Scientific Steering Committee: The Scientific Steering Committee brings together experts and leaders from a variety of scientific disciplines who are committed to the University for Sustainability’s mission and activities. It engages regularly to synthesize scientific advancements, discuss research policy and future research priorities of the University for Sustainability and to inform members of the University's Executive and Board of Governors. The Committee provides robust and unique expertise and experience. Unless otherwise indicated the the Charter of the University, Committee members shall be nominated and elected by the University's General Council. Their tenure shall be for a period of three years. However, membership on the founding Committee will be by invitation of the Executive Leadership. Global Governmental Advisory Council: The Global Governmental Advisory Council brings together thought leaders and senior policy experts committed to the University for Sustainability’s mission and activities. Providing strategic advice, the Council works to extend the University for Sustainability's outreach and relevance by informing members of the University's Executive and Board of Governors on governmental developments of potential relevance to the the University. Members of the Council provide strategic advice and diverse perspectives on global governmental developments, along with candid insights into how the University for Sustainability and its policies affect the achievement of the University's mission and delivery against the UN's sustainable development goals. Council members meet from time to time to bring to the attention of the University matters of potential interest and discuss ways to advance the University's mission. With renewable tenure of four years, Council membership is by invitation only. Global Business Advisory Council: The Global Business Advisory Council brings together senior business and finance experts committed to the University for Sustainability’s mission and activities. Briefing the Executive Leadership and Board of Governors, members of the Council provide strategic advice along with candid insights on global business and finance developments that may shape the University's efforts to have a global impact. Council members meet from time to time to bring to the attention of the University matters of potential business and finance interest and discuss ways to advance the University's mission. With renewable tenure of four years, Council membership is by invitation only. Regional Advisory Councils: Though global in outlook, having a strong regional presence is essential for the further development of the University for Sustainability. An in-depth understanding of regional and local differences is crucial to our success. To this end, we are founding regional advisory councils (Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa as well as Sub-Sahara Africa). Regional Advisory Councils (RAC) bring together experts committed to the University for Sustainability’s mission and activities. Briefing the Executive Leadership and Board of Governors, RAC members provide regionally-focused guidance along with candid insights on regional developments that informs the University's efforts to have a regional impact. RAC members meet from time to time to bring to discuss ways to advance the University's mission. With renewable tenure of four years, Council membership is by invitation only. |
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Non-Discrimination Policy*
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." These simple but powerful words are the first line of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations in 1949. The declaration’s power has always depended on our collective will to uphold its noble aspirations.
The University for Sustainability does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This non-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the University's programs and activities. The University recognizes its obligation to provide overall program accessibility for disabled persons.
Nothing in this policy shall abridge academic freedom or the University's mission. Prohibitions against discrimination and discriminatory harassment do not extend to actions, statements or written materials that are relevant and appropriately related to course subject matter or academic debate.
This policy governs the conduct of all University for Sustainability students, faculty, staff and visitors that occurs on the University’s facilities or in connection with University-sponsored programs. This policy also governs conduct by University students, faculty, staff and visitors that creates, contributes to, or continues a hostile work, educational, or living environment for a member or members of the University community.
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* Approved by the Board of Directors on 10 November 2019.
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." These simple but powerful words are the first line of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations in 1949. The declaration’s power has always depended on our collective will to uphold its noble aspirations.
The University for Sustainability does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This non-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the University's programs and activities. The University recognizes its obligation to provide overall program accessibility for disabled persons.
Nothing in this policy shall abridge academic freedom or the University's mission. Prohibitions against discrimination and discriminatory harassment do not extend to actions, statements or written materials that are relevant and appropriately related to course subject matter or academic debate.
This policy governs the conduct of all University for Sustainability students, faculty, staff and visitors that occurs on the University’s facilities or in connection with University-sponsored programs. This policy also governs conduct by University students, faculty, staff and visitors that creates, contributes to, or continues a hostile work, educational, or living environment for a member or members of the University community.
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* Approved by the Board of Directors on 10 November 2019.
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