Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 56.29
Liaison Olivia Shehan
Submission Date Aug. 18, 2011
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Wellesley College
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Patrick Willoughby
Sustainability Director
Facilities
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Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
Yes

A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:

Research on topics of sustainability focuses on the interactions of natural systems and social systems as they relate to the environment. This research can be applied or conceptual. It is likely to address one or more of the following:

-limits and dynamics of earth systems
-inter- and intra-generational environmental and social vulnerabilities
-social, cultural, and historical contexts that shape how we think about environmental problems and solutions


Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
Yes

A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:

The Office of Sustainability reviewed the current research interests of the faculty at Wellesley College for research goals fitting the definition of sustainability research. This inventory was then reviewed by the Director of the Environmental Studies Program.


Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
Yes

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:
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