New Jersey Institute of Technology
Green Education Ranking
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About New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), one of the nation's premier public technological universities, stands as an R1 research institution dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles in the technology-driven landscape of the 21st century. Emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach, NJIT's curriculum integrates technological expertise with business acumen and leadership proficiencies, fostering well-rounded professionals equipped for success. With an enrollment exceeding 11,000 students across graduate and undergraduate programs, NJIT offers the personalized attention of a small-campus environment coupled with the expansive resources characteristic of a major public research university. Renowned globally for its groundbreaking contributions, NJIT excels in pivotal domains such as solar research, nanotechnology, resilient design, tissue engineering, big data, and cybersecurity, boasting an impressive array of 105 research institutes, centers, and laboratories. Positioned prominently among the top U.S. polytechnic public universities in research expenditures, NJIT also ranks favorably among public colleges and universities in terms of educational return on investment. Furthermore, NJIT significantly contributes to the economic vitality of New Jersey, generating substantial employment opportunities, facilitating education, and driving the development of intellectual property within the state.
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% |