| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.05 |
| Liaison | Herbert Sinnock |
| Submission Date | July 12, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Sheridan College (Ontario)
AC-10: Support for Research
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 4.00 |
Andrea
England Dean Undergraduate Research |
Does the institution have an ongoing program to encourage students in multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct research in sustainability? :
A brief description of the student research program, including the incentives provided and any positive outcomes during the previous three years:
N/A
Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty from multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct research in sustainability topics?:
A brief description of the faculty research program, including the incentives provided and any positive outcomes during the previous three years:
N/A
Has the institution published written policies and procedures that give positive recognition to interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research during faculty promotion and/or tenure decisions?:
A brief description of the institution’s support for interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research, including any positive outcomes during the previous three years:
Section 27.06 B of Sheridan’s and OPSEU’s “Academic Employees Collective Agreement” October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2021 states, “Consideration of an employee’s experience shall include educational, teaching, practical, research, or other experience, of which the College has been made aware.
OPSEU - ONTARIO COLLEGES OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
https://opseu.org/sites/default/files/2017-2021_academic_collective_agreement_final_eng_signed_website.pdf
Does the institution have ongoing library support for sustainability research and learning?:
A brief description of the institution’s library support for sustainability research, including any positive outcomes during the previous three years:
Research Guides (http://sheridancollege.libguides.com)
“Research guides are created by Sheridan Library staff to help students navigate information sources more efficiently. They are program or course specific. Within each guide you'll find:
Lists of resources available through the Sheridan Library or on the web
Research tips
Citation help”
Environmental Science Research Guide (http://sheridancollege.libguides.com/environmental_studies)
A specific research guide is available for Environmental Studies. The home page of the guide lists the following selective resources, which are available through the Sheridan Library, or on the web:
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
ENGnetBASE
Environment Complete
Environmental Studies & Policy Collection
GreenFILE
GreenR
ProQuest Science Journals
ScienceDirect
Science in Context
Users can also browse the Environmental Science research guide by one of the following categories: articles, books, videos, or web resources.
Sustainable Design Research Guide (http://sheridancollege.libguides.com/sustainable_design)
There is also a Sustainable Design research guide that “provides resources related to sustainable design practice to address both global and local issues that can be positively influenced by design. By focusing on a human-centered systems approach, a participatory, open design process can challenge and expand perceptions of the designer’s role in society now and beyond.”
In addition to GreenFILE and GreenR, the following databases are recommended in the Sustainable Design research guide:
DAAI: Design and Applied Arts Index
Material Connexion
Materials selection policies and practices (http://sheridancollege.ca/life-at-sheridan/student-services/library-services/policies/collection-development-policy.aspx)
Sheridan has a Collection Development Policy for “building and maintaining the library’s entire collection in print, audiovisual and electronic formats.”
EXCERPTS FROM THE COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY
1. “Scope
The primary purpose of the library collection is to provide comprehensive and balanced coverage of subjects that support the College curriculum and full-time and continuing education instructional programs. The collection should support:
the students through provision of course-related and research material,
the faculty through the provision of materials for use in classroom instruction
the administrators through the provision of materials that will facilitate corporate decision making.”
6. “Selection Process
Selection is done through the collective efforts of the faculty, students and the librarians from all the campuses. Collection Development Librarian along with the Liaison Librarians will evaluate available resources and curriculum needs, and will consult reputable and professionally prepared aids and other appropriate sources to select or recommend the library material.”
In addition, Sheridan has a Library & Learning Services Strategic Plan (2013-2020) to respond to rapidly changing academic and information environments. Sustainability is one of the key cornerstones of the plan, as described by the following goals:
“1. Build and provide access to library collections appropriate for an undergraduate teaching university in the digital age
Shift focus toward digital collections.”
“6. Create spaces for research, study and collaboration
Build sustainability into planning.”
Curriculum development efforts
Sheridan has Liaison Librarians on staff who work closely with faculty to develop curriculum and to ensure that the library is providing top quality resources to support student research.
E-learning objects focused on sustainability (http://sheridancollege.libguides.com/az.php?t=456)
Sustainalytics (http://sheridancollege.libguides.com/go.php?c=2345932)
“Sustainability research and analysis, with expertise in the Responsible Investment (RI) and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) markets.”
McNabb Connolly
“Over 75 videos covering topics in health, environment, and social studies.”
Collection Development Policy:
https://www.sheridancollege.ca/life-at-sheridan/student-services/library-services/policies/collection-development-policy.aspx
Sheridan’s Library and Learning Services Strategic Plan
https://www.sheridancollege.ca/life-at-sheridan/student-services/library-services/strategic-plan.aspx
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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