| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.93 |
| Liaison | Ezra Small |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Massachusetts Amherst
ER-14: Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Elena
Sharnoff Director of Communications, CNS College of Natural Sciences |
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Does the institution have a program that meets the criteria outlined above?:
Yes
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A brief description of the program(s):
Both the College of Natural Sciences and the Library have mini-grant programs for faculty who want to develop courses related to sustainability. The purpose of the College of Natural Sciences (CNS)' mini-grant program is to provide funds to CNS faculty who wish to pursue opportunities to increase their effectiveness as a researcher or instructor. The goal of the program is to improve the quality of research and teaching within the College. For academic years 2011-2013, CNS has a particular focus on supporting courses related to sustainability.
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A brief description of the incentives that faculty members who participate in the program(s) receive:
Small grants, typically ranging from $500 to $1500, will be awarded on a competitive basis for proposals supporting the stated purpose and goal.
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