Georgetown University
Green Education Ranking
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About Georgetown University
Georgetown University, located in Washington DC, stands as the oldest Catholic and Jesuit higher education institution in the US. Its prestigious alumni roster includes two former US presidents, Bill Clinton and Lyndon Johnson, along with other heads of state such as King Felipe VI of Spain. Founded in 1789 by John Carroll, the nation's first bishop and archbishop, Georgetown awarded its inaugural bachelor's degrees in 1817. Despite challenges like the American Civil War, which nearly led to its closure, Georgetown emerged stronger, particularly under the leadership of Patrick Healy, the university's first African American president. Healy's tenure, from 1873 to 1882, saw significant curriculum reforms and the construction of iconic campus buildings like Healy Hall. Today, Georgetown comprises nine undergraduate and graduate schools, including Georgetown College and the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, renowned for educating global leaders. With a diverse student body of over 17,000, including 11% international students from approximately 130 countries, Georgetown's Jesuit heritage remains integral, emphasizing service to others and social justice. The university extends its reach globally, with a presence in Doha, Qatar, and study abroad opportunities across the Mediterranean. Notable alumni, known as Hoyas, include figures like former US defence secretaries Robert Gates and Donald Rumsfeld, former president of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, and actor Bradley.
About World Green University Ranking
World
Green University Ranking 2024 is a
scholarly acknowledgment of educational
institutions standing at the forefront of
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and
leading the Green Education Transformation
(Education 6.0).
World Green University Ranking classifies
universities based on the six pillars of the
Holistic Green Education Framework, including
leadership governance, curriculum, innovation,
facilities, human capital, and community
partnerships.
The methodology employed in our Green Education Ranking is designed relying on the six pillars of the Holistic Green Education Framework. Each pillar contributes to the institution’s overall score, with a carefully assigned weight reflecting its significance in fostering sustainability. The total weight of the six pillars collectively amounts to 100%, signifying a balanced evaluation across critical dimensions of Green Education. Within each pillar, various standards are carefully assessed, with weights ranging between 1 and 2, emphasizing the varying importance of each criterion. This nuanced approach ensures a holistic evaluation and offers an insightful measure of universities commitment to Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).
# | Six Pillars of Green Education Framework (6Gs). | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | Green Educational Leadership | 14% |
2 | Green Curriculum | 17% |
3 | Green Innovation and Research | 19% |
4 | Green Facilities | 15% |
5 | Green Human Capital | 19% |
6 | Green Communities | 16% |
Total | 100% |