A Unique Position.

EXPERIENTIAL learning; HIGHER education; COMMUNITIES; CLIMATE change; ATMOSPHERIC carbon dioxide; UNDERGRADUATE programs

The article discusses the Climate Commitment program of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, initiated by presidents of 12 universities and colleges to advocate the role of higher education in developing a sustainable environment. Topics include the establishment of sustainability studies by institutions to develop human capital, and assessments of colleges and universities on the basis of their efforts in preparing students to deal with environmental concerns.