| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.99 |
| Liaison | Denice Koljonen |
| Submission Date | Feb. 6, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Boston College
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Bruce
Dixon Sustainability and Energy Specialist Facilities |
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Student Groups
Yes
A brief description of active student groups focused on sustainability:
Eco Pledge: Group to promote sustainable activities and events on campus
Real Food: Group is focused on healthy and organic food from local sources.
Eco Reps: Freshmen program selected to promote increased sustainability awareness in residence halls. Sponsored by Resident Hall Association and Residential Life
Environmental Caucus: Group of students also involved in student government to help plan sustainable activities on campus
The website URL where information about the student groups is available (optional):
Gardens and Farms
Yes
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
An organic garden is maintained by students from Real Food. Seeds are sown in the Spring and plants later moved to the garden. The studens host elementary school children from local schools to learn about how vegetables are grown and have garden days when student volunteers work in the garden. Cooking demonstrations are also held at the garden to show how certain foods can be prepared in a healthy manner.
The website URL where information about the gardens, farms or agriculture projects is available (optional):
Student-Run Enterprises
Yes
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
The Loft at Addie's - Student run dining hall that practices sustainable cooking and dining, and provides employees with valuable knowledge about how to incorporate food and business related sustainable practices into their lives
The website URL where information about the student-run enterprises is available (optional):
Sustainable Investment and Finance
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
During the energy savings competition (called The Energy Games), the winning team manages their money earned from saving energy and researches and determines which sustainable group within the BC community their money would be best donated to for greatest impact.
The website URL where information about the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives is available (optional):
Events
Yes
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
Eco Pledge provided a screening of Age of Consequences, Climate Justice in Collaboration with the Chinese Student Association and Eradicate Racism presented a series of forums on Climate Change Not in my Back Yard.
The website URL where information about the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability is available (optional):
Cultural Arts
No
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability:
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The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
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Wilderness and Outdoors Programs
Yes
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
The Outdoor Adventure Program provides adventure programs for students in all of the disciplines including hiking, backpacking, kayaking and other outings. The program follows Leave-No-Trace(LNT) principals. The Program Director is a LNT Master Educator and all 45 of the leaders in the program operate at at least the LNT educator level.
The website URL where information about the wilderness or outdoors programs is available (optional):
Sustainability-Related Themes
No
A brief description of the sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
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The website URL where information about the sustainability-related themes is available (optional):
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Sustainable Life Skills
Yes
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
The Sustainability Living & Learning Community in Reservoir Apartments is a community dedicated to rising sophomores interested in exploring the broad topic of sustainability, engaging in service, and being part of a new opportunity to promote environmental awareness. While no prior experience is necessary, an interest in and commitment to living in an intentional community around the issues of sustainability is necessary. A limited number of spaces are available on lower campus in Reservoir Apartments. Students must apply at the time of their housing intent.
The website URL where information about the sustainable life skills programs is available (optional):
Student Employment Opportunities
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
Loft at Addies, Kitchen service. Office of Sustainability, Sustainability initiatives. Real Foods in Dining Services Dining support services.
www.bc.edu/offices/dining/locations/lcdf/balcony.htm
www.bc.edu/offices/dining/about/kitchen.html
The website URL where information about the student employment opportunities is available:
Graduation Pledge
No
A brief description of the graduation pledges:
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The website URL where information about the graduation pledges is available (optional):
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Other Programs and Initiatives
No
A brief description of the other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives:
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The website URL where information about other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives is available (optional):
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