| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.69 |
| Liaison | Margaret Lo |
| Submission Date | Dec. 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ball State University
AC-10: Support for Research
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Augusta
Isley Senior Proposal Manager Sponsored Projects Administration |
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Does the institution have a program to encourage student sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage student research in sustainability:
The Building Better Communities (BBC) Program provides a gateway for Immersive Learning in sustainability.
The Vital Signs course offering for students in Architecture provides a hands-on field-based research gateway for students to assess building performance of signature architecture and to formally publish the empirical-research findings.
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The website URL where information about the student research program is available:
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Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage faculty research in sustainability:
The Office of the Provost Immersive Learning Grant Program supports sustainability research. Sponsored Projects Administration's Aspire program provides internal funding for research projects, including those in sustainability.
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The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
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Has the institution formally adopted policies and procedures that give positive recognition to interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research during faculty promotion and/or tenure decisions?:
Yes
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A brief description or the text of the institution’s policy regarding interdisciplinary research:
The university has adopted a formal policy for the creation of Knowledge Groups and Knowledge Units.
As a result of this program, the university has institutionalized the following commitments to the support of interdisciplinary sustainability research:
Knowledge Groups:
Academy for Sustainability
Land Design Institute
Field Station and Environmental Education Center
Building Futures Institute
CAP Indianapolis Center
Knowledge Units:
Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Center
Center for Business and Economic Research
Center for Energy Research/Education/Service
Center for Historic Preservation
Center for International Development
Center for Middletown Studies
Community Based Projects
Institute for Digital Fabrication
Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts and Animation
Social Science Research Center
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The website URL where information about the treatment of interdisciplinary research is available:
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Does the institution provide ongoing library support for sustainability research and learning that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's library support for sustainability research and learning:
The university offers a "subject guide" in Natural Resources & Environmental Management, which includes articles, internet resources, literature reviews, and annotated bibliographies. Additionally, users are able to virtually "ask a librarian" or work one-on-one in person or over the phone to receive individualized assistance with research projects. Additional "subject guides" are available for sustainability-related topics in architecture, landscape architecture, biology and urban planning.
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The website URL where information about the institution's library support for sustainability is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
_____Some of this occurs through coursework, through thesis projects, through externally funded projects, or through assistance to faculty with research projects.
_____Additional web sites:
_____www.bsu.edu/ceres
_____www.bsu.edu/vitalsigns
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