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CAUSES 2015 Certificates, Certifications, Workshops, and
Events April - June
The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES)
Our Mission
The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia offers research-based academic and community outreach programs that improve the quality of life and economic opportunity of people and communities in the District of Columbia, the
nation and the world.
The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) embodies the land-grant tradition of UDC, offering innovative academic and community education programs. In addition to offering academic programs in architecture and community development, environmental science and urban sustainability, health education, nursing, and nutrition and dietetics, we also offer a wide range of community education programs through our land-grant centers (1) the Center for Urban Agriculture & Gardening Education, (2) the Center for Sustainable Development which includes the Water Resources Management Institute, (3) the Center for Nutrition Diet & Health which includes the Institute of Gerontology, (4) the Center for 4-H & Youth Development and (5) the Architectural Research Institute.
Our Vision The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences of the University of the
District of Columbia will be a world leader in designing and implementing top quality, research-based academic and community outreach programs that measurably improve the quality of life and
economic prosperity of people and communities in the District of Columbia, the nation, and the world.
Our Aspiration for CAUSES Graduates CAUSES graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen field of study, having accumulated
distinctive attributes and competencies. They will be:
1. Global citizens committed to local relevance. 2. Adept at solving urban problems. 3. Committed to health & wellness and food & water security. 4. Skilled at navigating diverse social, cultural, built and natural environments. 5. Independent thinkers and collaborative team players. 6. Adaptive lifelong learners.
The community is our classroom. This means that what we teach is steeped not only in sound theory and practice, but also in the knowledge we draw from the community and region around us. This is why CAUSES programs focus on practical relevance, urban solutions, innovation, and the social and environmental context, within which we live and work. Whether you want to improve your skills through one of our workforce development programs, expand your horizon through one of our certificate programs, or earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree, CAUSES can help you reach your goals.
CAUSES Career Pathway - WD and LL
Workforce Development, Academic Degrees and Lifelong Learning
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Workforce Associate’s Bachelor’s Professional Master’s Development Degree Degree Development Degree
Descriptions
EPA-Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Certification Course: Avoid a $37,000 fine and enroll in the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting certification course. All contractors who renovate, repair and/or paint residential buildings, child care facilities and pre-schools built before 1978 must have EPA certified renovators and follow lead-safe work practices.
Professional Food Managers Certification Training (Food Handling): The 16 clock hour course prepares food handlers for any of the nationally accredited food managers’ examinations including Prometric, ServSafe, and the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Topics include: dangers associated with foodborne illness, risk factors that contribute to foodborne disease outbreaks, characteristics of potentially hazardous foods, employee health and personal hygiene, safe food handling, equipment, facilities, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control points (HACCP). Individuals successfully completing the course will take a nationally recognized certification exam. Upon passing the national exam, participants will receive a national certificate.
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate Program: Participants will learn basic and more advanced techniques in urban agriculture and how to start their own small businesses. The program offers to two tracks: 1) urban agriculture techniques and 2) business principles in urban agriculture. In addition, each participant will take one of three special courses offered in Principles of Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Sustainable Aquaponics and Youth and Agriculture.
Urban Bio-Intensive Farming This course includes a study of spring and fall organic crop production practices, including vegetables, cut flowers, and herbs. Topics include site selection, production methods, and plant science. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of organic gardening and farming methods appropriate for each season.
High Efficiency Bio-Intensive Methods for Food and Nutritional Security This course covers high efficiency growing and production methods for urban growers.
Urban Agriculture: Innovations This course covers innovative technologies and techniques used for urban farming systems. Technologies include the Flo-Vex® aeration device, hydroponics, renewable energy & conservation, and Aquaponics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and recommend innovative technologies and techniques for urban farming systems.
Business Principles of Sustainable Agriculture This course is a specialized section of Introduction to Entrepreneurship that focuses on sustainable agriculture. The course will cover the basic economic and business principles regarding small-scale business enterprises connected to agriculture, with a particular focus on sustainable agriculture in Washington, DC. With a focus on the creation of a business plan, topics include researching and evaluating resources, planning, marketing, cultivating money resources, and understanding key concepts in law, budgeting, financial statements, and business documentation.
Non-profit Management of Community Food Programs This course covers business planning, marketing, and management principles for non-profits. Students will learn social entrepreneurship principles in agriculture. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply business principles in urban agriculture production.
Sustainable Site Planning and Design This session helps develop a comprehensive understanding of urban agriculture as it relates to site selection, site planning and physical design. You will be taught what you need to know to select, build and physically maintain an urban farm site for both horizontal and vertical farming. Construction of hoop houses will be discussed and sustainable energy applications on urban farms will be explored as well.
Descriptions (cont’d)
Special Topics in Sustainable Agriculture These courses provide an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in Sustainable Agriculture. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to this discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study.
Principles of Sustainable Urban Agriculture This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of sustainable urban agriculture in our local and global communities. Students will be introduced to the economic, environmental, social impacts of sustainable agriculture. Upon completion, students will be able to identify and apply the principles of sustainable agriculture as they relate to basic production practices.
Sustainable Aquaponics Aquaponics combines aquaculture and hydroponics and is one of the most sustainable and productive farming systems in the world. Aquaponics systems are self-sufficient, closed-loop, systems that use only a fraction of the water, labor and energy that other methods use. In this training you will learn some of the most cutting-edge pioneering aquaponics systems and gain a solid foundation from which to create your own Aquaponics system.
Youth Program Development in Agriculture This course will explore the many needs for agricultural education for youth living in an urban setting. The class will include sections on: horticulture, vertical gardens, community and school gardens with the expected outcome of teaching youth about science and environmental community stewardship; the impact organic foods have on learning and health outcomes for urban families; and small animal projects that can be implemented in urban settings.
Urban Food Production Program This five month program will host 25 middle and high school students from across the District of Columbia at the UDC Muirkirk Research Farm in Beltsville, Maryland, where participants will learn about Aquaponics, food production, and urban agriculture. Students will meet bi-monthly for in-depth training in alternative food production methods and will earn a certificate of completion from the University.
Cooking Healthy for Your Family This workshop will teach participants how to plan healthy meals for you and your family! The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) provides education to low-income women with young children. Topics include: nutrition, daily meal planning, food safety, hands-on cooking, and equipment care.
Beginners and Builders Biogas David House, author of The Complete Biogas Handbook and workshop facilitator, will present details about a new design for a fully insulated, US-ready small biogas digester capable of producing several cubic yards of biogas daily from moderate amounts of food waste. This hands-on, two-day course, will be held at Muirkirk Research Farm.
Weed Warrior Training This event includes classroom and outdoor training that will teach participants about invasive plants and invasive plant management. Topics will include: what an invasive plant is, the problems caused by invasive plants, identification of invasive plant species, and removal and management techniques. Participation in this class is necessary for certification of volunteers as District of Columbia Cooperative Weed Management Area (DC-CWMA) Weed Warriors. The Weed Warrior certification will allow individuals to manage invasive plants in specific park areas within the District. USNA, FONA, and NPS volunteers will still need approval from Arboretum or NPS staff prior to performing invasive plant management.
Earth Day: Path to Zero Waste – April 22 Join us from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Earth Day to learn how the District is working to increase the city’s recycling rate, adopting new innovative technologies, and working towards “zero waste” as defined in the Sustainable DC Plan. Mayor Muriel Bowser, DDOE Director Tommy Wells, and invited guest speakers will discuss the future of waste management. Please RSVP at: http://pathtozerowaste.splashthat.com/.
Certified Professional Food Manager Course
(Food Sanitation Certification)
Mon., May, 18 Wed., May, 20 Fri., May, 22
9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
University of the District of Columbia,
4200 Connecticut Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20008
$147.00 Paul Brown [email protected]
202-274-6490 or (202)841-1902
EPA-Renovation, Repair and
Painting Certification
Course
Monday, May 4
8:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.
University of the District of Columbia,
4200 Connecticut Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20008
$200.00 Chris Gunther [email protected]
202-274-7135
Urban Food Production
Program
Mon., Mar 16 - Tues., Mar 17
8:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M.
University of the District of Columbia,
4200 Connecticut Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20008
$0.00 Lorraine Weller-Clarke, Ph.D.
202-274-6494
Certified Professional Food Manager Course
(Food Sanitation Certification)
Mon., Jun 8 Wed., Jun 10 Fri., Jun 12
9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
University of the District of Columbia,
4200 Connecticut Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20008
$147.00 Paul Brown [email protected]
202-274-6490 or (202)841-1902
Certified Professional Food Manager Course
(Food Sanitation Certification)
Mon., Jun 22 Wed., Jun 24 Fri., Jun, 26
Mon., Jun 29 Wed., Jul 1
5:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.
University of the District of Columbia,
4200 Connecticut Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20008
$147.00 Paul Brown [email protected]
202-274-6490 or (202)841-1902
Workforce Development Certificates Spring/Summer 2015
Certified Professional Food Manager Course (Food Sanitation
Certification)
Mon., April 13 Wed., April 15 Fri., April 17
9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Hughes Memorial United Methodist
Church 25 53rd St., NE
Washington, DC 20019
$147.00 Paul Brown [email protected] 202-274-6490 or
(202)841-1902
Certified Professional Food Manager Course (Food Sanitation
Certification)
Mon., April 20 Wed., April 22 Fri., April 24
9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.
University of the District of Columbia,
4200 Connecticut Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20008
$147.00 Paul Brown [email protected] 202-274-6490 or
(202)841-1902
Certified Professional Food Manager Course (Food Sanitation
Certification)
Mon., May 4 Wed., May 6 Fri., May, 8
Mon., May 11 Wed., May 13
5:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.
University of the District of Columbia,
4200 Connecticut Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20008
$147.00 Paul Brown [email protected] 202-274-6490 or
(202)841-1902
Title Date(s)/Times Location Fee Instructor
Professional Development Certificates
Urban Bio-Intensive Farming
April 11, 2015
9:00A.M.- 4:00P.M.
Muirkirk Research Farm
12001 Old Baltimore Pike
Beltsville, MD 20705
$60.00/class or $200/ course
Che Axum [email protected]
202-274-6691
Title Date(s) /Times Location Fee Instructor
High Efficiency Bio-Intensive
Methods for Food and Nutritional
Security
April 18, 2015
9:00A.M.- 4:00P.M.
Muirkirk Research Farm
12001 Old Baltimore Pike
Beltsville, MD 20705
$60.00/class or $200/ course
Che Axum [email protected]
202-274-6691
Lorraine Weller-Clarke, Ph.D.
Urban Agriculture: Innovations
May 3, 2015
9:00A.M.- 4:00P.M.
Muirkirk Research Farm
12001 Old Baltimore Pike
Beltsville, MD 20705
$60.00/class or $200/ course
Sabine O'Hara, Ph.D. [email protected]
202-274-7115
Thomas Kakovitch [email protected]
202-274-7115
Business Principles of Sustainable Agriculture
April 6, 2015 April 8, 2015
6:00P.M.-9:00P.M.
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008 Building 44, Room 113
$60.00/class or $200/ course
Wayne Curtis, Ph.D.
Non-profit Management of
Community Food Programs
April 14, 2015 April 15, 2015
6:00P.M.-9:00P.M.
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008 4/14: Building 32,
Room 200 4/15: Building 44,
Room 113
$60.00/class or $200/ course
Sylvia Benatti [email protected]
Urban Agriculture Site Planning and
Design
April 21, 2015 April 23, 2015
6:00P.M.-9:00P.M.
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008 Building 32, Room 200
$60.00/class or $200/ course
Ralph Belton [email protected]
202-274-5043 Kathy Dixon
[email protected] 202-274-6653
Youth and Agriculture
May 13, 2015 May 14, 2015 May 16, 2015 5/13 & 5/14:
6:00P.M.- 9:00P.M. 5/16:
10A.M.-1:00P.M.
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008 5/13: Building 44, Room
113 5/14: Building 44, Room
113 5/16: Muirkirk Research
Farm
$60.00/class or $200/ course
Rebecca Bankhead [email protected]
202-274-7081
Sandra Farber [email protected]
202-274-3716
Other Workshops and Events
Cooking Healthy for your Family
Sat, April 11 Sat, April 18 Sat, April 25 Sat, May 2 Sat, May 9
Sat, May 16 Sat, May 23 Sat, May 30
Sat, Jun 6 12:00 P.M.-2:30
P.M.
Washington Parks and People
Riverside Center 601 Division Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20019
Free Chef Tyrome Henson
[email protected] 202-274-5728
Weed Warrior Training
Sat, April 18
9:00 A.M.-1:00P.M.
The National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
Free Mary Farrah [email protected]
202-274-6682 or
visit www.udc.edu/causes
Beginners and Builders Biogas
Workshop
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Sunday, April 19, 2015
8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Muirkirk Research Farm
12001 Old Baltimore Pike
Beltsville, MD 20705
$190.00 Dwane Jones, Ph.D. [email protected]
202-274-7182
Water Resources Symposium
Friday, April 10, 2015
8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.
David A. Clarke School of Law
4340 Connecticut Ave., NW
5th Floor Washington, DC 20008
$50.00
Dr. Tolessa Deksissa [email protected]
202-274-5273
Title Date(s)/Times Location Fee Instructor
Principles of Sustainable Urban
Agriculture
March 31, 2015 April 2, 2015
6:00P.M.- 9:00P.M.
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC
20008 Building 32, Room 200
$60.00/class or $200/ course
Sabine O'Hara, Ph.D.
202-274-7115
Sustainable Aquaponics
May 2, 2015
9:00A.M.-3:00P.M.
Muirkirk Research Farm
12001 Old Baltimore Pike
Beltsville, MD 20705
$60.00/class or $200/ course
Dwane Jones, Ph.D. [email protected]
202-274-7182
Thomas Kakovitch [email protected]
202-274-7115
Please visit our website at: www.udc.edu/CAUSES
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