Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 47.23
Liaison Keaton Schrank
Submission Date Aug. 15, 2019
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

Westminster University - Utah
IN-24: Innovation A

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Kerry Case
Environmental Director
Environmental Center
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Assessing the impact of STARS on student learning and career outcomes

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:
This is Westminster's fourth STARS submission, and it is the fourth time the process as been completed primarily by students. During summer 2019, Westminster, College, Williams College, and Weber State University conducted a survey of students and alumni who had participated in the STARS completion process. While using students to gather data for STARS may be a common practice, assessing its impact on student sustainability knowledge, skills acquisition, and career choices is an important new step. Survey respondents indicated significant increased sustainability knowledge as a result of participating in the STARS process. Complete findings will be presented at the AASHE 2019 conference.

Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Research
Campus Engagement
Coordination & Planning

Optional Fields

A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.