| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.21 |
| Liaison | Feletia Lee |
| Submission Date | June 28, 2024 |
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
AC-10: Support for Sustainability Research
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Feletia
Lee Chief Sustainability Officer Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution have an ongoing program to encourage students in multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct sustainability research?:
Yes
A brief description of the student sustainability research program:
The Office of Sustainability allocates $10,000 per year to provide supplemental funding to students, faculty, and staff in pursuit of sustainability projects or research that will further the mission of sustainability at UNCW. Projects can be in any discipline, as long as they promote the pillars of sustainability: economic vitality, social equity, and environmental stewardship. There is no set award amount. Historically, awards have ranged from $200 to $5,000. The award cycle begins in the Fall semester for projects occurring the following Spring and/or Summer.
The fund has dispersed approximately $80,000 since its start in 2016.
The fund has dispersed approximately $80,000 since its start in 2016.
Does the institution have a program to encourage academic staff from multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct sustainability research?:
Yes
A brief description of the faculty sustainability research program:
The Office of Sustainability allocates $10,000 per year to provide supplemental funding to students, faculty, and staff in pursuit of sustainability projects or research that will further the mission of sustainability at UNCW. Projects can be in any discipline, as long as they promote the pillars of sustainability: economic vitality, social equity, and environmental stewardship. There is no set award amount. Historically, awards have ranged from $200 to $5,000. The award cycle begins in the Fall semester for projects occurring the following Spring and/or Summer.
The fund has dispersed approximately $80,000 since its start in 2016.
The fund has dispersed approximately $80,000 since its start in 2016.
Has the institution published written policies and procedures that give positive recognition to interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research during faculty promotion and/or tenure decisions?:
Yes
A copy of the promotion or tenure guidelines or policies:
The promotion or tenure guidelines or policies:
During evaluations, the university encourages faculty members to continue their education throughout their professional lives. Faculty members should seek appropriate advanced study, which will (1) enhance their teaching effectiveness, (2)apprise them of developments in their academic fields, or (3) add new areas of expertise to the existing programs of the university. Examples of appropriate professional development include participation in formal coursework, interdisciplinary collaboration, seminars, workshops, and other
specialized training programs.
specialized training programs.
Does the institution have ongoing library support for sustainability research and learning?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s library support for sustainability research:
Outside of the UNCW Library's extensive catalog all students and faculty have access to many research databases, such as Science Direct and Web of Science, free of charge. Randall Library also has dedicated librarians specializing in various environmental, social, and economic fields to help guide researchers during their journey.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainability research is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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