| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.35 |
| Liaison | Alan Burr |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
IN-24: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Amy
Seeboth-Wilson Sustainability Coordinator Sustainabilty Office |
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Textbook Rental Center
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:
All classes at the University utilize a textbook rental program- students do not purchase any books for their classes, instead they are all rented. Students each pay $6.46 per credit (1-11 credits) or $77.52 maximum (12 to 18 credits) per semester for this service.
The program not only dramatically reduces educational costs for students (which in turn increases access), but also reduces waste and our campus carbon footprint (due to a reduction in shipping/transportation of individual books to students).
https://www.uwplatt.edu/textbooks/about
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Purchasing
Waste
Diversity & Affordability
Waste
Diversity & Affordability
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
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