Examining Interdisciplinary Sustainability Institutes at Major Research Universities: Innovation in Cross Campus and Cross Disciplinary Models

This is a study of the distinctive characteristics, activities, challenges and opportunities of a specific type of sustainability institute, one that spans the many disciplines of the university and, to do so, reports to upper administration (provost or vice president of research). Among research universities within the Association of American Universities (AAU), 19 were identified, and 18 agreed to participate in this study. Directors are sent a 71-question survey in January 2017 that covered issues of Governance, Research, Education, Engagement, Campus Operations and Best Practices.The Cynthia and George Mitchell FoundationThe University of Michiganhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/138019/1/2017 Mitchell Report Final.pdfDescription of 2017 Mitchell Report Final.pdf : Final REpor