| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.91 |
| Liaison | Emily Vollmer |
| Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Virginia Tech
ER-18: Sustainability Research Incentives
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
6.00 / 6.00 |
Dennis
Cochrane Director, Office of Sustainability Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure and Facilities |
Criteria
Part 1
Institution has an ongoing program to encourage students in multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct research in sustainability. The program provides students with incentives to research sustainability. Such incentives may include, but are not limited to, fellowships, financial support, and mentorships.
Part 2
Institution has an ongoing program to encourage faculty from multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct research in sustainability topics. The program provides faculty with incentives to research sustainability. Such incentives may include, but are not limited to, fellowships, financial support, and faculty development workshops.
Applicability
This credit applies to all institutions where research is considered during faculty tenure and promotion decisions.
Scoring
Each part of the credit is scored separately.
Part 1
Institutions earn 3 points for meeting the criteria outlined above. Partial points are not available for this part of the credit.
Part 2
Institutions earn 3 points for meeting the criteria outlined above. Partial points are not available for this part of the credit.
Measurement
Timeframe
Incentives offered within the past three years are eligible for this credit.
Sampling and Data Standards
Not applicable
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.