| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.37 |
| Liaison | Laura Bain |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Furman University
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
Sustainability explores the dynamic relationships among social, economic, and environmental systems in order to enhance the long-term quality of life.
Sustainability research advances understanding of these dynamic relationships.
Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
The Shi Center for Sustainability distributed a survey to department chairs and asked them to respond with a list of any faculty members engaged in sustainability research, along with the relevant projects. The list was compiled from responses from all department chairs.
Note: the public inventory linked below omits several faculty members who are engaged in sustainability research but did not provide approval to be included on the public list posted on the website.
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.