| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.07 |
| Liaison | Andrew Horning |
| Submission Date | June 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Michigan
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Donald
Scavia Director Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
This groundbreaking university-wide program supports 75 outstanding fellows per year at the Masters, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral levels. The program is administered by the Graham Institute on behalf of the U-M Provost. Representing 12 of U-M's 19 Schools & Colleges, Dow Sustainability Fellows participate in monthly workshops and cohort-building activities to enhance their sustainability knowledge by sharing perspectives across multiple disciplines. The program also includes an annual Distinguished Awards competition to foster high-impact sustainability collaborations across the University of Michigan. Please vist U-M's Planet Blue website to learn more about the landmark Dow Sustainability Fellows Program.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | Yes |
| Research | Yes |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | --- |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | --- |
| Dining Services | --- |
| Energy | --- |
| Grounds | --- |
| Purchasing | --- |
| Transportation | --- |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | --- |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | --- |
| Diversity & Affordability | --- |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | --- |
| Investment | --- |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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