| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.05 |
| Liaison | Konrad Schlarbaum |
| Submission Date | Feb. 15, 2021 |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
IN-48: Innovation B
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
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:
PIPs are Positive Impact Points - a ‘currency of change’ - that are earned and redeemed for verifiable daily life behaviors that benefit the planet, community and personal health. Behaviors are tracked and rewarded via the PIPs Rewards App that has been customized for UCCS students.
The PIPs program has been managed through the Office of Sustainability with partnerships of on-campus departments. Actions are identified at the start of the semester to support students to create wellness and sustainability habits. Our department partners assist the program by providing QR codes and/or NFC devices at their events, programs and projects for students to scan and earn PIPs. Once students have earned enough PIPs, they can redeem for scholarships, food gift cards, clothing gift cards, and more. The attached document shows the year and half report including how many scholarships were awarded and gift cards were redeemed. The app also provides measurable outcomes for CO2 reduction per user and overall for the campus community.
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:
Press releases:
Positive Impact Points (PIPs) program returns for fall semester
https://communique.uccs.edu/?p=126009
Colorado colleges back programs to make students better people
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/02/24/pips-university-of-colorado-sustainability-app/
How refilling water bottles can help students pay their tuition
https://communique.uccs.edu/?p=114915
Take steps, earn prizes during Walktober
https://communique.uccs.edu/?p=127051
More information about the innovation:
https://www.pipsrewards.com/login
Press releases:
Positive Impact Points (PIPs) program returns for fall semester
https://communique.uccs.edu/?p=126009
Colorado colleges back programs to make students better people
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/02/24/pips-university-of-colorado-sustainability-app/
How refilling water bottles can help students pay their tuition
https://communique.uccs.edu/?p=114915
Take steps, earn prizes during Walktober
https://communique.uccs.edu/?p=127051
More information about the innovation:
https://www.pipsrewards.com/login
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.