| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.30 |
| Liaison | Andrea Trimble |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Virginia
AC-1: Academic Courses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
7.35 / 14.00 |
Phoebe
Crisman Associate Professor of Architecture School of Architecture |
Figures required to calculate the percentage of courses offered by the institution that are sustainability course offerings:
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
| Total number of courses offered by the institution | 2,261 | 1,464 |
| Number of sustainability courses offered | 87 | 62 |
| Number of courses offered that include sustainability | 134 | 66 |
Percentage of courses that are sustainability course offerings:
Total number of academic departments (or the equivalent) that offer courses (at any level):
Number of academic departments (or the equivalent) that offer at least one sustainability course and/or course that includes sustainability (at any level):
Percentage of academic departments with sustainability course offerings:
A copy of the institution’s inventory of its sustainability course offerings and descriptions:
Do the figures reported above cover one, two, or three academic years?:
A brief description of the methodology used to determine the total number of courses offered and to identify sustainability course offerings, including the definitions used and the process for reviewing and/or validating the course inventory :
The Global Sustainability governing board consisting of eight faculty members representing all seven undergraduate academic units and a student representative reviews the course catalog each semester to determine the courses that are sustainability related and sustainability focused. The governing board uses the definition of a sustainability course to determine whether the course qualifies. Having a member from each academic unit ensures quality of the courses listed. Each representative is responsible for checking the course content of the courses in the school that they represent. The student representative compiles the final list of sustainability focused courses for the major and minor. These sustainability related courses are listed on the Global Sustainability Initiative website and the Sustainability at UVa website.
This core list was supplemented by a thorough review of the course offerings for the 2017-2018 school year using the criteria outlined for this credit. Applicable classes were compiled into a spreadsheet that is attached to this credit.
How were courses with multiple offerings or sections counted for the figures reported above?:
A brief description of how courses with multiple offerings or sections were counted (if different from the options outlined above):
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Are the following course types included in the inventory? :
| Yes (included) or No (not included) | |
| Internships | No |
| Practicums | No |
| Independent study | No |
| Special topics | Yes |
| Thesis / dissertation | No |
| Clinical | No |
| Physical education | No |
| Performance arts | No |
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:
Although specific courses are not designated as "sustainability" courses on student transcripts, students who complete a major or minor in sustainability receive that designation on their transcript.
Although specific courses are not designated as "sustainability" courses on student transcripts, students who complete a major or minor in sustainability receive that designation on their transcript.
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.