| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.10 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
ER-1: Student Sustainability Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
5.00 / 5.00 |
Crystal
Simmons Outreach and public relations 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):
ASU Recycles is a waste reduction and outreach program designed to contribute to waste diversion from the landfill. Student interns in the Office of Sustainability give presentations to classes and residence halls. They also manage our Recycle at the Rock campaign, a recycling campaign for home football games.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
These student educators are selected by an application/interview process through the Office of Sustainabiility. These educators are selected based on leadership, knowledge base, communication and presentation skills, and interest.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
These student educators are trained at the beginning of each academic year by the Resource Conservation Manager. The Resource Conservation Manager uses an online slide show and walking tour to train the educators. This position/s focuses on outreach.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
The ASU Recycles program is supported through the Physical Plant's Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling through staff support.
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):
The Appalachian State University Renewable Energy Initiative is a student-led, -created and -managed renewable energy fee program. Every student pays $5/semester to this fund. The students on the committee implement renewable energy on campus to offset the university's use of fossil fuels and serve as an educational tool. The ASUREI tables in the student union, holds informational sessions and forums and all their meetings are open to students to attend. The ASUREI updates the Appalachian Ambassadors regularly. The Ambassadors give tours to all incoming freshman and potential students.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
The students that serve on the ASUREI are selected by an application and interview process once per semester based on the number of vacancies on the committee. The students are selected based on their knowledge of renewable energy, knowledge of the REI, the reason for wanting to be on the committee, and leadership and project manager ability.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (2nd program):
The students on the ASUREI are trained and mentored by existing student committee members and faculty/staff committee members. Presentations are created each semester for the purpose of educating new members and the student body at-large.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
The ASUREI is self supported through a student fee that every degree-seeking student pays. The committee is also supported by 3 faculty and 3 staff members.
The website URL for 2nd program:
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):
Every resident director and resident assistant takes a sustainability training and quiz program designed by the Office of Sustainability. This program disseminates information to these leaders about campus sustainability and sustainable living. One example of peer-to-peer outreach includes green programing such as movie night or 'upcycling' programs.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
These student educators are selected through the process of becoming a designated Resident Director (RD) and Resident Assistant (RA).
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (3rd program):
These educators are required to take a 35 minute presentation and exam on sustainability education for on-campus residents. The training module defines sustainability, outlines Appalachian's commitment to sustainability and provides the RD/RA with guidelines for sustainable living.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (3rd program):
The Office of Sustainability and University Housing provide staff and financial support to the training. The Office of Sustainability provided financial support to develop the curriculum. University Housing supports this endeavor through by certifying those that receive 80th percentile or above.
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):
This student team works to coordinate programs throughout the year enabling participation in sustainability-based activities. Mostly this group's focus is on equity related programing such as community service. An example of peer-to-peer outreach are the Alternative Spring and Fall Break trips where students lead groups of other students on service related trips during fall and spring break.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (All other programs):
Students are selected via a competitive application process. Students submit an application in April and then are interviewed. impact Team members are selected based on leadership, event planning experience, and knowledge of ACT and its programs.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (All other programs):
Formal training includes a full staff retreat (3 days) and weekly meetings that involve some training in it. We train them on how to present and how to present certain educational games, and how to put together a presentation.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (All other programs):
The impACT Team is staff and financially supported through Student Programs.
The website URL for all other programs:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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