Community Development and Environmental Preservation Through Entrepreneurial Collaboration II

3 units

A continuation of the on-campus Community Development & Environmental Preservation through Entrepreneurial Collaboration, which is offered in the spring, this field course takes place in Madagascar. Selected students will work in teams to refine and implement the plans developed in the on-campus course, communicate with community members to ensure sustainability, and measure the outcomes of previous projects. Teams will work with the Missouri Botanical Garden (MBG) Community-Based Conservation Program , Malagasy partners, NGOs, and members of specific rural subsistence communities. Students prepare reports for use by MBG, their partners, and future student groups, keep field notes, and develop a poster presentation. Enrollment is limited, and interested students are required to apply in late February. Those accepted must register by late March. Pre-requisite: Community Development & Environmental Preservation through Entrepreneurial Collaboration.