Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 67.27
Liaison Jesse Russell
Submission Date Dec. 30, 2024

STARS v3.0

Canadore College
AC-6: Sustainability Research

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 10.00 / 10.00
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6.1 Percentage of academic departments engaged in sustainability research

Total number of academic departments engaged in research:
12

Number of academic departments engaged in sustainability research:
12

Annotated list or inventory of the institution’s sustainability research by department:
Research.xlsx

Description of the process used to identify the institution’s sustainability research:
 

To identify the institution's sustainability research, we utilize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) framework to categorize our applied research opportunities within our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This approach simplifies reporting and ensures alignment with global standards. Additionally, discussions of research interests among faculty, industry partners, and other stakeholders are integral to identifying and advancing sustainability research, fostering a collaborative and focused effort across the institution.

This process and assessment was completed by the Research Centre at Canadore College.Our Director of Research has confirmed that sustainability-focused or sustainability-supportive research is actively being conducted across all academic units. While these projects may not be attributed to specific departments, they are inherently multidisciplinary, spanning multiple schools and fostering collaboration across diverse fields.


The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following two figures:

Percentage of academic departments engaged in sustainability research:
100

Points earned for indicator AC 6.1:
8

6.2 Incentives for sustainability research

Does the institution provide incentives for academic staff to conduct sustainability research?:
Yes

Description of the sustainability research incentives for academic staff:

The sustainability research incentives for academic staff include the provision of release time funded through the Research centre's departmental budget. This allows faculty to dedicate more time to sustainability-focused projects. Additionally, academic staff and students have access to grant funding that supports collaborative research initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging innovative and impactful contributions to sustainability.


Does the institution provide incentives for students to conduct sustainability research?:
Yes

Description of the sustainability research incentives for students:

The stated intent of the incentives program is to foster impactful sustainability research by providing students with valuable hands-on experience. While students work on projects as directed by faculty, there are specific incentives offered, including the opportunity for students to work on faculty-led projects and collaborate closely with expert researchers. This engagement enables students to contribute to the development of solutions for real-world challenges while gaining practical experience and insights in their field.

Canadore provides incentives for students to conduct sustainability research. In the Canadore Innovation Challenge, students are encouraged to participate in an event focused on real-world challenges in Northern Ontario. The event offers several incentives:

  • A $100 stipend for participation during reading week
  • Opportunities to win investments, seed grants, and internships
  • Support for implementing winning proposals
  • Themes related to sustainability, such as:
    • Affordable Housing
    • Food Security
    • Community Revitalization
    • Sustainable Development
    • Health Challenges
    • Clean Water

The winning team in each category were awarded $5000 prize. They will also have ongoing access to staff and other industry experts, should they wish to pursue their idea. 

 


The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:

Points earned for indicator AC 6.2:
2

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