Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 47.15
Liaison Sarah Leola Hunt
Submission Date Feb. 26, 2024

STARS v2.2

University of North Carolina, Pembroke
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.80 / 4.00 Joanna Hersey
Assoc Dean Coll Arts & Science
College of Arts and Sciences
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Campus Engagement

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement:
Tabling at new student orientations and other campus events to promote recycling and sustainable practices on campus.

Public Engagement 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Public Engagement?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Public Engagement:
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Air & Climate 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Air & Climate?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Air & Climate:
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Buildings  

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Buildings?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Buildings:
The Service Learning center is working with sustainable development projects. They are researching how to design and build sustainably with practices in water management, grounds, landscape, and energy. They will be studying our Health Services Building (construction complete Mar 2017) which is Green Globe certified.
Our Health Sciences Building also hosts a "green roof" where students can view and learn about the importance of greenery and plants in the environment and urban areas.

Energy 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Energy?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Energy:
The Service Learning center is studying our Health Services Building in relation to sustainable energy.

Food & Dining 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Food & Dining?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Food & Dining:
UNCP is working with the NC 10% campaign to bring more local foods to campus and increase student awareness of food issues. We have a student local food ambassador who coordinates activities between the sustainability office, cafeteria and students. The Service Learning Department will also be researching local food initiatives at other campuses They are also working with the Real Food Challenge Calculator to determine how much of our locally sourced food is organic, humane, etc.
The agriculture students also work with local farmers who provide produce for the dining hall and other dining locations on campus.

Grounds 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Grounds?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Grounds:
The Service Learning center is studying our Health Services Building in relation to sustainable grounds. Students partaking in agriculture classes are learning how to maintain grounds, produce vegetation, and grow produce while using sustainable practices and products.

Purchasing 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Purchasing?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Purchasing:
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Transportation 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Transportation?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Transportation:
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Waste 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Waste?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Waste:
The Service Learning Center is studying waste and recycling in relation to sustainability. They are researching and taking inventory of every waste and recycling bin on campus. Students are taking part in learning what products on campus from the different dining locations can be recycled, composted, or taken to landfills.

Water 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Water?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Water:
The ecology and freshwater ecosystems classes use the campus retention ponds for sampling and learning about water management.

https://www.uncp.edu/departments/geology-and-geography/research
Students and faculty are testing wells on campus at UNCP as well as noting water levels for mitigating overuse and ensuring there will be a proper supply in the future.

Coordination & Planning 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning:
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Diversity & Affordability 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability:
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Investment & Finance 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance:
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Wellbeing & Work 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work:
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Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s living laboratory program is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Service Learning and Sustainability has integrated into four class: Environmental Literature, Freshman Seminar, Sociology of Fair Labour, Honors English.
-Hannah

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