| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.60 |
| Liaison | Laurie Husted |
| Submission Date | June 14, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bard College
ER-18: Sustainability Research Incentives
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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6.00 / 6.00 |
Michele
Dominy Dean of the College Dean's Office |
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Does the institution have a program to encourage student sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage student research in sustainability:
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has granted funds to the college to support curricular innovation and course design, and to enhance civic engagement opportunities for our students in the Environment and Urban Studies program. This is a three-year grant.
While a significant portion of the grant is allocated to faculty staffing, internship coordination, and novel practicum courses, funds are also allocated in the following categories:
Minigrants
(a) Faculty/Student Collaborative Research (to involve laboratory or field research, or
travel and equipment), not to exceed $3000 per project.
(b) Undergraduate Student Travel to Support Internships and Community Involvement.
Faculty to nominate, sponsor and submit the student request.
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The website URL where information about the student research program is available:
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Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage faculty research in sustainability:
The same grant will also support:
Course Development
Up to two grants to continuing undergraduate faculty per year to offset course development expenses and support.
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The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
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