and Kestrel Aviation maintaining various aircraft including helicopters and fixed wing planes.
This document discusses guidelines for sustainable urbanization. It recommends that cities adopt a high-density centralized layout to minimize environmental footprint and encourage public transportation. Environmental technologies should utilize natural systems to purify water and generate energy on-site. Successful sustainable cities require collaboration among stakeholders and policymakers to address challenges through coordinated regional planning.
This document describes an inline analytical system that uses radiographic methods to determine the mass of single and multi-dose powders. It discusses how radiographic analysis can be used to verify net mass and provides examples of historical applications. The system is capable of accurate mass analysis of powders in a range of 4-20 mg by using low X-ray energies. Typical standard deviations of around 0.1 mg can be achieved with continuous, real-time inline measurement. Key considerations in the system design include the X-ray tube, detector, layout, and material handling to accurately analyze powder fills.
John Rahain, Director Planning, San Francisco
Sustainable Urban Systems Symposium
Stanford University, June 2016
San Francisco Planning, in partnership with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure
El documento describe los conceptos fundamentales de ciencia, tecnología y desarrollo. Define la ciencia como la adquisición sistemática de conocimiento sobre el mundo a través de métodos empíricos y analíticos. Explica que la tecnología surge de la ciencia y la ingeniería para resolver problemas. Finalmente, señala que el desarrollo sustentable busca satisfacer las necesidades de la generación actual sin comprometer las de las generaciones futuras.
Ethan Heil, Graduate Student in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Stanford University
Sustainable Urban Systems Symposium
Stanford University, June 2016
Rommy Joyce, Graduate Student in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Stanford University
Sustainable Urban Systems Symposium
Stanford University, June 2016
Final Presentation of Sichuan University's Global Urban Development Program class, which conducted a parallel exercise to Stanford University's Sustainable Urban Systems Project class. Presentation was given at Stanford University on May 31, 2016. Slides provided courtesy of Sichuan University.
The Central Coast Sustainability Summit is an annual conference that brings together stakeholders from local governments, non-profits, businesses and more to share best practices around addressing environmental issues in the region. The document provides details on the agenda and speakers for the 2016 summit, including sessions on municipal energy efficiency projects, sustainable transportation, carbon farming, and new financing options for climate initiatives.
Building new space, building new partnerships by Madeleine LeFebvre, Ryerson ...CILIP ARLG
This document provides information about Ryerson University's new Student Learning Centre (SLC) project, including the context, design, and partnerships involved. Some key points:
- Ryerson University has experienced rapid growth and needs more study and collaborative learning space for its nearly 40,000 students.
- The SLC will add over 155,000 square feet of new space, including study areas, classrooms, and technology zones to support learning.
- The building is designed to promote collaboration through both formal and informal spaces on various levels, connected to the existing library.
- Partnerships between the library and other university departments will enhance learning through zones for subjects like fashion, design, and digital media.
Presentation by Narend Baijnath, CEO, Council of Higher Education, South Africa, at the 2019 European Distance Learning Week's fifth-day webinar on "The journey to social justice and openness in ODL" - 15 November 2019
Recording of the discussion is available: https://eden-online.adobeconnect.com/pqnnhlmaq3ho/ & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK_tCGMUL-8
This is a presentation offered by Caryn McTighe Musil, Senior Vice President, of the AAC&U given at the Bonner 2012 High-Impact Institute. This is from June 27, 2012.
A Crucible Moment & High-Impact Practices Presentation Bonner Foundation
This document discusses the importance of civic learning in higher education for democracy. It outlines troubling signs in US democracy like economic inequality and weak civic engagement among citizens. College students show low levels of civic knowledge and participation. The document calls on higher education to make civic learning a core part of the curriculum by fostering civic skills, literacy, inquiry and action across all fields of study and through experiential learning opportunities. This will help address civic health problems and prepare students for engaged citizenship.
This document discusses the role of universities in higher education. It begins by defining higher education and universities, noting that universities are institutions that provide degrees and conduct academic research. It then outlines the objectives and philosophy of higher education. The key roles of universities include providing education, developing skills, encouraging independent thought, and exposing students to new ideas and cultures through teaching and research. Universities also contribute to socio-economic development through producing skilled graduates and advancing knowledge. The document discusses different modes of university education and factors influencing their selection. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of university education in developing individuals and countries.
A qualitative analysis of partnerships between community partners and academic institutions. These studies have found that communities typically value the relationship, interacting with students and professors for new perspectives, enhanced legitimacy, and increased enthusiasm.
The document describes a living lab toolkit to support sustainability projects at Portland State University (PSU). A living lab brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members to design and implement projects that make PSU and its neighborhood more sustainable. The toolkit would provide a web portal to connect classes to campus projects, track projects, and engage the community in sustainability efforts. It would serve as a central repository for project ideas, data, and contacts to facilitate collaboration.
This document discusses strategies for online and distance learning at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). It notes that USQ has over 20,000 students taking courses online or through distance education. It outlines USQ's virtual learning environment called StudyDesk, support structures for students and staff, and efforts to ensure a consistent high quality student experience across online and on-campus courses. It also discusses challenges such as varying digital literacy levels and providing access for students without reliable internet. USQ is experimenting with new technologies and open educational resources to improve the flexibility and accessibility of online education.
1. The document discusses three generations of online learning pedagogy: cognitive/behavioral, social constructivist, and connectivist.
2. Cognitive/behavioral pedagogy focuses on individual learning and is scalable but may not develop lifelong learning skills. Social constructivist pedagogy incorporates collaborative group work but is not scalable. Connectivist pedagogy focuses on network learning through social media and aggregations.
3. New technologies and approaches are changing how people learn, with implications for more student control, connectivity, and opportunities to develop skills for a changing world. However, challenges include information overload, privacy issues, and changing roles for teachers and students.
Shah Maqsood Ahmad is applying for the position of Aircraft Technician at the company. He has completed his Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course from DGCA India, including passing Paper 1, 2, and 3, which covers aircraft rules and regulations, general engineering, helicopter aerodynamics, and jet engines. He is looking to further his meaningful career at a reputable organization and has over 5 years of experience as an Aircraft Technician, having previously worked at Indamer Aviation and Kestrel Aviation maintaining various aircraft including helicopters and fixed wing planes.
This document discusses guidelines for sustainable urbanization. It recommends that cities adopt a high-density centralized layout to minimize environmental footprint and encourage public transportation. Environmental technologies should utilize natural systems to purify water and generate energy on-site. Successful sustainable cities require collaboration among stakeholders and policymakers to address challenges through coordinated regional planning.
This document describes an inline analytical system that uses radiographic methods to determine the mass of single and multi-dose powders. It discusses how radiographic analysis can be used to verify net mass and provides examples of historical applications. The system is capable of accurate mass analysis of powders in a range of 4-20 mg by using low X-ray energies. Typical standard deviations of around 0.1 mg can be achieved with continuous, real-time inline measurement. Key considerations in the system design include the X-ray tube, detector, layout, and material handling to accurately analyze powder fills.
John Rahain, Director Planning, San Francisco
Sustainable Urban Systems Symposium
Stanford University, June 2016
San Francisco Planning, in partnership with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure
El documento describe los conceptos fundamentales de ciencia, tecnología y desarrollo. Define la ciencia como la adquisición sistemática de conocimiento sobre el mundo a través de métodos empíricos y analíticos. Explica que la tecnología surge de la ciencia y la ingeniería para resolver problemas. Finalmente, señala que el desarrollo sustentable busca satisfacer las necesidades de la generación actual sin comprometer las de las generaciones futuras.
Ethan Heil, Graduate Student in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Stanford University
Sustainable Urban Systems Symposium
Stanford University, June 2016
Rommy Joyce, Graduate Student in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Stanford University
Sustainable Urban Systems Symposium
Stanford University, June 2016
Final Presentation of Sichuan University's Global Urban Development Program class, which conducted a parallel exercise to Stanford University's Sustainable Urban Systems Project class. Presentation was given at Stanford University on May 31, 2016. Slides provided courtesy of Sichuan University.
The Central Coast Sustainability Summit is an annual conference that brings together stakeholders from local governments, non-profits, businesses and more to share best practices around addressing environmental issues in the region. The document provides details on the agenda and speakers for the 2016 summit, including sessions on municipal energy efficiency projects, sustainable transportation, carbon farming, and new financing options for climate initiatives.
Building new space, building new partnerships by Madeleine LeFebvre, Ryerson ...CILIP ARLG
This document provides information about Ryerson University's new Student Learning Centre (SLC) project, including the context, design, and partnerships involved. Some key points:
- Ryerson University has experienced rapid growth and needs more study and collaborative learning space for its nearly 40,000 students.
- The SLC will add over 155,000 square feet of new space, including study areas, classrooms, and technology zones to support learning.
- The building is designed to promote collaboration through both formal and informal spaces on various levels, connected to the existing library.
- Partnerships between the library and other university departments will enhance learning through zones for subjects like fashion, design, and digital media.
Presentation by Narend Baijnath, CEO, Council of Higher Education, South Africa, at the 2019 European Distance Learning Week's fifth-day webinar on "The journey to social justice and openness in ODL" - 15 November 2019
Recording of the discussion is available: https://eden-online.adobeconnect.com/pqnnhlmaq3ho/ & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK_tCGMUL-8
This is a presentation offered by Caryn McTighe Musil, Senior Vice President, of the AAC&U given at the Bonner 2012 High-Impact Institute. This is from June 27, 2012.
A Crucible Moment & High-Impact Practices Presentation Bonner Foundation
This document discusses the importance of civic learning in higher education for democracy. It outlines troubling signs in US democracy like economic inequality and weak civic engagement among citizens. College students show low levels of civic knowledge and participation. The document calls on higher education to make civic learning a core part of the curriculum by fostering civic skills, literacy, inquiry and action across all fields of study and through experiential learning opportunities. This will help address civic health problems and prepare students for engaged citizenship.
This document discusses the role of universities in higher education. It begins by defining higher education and universities, noting that universities are institutions that provide degrees and conduct academic research. It then outlines the objectives and philosophy of higher education. The key roles of universities include providing education, developing skills, encouraging independent thought, and exposing students to new ideas and cultures through teaching and research. Universities also contribute to socio-economic development through producing skilled graduates and advancing knowledge. The document discusses different modes of university education and factors influencing their selection. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of university education in developing individuals and countries.
A qualitative analysis of partnerships between community partners and academic institutions. These studies have found that communities typically value the relationship, interacting with students and professors for new perspectives, enhanced legitimacy, and increased enthusiasm.
The document describes a living lab toolkit to support sustainability projects at Portland State University (PSU). A living lab brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members to design and implement projects that make PSU and its neighborhood more sustainable. The toolkit would provide a web portal to connect classes to campus projects, track projects, and engage the community in sustainability efforts. It would serve as a central repository for project ideas, data, and contacts to facilitate collaboration.
This document discusses strategies for online and distance learning at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). It notes that USQ has over 20,000 students taking courses online or through distance education. It outlines USQ's virtual learning environment called StudyDesk, support structures for students and staff, and efforts to ensure a consistent high quality student experience across online and on-campus courses. It also discusses challenges such as varying digital literacy levels and providing access for students without reliable internet. USQ is experimenting with new technologies and open educational resources to improve the flexibility and accessibility of online education.
1. The document discusses three generations of online learning pedagogy: cognitive/behavioral, social constructivist, and connectivist.
2. Cognitive/behavioral pedagogy focuses on individual learning and is scalable but may not develop lifelong learning skills. Social constructivist pedagogy incorporates collaborative group work but is not scalable. Connectivist pedagogy focuses on network learning through social media and aggregations.
3. New technologies and approaches are changing how people learn, with implications for more student control, connectivity, and opportunities to develop skills for a changing world. However, challenges include information overload, privacy issues, and changing roles for teachers and students.
This document summarizes the lessons learned from two AHRC-funded projects on networks, budgets, and impact. It discusses strategies for developing proposals, managing projects, and maximizing impact. Key points include forming interdisciplinary teams, building relationships, listening to community partners, developing clear processes and timelines, and producing diverse outputs to reach broader audiences. While funding applications are competitive, the development process provides value in building capacity and innovative methods that challenge representations of place.
Making Connections - High Impact Practices & the Integrative ePortfolioePortfolios Australia
This document discusses the use of ePortfolios to support integrative learning in higher education. It begins by outlining several organizations and resources focused on ePortfolio research and implementation. It then discusses how ePortfolios can help students make connections across courses, disciplines, and between their academic and lived experiences. The document provides examples of ePortfolio implementation from various colleges and programs. It finds that ePortfolio pedagogy is aligned with high-impact educational practices and can improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and retention rates when implemented systematically with appropriate support structures.
Created in preparation for a Board of Trustees meeting, this presentation details the recommendations related to cultural competencies at our institution.
W stacey young - Pathways to Education CanadaOECD CFE
- Pathways to Education is a community-based program that began in Regent Park, Toronto in 2001 to help disadvantaged youth complete high school and pursue post-secondary education.
- It utilizes four pillars of support: advocacy and counseling, social support, financial support, and academic support to wrap students in services and promote shared responsibility between students, parents, and schools.
- As the program expanded to more diverse communities across Canada, it recognized the need to evaluate individual and community fit beyond just credit accumulation and attendance. A new evaluation model was developed utilizing entrance and exit surveys, as well as detailed community profiles.
- The community profiles helped tailor the program to better address the unique needs of each community by understanding
The document outlines several potential options for an international design/build program with the main objectives of poverty or disaster relief, sustainable community development, exposing students to other cultures, and fostering international relationships. It discusses integrating the program with on-campus institutions, pre-fabricating materials, finding sponsors, and partnering with local universities abroad. Pros listed include building relationships and networks through collaboration while cons note expenses of travel and uncertainties in developing countries. Examples of similar programs are provided and pros and cons of each are discussed.
The document outlines several potential international design/build collaboration opportunities for Cornell students. The main objectives of such projects would be poverty or disaster relief, sustainable community development, exposing students to other cultures, and fostering international relationships. Several existing project models are described that integrate design/build work with local institutions and communities abroad. The pros and cons of different approaches are discussed. Potential partners at Cornell and external organizations are also listed for establishing international design/build collaborations.
Building Conflict Competencies Through Service LearningBill Warters
This presentation by Bill Warters explores key concepts in service learning and provides examples related to the promotion of conflict resolution skills and abilities. The presentation also served as the kickoff for a series of professional development sessions on conflict resolution offered at a High School location in Metro Detroit's East Side.
This document summarizes a survey of digital liberal arts programs at eight small liberal arts colleges. It finds that while the programs started small and informal, often growing out of existing initiatives, they aim to develop innovative curriculum, promote faculty-student collaboration, and expand research opportunities through technology. The programs involve students in various ways but lack physical centers, instead relying on virtual presences and engaging with local histories through projects. Key challenges include maintaining visibility, sustainability beyond grant funding, and finding the right fit within each institution's specific resources and mission.
This document discusses tools for project-based learning in the 21st century. It promotes teaching 21st century skills through core subjects and interdisciplinary themes. It encourages applying these skills across different content areas using inquiry-based learning and technology. The document provides examples of online tools that can foster collaboration, engage students, make learning social and authentic, and help students apply skills to real-world problems.
This presentation summarizes work done by Stanford and Tec de Monterrey students on analyzing and defining sustainability problems in Distrito Tec, Monterrey, Mexico. The students used a project-based learning methodology involving problem definition, field visits, and developing analysis on land use, mobility, energy, and water systems. For each topic, the students outlined their methodology, key results, and next steps to further define the problems and pathways to solutions. The goal is to help Distrito Tec set sustainability goals and design infrastructure to meet those goals across health, ecological, social and economic dimensions.
Sichuan University has made progress in sustainability but lacks a systematic approach. Student research on sustainability topics has increased in quantity and quality in recent years. The university offers many sustainability-related courses that have influenced students' knowledge, lifestyles, and attitudes, but course topics remain imbalanced. Sichuan University has a relatively low electricity consumption level due to strict energy management policies.
This document summarizes research analyzing commuting patterns of employees at Stanford University and within the Partnership for Mobility Management (MMP). The research team used survey and spatial data to model commute mode choice and identify groups of single-occupancy vehicle (SOV) commuters who may be open to alternative transportation. Four clusters of SOV commuters near campus were identified based on demographics and location. Biking commuters were also clustered, and some SOV clusters were found to be similar to biking clusters, identifying targets for mode shift programs. The analysis showed distance as a major factor in commute mode, with opportunities to shift nearby SOV drivers to biking and more distant ones to transit.
The proposal aims to address challenges in Sunnyvale related to sea level rise, lack of access to nature, housing affordability, and social fragmentation. Key interventions include:
1. Restoring coastal wetlands to protect against flooding while providing recreation.
2. Developing dense, mixed-use and affordable housing near transit to prevent displacement.
3. Introducing social infrastructure like parks and community centers to promote social cohesion.
Patricia Gonzales, Graduate Student in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Stanford University
Sustainable Urban Systems Symposium
Stanford University, June 2016
Jerker Lessing, Visiting Lecturer in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Stanford University
Rita Lavikka, Visiting Scholar in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Stanford University
Sustainable Urban Systems Symposium
Stanford University, June 2016
Ethan Heil, Graduate Student in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Stanford University
Sustainable Urban Systems Symposium
Stanford University, June 2016
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This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
2. A LITTLE DEPT. BACKGROUND
• Department
• Graduate program
• ~100-120 students
• Faculty mix
• Emphasis on applied
learning
• Long history of
community-based
learning
3.
4. COMMUNIVERCITY SAN JOSÉ
• Place-based focus
• Long-term commitment
• Community-driven
priorities**
• Multi-sector partnership
6. PROJECT TYPES
• Multi-disciplinary — every College represented
• Scalable — short course component full class focus
• Driven by communities priorities many sustainability-
themed projects
8. BENEFITS
• For communities…
• Access to skills/services
• Creative/innovative
approaches (not
constrained by political
process)
• For students…
• Real-world skills/training
• Exposure to professionals/
networking
10. –Philip Randolph
“A community is democratic only when the
humblest and weakest person can enjoy the
highest civil, economic, and social rights that the
biggest and most powerful possess.”