| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.42 |
| Liaison | Mary-Lee Townsend |
| Submission Date | Oct. 6, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Western University
IN-2: Innovation 2
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Stefanie
De Adder Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management |
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Our Green Campus Series
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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
The Our Green Campus Series is a three part sustainability series featuring lectures with accompanying workshops or tours to educate Western students on topics such as living sustainably, energy conservation, sustainable landscaping, LEED/other sustainability certifications, biodiversity, and water consumption. The program was developed by EnviroWestern and Facilities Management. The program provides students with knowledge and experience using the campus as a living case study. Each module is two-fold: students attend a 1 hour presentation delivered by Western staff / informed community advocates, then students participate in a campus tour or workshop highlighting one or more of the concepts delivered in the presentation. In addition to receiving a certificate acknowledging their commitment to sustainability, students can also add this event to their co-curricular record, helping to competitively set themselves apart from other students.
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A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
By participating in this series, students have an opportunity to work with other like-minded individuals to identify sustainability initiatives around campus. They learn a great deal of information about how sustainability principles are deployed at Western, as well as how they can contribute to a more sustainable campus and world. Additionally, the workshops help students stand out to potential employers, showing dedication and interest in various sustainability fields.
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A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
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Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Air & Climate | No |
| Buildings | Yes |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | Yes |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | No |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
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Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
http://sustainability.uwo.ca/news/earn_credit_on_your_cocurricular_record_our_green_campus_2014.html
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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