| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.84 |
| Liaison | Jay Clark |
| Submission Date | Feb. 12, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Maryville College
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Adrienne
Schwarte Associate Professor of Design, Coordinator of Sustainability Studies Minor Fine Arts & Sustainability Studies |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
Two solar-powered outdoor picnic tables, known on campus by their brand name as "The Solar Doks" were installed in Spring 2012 and have been a physical space and sustainability test-bed to understand energy use/reduction, social use of environmental platforms and to encourage campus environmental engagement.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
Led by STARS 2.0 coordinator and Associate Professor of Art and Graphic Design Adrienne Schwarte, surveys about Solar Dok use have been undertaken to learn which campus stakeholders have used the Doks. Faculty office hours, student groups meetings - more than a few non-environmental - and informal student meet-up locations have been among the uses of the Doks. Energy consumption studies continue to monitor Dok energy use, and to calculate the small-but-measureable energy offset in using this renewable energy source.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | --- |
| Research | --- |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Air & Climate | --- |
| Buildings | --- |
| Dining Services | --- |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | --- |
| Purchasing | --- |
| Transportation | --- |
| Waste | --- |
| Water | --- |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | --- |
| Diversity & Affordability | --- |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | Yes |
| Investment | --- |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.