U4S Committees

University for sustainability Committees

A core objective of the University for Sustainability (US) is to support its members (universities, research institutes, and other knowledge centers) around the world to play a leading role in sustainable development in four ways: (1) as educators; (2) research centers; (2) as key partners in problem solving alongside government, business, and civil society; and (4) as social entrepreneurs in solution initiatives. The US is motivated by the idea that hundreds universities and research centers around the world should be playing these roles at the local, national, regional, and global levels.

It is chaired by Rector Pro Tempore Prof. K. M. Stokes and comprises a lead faculty/research representative from each US member institution.

Academic Committee
The US Academic Committee, launched in 2015, comprises of 15-20 senior members of university members of the US. The Academic Committee will advise the Leadership Council regarding academic initiatives undertaken by the US and outreach to academic communities. It will also support the design and dissemination of educational materials for sustainable development, and propose options for creating an online university for sustainable development.

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.