Sustainability Teaching Grant Application

Sustainability Teaching Grant Application

Funds are available to faculty working on sustainability education in their discipline to support integration of sustainability into the courses they teach. Awardees are required to obtain the Sustainability Course Attribute (SUST) for their courses within one calendar year from the Sustainability Education Advisory Committee. Awardees are also required to complete a brief assessment of the effectiveness of this financial support.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Title*
Department
Academic Department
Division or Interdisciplinary Program
College*
Have you attended the Sustainability Teaching Workshop

YesNo
Applicant must meet one of these requirements to qualify for an award:

Teaching a course that is up for renewal for SUST attributionTeaching a course that will obtain a SUST attribution
Which small grant are you applying for?

Hiring graduate assistants (GAs) or teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with developing course content (e.g., finding readings, creating assignments, NOT grading or general assistance).Purchasing course materials such as project-specific supplies, renting space or covering event expenses.Faculty professional development funds for workshop attendance and/or travel that directly support(s) the faculty member's advancement in knowledge of sustainability education.Other (explain how funds will be used to integrate sustainability into your course).
Dollar amount requested:
$500 - $2,500
What course will be supported with these funds? Provide course number.
e.g., CMP2010, COMM3030, DES2615, GEO1120
Is this course cross-listed with any other courses (i.e., "meets with")? Please list any cross-listed/ "meets with" courses.
e.g., CMP2010, COMM3030, DES2615, GEO 1120
Is this course required for a degree/program?

YesNoUnsure
Please describe what you will do with the funds from the grant. What course are you seeking the attribute for? Note that TAs or RAs that are supported with these funds should assist in developing course content relevant to sustainability. (These funds are not for assistance with grading or class management.) If you are requesting funds for travel or workshop attendance, please explain how this supports sustainability education.

Include the course name and number. Max word count of 5000/0500
These funds are to be used to support integrating sustainability into curriculum to achieve the Sustainability Attribute. In order to apply for an SUST attribute:
1. Course content must explore four UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and/or Sustainability Topic Areas*
2. The course syllabus must contain a SUST Attribute section that includes the following:
  - Identifies four SDGs that are explored in the course content
  - Identifies two learning outcomes that integrate SDG content
    
    See an example of an SUST Attribute section here
3. The two SDGs addressed in course learning outcomes must be directly connected to a significant course assessment
*We included four additional sustainability topic areas that we feel were not captured in the SDGs. These are from the University of Utah's Global Change and Sustainability Center (GCSC), a faculty-led initiative to develop multi-college, interdisciplinary research and training related to the environment and sustainability, from local to global scales. The additional topic areas are used by the GCSC to inventory research and scholarship. More information can be found at: https://www.environment.utah.edu/research/research-themes/
Please consider and identify which Sustainable Development Goals or Sustainability Topics you may integrate into your course.

Goal 1: No PovertyGoal 8: Decent Work & Economic GrowthGoal 15: Life on LandGoal 2: Zero HungerGoal 9: Industry, Innovation, & InfrastructureGoal 16: Peace, Justice, & Strong InstitutionsGoal 3: Good Health & Well-BeingGoal 10: Reduced InequalitiesGoal 17: Partnership for the SDGsGoal 4: Quality EducationGoal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities*Topic Area 1: Greenhouse Gases & Human ModificationGoal 5: Gender EqualityGoal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production*Topic Area 2: Air QualityGoal 6: Clean Water & SanitationGoal 13: Climate Action*Topic Area 3: Ecological & Environmental ChangeGoal 7: Affordable & Clean EnergyGoal 14: Life Below Water*Topic Area 4: Nature & Culture
Please consider and identify sustainability topics that you may integrate into your course.

Poverty ReductionEmploymentLand ManagementFood AccessInfrastructureRule of LawHealth/Well-beingIncome MobilityInternational CooperationEducationUrban ManagementResource EfficiencyAir QualityClean WaterClimate ActionEcological ChangeEnergyMarine ManagementNature & CultureOther
For more information about the SUST designation, visit Integrating Sustainability Into Courses.
If I receive these funds, I agree to pursue the Sustainability Course Attribute (SUST) for a course by applying for the designation within one calendar year. I will revise/resubmit the application as needed to obtain the attribution approval from the Sustainability Education Advisory Committee. I also agree to complete a brief assessment of the effectiveness of this financial support.*
Enter your name to acknowledge this agreement.
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