Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 67.68
Liaison Eva Rocke
Submission Date Oct. 18, 2024

STARS v2.2

University of Montana
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.67 / 2.00 Eva Rocke
Sustainability Director
Office of Sustainability
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Local advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:
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Regional advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:

During the 2023 Montana legislative session, the Montana University System (MUS) advocated to change the eligibility requirements for Indigenous students seeking Montana university waivers. Prior to HB 288, Indigenous students only qualifed for tuition waivers if they have “one fourth Indian blood or more” or are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe. All eligible students also need to have established residency in Montana for at least one year before joining the Montana University System. HB 288 aims to remove blood quantum requirements and opens tuition waivers to Native students who have had Montana residency for at least one year. 


National advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:
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International advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:
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Optional Fields 

A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
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None
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability advocacy efforts is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

Information on UM's participation in public policy efforts provided by Dave Kuntz, Director of Strategic Communication, Dave.Kuntz@mso.umt.edu 


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