| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.10 |
| Liaison | Greg Maginn |
| Submission Date | Dec. 16, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
The Ohio State University
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Kate
Bartter Associate Director Office of Energy and the Environment |
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
Ohio State defines sustainability as adopting principles and practices that meet the needs of Ohio State and its stakeholders today while protecting, sustaining, and enhancing the human, fiscal, and natural resources that will be needed in the future. The university is committed to placing sustainability at the core of its mission by making sustainability principles integral to the fulfillment of research, teaching, and operational objectives.
Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
The Office of Energy and Environment generates a list of researchers exploring topics within the office’s eponymous areas of concern. College research officers work with OEE staff to find all applicable researchers with the aid of a list of keywords that are cross-referenced with research profiles. The is frequently compared with lists of researchers by subject area and faculty members that have left the university as assembled by colleges and departments. Applicable research centers’ faculty lists are a major on-going source of information.
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.