Overall Rating	Bronze - expired
Overall Score	28.95
Liaison	Thomas Wassmer
Submission Date	June 17, 2019
Executive Letter	Download

STARS v2.1

Siena Heights University
AC-10: Support for Research

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	2.00 / 4.00	Thomas Wassmer Associate Professor of Biology Biology

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Student Sustainability Research Incentives

Does the institution have an ongoing program to encourage students in multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct research in sustainability? :

Yes

A brief description of the student research program, including the incentives provided and any positive outcomes during the previous three years:

SHU's Sustainability Internship program, incentives: 1- and 3-credit hours, positive outcomes: this STARS submission, presentations on cafeteria food-waste and pre-consumer composting, construction of pollinator garden, installation of PurpleAir air pollution monitor, joining EPA air quality flag program.

Faculty Sustainability Research Incentives

Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty from multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct research in sustainability topics?:

A brief description of the faculty research program, including the incentives provided and any positive outcomes during the previous three years:

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Recognition of Inter-, Trans- and Multi-Disciplinary Research

Has the institution published written policies and procedures that give positive recognition to interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research during faculty promotion and/or tenure decisions?:

A brief description of the institution’s support for interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research, including any positive outcomes during the previous three years:

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Library Support

Does the institution have ongoing library support for sustainability research and learning?:

Yes

A brief description of the institution’s library support for sustainability research, including any positive outcomes during the previous three years:

Librarian supports the research of our environmental science majors and faculty teaching and research by purchasing relevant books.

Optional Fields

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:

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