| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 28.04 |
| Liaison | Sam Edwards |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
Quinnipiac University
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 4.00 |
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Public Engagement?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Public Engagement:
The Connecticut Forest & Park Association is in negotiations with QU because the Quinnipiac Trail crosses university property for a portion of the trail. In cooperation with CFPA, QU is discussing formalized protection agreements for the trail to help maintain it for the broader Hamden community.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Air & Climate?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Air & Climate:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Buildings?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Buildings:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Energy?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Energy:
The Students for Environmental Action and Greek life at QU host annual competitions to determine which dorm or sorority/fraternity can use the least amount of electricity for a part of the semester. The winners receive prizes to incentivize energy savings and teach good habits. SEA uses the results to educate students on energy use and promote methods to reduce energy.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Food & Dining?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Food & Dining:
The Students for Environmental Action weigh food waste in the cafeteria to help students understand their contribution to food waste. Privately, QU's food catering service, Chartwells, also weighs the waste regularly. Quinnipiac also recently underwent an external food audit in which students participated, to identify opportunities to reduce food waste. Finally, QU regularly contributes excess food to a local food bank, educating students on the value of service to community and the importance of not wasting food.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Grounds?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Grounds:
The Albert Schweitzer Institute is working with students on cultivating
a pollinator garden. The plots have been built and a management plan created, the beds will be seeded in the spring. Prior to implementing the pollinator garden, students conducted a pollinator assessment of campus with a biology professor.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Purchasing?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Purchasing:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Transportation?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Transportation:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Waste?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Waste:
There are several initiatives to teach students about reducing waste. Weighing food waste in the dining hall and holding electricity reduction competitions both reduce waste (see above sections). In addition, several students (including Students for Env. Action) are working with the Sustainability Committee to implement composting and improve recycling culture and access in the dining halls.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Water?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Water:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work:
Wellness Center is being constructed.
Website URL where information about the institution’s living laboratory program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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