| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.37 |
| Liaison | Laura Bain |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Furman University
ER-14: Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses
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Does the institution have a program that meets the criteria outlined above?:
Yes
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A brief description of the program(s):
Since spring 2009 Furman University, through the Shi Center for Sustainability, has offered a faculty development workshop titled "Infusing Sustainability into the Existing Curriculum." Faculty apply for the program, which lasts two contact days. Training and resources are provided for faculty to incorporate sustainability into an existing course or create a new course with a sustainability focus. In 2009, 2010, and 2011, a total of 59 faculty members have participated.
Additionally, the Shi Center Affiliate Faculty program supports affiliate faculty in both teaching and research for sustainability through connecting faculty members across disciplines and providing resources for faculty.
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A brief description of the incentives that faculty members who participate in the program(s) receive:
Faculty participants receive training and resources during the workshop, as well as continuing resources and support from the Shi Center for Sustainability. Additionally, faculty participants receive a $1000 stipend; $500 is disbursed immediately after the workshop concludes, and $500 is disbursed with the completion of all requirements (student pre- and post-assessments, revised syllabus, personal narrative).
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