| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 54.92 |
| Liaison | Leila Lamoureux |
| Submission Date | Dec. 9, 2024 |
Babson College
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
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Leila
Lamoureux Director, Sustainability & Campus Utilization • Administration Facilities |
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In 2024, Babson College dedicated resources and a new full time Director to revive "Sustainability at Babson". The primary goal of Sustainabilty at Babson is to convene, systematize and enhance all of the College's efforts relating to sustainable value in accordance with the sustainability strategy that is designed to integrate sustainability principles into every aspect of our institution, aligning with the College's overall mission and core values. Babson College's mission is to prepare and empower entrepreneurial leaders who create, grow, and steward sustainable economic and social value.
https://www.babson.edu/sustainability/
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The environmental sustainability concentration is a study of how sustainability has become a primary driver for innovation, social justice, and business success as supply chains became more transparent over the last few decades.
As part of our curriculum, every Babson undergraduate student takes Socio-Ecological Systems, which is a course that teaches systems thinking through a blend of natural science and the liberal arts. This concentration builds on that mindset while building your collaboration, creative, and critical thinking skills. It’s ideal for students interested in rested in exploring social entrepreneurship, environmental business practices, and innovation. Graduates work and intern in a variety of industries, including politics, finance, technology, non-profits, and renewable energy.
Take a course that covers the philosophical narratives of sustainability. Or, how climate change shapes national and global politics. Or, how it fits into critical race theory. You have the chance to take literature, marketing, and natural and social science courses about environmental business concerns that deepen your understanding of the role we all play in protecting our planet.
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The Sustainability Intern program launched in 2008 involves student leaders on campus in supporting sustainability efforts at Babson College. This initiative blends practical involvement on campus with opportunities for students to develop their leadership and professional skills.
Interns in this program handle a range of responsibilities such as
Event and Program Management. They take charge of planning and executing events like the yearly Sustainability Fair aimed at raising awareness and encouraging the campus community to participate in sustainability initiatives.
Outreach and Promotion. Interns play a role in promoting sustainability through presentations in classes creating marketing materials and engaging with students and other stakeholders to raise awareness about sustainability programs.
Collaboration with Faculty and Staff. Interns collaborate with Babson staff and faculty members to work on projects that align with the Colleges sustainability objectives fostering an approach to campus sustainability.
Sustainability Initiatives on Campus Interns work on sustainability projects either alone or in teams to enhance campus practices reduce the Colleges environmental impact or improve sustainability education. Monitoring and Reporting Progress Interns track important metrics tied to sustainability efforts and share updates for external assessments ensuring transparency and responsibility in the Colleges sustainability initiatives. Furthermore interns are expected to actively promote sustainability at Babson through outreach and involvement especially by taking part in and assisting with different campus events. This position not contributes to the Colleges sustainability objectives but also allows interns to cultivate essential leadership and project management abilities.
https://www.babson.edu/social-innovation-institute/experiential-learning/sustainability-interns/
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