Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 67.00
Liaison Cindy Shea
Submission Date Nov. 13, 2024

STARS v3.0

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
AC-4: Applied Learning

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.00 / 4.00 Melanie Elliott
Sustainability Analyst
Sustainable Carolina
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4.1 Applied learning for sustainability program

Does the institution make available solutions-focused applied learning or living laboratory experiences for students that address sustainability challenges?:
Yes

List or sample of currently active/available applied learning or living laboratory experiences for students that address sustainability challenges:
Are three or more institutional departments or units currently supporting solutions-focused applied learning or living laboratory experiences for students?:
Yes

Are there processes or tools in place to assess the success of the applied learning projects?:
Yes

Description of the processes or tools used to assess the success of the applied learning projects:

EcoStudio staff connects with host departments mulitple times throughout the semester.

The subject matter expert/mentor is asked to complete a survey evaluating student performance and the experience of working with the EcoStudio program.

Students produce deliverables for the mentor organization and share their experience in a final presentation.


Is there an online portal or equivalent vehicle that documents completed, current, and/or prospective applied learning projects?:
Yes

Description of and/or website URL for the online portal or equivalent vehicle that documents completed, current, and/or prospective applied learning projects:

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Points earned for indicator AC 4.1:
4

Optional documentation

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