| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.60 |
| Liaison | Jane Stewart |
| Submission Date | March 6, 2020 |
Washington and Lee University
AC-10: Support for Sustainability Research
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 4.00 |
Kimberly
Hodge Director of Sustainability Initiatives and Education Student Affairs |
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Student sustainability research incentives
No
A brief description of the student sustainability research program:
The Offices of Sustainability and Energy Education routinely assist students with their research projects. We generally work with at least three senior capstone students every year. Projects have included a feasibility study into biofuels, institution-supported solar home procurement, an analysis of a conflict surrounding a local natural preserve, and financing options for alternative energy projects. We also assist regularly with smaller research projects associated with coursework, such as making a business case for compostable solo cups.
Faculty sustainability research incentives
No
A brief description of the faculty sustainability research program:
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Recognition of interdisciplinary, transdisciplnary and multi-disciplinary research
Yes
A copy of the promotion or tenure guidelines or policies:
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The promotion or tenure guidelines or policies:
In the Advisory Committee Guidance for the Departmental Faculty Development Documents, under SCHOLARLY, ARTISTIC, AND PROFESSIONAL WORK, the following questions are considered when evaluating promotion and/or tenure decisions:
How do we value interdisciplinary work? Do we value collaboration within or outside our department, university, or primary field? Does the area of specialty matter?
How do we value interdisciplinary work? Do we value collaboration within or outside our department, university, or primary field? Does the area of specialty matter?
Library support
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s library support for sustainability research:
Through research-oriented materials acquisition and teaching activities, the University Library supports the formal curriculum and research of the Environmental Studies program, as well as the activities of W&L’s Sustainability initiatives. We have area-specific librarians dedicated to areas such as STEM, environmental studies, and economics.
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