| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.99 |
| Liaison | Amy Parrish |
| Submission Date | Feb. 19, 2025 |
Boise State University
EN-5: Civic Engagement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.50 / 8.00 |
5.1 Percentage of students that participate in civic engagement programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s civic engagement programs for students:
Boise State has an extensive service-learning program. Service-learning is high-impact, hands-on learning where students apply academic knowledge and skills through real-world service experiences that benefit the community. Students reflect on the service activity to deepen their understanding of course content, gain a broader appreciation of the discipline, and foster active community engagement. Thirty percent of students participate in service learning courses.
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https://www.boisestate.edu/getinvolved/serve/
The university offers other ways, besides coursework, to become civically engaged. Alternative spring break is an annual program where students choose to complete volunteer projects during spring break. During spring break of 2023, 13 students participated.
Additional local and regional service programs attract many more students. 1105 participants volunteered in these programs, offered through the Student Involvement and Leadership Center, in 2022.
Percentage of students that participate in community service and/or other civic engagement programs:
Approach used to determine the percentage of students that participate in civic engagement programs:
Narrative outlining how student participation in civic engagement programs was determined:
Courses using Service-Learning are designated by the Registrar, and student participation data is collected and compared with total student enrollment each semester. 30% of students participate in service-learning courses.
Other programs tracked an additional 1118 participants.
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5.2 Employee community service program
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs to support employee community service:
President's Community Service Award.
The University President’s Community Service Award for Faculty and Staff is a prestigious distinction that celebrates and honors the remarkable contributions of university employees who have displayed an extraordinary dedication to serving and enriching the broader community. This esteemed accolade recognizes individuals whose commitment to community engagement, philanthropy, and active volunteerism has demonstrated a profound positive influence beyond the boundaries of the campus. Through their efforts, leadership initiatives, and meaningful collaborations with external organizations, awardees exemplify the university’s values of civic responsibility and social impact, setting an inspiring example for their colleagues and fostering a culture of benevolence and community betterment throughout the academic institution.
https://www.boisestate.edu/we-serve/community-service/
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5.3 Support for public policies to advance sustainability
Narrative outlining how individuals affiliated with the institution have helped develop local or regional public policies that address sustainability challenges:
One employee was part of the Citywide Advisory Committee to Lead the Rewrite of Zoning Code.
An Executive Summary of the Modern Zoning Code can be found here: https://issuu.com/cityofboise/docs/pds-modernzoningcode-executivesummary-finaldraft-2 The highlights of this Zoning Code specific in addressing sustainability challenges are as follows:
"The City of Boise is committed to building on our community’s history of environmental stewardship as well as rising to the challenges of climate change. This commitment includes protecting our clean air and water, building connections to each other and to nature through a network of open spaces and pathways, and supporting a transition to a clean energy economy."
Incentives available citywide offer flexibility in additional housing units in exchange for following high sustainability requirements. Section 11-04-03.7 Incentives
Expanding access to Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure with charging standards and requirements. Section 11-04-08.6 Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces
Reducing the amount of water required for landscaping by limiting the amount of turf grass and non-potable surface water used whenever possible. Section 11-04-09 Landscaping
Assured water supply for a minimum of 50 years for any development with five or more units. Section 11-04-10 Assured Water Supply
Updated standards for tree mitigation and protection, tree species diversity, and planting. Section 11-04-09.8 Tree Preservation
Requirements for detached sidewalks with street trees for most new developments. Chapter 11-02 Streetscape Standards for Zoning Districts
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Has the institution advocated for public policies to advance sustainability during the previous three years?:
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