West Virginia University
Green Education Ranking
#653
About West Virginia University
West Virginia University, comprising a network of campuses, is dedicated to advancing education, healthcare, and prosperity in West Virginia and beyond. As a public land-grant institution, its flagship campus in Morgantown is complemented by the West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Beckley and the Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser, with a clinical campus for medical and dental students at Charleston Area Medical Centre in Charleston. Welcoming students from 112 nations, the university offers 455 majors across diverse fields such as natural resources, agriculture, human sciences, business and economics, creative arts, engineering and mineral resources, law, medicine, nursing, and public health, among others. Boasting numerous scholars, including 46 Goldwater Scholars, 25 Truman Scholars, and 3 Marshall Scholars, West Virginia University provides a rich academic environment. On-campus amenities include various residence halls and apartment blocks, dining centers, and recreational areas, fostering a vibrant student life. With over 450 student organizations and intercollegiate varsity sports teams, students have ample opportunities for personal and athletic development.
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% |