Action Learning for EcoSocial Regeneration

Gaia University is a growing international institution for higher learning offering accredited degree programs for real-world action in self and planetary transformation. These programs cultivate world changers working for local and global sustainability, justice, and peace. Associates have access to a powerful global network of leaders, advisors and peers offering support and guidance in the development, implementation and documentation of their self-directed project work.

Upcoming West Coast Degree Programs

Integrative EcoSocial Design (IESD) BSc, MSc, GD*
For those wanting to integrate ecological and social aspects of design into projects that focus on ecosystems, societies, communities, technologies, and personal lifestyles.

Organizing Learning for EcoSocial Regeneration (OLE) MSc, GD

For those interested in applied organizational learning and design.
Some people focus on the development of a GU regional center as their primary project.

Open Topic (OT) BSc, MSc, GD

For those who are working at a strategic level as world changers and want to design their own program topic.

Regenerative Design & Nature Awareness BSc, MSc, GD
For those interested taking the RDNA intensive program offered through the Regenerative Design Institute as the focus of their degree pathway. RDNA is a 9 month holistic, hands-on skill based training devoted to helping students develop leadership skills necessary to further sustainable & regenerative practices in their personal and professional lives.

for more information on RDNA and to register for ths program. p[lease visit: http://www.regenerativedesign.org/courses-events/regenerative-design-nature-awareness-rdna-training

*GD  Post Masters Graduate Diploma

Dates

Orientation Workshop > June 20 - 28 2008
Extension Workshop (IESD & OLE) > June 29 - July 2 2008
Closing workshop year 1 > June 2009
Closing workshop year 2 > June 2010
Location

Venue

North Bay Programs will be hosted by the Regenerative Design Institute, located in Bolinas, Ca.

For more information on the location and RDI programs, please visit: www.regenerativedesign.org

Contact

To apply apply for and regiuster in these programs, please visit www.gaiauniversity.org

or e-mail: info@gaiauniversity.org

For specific information on the N. Bay Regional programs contact

Jay Ma, Regional Contact: e-mail: Jay@GaiaUniversity.org    phone: 707-483-719

Gaia University Orientations in Ashland Oregon

Gaia University will also be hosting programs in Ashland, Oregon from Auguest 31 - September 8th 2008.

Dates

Orientation Workshop > August 31 – Sept 8, 2008
Extension IESD Workshop > Sept 9-11, 2008
Closing workshop year 1 > Sept 2009
Closing workshop year 2 > Sept 2010
Location

Venue

Programs will be hosted by the Thrivability Institute: www.HonoringAllLife.org

Contact
For more information and to register for this program please contact:

info@gaiauniversity.org or visit www.gaiauniversity.org

Shaktari Belew, Regional Contact: email: Shaktari@GaiaUniversity.org    541-488-2518

Jay Ma: e-mail: Jay@GaiaUniversity.org    phone: 707-483-7193

Instructor Biography's


Andy Langford and Liora Alder have spent the last 35 years working to create projects which will affect the personal and global crises of our times.


Andy Langford, MSc and Dip.Perm.Des

Andy brought Permaculture to the UK in 1986 and initiated the Permaculture Association of Britain, as well as the Permaculture Diploma WorkNet upon which the design of Gaia University is based. He has been active in the European permaculture and ecovillage networks, is a member of the European Permaculture Council and has served on the European Council of the Global Ecovillage Network. 

Gaia University - Co-founder and President www.gaiauniversity.org

Permaculture Association of Britain - Founder and lead designer of the Permaculture Diploma WorkNet. www.permaculture.org.uk

Global Village Institute, Board Member  www.i4at.org


Alejandra Liora Adler, MEd.

Liora has focused on the human architecture underlying ecovillages and other social change groups. She has shared her experience and knowledge in 30 countries, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Ecovillage Network, its representative to the UN, and as a co-founder of two ecovillage projects in Latin America, Huehuecoyotl Ecovillage in Mexico and La Caravana Arcoiris por la Paz, a mobile project, now in its 12th year, and in Brazil.

Gaia University - Co-Founder and President www.gaiauniversity.org

Global Ecovillage Network - International Advisory Council and UN Representative www.ecovillage.org

Global Village Institute - Vice-President www.i4at.org

Bioregional Coordinating Council - www.bioregional-congress.org

www.gaiauniversity.org

www.gaiaunorthbay.com