| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.33 |
| Liaison | Maria Dahmus |
| Submission Date | Nov. 30, 2023 |
University of St. Thomas
IN-50: Innovation D
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Billy
Mzenga Director Institute for Social Innovation |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge inspires student social entrepreneurs around the world to connect and create business solutions that address social and environmental challenges. Since 2011, we've connected more than 3,000 students from more than 25 countries around the world - including Australia, South Korea, Rwanda, The Philippines, Ghana, Mexico, and Peru - recognizing their outstanding social ventures based on positive impact and financial sustainability. To date, we've distributed more than $700,000 in funding and in kind-services, to seed the most innovative and promising global ventures.
St. Thomas' involvement began in 2019 as we joined the University of San Diego in co-hosting the challenge in alternating years.
We are submitting an exemplary practice credit for IN-25, Network for Student Social Innovation, which “recognizes institutions that are participating in external networks for institutions that support student social innovation.” Ashoka Changemaker U designation qualifies for the exemplary practice. Being one of two partners on the Fowler GSIC, St. Thomas goes above and beyond mere “participation” in an external network.
Supporting Documentation
2022 Fowler Competitions Annual Report
https://issuu.com/schulzeschoolofentrepreneurship/docs/st.thomas_annual_report_2_compresse_f288925ac277bf
2023 Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLCyuBt8LWA
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Additional sources about St. Thomas student participation in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenges:
Student Social Entrepreneurs Compete, Network and Learn at St. Thomas
https://news.stthomas.edu/student-social-entrepreneurs-compete-network-and-learn-at-st-thomas/
Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Makes In-Person Debut
https://news.stthomas.edu/fowler-global-social-innovation-challenge-makes-in-person-debut/
Additional sources about St. Thomas student participation in the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenges:
Student Social Entrepreneurs Compete, Network and Learn at St. Thomas
https://news.stthomas.edu/student-social-entrepreneurs-compete-network-and-learn-at-st-thomas/
Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge Makes In-Person Debut
https://news.stthomas.edu/fowler-global-social-innovation-challenge-makes-in-person-debut/
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