| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.10 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
ER-13: Sustainability Literacy Assessment
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Lee
Ball Faculty Technology |
Has the institution conducted a sustainability literacy assessment?:
Did the assessment include a baseline evaluation of students and then a follow-up evaluation of the same cohort?:
A copy of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment:
A copy of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment :
ASU First Year Seminar UCO 1200 (Contemporary Green Living) Sustainability Literacy Survey
This survey was conducted in two parts during the Fall of 2010. The ten question survey was designed as a pilot survey used to access the sustainability literacy of a group of ASU freshman First Year Seminar students. The survey was administered on the first day of class. The same survey was administered again on the last day of class. The following results conclude that the student’s literacy did increase. More results are needed in order to determine whether or not the course was directly responsible with the increased literacy rates.
1. Is sustainability an integral part of your life?
2. Are there any renewable energy systems on campus?
3. Does your campus prioritize energy efficiency?
4. Does your campus have a recycling program?
5. If your campus does have a recycling program, then which of the following can you recycle? (check all that apply)
6. If your campus does have a recycling program, then which of the following can you recycle at your dorm? (check all that apply)
7. Does your school have degree programs that focus on sustainability issues?
8. Does your school require incoming freshman to take courses focused on sustainability?
9. Is free local transportation available to you?
10. Are there any sustainable dining options available to you on campus?
A brief description of how the assessment was developed:
A survey tool was developed after researching literacy surveys developed at other colleges and universities.
A brief description of how the assessment was administered:
This survey was conducted in two parts during the Fall of 2010. The ten question survey was designed as a pilot survey used to access the sustainability literacy of a group of ASU freshman First Year Seminar students. The survey was administered on the first day of class. The same survey was administered again on the last day of class.
A brief summary of results from the assessment:
The following results conclude that the student’s literacy did increase after completion of the course. More results are needed in order to determine whether or not the course was directly responsible with the increased literacy rates.
The website URL where information about the literacy assessment is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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.