| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.75 |
| Liaison | Keaton Schrank |
| Submission Date | April 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Westminster University - Utah
AC-10: Support for Research
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 4.00 |
Kate
Puddy Sustainability Fellow Environmental Center |
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Does the institution have a program to encourage student sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage student research in sustainability:
Summer sustainability undergraduate research funding is offered annually by the Environmental Studies Program, and periodically through other research funds and the Environmental Center. In the past four years, many students have taken advantage of these funds to complete sustainability research projects. Additionally, paid Sustainability Fellows positions offered through the Environmental Center include research as well as project development and outreach work. Lastly, the Ty Harrison Environmental Fund awards students funding for both research and project implementation.
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The website URL where information about the student research program is available:
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Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
No
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A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage faculty research in sustainability:
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The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
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Has the institution formally adopted policies and procedures that give positive recognition to interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research during faculty promotion and/or tenure decisions?:
No
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A brief description or the text of the institution’s policy regarding interdisciplinary research:
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The website URL where information about the treatment of interdisciplinary research is available:
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Does the institution provide ongoing library support for sustainability research and learning that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's library support for sustainability research and learning:
Giovale library provides support for student sustainability research with assistance from research librarians, focused books and periodical displays on the topic.
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The website URL where information about the institution's library support for sustainability is available:
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