Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 73.99
Liaison Mary-Lee Townsend
Submission Date Oct. 20, 2021

STARS v2.2

Western University
IN-50: Innovation D

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Jessica Cordes
Sustainability Coordinator
Facilities Management
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
CityStudio London

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
CityStudio London is a collaboration between the City of London, Brescia University, Fanshawe College, Huron University, King’s University College, Western University, and Pillar Nonprofit Network. By furthering connections between City Hall, academic institutions, and local community, London's post-secondary students have more meaningful opportunities to apply their skills, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to real-world issues and challenges facing our community, and help shape a better and brighter future for all Londoners.

Western students participate in the initiative through courses, wherein part of their course work includes undertaking CityStudio projects. The projects are identified collaboratively between the City of London and academic faculty to ensure project contribute both to the City's goals and academic learning outcomes.

Optional Fields

A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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