Transformative Education: Creating a Generation of Environmental Leaders

Creating a culture of engagement has been the focus of the Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) Program at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). Established in 2002, Channel Islands is the newest addition to the CSU system. This article describes a progression of engagement from freshmen through senior year as a strategy for creating an engaged program. Utilizing Furco's (1996) Service Learning Distinction Model, the ESRM program has worked university staff and community partners to provide meaningful student experiences.