Green Steps - University Course Details and Applications

Course dates and application timelines are now available for the following Semester 2 2008 Green Steps university courses:

Curtin University, Perth

Australian National University (ANU), Canberra

Macquarie University, Sydney

Griffith University, Brisbane

To be eligible for Green Steps you must be enrolled at the host tertiary institution or, for the regional courses, enrolled at any university in that particular state.

To apply for Green Steps:

Please email:

(1) a cover letter explaining why you would like to do the course,

(2) your Curriculum Vitae and

(3) the task outlined below to the Coordinator by 5pm on the date shown in the 'Course Details' section.

Include these elements in one Microsoft Word document, with your name as the file name (eg. first_last.doc). Please ensure that the entire application document is no larger than 300kb, and that you clearly identify which Green Steps course you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Applications that do not conform to this format will not be accepted.

The task: Write a 1 page letter to the CEO of an imaginary company. The purpose of the letter is to convince the CEO that her/his company should take its environmental responsibilities more seriously, including the establishment of a Green Office Program.

Selection Process:

The highest quality written applicants will be offered an interview, after which the final group of 12-14 will be selected.

Emphasis is given to sourcing students from a range of disciplines, backgrounds and experiences. This ensures a diverse group, which improves learning outcomes and reflects the interdisciplinary and intergenerational nature of effective responses to environmental issues.

This rigorous selection process ensures the selection of highly motivated and committed students who will leave Green Steps ready to enter the environment sector.

Upcoming Course Dates:

Green Steps @ Curtin University, Semester 2 2008

Only available to undergraduate and post graduate students enrolled at Curtin University

Please note: Applications must be received by the Coordinator by 5pm on the due date. Attendance at all training sessions is necessary to complete Green Steps. Please check that you are available for all training sessions before submitting your application.

Green Steps @ ANU, Semester 2 2008

Only available to undergraduate and post graduate students enrolled at ANU

Please note: Applications must be received by the Coordinator by 5pm on the due date. Attendance at all training sessions is necessary to complete Green Steps. Please check that you are available for all training sessions before submitting your application.

Green Steps @ Macquarie University, Semester 2 2008

Only available to undergraduate and post graduate students enrolled at Macquarie University

Please note: Applications must be received by the Coordinator by 5pm on the due date. Attendance at all training sessions is necessary to complete Green Steps. Please check that you are available for all training sessions before submitting your application.

Green Steps @ Griffith University, Semester 2 2008

Only available to undergraduate and post graduate students enrolled at Griffith University

Please note: Applications must be received by the Coordinator by 5pm on the due date. Attendance at all training sessions is necessary to complete Green Steps. Please check that you are available for all training sessions before submitting your application.