| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.18 |
| Liaison | Ken Foster |
| Submission Date | July 27, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Vassar College
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Jeff
Walker College Sustainability Coordinator 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:
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, social wellbeing, 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:
To complete the inventory of sustainability research on campus, the CCS contacted the department/program directors and chairs. The directors were asked to contact faculty in their respective departments and to identify any research that fit within the CCS’s definition. Student intern met with certain professors and discussed research to assure that it met with the CCS’s guidelines. The Faculty Scholarship Database was also consulted to ensure that no faculty member was left out.
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Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
No
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The website URL where the sustainability research inventory is posted (required if claiming Part 3 of the credit):
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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