Service Learning to Instill Sustainable Business Practices
Abstract:
Ohio State partnered with Hexion, Inc. to develop a hands-on course in which students in the EEDS (Environmental, Economy, Development & Sustainability) major could have the experience to develop strategic responses to authentic business challenges.
Description:
IMPACT. 1: Over a 3-year period approximately 150 students have performed strategic materiality assessments which have strengthened the sustainability component of Hexion's marketplace strategy. -- 2. Five EEDS students have successfully competed with national pools of candidates for internships and/or full time employment at Hexion. -- 3. Hexion has continued to expand its relationship with OSU and has engaged other course instructors and student organizations to provide additional service learning opportunities.
OSU PARTNERS: Fisher College of Business; School of Environment and Natural Resources; Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Hexion, Inc.
PRIMARY CONTACT: Nell Drobny (drobny.3@osu.edu)
OSU PARTNERS: Fisher College of Business; School of Environment and Natural Resources; Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Hexion, Inc.
PRIMARY CONTACT: Nell Drobny (drobny.3@osu.edu)
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