| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.15 |
| Liaison | Mary Ellen Mallia |
| Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2023 |
University at Albany
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Mary Ellen
Mallia Director of Environmental Sustainability Finance and Business |
Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
The University at Albany received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia, a rigorous certification by Excelenica in Education, for the University’s data-driven approach to ensuring Latina and Latino students are supported and thriving academically. The University at Albany is one of only 30 institutions to acheive this designation. This is the first time Execelencia has granted the certification to a New York college or university, making UAlbany the first SUNY campus and the first Research 1 institution in the Northeast to receive it.
Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Public Engagement
Diversity & Affordability
Website URL where more information about the accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Name of a second highlighted sustainability program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
The University at Albany officially adopted the Okanagan Charter, designating the University as a Health Promoting University and establishing it as a member of the United States Health Promoting Campuses Network (USHPCN) in August of 2021. Health Promoting Universities (HPUs) are a community that aspire to transform the health and sustainability of current and future societies, strengthen communities, and contribute to overall well-being. The global initiative is based on evidence showing that people who experience well-being tend to be more productive, are better able to engage in deeper learning, have a greater sense of belonging and stronger sense of community. UAlbany was in the second cohort of seven universities that joined the University of Alabama at Binghamton in the network. Currently, there are 131 members.
Which impact areas does the second program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Wellbeing & Work
Website URL where more information about the second program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the second program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
Name of a third highlighted program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
Which impact areas does the third program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Website URL where more information about the third program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the third program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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