Michigan Technological University
Green Education Ranking
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About Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University has a tradition of producing graduates prepared to tackle difficult problems. Our graduate students routinely demonstrate that they have the skills needed to take on the challenges of the world. We offer a graduate education that provides the advanced practical and theoretical tools required to make a difference in academia, government, and the global marketplace. One-on-one relationships with faculty advisors allow students to innovate and develop new knowledge.Sustainability is a strategic focus here. In fields as wide ranging as engineering, science, business, and communication, or faculty and graduate students collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to improve the human condition and protect the natural world.The University places a premium on matching prospective graduate students with faculty members who share their interests. Michigan Tech is large enough to be rich in resources and small enough to provide a highly personalized graduate education.
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% |