| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.01 |
| Liaison | Jen Crothers |
| Submission Date | Aug. 4, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of British Columbia
AC-10: Support for Research
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 4.00 |
Alison
Munro Associate Director, Teaching, Learning & Research UBC Sustainability Initiative |
Does the institution have a program to encourage student sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage student research in sustainability:
UBC’s SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Program provides students with real-world sustainability experience, skills and knowledge while they earn course-based credit. Students work collaboratively with faculty and staff to develop and implement projects that build on the theme of campus as a living laboratory to address campus sustainability challenges, many of which have been implemented or influenced decision making.
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) is led by the University of Victoria in collaboration with the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and the University of Northern British Columbia. Since it began in 2008, PICS has launched a number of core programs and activities that have been guided by and continue to involve UBC faculty, students, research and events. PICS Fellowships support postdoctoral and graduate students from the four partner universities as well as established scholars from around the world.
The UBC Sustainability Initiative's graduate student sustainability research symposium provides opportunities for graduate students to share current research and to build sustainability education and awareness within the UBC community.
The website URL where information about the student research program is available:
Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage faculty research in sustainability:
The UBC Sustainability Initiative faculty fellowship program encourages faculty to participate in sustainability research and teaching.
The UBC Sustainability Initiative Sustainability Research Collaboration Grant encourages faculty members to work together to develop research plans and proposals in sustainability-related themes.
The Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, Green College, and the Liu Institute all encourage faculty participation in collaborative, interdisciplinary research, including sustainability.
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions encourages and supports faculty research in climate change and sustainability.
The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
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?:
A brief description or the text of the institution’s policy regarding interdisciplinary research:
The website URL where information about the treatment of interdisciplinary research is available:
Does the institution provide ongoing library support for sustainability research and learning that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the institution's library support for sustainability research and learning:
The UBC Library provides a research guide to support members of the university community to conduct sustainability research.
The website URL where information about the institution's library support for sustainability is available:
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