Hanley Sustainability Institute
Established in 2014 by a transformational gift from George and Amanda Hanley. The Hanley Sustainability Institute’s (HSI) shared vision builds on decades of environmental and sustainability education, research, and community outreach. HSI positions UD students, staff and faculty as leaders in the emerging and transdisciplinary field of sustainability. Through deepening existing partnerships and developing many new partnerships on and off campus, HSI is working with the University and Dayton community to make progress toward our goal of a more sustainable campus and community and becoming a leader in sustainability education and research. HSI's 2021 strategic plan describes that work as connecting to the four emphasis areas found below.
Developing Leaders for a Just Future
Inspire, prepare and equip students to leave campus aware of their role and confident in the tools they have to be transformative leaders for a better, more just, and sustainable future.
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Facilitating Impactful Research
Catalyze and support transdisciplinary and community based research that attempts to address root causes and drives action on sustainability challenges, globally and locally.
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Catalyzing Institutional Transformation
The university can model and create a more sustainable future by transforming its policies and practices with the engagement of leadership, staff, faculty and students.
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Engaging Communities Beyond Campus
Advance sustainability, resilience and integral ecology beyond the University of Dayton by creating deep and mutually beneficial relationships with community partners.
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Passion and purpose
Through deepening existing partnerships and developing many new partnerships on and off campus, the Hanley Sustainability Institute is working with the University and Dayton community to make progress towards our goal of a more sustainable campus and community and becoming a leader in sustainability education.
One of the 10 categories that the University of Dayton has identified as critical to its long-term sustainability goals is waste.
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The Sustainability Club executive board had the opportunity to convene with University representatives involved with revising the terms of the Pouring Rights contract with PepsiCo.
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The solar prairie is an integral part of the University of Dayton and its sustainability goals.
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Three University of Dayton students got first-hand experience this summer working as sustainability professionals for the City of Dayton.
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University of Dayton faculty members are working in northwest Dayton through a community engagement program of the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community.
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