The Goddard Chair position focuses on nine goals broadly related to outreach related to natural resource conservation, policy development and professional development, student engagement and achievement, and ensuring a legacy of resource sustainability.
- Strengthen visibility within the University community and in the Commonwealth and nation for effective resource conservation and utilization.
- Enhance the University's substantial strength in fields related to conservation and resource utilization, stimulating recruitment and retention of highly qualified scholars in these fields.
- Add stature and support to the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management's efforts to provide outstanding educational programs.
- Enhance the quality of instruction to students, undergraduate and graduate, in courses relating to the administrative management of natural resources.
- Be a resource to students, in addition to their regular faculty mentors, for curriculum and career counseling to facilitate the transition from the academic environment to the world of work.
- Provide essential consultation to agencies of local, state and federal governments, to businesses and industry, to other academic institutions and to the public, represented by organizations and individuals.
- Emphasize a balanced approach to achieving environmental quality while maintaining economic stability.
- Provide inspiration and stimulation to present and future decision makers to develop innovative approaches and solutions to natural resource management problems.
- Give lasting public recognition to the outstanding contributions of Dr. Goddard and his distinguished service to citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
- Office 814-865-7541
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Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
- Office 814-865-7541
- Fax 814-865-3725
