| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.69 |
| Liaison | Margaret Lo |
| Submission Date | Dec. 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ball State University
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
James
Lowe Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning and Management Facilities Planning & Managment |
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at students within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at employees within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
The name of the campaign (1st campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (1st campaign):
Our biggest event is a 3-week competition for students and staff in residence halls and academic buildings. The Energy Challenge encourages Ball State students to reduce their use of lights, appliances, chargers, and heating/cooling units in order to lower our on-campus carbon footprint. Prizes are awarded to the winning hall and building.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (1st campaign):
9,087 kWh saved during the Challenge
19,006 lbs of CO2 averted during this event.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (1st campaign):
The name of the campaign (2nd campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Held at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. This annual event brings together sustainability-minded Indiana college students, along with faculty and professional people from around the state, to discuss successes and challenges. Attendees are encouraged to participate in Ball State student-led discussions on topics such as recycling, energy, food & water, and eco-activism.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Nothing measured.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (2nd campaign):
A brief description of other outreach campaigns, including measured positive impacts:
Dinner in the Dark; America Recycles Day Party; Earth Day Party, Living Lightly Fair
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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