Social & Community Impact

Social and Community Impact

Initiative

Highlight UTA as an exemplar university for research in sustainability

LEAD: Office of Sustainability, CAPPA, and Division of Student Affairs

Definition

To maximize social impact, initiatives aim to highlight existing sustainability research, rethink mindsets around sustainability, and effectively communicate its social implications. This involves establishing a shared vision of sustainability, enhancing communication with younger generations, and offering educational opportunities like walking tours and community engagement events.

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Strategies

Near goal indicator  Action Items: 6

  • Group recent sustainability stories in a featured section on the U T A website
  • Be more explicit in communicating research related to sustainability
  • Align recruiting efforts with key hiring districts
  • Create a searchable catalog of faculty experts, projects, and sustainability efforts
  • Host walking tours with educational signage on trails
  • Ensure sustainability vision is integrated into on-boarding and recruiting efforts

Middle goal indicator  Action Items: 2

  • Expand network of sustainability professionals by connecting with other institutions in the region with programs in sustainability or with environmental-focus (examples include University of Oklahoma, Sam Houston State University, University of Houston, Texas A&M)
  • Advocate for social justice and environmental sustainability at local, national, and international levels