| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.07 |
| Liaison | Yumiko Jakobcic |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Grand Valley State University
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Amanda
Rodgers Graduate Assistant Sustainable Community Development Initiative |
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Blackboard Collaborative Technology Platform
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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
This tool was used as a platform for a global virtual youth conference on water issues for high school students. The conference was held on March 23, 2013 for United National University Regional Centers of Expertise, of which GVSU is a founding member. RCEs from Grand Rapids, Brazil, Colombia, Peru and others participated in the virtual conference hosted at City Middle High School in Grand Rapids.
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A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
Meaurable outcomes include cost-savings associated with air travel, lodging, meals, etc., a website with presentations and follow-up materials remains available for use by students, reduction of GHG and CO2 emissions, and a high school student learning experience on water-related issues from different global perspectives.
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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 5):
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| Curriculum | Yes |
| Research | Yes |
| Campus Engagement | --- |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Air & Climate | --- |
| Buildings | --- |
| Dining Services | --- |
| Energy | --- |
| Grounds | --- |
| Purchasing | --- |
| Transportation | --- |
| Waste | --- |
| Water | Yes |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | --- |
| Diversity & Affordability | Yes |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | --- |
| Investment | --- |
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Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The RCEs from the Americas and their high school students provided perspectives from their own country on water issues including biodiversity issues in the Amazon, invasive species in the Great Lakes, water runoff in Canada, water pollution in Latin and S
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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