Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.56
Liaison Suchi Daniels
Submission Date Jan. 28, 2011
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University of South Florida (Tampa)
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Christian Wells
Director
Office of Sustainability
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Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
Yes

A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:

The term sustainability refers to the capacity to meet the social, economic, and environmental needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

This definition was decided upon by the Sustainability Initiative Steering Committee under the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President.


Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
Yes

A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:

Websites and program descriptions were used in identifying sustainability research initiatives on campus. Faculty involved in sustainability research were self-identified through email contact. News and events can be submitted and updated frequently online.


Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
Yes

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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