| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.69 |
| Liaison | Ciannat Howett |
| Submission Date | July 25, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Emory University
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Meredith
Stocks Intern Office of Sustainability Initiatives |
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
Research projects (funded or unfunded) related to sustainability lead toward solutions that support economic prosperity, social well-being, and ecological health. They may: Focus on a key principle of sustainability (such as social equity or environmental stewardship), address a sustainability challenge (such as climate change or poverty), or further our understanding of the interconnectedness of social and environmental challenges.
Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
In December 2008, 1,100 Emory faculty, excluding medical and part-time, temporary faculty, were sent an online survey to determine faculty participation in sustainability-related research. Questions were based on STARS criteria.
In the fall of 2010, another survey to identify sustainability-related research was conducted, this time including medical faculty. In addition, individual e-mails were sent out to a number faculty members to follow-up on or request information about potentially sustainability-related research, resulting in the addition of many new research projects.
Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
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:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.