| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.17 |
| Liaison | Lori Collins-Hall |
| Submission Date | Feb. 17, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Sterling College (VT)
IN-4: Innovation 4
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Simeon
Bittman Executive Chef Food Services |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Sterling College has chosen to include information regarding the Real Food Challenge because it believes that through our innovation, mission, and dedication to local foods, we have greatly exceeded the criteria laid out in OP-6 Dining Services.
Sterling College was ranked #1 higher education institution in the United States for the Real Food Challenge, which surveyed over 160 colleges in the nation. It was found that 76% of Sterling's food fit the criteria for the real food challenge. In comparison the next closest institution ranked in at 34%. Because of this, we believe that we have greatly exceeded the criteria laid out in OP-6.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
Sterling College achieved 76% real food as put forth in the Real Food Challenge. The next highest institution ranked in at 34%.
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 five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | Yes |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | No |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | Yes |
| Energy | No |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | Yes |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | No |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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