| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.07 |
| Liaison | Eva Rocke |
| Submission Date | March 21, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Montana
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Cherie
Peacock Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
Yes
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A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
General definition of sustainability:
Sustainability is the process of addressing ecological integrity, social justice, and/or the interconnections of ecological integrity and social justice with economic prosperity. Sustainability seeks to build economic prosperity without compromising social well-being and ecological health.
Sustainability in Research
Sustainability research focuses on a key principle of sustainability (such as social equity or environmental stewardship); addresses a sustainability challenge (such as climate change or poverty); or furthers our understanding of the interconnectedness of societal and environmental challenges. Sustainability research leads toward solutions that support economic prosperity without compromising social well-being and ecological health
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Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
Yes
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A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
A survey was sent to all faculty conducting research requesting they self-identify their reaserch topic and department. Literature review was also conducted to identify University faculty and their research areas. Follow-up interviews were also conducted with faculty known to be doing sustainability research.
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Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
Yes
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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:
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