| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.26 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Feb. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University
ER-1: Student Sustainability Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
5.00 / 5.00 |
Joshua
Kaplan Sustainability Outreach Specialist Office of Sustainability |
Total number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
Program name (1st program):
Number of students served by the program to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (1st program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (1st program):
Each month Green Eagles focus on a different sustainability topic and work on engaging their peers to build awareness and change behavior. Examples include helping students reduce water and energy consumption and promoting recycling and composting.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
All students are invited to apply to become Green Eagles. The Office of Sustainability hires about 20 students and assigns them to conduct peer outreach in residence halls, as well as in classes and other venues throughout the main campus and Washington College of Law, such as tabling at events, and demonstrating material recovery practices by standing in front of "zero waste" stations and directing students on how to recycle and compost. The Green Eagles work as peer sustainability educators for the duration of the academic year.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
The Green Eagles meet for an hour and a half each week to receive training on a new sustainability topic, and learn ways to effectively create behavior changes.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
The Sustainability Coordinator directly oversees the Green Eagles, who are paid $10/hr for up to 5 hours of work per week. After completing one year in the program, students are eligible to become student coordinators, and assist in delivering weekly trainings, event planning, and program coordination. The Green Eagles are also eligible to receive 2 independent study credits (1 fall/1 spring) under the joint guidance of the Sustainability Coordinator and a faculty member from the Department of Environmental Science who oversees the academic requirements of completing an internship for credit.
The website URL for 1st Program:
Program name (2nd program):
Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (2nd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
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A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
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Program name (3rd program):
Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (3rd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (3rd program):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (3rd program):
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (3rd program):
The website URL for 3rd program:
Program name (All other programs):
Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (All other programs):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (All other programs):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (All other programs):
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (All other programs):
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (All other programs):
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The number of degree seeking students corresponds to data for the 2012-2013 academic year, found in the 2012-2013 Academic Data Reference Book (http://www.american.edu/provost/oira/Academic-Data-Reference-Book.cfm). Non-degree seeking students were subtracted from the total enrollment.
The number of degree seeking students corresponds to data for the 2012-2013 academic year, found in the 2012-2013 Academic Data Reference Book (http://www.american.edu/provost/oira/Academic-Data-Reference-Book.cfm). Non-degree seeking students were subtracted from the total enrollment.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.