| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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| Overall Score | 52.28 |
| Liaison | Jamie Jacquart |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.20 / 4.00 |
Jamie
Jacquart Assistant Director Sustainability |
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Campus Engagement
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement:
The university has a Green Navigators program where work study and other students work on sustainability projects such as recycling, waste audits, and student move out sales to reduce waste and repurpose student appliances and other things that students would otherwise throw out. The Biology Department has an ongoing Low Mowing Research Project.
Public Engagement
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Public Engagement:
Many SUS faculty incorporate community-based projects into their courses.
Air & Climate
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Air & Climate:
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Buildings
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Buildings:
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Energy
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Energy:
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Food & Dining
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Food & Dining:
UMass Dartmouth Dining Services is committed to minimizing the University’s impact on the environment. Through limiting food waste, reducing energy consumption, and recycling waste products for use within the community, Dining Services is leading the way to a greener future and creating innovative sustainability initiatives.
In 2019 the University received a grant through the Kendall Foundation to incorporate underutilized fish and kelp into recipes at the University. Chefs from 4 campuses have worked together to create recipes, gain feedback from students, all the while raising their knowledge of new tastes and textures.
In 2019 the University received a grant through the Kendall Foundation to incorporate underutilized fish and kelp into recipes at the University. Chefs from 4 campuses have worked together to create recipes, gain feedback from students, all the while raising their knowledge of new tastes and textures.
Grounds
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Grounds:
Students in several biology courses are involved in studying 5 "No Mow" areas on campus. They are looking at the soil density, moisture contents, number and variety of insects and plants observed in both test and control areas.
Purchasing
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Purchasing:
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Transportation
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Transportation:
The Sustainability In Action course looked at Transportation issues related to the University. This included existing relationships with transportation vendors and their optimization, how to encourage more ride-sharing behaviors, and how the campus fleet could be both updated and electrified.
Waste
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Waste:
The Green Navigators have conducted a number of electronic waste collections days, both on campus as well as in partnership with the Buttonwood Park Zoo during their "Party for the Planet" events. All collected items were sent to an electronics recycler certified with the state.
Water
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Water:
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Coordination & Planning
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning:
Students in a course on Sustainability and Planning did an analysis of the University's Emergency Preparedness in light of a possible Category 4 hurricane (which has never come to New England, but may with storms driven by climate change).
Another group of students looked at the Resilience of the University. This was the first time that a comprehensive look was done related to climactic shifts, which in the North East will include hotter summertime temperatures, more significant rain and snow events followed by periods of draught.
Another group of students looked at the Resilience of the University. This was the first time that a comprehensive look was done related to climactic shifts, which in the North East will include hotter summertime temperatures, more significant rain and snow events followed by periods of draught.
Diversity & Affordability
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability:
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Investment & Finance
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance:
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Wellbeing & Work
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work:
The Art & Architecture / Interior Design Department has been looking at the campus environment using the WELL criteria. There is a plan to officially evaluate a campus lounge area to make it more user friendly to students in the fall of 2021.
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Jamie Jacquart
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