Presidio Graduate School

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Causes: Education, Graduate & Professional Schools, Higher Education, Undergraduate Colleges

Mission: Presidio graduate school educates and inspires a new generation of skilled, visionary and enterprising leaders to transform business and public policy and create a more just, prosperous and sustainable world, bridging the gap between commerce and the common good.

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20 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

haleyldsay Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/04/2023

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HeartShattered Client Served

Rating: 1

06/17/2023

I am a current student and am beyond disappointed. If you are older and have full-time job please be careful considering this program. I thought this school and administration would be supportive to those of us already working in the sustainability field but they are not. We are ending up with one-off professors that teach one semester, don't care, and then leave with no consideration for the students.

pnw67 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/04/2022

I am very grateful to be a part of the Presidio community! Everyone at Presidio is passionate about creating and leading sustainable and equitable change, which makes for a tight-knit and collaborative experience and community. Presidio is the first school to truly prioritize incorporating sustainability into every aspect of the curriculum and student experience, and the members of Presidio's network constantly inspire me! If you are ready to think outside the box, push the boundaries, and create real, sustainable change, Presidio is where you want to be.

Shay.Howell Client Served

Rating: 5

10/04/2022

I did not expect to spend pandemic getting sustainability management education, but I am so grateful now for the pause of life as it operated before the pandemic and now because I had the chance to dive into studies of how climate change came to be, how we are socially, politically, and collectively responding to this crisis, and in particular, how we might as individuals in a community act to change the bad circumstances, enhance the good, and plan for a better future. The professors at Presidio are top-notch, as is the delivery of material. I enjoy both the online and in-person communities that have sprung up during and after the worst of the pandemic lockdowns, and point to that sociability as a core component of what got me through that horrendously trying time. Further, I have been able to support my studies with abundant work-study programs like TA positions, a Career Services post that has helped me pay my bills during the period when i was furloughed, and I am finding abundant work in the sustainability field now as more and more businesses catch on to the value of investing in sustainable initiatives. Perhaps most importantly of all, through my school work, I get to consult directly with companies on issues pertaining to their operations, strategy or marketing plans. This learning-to-action model is excellently effective at helping me network, try out different jobs in various sectors, and hone my interests in the growing field of sustainability management. Thank you for giving me a chance to give back to the school that has helped me so much!

cgreene Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/27/2022

I could not be more grateful I chose this school! Everyone at Presidio so passionate and dedicated to making an impact in sustainability and social justice at a systems level. We have such a close-knit and purpose-driven community and it is so collaborative, inclusive, supportive, and inspiring! Sustainability, social justice, and systems thinking are the centerpiece of all the curriculum from accounting to supply chain and the professors are often active practitioners in their field, allowing them to bring real world insights into class. I love the hands-on approach to learning that Presidio takes, particularly with our Experiential Learning courses where we work on a real-life sustainability consulting project throughout the semester with a team of our peers. I have made life-long friends and mentors while developing skills to have a mission-driven career and impact what matters most to me. Plus, the amazing impact Presidio alumni are having in sustainability across public and private sectors speaks for itself! I can’t say enough good things about Presidio!

ChangeMakerS8 Client Served

Rating: 1

09/17/2022

Presidio may have one time been a good school but has lost its relevance. Staff and teachers are always leaving. I am a current student and it seems like they have admissions and finance issues. Teachers share their own issues and with not being supported. Student feedback sessions go well, but nothing ends up changing. Seems like all the good reviews are from people a long time ago that work there now, wish the experience was still the same

na59912 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/14/2022

Nothing but great things to say about Presidio Graduate School! From administration to the students, everyone is truly passionate about the mission and making a difference in the world. It is an organization that is always looking to improve with feedback from students so that they can provide them with the best experience possible and propel them into successful careers.

stfernan21 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/02/2022

Presidio's mission is transformational and inspirational . Every person at this university I have engaged with is passionate and committed to changing the world one student at a time. Presidio's leadership team, staff, faculty, students, civic and corporate partners are all aligned. They all realize the need to take action to create a more sustainable, environmentally conscious, equitable, and just world. It all starts in the classroom with students who want to make a difference. I would highly recommend this university for anyone who wants to become a change-maker.

amsiegel3 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/02/2022

Fantastic experience with Presidio Graduate School's President, Dr. Liz Maw, and Dean, Dr. Maggie Winslow. They are approachable, knowledgeable, really care about students and the success students will have using the tools in the degree programs to elevate their careers and become the solution for a sustainable world. I highly recommend Presidio Grad School.

cpotter100 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/24/2022

Excellent school with flexible hybrid programming enabled me to attain my MBA while working & traveling from the east coast. The faculty is impressive, and classes are engaging & teach sustainability and team building. PGS prepares you for a career in sustainability and challenges you to question the systems at play. A close-knit cohort allows for both professional and personal growth and an extensive network of sustainability leaders you can lean on for support & collaboration.

C11995 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/23/2022

Committed to learning and growth internally and supporting a mission that inspires and makes practical steps to sustainability possible, Presidio Graduate School is an incredible institution. The school has weathered much and endured because of its passionate students, dedicated board, and commitment to press the work forward. As a member of its pioneer cohort, I am proud to be a Presidian and know that who I am today is in part due to the education I got there and the work I put in to make the school better.

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regretfulstudent Client Served

Rating: 1

03/08/2022

PGS sounds great on paper but it is all a facade. The course content is sub par and falls short of learning objectives it claims to meet. Administration regularly provides misinformation or withholds information that has real impact on student experience. Students are regularly told differing answers and administration appears incapable of appropriately accepting feedback and providing solutions to major issues. Turnover is extreme in positions and faculty is constantly shifting. My experience has been chaotic and traumatic and until systemic issues are addressed any individual people or roles brought in to coordinate will be unsuccessful. Their accreditation was at risk with WASC once recently as well. All of these elements are highly concerning for an institution that claims to provide solutions for world problems they themselves cannot acknowledge or address internally.

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sasmor Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

01/13/2022

Do not waste your time and money at this school. Anything they claim about being an untraditional school empowering students and prioritizing their success is a lie. All the administration cares about is money. They got rid of any teachers that rally towards students rights or had more “liberal” thinking. The education is subpar

nonenonenone General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

06/06/2021

Presidio Graduate School is a great idea that falls short. The school doesn't really bring anything new to the table and the courses are (for the most part) very weak, remedial at best. There are a lot of great intentions, but not a lot of followthrough. Also, the students are constantly angry at the administration (for good reasons) making it a very dramatic place.

klynn Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/29/2017

Presidio Graduate School was built to incorporate sustainability learning into every discipline empowering thought leaders to change the way businesses are run and policies are made for a more positive impact on our world. Amazing inspiring community.

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

10/26/2017

I'm in alum from the San Francisco program and coming to this school was the best decision I made to futher my personal and professional mission.

KateMcDill Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/25/2017

Presidio Graduate School (PGS) is an awesome institution of higher education; they offer two graduate degrees, both steeped in sustainability. There is an MBA, offered on two different campuses (Seattle and San Francisco), and two different modalities, and a Master of Public Administration offered in San Francisco. Check out the web site: www.presidio.edu.

NonProfitGal Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/24/2017

The PGS community is uniquely positioned with students, alumni, faculty, and staff who all share a common set of values. The individuals range across professional sectors and vary in backgrounds and age, yet everyone comes together to foster education towards impact. PGS not only excels at teaching traditional management skills, but also teaches to question the sustainability of traditional models and implement change.

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MelissaHook Client Served

Rating: 5

08/01/2017

As a current student of PGS, I am consistently impressed by the faculty engagement, rigor of the curriculum, dedication of the staff, and most importantly, the connections I have made. I have proposed multiple Experiential Learning Projects where we work with outside organizations and do a semester long project for them, gaining industry experience, connections, and endless learning opportunities. Proposing my own project gave me the opportunity to be a project manager and have direct contact with the organization, an invaluable experience.

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Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/01/2017

Despite the challenges of being a small, private school these days, the fact remains that truly generous and amazing students are graduating from PGS and they're going on to tackle important issues.

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