| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.52 |
| Liaison | Alan Burr |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2020 |
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
IN-49: Innovation C
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Amy
Seeboth-Wilson Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management |
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:
UW-Platteville has a student run business, Platteville Sunflower Oil Company, which has a strong sustainability focus. Started in 2013, students from any degree across campus can enroll in the one-credit class to run the Platteville Sunflower Oil Company which produces locally grown, organic sunflower oil for cooking. The students have complete oversight of all business operations from production to sales and marketing. All profits from the sales of the oil help to fund sustainability and renewable energy related education and community engagement throughout southwestern Wisconsin. The campus sustainability coordinator and entrepreneurship faculty member are joint advisers to the business.
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:
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