University of Mary Washington
AC-6: Sustainability Research
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Reporter |
Brenda
Togo Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Services |
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:
Identifying sustainability research at UMW involves reviewing departmental activities, faculty publications, and ongoing projects that align with sustainability themes. The President’s Council on Sustainability (PCS) plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainability goals and policies, potentially overseeing the identification and promotion of sustainability research across the university
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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:
UMW offers various forms of support to encourage faculty engagement in sustainability research. The university provides internal grants and funding opportunities to support research initiatives. Additionally, the PCS may offer platforms for faculty to collaborate on sustainability projects, fostering a supportive environment for such research.
Incentives for faculty include access to internal funding, opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration through councils like PCS, and recognition through university awards. These incentives aim to promote and support sustainability research among academic staff.
Does the institution provide incentives for students to conduct sustainability research?:
Description of the sustainability research incentives for students:
UMW encourages student involvement in sustainability research through various programs. The university offers internships, research opportunities, and scholarships to support students pursuing sustainability projects. For instance, the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences provides internships that allow students to engage in hands-on sustainability research
https://www.umw.edu/study/areas/environmental-sustainability-minor
Incentives for students include:
Internships: Opportunities to work on sustainability projects with faculty or external organizations.
Scholarships: Financial support for students demonstrating commitment to sustainability research.
Academic Credit: Recognition of research efforts through course credits or fulfillment of program requirements.
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Optional documentation
For more detailed information, please refer to the following resources:
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Faculty Page: Provides insights into faculty research interests and projects.
https://cas.umw.edu/ees/faculty/
Environmental Sustainability Minor Program: Details on student opportunities and program structure.
UMW.EDU
https://www.umw.edu/study/areas/environmental-sustainability-minor/?
President’s Council on Sustainability: Information on the council's role and initiatives. https://www.umw.edu/study/areas/environmental-sustainability-minor/?
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