| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.45 |
| Liaison | William Cocke |
| Submission Date | Jan. 26, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of North Texas
ER-18: Sustainability Research Incentives
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
6.00 / 6.00 |
Lauren
Helixon Assistant Director of Operations Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a program to encourage student sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage student research in sustainability:
UNT has developed a comprehensive Strategic Plan for Research that outlines specific goals for UNT to achieve National Research University Status. Within this report, sustainability research is emphasized as a top-priority. The university seeks to attract students interested in sustainability research and supports students pursuing sustainability research. This is evident in the numerous trans-disciplinary research clusters that focus on a variety of sustainability topics. Additionally, sustainability has been identified as one of the four key themes of the university. As such, sustainability is promoted in all aspects of campus activities, including student research.
The website URL where information about the student research program is available:
Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage faculty research in sustainability:
UNT has developed a comprehensive Strategic Plan for Research that outlines specific goals for UNT to achieve National Research University Status. Within this report, sustainability research is emphasized as a top-priority. The university seeks to attract faculty interested in sustainability research and supports faculty members pursuing sustainability research. This is evident in the numerous trans-disciplinary research clusters that focus on a variety of sustainability topics. Additionally, sustainability has been identified as one of the four key themes of the university. As such, sustainability is promoted in all aspects of campus activities, including student research.
The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
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