| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.57 |
| Liaison | Rebecca Collins |
| Submission Date | Dec. 14, 2023 |
Temple University
IN-40: Sustainability Projects Fund
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Caroline
Burkholder Senior Sustainability Manager Office of Sustainability |
Name of the institution’s sustainability projects fund:
Which of the following best describes the primary source of funding for the sustainability projects fund?:
Year the institution’s sustainability projects fund was established:
A brief description of the institution’s sustainability projects fund:
Temple University’s Student Green Grant builds upon Temple University’s commitment to sustainability by funding projects led by students that focus on advancing Temple University’s sustainability mission and have a positive impact on our local environment and community. This award is given in the late fall semester for project implementation over the course of the following calendar year.
Selected applicants can receive up to $1,500. Award/s will be given every year during the fall semester. Funds may be used for:
Supplies and materials required to implement project
Research or measurement tools required for project measurement
Marketing materials
Reimbursement for guest speakers and/or consultants
Local travel expenses associated with project implementation via public transit
Funds may not be used for student wages, food and beverages, and non-SEPTA (public transit) travel expenses
A brief description of the multi-stakeholder decision-making process used to determine which projects receive funding through the sustainability projects fund:
Applicants are required to be a recognized student organization or a registered EcoRep. Project Leaders from the student organizations and EcoReps must also be enrolled in Temple University both at the time of application submission and the following semester. Additionally, Project Leaders must have at least one semester of involvement with their student organization or as an EcoRep at the time of application submission.
Projects that involve participation or partnership from non-Temple Students (e.g. community members, local non-profits, etc.) are permitted, but projects are required to be student-led.
Project Requirements:
The proposed project must address at least one component of sustainability (environmental, economic, social) as outlined in Temple University’s definition of sustainability. Priority will be given to projects that address all three aspects of sustainability. Projects must also include an educational, community engagement, and/or outreach component.
Project proposals are evaluated by the 3-person TU Office of Sustainability staff and applicants are invited to interview. Based on the written application and interview, applicants are scored 1-10 basic on a 5-part rubric: professionalism, sustainability literacy, commitment to campus engagement, preparedness (operations and logistics), and academic relevancy and research potential.
Website URL where information about the sustainability projects fund is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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