| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.10 |
| Liaison | Steve Mital |
| Submission Date | Feb. 25, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Oregon
ER-18: Sustainability Research Incentives
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
6.00 / 6.00 |
Steve
Mital Office of Sustainability Director Finance & Administration |
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:
Student Sustainability Fund (SSF) distributes $35,000 annually to support student-initiated campus sustainability projects. Proposals from current full-time students are accepted once a year (see proposal process below). Members of the Student Sustainability Advisory Committee (SSAC) review proposals and advise the Vice President of Student Affairs on award decisions. The Office of Sustainability provides staffing support for the program. SSF awards are given to projects that meet at least one of the criteria.
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:
In 2007, the University of Oregon received a $1 million grant from the T & J Meyer Family Foundation to establish the Meyer Fund for a Sustainable Environment for five years. The UO Meyer Fund for a Sustainable Environment is a five year program managed by a steering committee of UO and LCC faculty. Approximately $200,000 will be distributed to projects led by UO and Lane Community College (LCC) faculty each year.
MFSE funds are used to support UO and LCC faculty research and teaching initiatives that contribute to the significant challenge of developing a sustainable society. The MFSE supports critically needed projects, encourages seed funding of innovative ideas and supports interdisciplinary approaches to improving the economy, environment and society.
The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
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