| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.36 |
| Liaison | Matthew Williams |
| Submission Date | Dec. 4, 2020 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Florida
IN-25: Innovation B
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Allison
Vitt Outreach & Communications Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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:
In spring 2018 the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications launched the Center for Public Interest Communications, the first center in the U.S. dedicated to developing, translating and applying the science of strategic communication to drive social change. The Center will work with philanthropic, governmental, academic and business organizations on their efforts to have sustainable impact on social issues.
The Center for Public Interest Communications will work toward these goals:
1. Build and test both undergraduate and graduate curricula for adoption by other Universities.
2. Nurture, generate and promote scholarship that can advance the practice of public interest communications.
3. Build and support a vibrant community among those who practice, fund or study public interest communications.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Public Engagement
Social Change
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:
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