Signatories
Details for The University of Vermont
Communicating Participant
Type of Organization
University
Type of Education
Undergraduate, Post Graduate, Doctoral
Institution is part of
Not Available
Location
Burlington, VT, United States
Website
Sign up Date To PRME
25 Feb 2009
Last Sharing Information on Progress Report Submission
16 Nov 2012
Sharing Information on Progress (2012)
The University of Vermont School of Business - View Report
Sharing Information on Progress (2010)
President Fogel's reaffirmation letter - View Report
Sharing Information on Progress (2010)
Research on sustainability topics - View Report
The school engages in conceptual and empirical research that advances our understanding about the role, dynamics, and impact of corporations in the creation of sustainable social, environmental and economic value.
Sharing Information on Progress (2010)
Curricullum - international initiatives - View Report
UVM develops leaders who create and add value in a global marketplace. Students develop global and civic awareness, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and leadership, communication and team skills. They are encouraged to take coursework offered by the Gund Institute. They address questions of how Vermont-based businesses known for their green products address selling into the mass market as well as how multinational companies develop strategies for sustainable business.
Achievements Curriculum Integration in the Field of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Full-time students can find opportunities to work on applied projects with local, national and international organizations. With a state that boasts the largest chapter of Business for Social Responsibility and faculty representation on the Vermont Employee Ownership Center board and the Vermont Family Business Initiative, students can use a vibrant social network to explore their interests in social and environmental issues. Speakers drawn from our local business community and our broad alumni base provide insight to the strategies of Seventh Generation, Tom's of Maine, GE, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, NRG Systems, Unilever and UBS.
Where students' curiosity is piqued by research, there are multiple active research programs addressing social and environmental responsibility themes including the effect of downsizing on communities, the encouragement of local enterprise ownership to sustain employment, costs and benefits of volunteerism, building potable water solutions in remote communities, and the competitive advantage of green supply chains. And, for the student who desires depth in business and depth in social issues or environmental issues, it is possible to combine a graduate program in business with a graduate program in non-profit management, social work, environmental science or environmental policy.
Achievements Research Development in the Field of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Full-time students can find opportunities to work on applied projects with local, national and international organizations. With a state that boasts the largest chapter of Business for Social Responsibility and faculty representation on the Vermont Employee Ownership Center board and the Vermont Family Business Initiative, students can use a vibrant social network to explore their interests in social and environmental issues. Speakers drawn from our local business community and our broad alumni base provide insight to the strategies of Seventh Generation, Tom's of Maine, GE, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, NRG Systems, Unilever and UBS.
Where students' curiosity is piqued by research, there are multiple active research programs addressing social and environmental responsibility themes including the effect of downsizing on communities, the encouragement of local enterprise ownership to sustain employment, costs and benefits of volunteerism, building potable water solutions in remote communities, and the competitive advantage of green supply chains. And, for the student who desires depth in business and depth in social issues or environmental issues, it is possible to combine a graduate program in business with a graduate program in non-profit management, social work, environmental science or environmental policy.
