Tim Holt, M.S.

part-time instructor, the john merck division of science and technology

Everett Mansion 309
tholt@svc.edu

Education

• M.S., Antioch New England Graduate School
• B.S., Southern Vermont College
• A.S., Hudson Valley Community College

Courses

• Environmental Issues
• Environmental Policy
• Environmental History
• Physical World
• Introduction to Biology
• Ecology
• Statistics
• College Algebra 

academic Research/interests

Ecology, Sustainability

areas of expertise

I'm not really comfortable calling myself an "expert," but I know quite a bit about the following: ecology of plants and plant communities, earth science, basic biology, organic farming and conservation biology.

Why I teach

I teach because I am continually driven to continue learning new things and to deepen my understanding of the things I already know. I also enjoy helping other people learn about and broaden their understanding of the natural world and the interactions between it and society.

Favorite Book

As I write this, I am surrounded by three, six-foot-tall bookcases that are filled to overflowing. There are stacks of books on the floor, on a table, my desk, an end table and on top of the printer. I've probably given away or recycled half as many books as I have right now. I really don't have a favorite book, but books are certainly one of my favorite things. I joined my first book club in 8th grade, and I am currently in one now. History, science, the natural world, the classics, "how to," the environment and farming are among the most common topics.

Favorite film

Once I've seen a film, I rarely revisit it, but the Lord of the Rings was awfully good.

Best part of being at SVC

What I like about SVC is the setting, the informal atmosphere and working with "regular" folks.