| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.13 |
| Liaison | Olivia Wiebe |
| Submission Date | Dec. 28, 2023 |
University of Idaho
IN-47: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Olivia
Wiebe Sustainability Manager Office of the President |
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:
In 2023, President C. Scott Green led the effort to hire the first University Sustainability Director into the Office of the President, a rare reporting structure in higher education. The University Sustainability Director soon established the Office of Sustainability, along with the new position of Sustainability Manager, within the Office of the President.
Historically, sustainability efforts had been led by the student-fee funded Sustainability Center and was housed in various units around campus.
The direct reporting line between the University Sustainability Director and the President, as well as the position of the Office of Sustainability in the Office of the President, has elevated the sustainability efforts on campus with new resources and support, allowing rapid progress on new campus sustainability initiatives. This move also increases the intercampus collaboration potential and the visibility of UI's sustainability challenges and successes.
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 innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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