University of Massachusetts Amherst
IN-2: Anchor Institution Network
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Ezra
Small Sustainability Manager Physical Plant |
A brief description of the institution’s participation in an external network of anchor institutions:
UMass Amherst is participating in a new initiative, the Western Mass Anchor Collaborative (WMAC), founded by the Western Mass Economic Development Council, which has established multi-year targets to increase local procurement opportunities from women- and minority-owned businesses and to propel hiring and career pathways for BIPOC and marginalized populations.
Links:
1. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/western-mass-economic-development-council--2e/
2. https://www.umass.edu/news/article/umass-participating-western-mass-anchor-collaborative
3. https://www.westernmassedc.com/
Website URL where information about the anchor institution activities or mission is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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.