Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 34.59
Liaison John Duvall
Submission Date Jan. 7, 2013
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Dominican University of California
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Vania Coelho
Associate Professor, Faculty Coordinator for the Center for Sustainability
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
Yes

A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:

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/or ecological health.


Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
Yes

A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:

Faculty were asked to complete an online survey in Spring 2012, and in Fall 2012 a summary with the results was submitted via e-mail and a final request was made for faculty to review the document and submit their information in case they had not done so yet or if there were any mistakes.


Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
Yes

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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