Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 42.24
Liaison Tyler Leary
Submission Date April 5, 2024

STARS v2.2

MGH Institute of Health Professions
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 4.00 Tyler Leary
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Campus Services
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Campus Engagement

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement:
In late 2019 the JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) office launched the JEDI Fellows program in response to the needs of the IHP community for engagement on anti-oppression issues. Each year, the JEDI Office accepts applications from students for the JEDI Fellowship Program. Student Fellows receive training and mentorship and then have the freedom to co-develop, pilot, and facilitate workshops and programs across campus. Fellows are embedded into the school's academic programs, working with faculty and staff to address equity issues, including curricula that often inadequately deal with how to treat patients of color. This focuses on the Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Public Engagement 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Public Engagement?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Public Engagement:
As part of the annual Community IMPACT Day in 2020 & 2021, students from MGH Institute of Health Professions created lesson plans around science, technology, and climate change for elementary school children at the Harvard-Kent School. Students from MGH IHP also created health care promotion content for older adults around topics such as substance abuse, flu, nutrition, and more. These topics relate to many of the Sustainable Development Targets relating to Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages and Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.


Examples of all the projects are listed at this link:

https://www.mghihp.edu/ihp-experience/community-organizations/community-outreach/community-resources#:~:text=Community%20Impact%20Day%20is%20designed,a%20person's%20environment%20influences%20health

Air & Climate 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Air & Climate?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Air & Climate:
As part of their coursework at the IHP, students have chosen to focus their projects on topics relating to climate change. Faculty mentors and experts in the field from the IHP's Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health a help implement evidence-based practices that ultimately bring about meaningful change. Below is an example of a project with a focus on climate change.

Daniela Puorto, M.S. Ed, BSN, RN
Climate Change Explained Through Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological System’s Theory:
A policy statement for pediatric providers.
Reader: Patrice K. Nicholas, DNSc, DHL (Hon), MPH, MS, RN, NP-C, FAAN

Buildings  

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Buildings?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Buildings:
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Energy 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Energy?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Energy:
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Food & Dining 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Food & Dining?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Food & Dining:
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Grounds 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Grounds?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Grounds:
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Purchasing 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Purchasing?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Purchasing:
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Transportation 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Transportation?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Transportation:
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Waste 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Waste?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Waste:
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Water 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Water?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Water:
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Coordination & Planning 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning:
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Diversity & Affordability 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability:
In late 2019 the JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) office launched the JEDI Fellows program in response to the needs of the IHP community for engagement on anti-oppression issues. Each year, the JEDI Office accepts applications from students for the JEDI Fellowship Program. Student Fellows receive training and mentorship and then have the freedom to co-develop, pilot, and facilitate workshops and programs across campus. Fellows are embedded into the school's academic programs, working with faculty and staff to address equity issues, including curricula that often inadequately deal with how to treat patients of color.

Investment & Finance 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance:
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Wellbeing & Work 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work:
As part of the annual Community IMPACT Day in 2020 & 2021, students from MGH Institute of Health Professions created lesson plans around science, technology, and climate change for elementary school children at the Harvard-Kent School. Students from MGH IHP also created health care promotion content for older adults around topics such as substance abuse, flu, nutrition, and more. These topics relate to many of the Sustainable Development Targets relating to Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.


Examples of all the projects are listed at this link:

https://www.mghihp.edu/ihp-experience/community-organizations/community-outreach/community-resources#:~:text=Community%20Impact%20Day%20is%20designed,a%20person's%20environment%20influences%20health

Optional Fields 

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