| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.98 |
| Liaison | Jonna Korpi |
| Submission Date | June 2, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Duluth
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Mindy
Granley Sustainability Director UMD Office of Sustainability |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Champ's Cupboard is UMD's version of a food shelf for students who may be struggling. Students can pick from a variety of non-perishable items including rice, pastas, soups, sauces, and vegetables. Students can also choose from toiletries such as shampoos, soaps, diapers, and bedding. The Cupboard is a closet in Kirby Plaza 245, open to any student with a campus ID, and offers relief to those who struggle with the financial woes of college.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
Visits to Champ's Cupboard- and number of original users- are tracked. In the first school year open, the Cupboard was visited 66 times in the first year, and 114 times in the second year.
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 | --- |
| Research | --- |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | --- |
| Air & Climate | --- |
| Buildings | --- |
| Dining Services | --- |
| Energy | --- |
| Grounds | --- |
| Purchasing | --- |
| Transportation | --- |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | --- |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | --- |
| Diversity & Affordability | Yes |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | Yes |
| Investment | --- |
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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