The University of Texas at Dallas
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
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Gary
Cocke Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
UT Dallas co-leads RCE North Texas as part of the global network of Regional Centres for Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development organized by United Nations University. RCE North Texas connects higher education, k-12 education, industry, local government, and non-profit to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the North Texas Region. RCE North Texas has prioritized SDG 2 - No Hunger, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 9 - Industry, Infrastructure and Innovation, SDG 11 - Sustainable Communities, and SDG 13 - Climate Action.
Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
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STARS credit in which the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Name of a second highlighted sustainability program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
The UT Dallas Office of Sustainability and the Office of Research and Innovation have collaborated for a process to facilitate trans-disciplinary research focused on the SDGs by hosting workshops and a seed grant process to establish a Sustainabiltiy Research Institute and support sustainability research by under-represented groups. The seed grant applications are currently being reviewed.
Which impact areas does the second program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Public Engagement
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A photograph or document associated with the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
Name of a third highlighted program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
The UTD Eco Hub is a 2.5 acre complex for student leadership, service, and learning related to sustainability. The Eco Hub is anchored by a 1/2 acre student-run, organic farm that addresses food insecurity by donating all harvest to the campus food pantry and to North Texas Food Bank partner pantries. The Eco Hub also features one of our two campus apiaries where students assist with building bee boxes, decorating, installing bees, managing hives, harvesting honey, bottling, and ultimately selling Comet Honey on campus, with funds utilized for student-led projects. The Eco Hub also features a large pollinator area, small orchard, student murals, and will soon add a greenhouse.
Which impact areas does the third program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Grounds
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STARS credit in which the third program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
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