| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 86.83 |
| Liaison | Mark Lichtenstein |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2023 |
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
IN-49: Innovation C
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Sue
Fassler Sustainable Facilities Manager Facilities |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The mission of the ESF Center for Native Peoples and the Environment is to create programs that draw on the wisdom of both indigenous and scientific knowledge in support of our shared goals of environmental sustainability.
In addition to serving as a bridge between traditional ecological knowledge and western scientific approaches, the Center incorporates indigenous perspectives and knowledge for the benefit of native students and work to educate mainstream students in a cross-cultural context. The Center includes a significant outreach element focused on increasing educational opportunities for Native American students in environmental sciences, research collaborations, and partnerships with Native American communities to address local environmental problems.
The Center and ESF encourage enrollment of Native American students and provides several sources of scholarship support. There are wide range of scholarship and financial aid resources available (https://www.esf.edu/nativepeoples/scholarships.htm).
The Center also offers the Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership, which provides funding for full tuition and stipends for Native American students pursuing MS and PhD degrees (https://www.esf.edu/nativepeoples/graduate-partnership.htm).
The Center also collaborates with many indigenous and tribal partners (https://www.esf.edu/nativepeoples/projects/default.htm).
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
ESF’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment and The Nature Conservancy Embark on Transformational Partnership
- https://www.esf.edu/communications/view.asp?newsID=8924
ESF’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment and The Nature Conservancy Embark on Transformational Partnership
- https://www.esf.edu/communications/view.asp?newsID=8924
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