| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.09 |
| Liaison | Mark Klapatch-Mathias |
| Submission Date | April 15, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
ER-18: Sustainability Research Incentives
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
6.00 / 6.00 |
Ian
Johnson Research Fellow SCISCD |
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:
The Sustainable Community Development Masters Degree Program requires all graduating students to complete an original published thesis, and original unpublished research paper, or comprehensive, applied community project including research aspects.
The St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community Development (SCISCD) utilizes graduate and undergraduate research fellows to perform a a variety of research.
The SCISCD has initiated a Sustainability Incubator and research program funded as a Strategic Plan Initiative that examines potential impacts of sustainability projects on the local community. The program pairs students with faculty researchers and provides stipends and logistical support.
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:
The SCISCD has initiated a Sustainability Incubator and research program funded as a Strategic Plan Initiative that examines potential impacts of sustainability projects on the local community. The program pairs students with faculty researchers and provides stipends and logistical support.
The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
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