Jennifer Foster, professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies and chair of the new Task Force on Sustainability Research, invites members of the 91亚色 community to submit expressions of interest to join the new Task Force on Sustainability Research.
Jennifer Foster
鈥淲e are eager to support the development of initiatives that will help continue to build the recognition of the University as a Canadian leader in sustainability research,鈥 said Foster. 鈥淢embers of the 91亚色 community are invited to submit expressions of interest to join the Task Force on Sustainability Research as we work together to continue to build and strengthen this important area of research at 91亚色.鈥
The mandate of the Task Force on Sustainability Research is to:
- provide feedback and recommendations to help strengthen and advance the concentration of sustainability research at 91亚色;
- provide strategic advice that represents broader community interests and becomes a conduit for action within the community; and,
- provide feedback and recommendations through a final report that will be released to the 91亚色 community to stimulate engagement and action.
The Office of the VPRI invites expressions of interest from those considering volunteering to join the task force. on Sustainability Research. View the Task Force Terms of Reference, or for more information, contact Barbara Edwards, senior policy adviser, Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation.
The Task Force on Sustainability Research anticipates meeting approximately eight times between September 2014 and April 2015.