ENVH 523 (2023): Ethical Leadership in Environmental Health

General Course Guide:

This course, consisting of Six [6] Sessions usually runs for two [2] consecutive days on alternate weeks, Wednesdays & Thursdays. There is an exception: Session 6 will run the week immediately after Session 5 operating over three [3] consecutive days – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (July 12th,13th & 14th).

Thursday [Day 12] will be devoted to the Final Debates a major part of the cumulative mark for the course. It will be a joint session between the two [2] Cohorts for ENVH 523. Hopefully it will be held in the main open-area in Tegler Hall. As this activity may be quite lengthy, a complimentary lunch will be provided (the prof will contract with the ENVH Students’ Council to make the arrangements so as to ensure appropriate food options are available).

Friday [Day 13] will be devoted to the Final Case another significant part of the cumulative mark for the course. Each Cohort will meet at its usual time – at which a unique video case will be shown. Students can begin to craft their responses during the class period, but will have until Thursday, July 27th to complete their submission. It is important to note that the response to the Final Case must be in the form of a Briefing Note which means it can be no more than three [3] pages long, and bullets are encouraged.

There is one other feature of this course due to the new nature of it’s schedule. In order to facilitate the showing of several cases that are fulllength movies, in addition (where feasible) to making the film available via Google Drive, there will be a movie night at a location to be determined. Both Cohorts will attend the same showing. The timing is projected to start at about 5:00 p.m. and light refreshments will be provided during the actual showing. There will be a portion of the Guidebook made available to assist in the learning moment and a Q+A will be held at the end of the film. This all will be optional; however, if you wish to attend it will be necessary to register in advance to ensure sufficient food, etc. is available. The schedule for such events is as follows:

  • Wednesday, May 24th
  • Tuesday, June 6th
  • Tuesday, July 4th