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Earn an eBadge at CCC

An eBadge is an award that demonstrates the holder’s knowledge and skills in different topics. eBadge opportunities at CCC are for all fields of study and for all learners and are earned by demonstrating proficiencies in both knowledge and applied skills. For CCC students, earned eBadges also appear on their co-curricular transcript and all learners can post the eBadge award on their resumes and social media networks, which could appeal to potential employers. The combination of eBadge proficiencies creates opportunities for learners to become change-agents for an environmentally sustainable future and can give earners a competitive edge in their field of study. CCC students, employees and those outside the college can choose among multiple options, including credit courses, community education courses and other experiences. Build your resume, advance your knowledge and skills and showcase your accomplishments by earning any of 4 CCC eBadges: Leadership in Environmental Stewardship, Symbiosis, or Problem Solving and Community Involvement.

Earning and signing-up for an e-badge is free, but costs may be associated with the learning experience(s) you choose. 

To earn an eBadge:

  1. Click each tab below to review the current eBadge options and review the proficiencies for each. Contact the eBadge proficiency sponsors of interest to you. 
  2. Sign-up for the eBadge on WebCentral. Contact the Environmental Sustainability Director (contact information below) if you have questions.
  3. Successfully complete one learning option in each of the proficiency areas required for the eBadge. 

Successfully complete all the required proficiencies for the eBadge before you graduate or depart from CCC.

  • Leadership in Environmental Stewardship
  • Problem Solving
  • Symbiosis
  • Community Involvement
Leadership in Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Stewardship ebadge logoCCC offers an eBadge in Leadership in Environmental Stewardship to demonstrate a students’ knowledge and skills in environmental stewardship for either their field of study or personal application. Earning the eBadge means successfully completing one learning option in each of eight proficiency areas. See each proficiency area below to review the available learning options. Classes may require extra projects or more emphasis on environmental sustainability topics.

Register for the Leadership in Environmental Stewardship eBadge

Knowledge of Communication and Education Methods

  • SPCH 1110 with Sammy Fernandes
  • Become a CCC Environmental Sustainability Intern
  • Complete extracurricular activities with the Environmental Sustainability Office

Applied Skills in Communication and Education Methods

  • SPCH 1110 with Sammy Fernandes
  • BIOS 1010 with Ben Newton
  • BIOS 1040 with Ben Newton
  • Become a CCC Environmental Sustainability Intern
  • Complete extracurricular activities with the Environmental Sustainability Office

Knowledge of Environmental Information

  • SPCH 1110 with Sammy Fernandes
  • BIOS 1040 with Ben Newton
  • HMRM 1100 with Kim Milovac
  • Become a CCC Environmental Sustainability Intern
  • Complete extracurricular activities with the Environmental Sustainability Office

Applied Skills in Environmental Information

  • SPCH 1110 with Sammy Fernandes
  • BIOS 1040 with Ben Newton
  • HMRM 1100 with Kim Milovac
  • Become a CCC Environmental Sustainability Intern
  • Complete extracurricular activities with the Environmental Sustainability Office

Knowledge of Behaviors and Personal Influence

  • SPCH 1110 with Sammy Fernandes
  • BIOS 1040 with Ben Newton
  • Become a CCC Environmental Sustainability Intern
  • Complete extracurricular activities with the Environmental Sustainability Office

Applied Skills in Behaviors and Personal Influence

  • SPCH 1110 with Sammy Fernandes
  • BIOS 1040 with Ben Newton
  • Become a CCC Environmental Sustainability Intern
  • Complete extracurricular activities with the Environmental Sustainability Office

Knowledge of Social Systems and Influencing Change

  • SPCH 1110 with Sammy Fernandes
  • HMRM 1100 with Kim Milovac
  • Become a CCC Environmental Sustainability Intern
  • Complete extracurricular activities with the Environmental Sustainability Office

Applied Skills in Social Systems and Influencing Change

  • SPCH 1110 with Sammy Fernandes
  • BIOS 1040 with Ben Newton
  • HMRM 1100 with Kim Milovac
  • Become a CCC Environmental Sustainability Intern
  • Complete extracurricular activities with the Environmental Sustainability Office

Options for All Eight Proficiencies (full eBadge) in One Setting

  • SPCH 1110 with Sammy Fernandes
  • Become a CCC Environmental Sustainability Intern
  • Complete extracurricular activities with the Environmental Sustainability Office
  • Showcase your knowledge of the scientific method by completing and presenting a sustainability-related project
Problem Solving

Using the scientific method, this eBadge can work in almost any discipline. The student can utilize the format for in-class projects or projects of their own design. Below are the proficiencies for this eBadge:

Register for the Problem Solving eBadge

Identify a Sustainability-Related Problem

Identify the Factors or Variables Leading to the Sustainability Problem

Identify Factors and Variables Susceptible to Change

Identify Factors and Variables that are Difficult to Change

Applied Skills: Project Development

Applied Skills: Data Analysis

Applied Skills: Critical Thinking

Applied Skills: Effective Communication

Symbiosis

Students will build knowledge of native plants and pollinators through applied plant and pollinator identification, conservation methods, human impact and interaction. Below are the proficiencies for this eBadge:

Register for the Symbiosis eBadge

Knowledge of Plants

Applied Skills in Plant Identification

Knowledge of Pollinators

Applied Skills in Pollinator Identification

Knowledge of Conservation

Applied Skills in Conservation Methods

Knowledge of Human Impact and Interaction

Applied Skills in Technology, Science, and Behavior Change

Community Involvement

Some eBadge proficiencies can be achieved outside of regular coursework. Examples of the extracurricular activities are listed below, but students should contact the Environmental Sustainability Director to confirm which proficiencies an activity will fulfill.

Register for the Community Involvement eBadge

Search for BDGS-1030 Community Involvement and add section to plan.

Events

  • Volunteer at Leapfrog Village - Students will help plan and lead “play to learn” events at local childcare facilities for families and host on-campus activities for CCC students who are parents of young children to enhance their own CCC experience and allow them engagement time with their children. Participating students will gain hands-on professional development and relationship building experiences in childcare settings while engaging with children and their parents.
    • Students who are interested in participating should contact Kimberly Milovac at [email protected]
  • Pollinator garden plantings and tours
  • Tree Plantings
  • Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability (UMACS) Fall conference and/or webinars
  • Nebraska Recycling Council Fall Conference
  • Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference
  • Groundwater Festival
  • Bee and Tree Campus Committee meets quarterly
  • Present a project at the Nebraska State Fair's Sustainability Pavilion
  • Adopt a Highway Cleanups
  • Participate in CCC’s Earth Month activities in April
  • Merit Badge University with Scouts

Year-Round Opportunities

  • Watch a past SLPS video and take a short quiz
  • Join the Students 4 Sustainability club
  • Volunteer in the CCC pollinator gardens
  • Become a CCC Environmental Sustainability Intern
  • Other qualified internships please reach out to Benjamin Newton at [email protected]

How to Register for the eBadge

  1. Click the image above to view all eBadge sections OR click the "Register for this eBadge" button under each eBadge description.
  2. These links will open a new window in Student Planner.
  3. If you are not already signed in to Student Planner, click the Sign In button in the upper-right corner of the page and enter your credentials.
  4. Click the "View Available Sections" drop-down under the eBadge you want to register for (do not click Add Course to Plan).
  5. Click the blue "Add Section to Schedule" button next to the course section.
  6. A pop-up window will appear, click the "Add Section" button to confirm.
  7. Click "Student Planning" in the upper-left corner of the page, and choose "Plan & Schedule" from the drop-down menu.
  8. The eBadge course will appear on the left side of your screen. Click the blue "Register" button below the section information.
  9. Shortly after registering, you will receive an email confirmation from the college registrar.

Contact:

Benjamin Newton
Environmental sustainability director
[email protected]
308-398-7962