Mission

The Institute for Environmental Studies (IES) was organized in August 2005 as an interdisciplinary unit within the College of Arts & Sciences Research and Outreach (ROC) Center. The Institute has a tripartite mission, in concert with the College, its Departmental faculties, students and other University organizations, to:

  1. Undertake collaborative environmental research and scholarship through external grants and contracts.
  2. Support interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate academic programs in Environmental Studies.
  3. Provide campus and community service and outreach to address environmental sustainability within local and regional contexts.

Vision

To become an interdisciplinary center of knowledge and expertise focusing on the scientific, human and social aspects of rural and regional environmental issues.