| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.93 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | April 19, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Jim
Dees Data and Assessment Specialist Office of Sustailability |
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The Chief Sustainability Officer of Appalachian State is appointed by the Town Council to sit on the Town of Boone Sustainability, Economics & Environment Committee. Topics include the 100% Clean Energy Plan and the Municipal Energy Action Plan, both of which address energy efficiency and fuel sourcing for town assests.
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
Appalachain State Office of Sustainability and Physical Plant employees have been involved with suppling input, reviews, and information to the Governor's committee and the State House as it pertains to gubernatorial Executive Order 80. Those same employees attended a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) sponsored listening session to obtain stakeholder input on the Governor's EO80 Clean Energy Plan.
https://deq.nc.gov/news/events/clean-energy-plan-development-regional-listening-session-hickory
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
In 2017, Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts sign on to the We Are Still In declaration. The intent of this action is to serve as a promise to world leaders that Americans would not retreat from the global pact to reduce emissions and stem the causes of climate change.
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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