| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.26 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Feb. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Joshua
Kaplan Sustainability Outreach Specialist Office of Sustainability |
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Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
Yes
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A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
An informal committee convened in November 2009 to create a working definition of “sustainability research.”
A. Committee Members
- Kathleen Getz, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Kogod School of Business
- Dr. Sikina Jinnah, Assistant Professor, School of International Service
- Stephen MacAvoy, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science
- Facilitator: Chris O’Brien, Director, Office of Sustainability
B. Definitions
Sustainability Research focuses on a key principle of sustainability (such as social equity or environmental stewardship); addresses a sustainability challenge (such as climate change or poverty); or furthers our understanding of the interconnectedness of societal and environmental challenges. Sustainability research leads toward solutions that support economic prosperity, social well-being, and ecological health.
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Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
Yes
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A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
A survey was sent to all faculty members asking them to identify whether they research sustainability. The survey achieved a 20% response rate, with over 300 faculty responding.
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Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
Yes
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The website URL where the sustainability research inventory is posted (required if claiming Part 3 of the credit):
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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