| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.17 |
| Liaison | Lori Collins-Hall |
| Submission Date | Feb. 17, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Sterling College (VT)
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Jennifer
Payne Dean of Work Work Program |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Date Revised: March 6, 2015
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
In 2013, Sterling College announced scholarships for applicants working to reverse the effects of climate change. The College renewed the scholarships for 2014-15, and is on track to renew them once again.
Sterling College’s mission is to educate environmental stewards. The focus of its majors in Ecology, Environmental Humanities, Outdoor Education, and Sustainable Agriculture gives students broad exposure to the key issues associated with climate justice, and prepares them to make important contributions to the wellbeing of humanity and protection of the natural world. There is one full-tuition scholarship available each year, renewable for up to four years of enrollment, in recognition of the leadership an admitted student has offered through environmental stewardship and climate justice activism. The College also awards ten $5,000 to $10,000 merit scholarships to admitted students in recognition of the commitments they have made to environmental stewardship.
Date Revised: March 6, 2015
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
There is one full-tuition scholarship available each year, renewable for up to four years of enrollment. The College also awards ten $5,000 to $10,000 merit scholarships to admitted students in recognition of the commitments they have made to environmental stewardship.
Date Revised: March 6, 2015
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum |
Yes
Date Revised: March 6, 2015
|
| Research | --- |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement |
No
Date Revised: March 6, 2015
|
| Air & Climate | --- |
| Buildings | --- |
| Dining Services | --- |
| Energy | --- |
| Grounds | --- |
| Purchasing | --- |
| Transportation | --- |
| Waste | --- |
| Water | --- |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | --- |
| Diversity & Affordability | Yes |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work |
No
Date Revised: March 6, 2015
|
| Investment | Yes |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Date Revised: March 6, 2015
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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