| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.37 |
| Liaison | Ruairi O'Mahony |
| Submission Date | Feb. 11, 2022 |
University of Massachusetts Lowell
IN-40: Sustainability Projects Fund
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Craig
Thomas Assistant Director Sustainability |
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Name of the institution’s sustainability projects fund:
Sustainability Engagement & Enrichment Development (S.E.E.D.) Fund
Which of the following best describes the primary source of funding for the sustainability projects fund?:
Student fees
Year the institution’s sustainability projects fund was established:
2,017
A brief description of the institution’s sustainability projects fund:
UMass Lowell’s S.E.E.D. Fund provides funding for projects that promote environmental sustainability and positively impact and enhance the student experience at the university. The S.E.E.D. Fund supports the sustainability goals outlined in UMass Lowell’s 2020 Strategic Plan, among other goals for campus improvements.
A brief description of the multi-stakeholder decision-making process used to determine which projects receive funding through the sustainability projects fund:
The S.E.E.D. Fund committee is made up of students, faculty and staff that evaluate the applications using five scoring metrics: impact on campus sustainability goals, feasibility, interdisciplinary or cross-departmental interaction, project visibility, and longevity and potential for future funding.
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