Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 69.41
Liaison Yolanda Cieters
Submission Date Feb. 22, 2016
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Seattle University
IN-3: Innovation 3

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Phillip Thompson
Director
CEJS
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Edible Campus

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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
The idea behind Edible Campus is to incorporate edible plants into the landscaping of Seattle University. This takes the form of edible plants being placed within the gardens of the campus, the creation of the Campus Community Garden, and the Food for All plots. Maps are available online to guide people on where the edible plants are located throughout campus. Campus Community Gardens take up a plot of land on campus, which is subdivided into p-patches that students can sign up to utilize for a set amount of time. Food for All plots are open to everyone in the community to pick from.

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A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
The 31 P-patches of the Campus Community Gardens are not only all in use, but a waiting list also demonstrates the students' desire to be involved in learning more and practicing urban agriculture.

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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 five):
Yes or No
Curriculum Yes
Research No
Campus Engagement Yes
Public Engagement Yes
Air & Climate No
Buildings No
Dining Services No
Energy No
Grounds Yes
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:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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