Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.05
Liaison Yumiko Jakobcic
Submission Date Feb. 27, 2015
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Grand Valley State University
AC-10: Support for Research

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.00 / 4.00 Yumiko Jakobcic
Campus Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Sustainability Practices
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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 Student Summer Scholars Program (S3) provides funds for a student and faculty mentor to devote twelve weeks to a research and/or creative project during the spring/summer semester. Generally, S3 Grants provide a student stipend, faculty stipend, and a small budget for supplies. Grants do not exceed $6,000. Through these grants and the mentorship of a faculty member, S3 program offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to do hands-on, professional research and creative practice in their chosen field. Combining academics, field work, and a reflection component provides students with a meaningful learning experience that helps to prepare them for graduate school and future careers. The program encourages student research in general with many projects focusing on sustainability.

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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 Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence demonstrates leadership by promoting a culture of active scholarship. The Center promotes innovation and enterprise, facilitates collaborations, and serves as an advocate for faculty scholarship. While the program promotes research from all disciplines, many projects involve elements of sustainability.

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The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
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Has the institution formally adopted policies and procedures that give positive recognition to interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research during faculty promotion and/or tenure decisions?:
Yes

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A brief description or the text of the institution’s policy regarding interdisciplinary research:
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences brings together interested faculty with scholarly and creative interests in five areas: Borders, Brain, Health, Urban, and Water.  All clusters are open to CLAS faculty as well as faculty from other GVSU colleges.  Additional support in the form of grant opportunities, conference announcements, and other information is provided to these self-selected groups.

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The website URL where information about the treatment of interdisciplinary research is available:
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Does the institution provide ongoing library support for sustainability research and learning that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes

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A brief description of the institution's library support for sustainability research and learning:
The library curates a Sustainability Research collection on its ScholarWorks website.

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