| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 41.40 |
| Liaison | Jamey Pavey |
| Submission Date | May 24, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Earlham College
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Lisa
Butch Assistant Director of Sustainability Center for Integrated Learning |
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
The Sustainability Advisory Committee has adopted the following definition of sustainability in the college's Sustainability Plan and uses this definition of sustainability to determine if research activities are "sustainability research".
"“Sustainability is the continuous effort to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs by working toward a healthy environment, social justice, and a strong economy.”
While definitions are important, they can also be unnecessarily limiting if we focus too much on trying to achieve perfect clarity. In this sense, sustainability at Earlham is not fixed and static but will be an ever-changing orientation to the question of “how we should best live” both on-campus and in our wider social and ecological communities of interest and influence."
Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
The Center for Environmental Action identified faculty who may be involved in sustainability research and contacted each faculty member directly to inquire about their research. Those who responded are included in the research inventory.
Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
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:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.