Reflect on your own lifestyle and habits. Consider the resources provided in human ecology to you and determine what changes you can apply in your life and for your environment. Consider this information on how to live more sustainability and become involved in environmental policy. An important aspect of changing behaviors is to start small and manageable. Are there one or two small lifestyle changes you can make? Small changes add up to big differences.
-Post two ways you intend to change your lifestyle behaviors, economic choices, or level of community involvement based on what you learned from this course.
-Summarize Saint Leo Universitys core value of Responsible Stewardship.
-How does the content in human ecology align with responsible stewardship?
Saint Leo’s core values
Excellence
Saint Leo University is an educational enterprise. All of us, individually and collectively, work hard to ensure that our students develop the character, learn the skills, and assimilate the knowledge essential to become morally responsible leaders. The success of our University depends upon a conscientious commitment to our mission, vision, and goals.
Community
Saint Leo University develops hospitable Christian learning communities everywhere we serve. We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence based on mutual trust and respect to create socially responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to learn, to change, and to serve.
Respect
Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all individuals unique talents, respect their dignity, and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our communitys strength depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free exchange of ideas, and on learning, living, and working harmoniously.
Personal Development
Saint Leo University stresses the development of every persons mind, spirit, and body for a balanced life. All members of the Saint Leo University community must demonstrate their commitment to personal development to help strengthen the character of our community.
Integrity
The commitment of Saint Leo University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.
Responsible Stewardship
Our Creator blesses us with an abundance of resources. We foster a spirit of service to employ our resources for University and community development. We must be resourceful. We must optimize and apply all of the resources of our community to fulfill Saint Leo Universitys mission and goals.
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