| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Patrick McKee |
| Submission Date | April 15, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Connecticut
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Laura
Dunn Sustainability Coordinator Office of Environmental Policy |
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
from the University's current Academic Plan:
"...problems of environmental sustainability cannot be addressed solely by grasping the scientific principles that lead to technical solutions. Successful resolution also requires understanding their ethical, social, legal, economic, and cultural implications from a global
perspective."
Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
Given that the University strives to recognize the importance of scientific, economic, cultural, sociological, and political contributions to sustainability, the list of research and initiatives that are sustainability directed or focused is a continually evolving assessment that is repeated periodically.
Currently, the evaluation is performed by the sustainability coordinator in the UConn Office of Environmental Policy, a department not affiliated with any single academic program.
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.