| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.40 |
| Liaison | C Jane Hagen |
| Submission Date | Aug. 27, 2021 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
EN-9: Staff Professional Development and Training
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.25 / 2.00 |
Parker
Long Sustainability Reporting and Outreach Coordinator Facilities Management - Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution make available professional development and training opportunities in sustainability to all non-academic staff at least once per year?:
Yes
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (the rate of staff participation in sustainability professional development and training)?:
Yes
Estimated percentage of regular, non-academic staff that participates annually in sustainability professional development and training:
1-24%
If sustainability professional development and training opportunities for staff are made available or supported, provide at least one of the following:
VCU provides free access to LinkedIn Learning for all faculty and staff. This membership provides a variety of courses for professional development, including sustainability topics.
A brief description of any external professional development and training opportunities in sustainability that are supported by the institution :
There is a tuition reimbursement program for university staff that allows for employees to take courses at other universities, at the cost of VCU. Many staff members take advantage of this opportunity, taking courses in a number of fields, including sustainability. VCU also pays for professional development opportunities and accreditation for staff, including LEED certification.
Optional Fields
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A brief description of how sustainability is included in staff performance reviews :
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Website URL where information about staff professional development and training in sustainability is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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