Progress 09/01/03 to 08/31/07
Outputs
The following project goals were accomplished during 2007. Data analysis for two surveys was conducted. Data from the survey exploring textile and apparel industry attitudes was used to develop a presentation for the International Textile and Apparel Association. This was accepted and presented in November. Data for the second survey concerning consumers' awareness and attitudes regarding personal role in globally responsible behavior was analyzed. Results were used in class module development. Information from the two surveys and the interviews conducted during the second year of the study were used to supplement content for four apparel and textile class modules. A web site related to project is currently under development. The web site will include an overview of the project, selected portions of interviews, selected data from the two surveys, as well as developed modules for use by other textile and apparel institutions. This web site will be linked to the recently
approved 5-year AES project relating to sustainability. Three presentations related to the project were presented/accepted for presentation at ITAA to educate instructors and present project data. The collaborative relationship with Bi Li, owner of Earth Speaks, a New York City based design house specializing in organic apparel, resulted in the 1st annual design and marketing competition entitled Project Organic: Designing for a Sustainable Lifestyle. This student design and marketing competition was successfully completed in November 2006. Six teams, composed of one design and one marketing student, submitted original designs marketed for a designated target market. Student team design projects were judged by faculty and by designer Bi Li. Selection of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams were announced. Finished projects were displayed in a public exhibition during October and November. One publication was accepted.
PRODUCTS: Four class modules. Web site under development. Six sustainable student apparel designs.
OUTCOMES: Class modules were developed and presented. A manuscript was accepted for publication. A second manuscript has been prepared for submission. Datum from two survey projects were analyzed and presented. Sustainable design and marketing competition was completed and design projects displayed.
DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: Meyer-Brosdahl, D. J. C., LeHew, M. L. A., & Hawley, J. M. (2007). Sustainable Fashion: An Oxymoron or a Possible Future? Teaching Strategies to Promote Consumer and Industry Sustainability Practices. To be presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference - Los Angeles, CA. Meyer, Brosdahl, D. J. C. and LeHew, M. L. A. (2006). Introducing the concept of Global Citizenship and responsibility: A model for apparel and textiles and beyond. Presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association, San Antonio, TX, Nov. 1-4, 2006. LeHew, M. L. A., and Meyer-Brosdahl, D. J. C., & Pidatala, G. (2006). Sustainability and ethics: Exploring textile and apparel industry attitudes. Presented at the International Textile and Apparel Associationannual conference, San Antonio, TX, Nov. 1-4, 2006.
FUTURE INITIATIVES: As this was the end of the project, no future initiatives are being planned relating directly to this project.
Impacts
Student and educator knowledge was increased. Materials for the Apparel and Textile discipline were developed to help educate leaders for the industry.
Publications
- Meyer-Brosdahl, D. J. C. (2007). Quality Over Quantity: The Key to Sustainable Fashion? Fashion Sustainability White Papers. NY, NY: Earth Pledge.
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Progress 01/01/06 to 12/31/06
Outputs
The following project goals were accomplished during 2006. Survey of consumers' awareness and attitudes regarding personal role in globally responsible behavior was conducted. One thousand surveys were mailed, reminder cards and new surveys were sent to non-respondents, resulting in a return of one hundred and sixty were completed surveys. Data will be analyzed and manuscripts written during Spring 2007. Drafts of the three remaining educational units were completed as well as refinement of the other units. Our goal is to have all five educational modules completed and learning outcome assessed by the end of Summer 2007. We also continued our search for companies demonstrating global citizenship practices by attending the All Things Organic conference in May 2006.
PRODUCTS: Instructional materials are being produced in 2006-2007.
OUTCOMES: Instructional materials will be assessed in 2007 for effectiveness. As an unexpected result of this project, a collaborative relationship with a globally responsible apparel design house in New York has developed. This year we worked together to establish an annual design and marketing competition called Project Organic: Designing for a Sustainable Lifestyle. Finished projects were displayed in a public exhibition during October and November.
DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: LeHew, M. L. A., Meyer-Brosdahl, D. J. C., & Pidatala, G., 2006. (November, 2006). Sustainability and ethics: Exploring textile and apparel industry attitudes. Presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference - San Antonio, Texas. / Meyer-Brosdahl, D. J. C. & LeHew, M. L. A. (November, 2006). Introducing the concept of global citizenship and responsibility: A model for apparel and textiles and beyond. Presented at the International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference - San Antonio, Texas. / LeHew, M. L. A. & Brosdahl, D. J. C. (July, 2006). Textile and apparel industry: Sustainability attitudes and ethics. Presented at the 13th International Conference on Recent Advances in Retailing and Service Science - Budapest, Hungary. / Anderson, B. G., LeHew, M. L. A., & White, C. P. (July, 2006). Preliminary investigation for the disconnect between consumer behavior and sustainability attitudes. To be presented at the
13th International Conference on Recent Advances in Retailing and Service Science - Budapest, Hungary. / Meyer, J. C. & LeHew, M. L. A. (January, 2006). Introducing the concept of global citizenship: An example of cultural responsibility. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities.
FUTURE INITIATIVES: Creation of website to support instructional materials.
Impacts
Primary impact will be determined after implementation of instructional materials. One unexpected impact that occurred during the process of completing this project was a decision by our department to focus on sustainability as a strategic priority. The basic elements of Global Citizenship is to infuse a concern for and understanding of one's responsibility for sustainability.
Publications
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Progress 01/01/05 to 12/31/05
Outputs
The following project goals were accomplished during the first half of the third project year. Two drafts of the five educational units were developed after meeting with Information Technology Center instructional designer. The industry survey was finalized and mailed to 600 apparel and textile companies. We plan to complete a second mailing to non-respondents in January. The consumer survey was finalized and the first mailing will occur in January. We continue to interact with several companies demonstrating global citizenship practices and have developed plans to expand beyond the scope of this project. One manuscript is in press and two papers have been accepted for presentation at national/international conferences.
Impacts
None to report at this time.
Publications
- LeHew, M. L. A. and Meyer, D. C. 2005 (In press). Preparing Global Citizens for Leadership in the Textile and apparel Industry. Clothing and Textile Research Journal.
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Progress 01/01/04 to 12/31/04
Outputs
The following project goals were accomplished during the second year of the award. The literature database needed for developing the educational units was expanded. Instructional designers from the Information Technology Center were consulted and their recommendations were incorporated into the planned modules. The student learning outcomes and goals for curriculum units were expanded and revised. Appropriate teaching methodology and activities for units were developed or revised. Background information was gathered on firms in the textile and apparel industry known for environmental and/or social responsibility Key organizations demonstrating global citizenship practices were contacted. Eight organizations agreed to a visit and their best practices were documented. One manuscript was accepted for publication. The following project goals are currently in progress. The consumer survey was finalized and is ready to distribute this summer. The industry survey is being
developed. Most of the educational units will be developed by September 2005 to be tested during Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 semesters.
Impacts
To illustrate the impact of individual and organizational decision making on the physical rnvironment.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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