Overall Rating Reporter - expired
Overall Score
Liaison Olivia Herron
Submission Date May 30, 2019
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Austin Peay State University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Laura Prange
Sustainability Coordinator
Environmental, Health and Safety
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
Yes

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 APSU Sustainability Coordinator is a member of two municipal/county groups: 1) the Clarksville/Montgomery County (CMC) Sustainability Task Force, and 2) the CMC Green Certification Steering Committee. The CMC Sustainability Task Force accomplished a sustainability report in 2017 that will be followed by a sustainability plan in 2018. The CMC Green Certification Steering Committee is an ongoing advisory group.

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
No

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:
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
Yes

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:
APSU is an institutional member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No

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):
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A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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