Below is a link to a news release stemming from our most recent meeting at which a coalition of 13 leading North American research institutions launched the University Climate Change Coalition. This initiative is an extension of the Climate Leadership Network, which consists of 600 public, private and community colleges nationwide. I'm pleased to have been a participant in these groundbreaking and necessary discussions devoted to developing successful strategies for addressing climate change.
Top Research Universities Announce Coalition to Accelerate Local Climate Action at 2018 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit: http://secondnature.org/wp-
As I say in the announcement, the University Climate Change Coalition is a comprehensive approach uniting leaders from many sectors of society to inspire solutions and make informed policy recommendations. Virginia Wesleyan University is proud to support and promote this initiative as a recognized national leader and advocate for environmental stewardship.
This is a natural progression to new prominence for Virginia Wesleyan University. These efforts build on already strong programs in the scientific disciplines through the Joan P. Brock School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, the opening of the award-winning, state-of-the-art Greer Environmental Sciences Center, and the establishment of the Batten Honors College.
Clearly, these initiatives are giving us visibility, engagement, and opportunities on a national level, and will continue to enrich the outstanding teaching, service, and research provided by Virginia Wesleyan.
