PH.D. Student Profile: Peter Conklin

Peter Conklin
Ph.D. Student, NRESS Ph.D. Program
Natural Resources and the Environment
peter.conklin@granite.edu

Research Topic: Sustainability Curriculum for Community Colleges

Advisor: Dr. John E. Carroll

Description of Research

Given the social changes inherent to the consequences of peak oil community colleges will need to significantly revise their curriculum to stay relevant.  This dissertation is focused on the development of a set of curriculum changes that will help the New Hampshire Community College System transition into a new economy that will be both more local and sustainable.

Education

• MA Political Science Claremont Graduate University
• ABD Philosophy Boston University

Professional Positions

• Director of Facilities, Safety, and Sustainability Granite State College 
• Faculty Member, Granite State College