James Madison University
AC-9: Research and Scholarship

Faculty were identified beginning in Fall 2016 based on their online profile, information previously self-submitted, and/or published scholarly work. The list of faculty was reviewed by the Faculty Research Committee, which is made up of over 30 faculty. Additional faculty were identified for potential inclusion in the inventory. All faculty identified were contacted by an OESS staff member to confirm that their research met the AASHE STARS definition of sustainability research and that they would be listed. Some faculty were removed at their request. The inventory of faculty was reviewed by an ISNW Executive Council Member from the Academic Affairs Division. Additional faculty were identified by the Office of Cross Disciplinary Studies and Diversity Engagement. The faculty were contacted by the OESS following the protocol above. The revised inventory was sent to an ISNW Executive Council member and the Office of Research and Scholarship for internal review. Details of some faculty scholarship were obtained and highlighted on the campus sustainability office's website. In the Voices of Scholarship series by the Research & Scholarship office, one can hear Dr. Daniel Downey talk about the negative effects that acid rain can have on local natural resources and landmarks. And Dr. Cheryl Beverly discusses her lifelong commitment to developing culturally competent citizens and educators, with a focus on access to learning and information.

The following additional faculty are not counted for this credit because they are in a department that does NOT meet the academic department equivalent as defined by JMU under Institutional Characteristics: 1. Lucy Malenke, University Writing Center 2. Jared Featherstone, University Writing Center 3. Benjamin Delp, Office of Research and Scholarship 4. Alleyn Harned, Virginia Clean Cities 5. Kristen Shuyler, Outreach and Partnerships 6. Steven Grande, Community Service Learning Responsible party for Faculty Research Committee review and total number of the institution’s faculty and/or staff that are engaged in research (headcount): Mr. Benjamin Delp, Director of Research Development and Promotion, Office of Research and Scholarship Responsible party for confirming with faculty: Ms. Kimberly Hall, graduate assistant, OESS