| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.30 |
| Liaison | Emma Shipalesky |
| Submission Date | June 19, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Linda
Shaw Immunization and Well Being Coordinator Health and Safety Services |
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Flynn the Therapy Dog
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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
Since 2013, Flynn the Australian Labradoodle has worked in the Main Campus health services office with Linda Shaw, who is his owner and is NAIT’s Immunization and Wellbeing Consultant. Flynn is NAIT's first resident, certified assisted therapy dog. He is typically at NAIT 3 times per week and it is estimated that he has approximately 200 interactions on campus per month. He assists with student counseling, attends campus events, has an active presence on Twitter, and helps to promote stress relief and wellness in the NAIT community
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A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
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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):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | No |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | No |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | No |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | Yes |
| Investment | No |
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Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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