| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.17 |
| Liaison | Abhinaya Ganesh |
| Submission Date | Nov. 21, 2024 |
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
AC-6: Sustainability Research
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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7.47 / 10.00 |
6.1 Percentage of academic departments engaged in sustainability research
Number of academic departments engaged in sustainability research:
Annotated list or inventory of the institution’s sustainability research by department:
Description of the process used to identify the institution’s sustainability research:
ABOUT THE PROCESS
At SSN College, the process of identifying sustainability research is systematic and thorough. It begins with defining clear criteria for what qualifies as sustainability research, focusing on environmental, social, and economic aspects, such as climate change, renewable energy, and social equity. Academic departments are surveyed, and faculty members report their ongoing and completed sustainability-related projects, publications, and student theses. In addition, the college collaborates with research centers specializing in sustainability topics, and reviews grant applications to identify funded sustainability research. Once gathered, the data is verified, categorized by sustainability themes, and compiled into a central report. This process helps track and promote SSN College’s contributions to sustainability research while ensuring that these efforts are aligned with the institution’s broader goals of environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Link with additional details of the credit with departments and research topics supported :
https://www.ssn.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AC_6.pdf
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Points earned for indicator AC 6.1:
6.2 Incentives for sustainability research
Description of the sustainability research incentives for academic staff:
FUNDING FACULTY SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH
SSN is a student-centric and research focused Institution, committed to support its faculty members in carrying out their research and overall development. Accordingly, it has created suitable provisions, under the Faculty Professional Development Assistance (FPDA) program, for the faculty members to have a development fund available at their disposal to pursue relevant opportunities for their growth and development which in-turn would benefit the students and the Institution as well. Further, it has created provisions under the Faculty Research Incentive (FRI) program to create and sustain a research focused ecosystem at SSN
Link with additional details of the credit (Refer page number 11-34) :
Does the institution provide incentives for students to conduct sustainability research?:
Description of the sustainability research incentives for students:
FUNDING STUDENTS SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH
SSN College launched the Internal Funded Student Projects (IFSP 2023) initiative, aimed at empowering students to actively engage in sustainability research and develop innovative solutions to pressing environmental and social challenges. Recognizing the importance of fostering a research-driven approach to sustainability, the program provides financial support, mentorship, and resources for interdisciplinary projects that align with the college’s commitment to advancing sustainable development goals.
Link with additional details of the credit (Refer page number 8-10) :
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Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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