California State University, Sacramento
EN-1: Student Educators Program

The Sustainability 101 Student Leaders program at Sacramento State embodies a commitment to welcoming and educating future students about campus sustainability initiatives. During all new student orientation dates, a dedicated group of student volunteers actively engages with incoming students to impart knowledge about the university's sustainability efforts, goals, and programs.

These student educators serve as enthusiastic ambassadors, sharing valuable information on various sustainability initiatives undertaken by the campus community. They provide insights into key sustainability goals and highlight ongoing programs aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

Through interactive discussions and informative presentations, incoming students are introduced to the importance of sustainability and are empowered with practical ways to get involved. From encouraging participation in campus-wide sustainability events to guiding joining student-led sustainability organizations, student educators play a pivotal role in inspiring future Hornets to become active contributors to a more sustainable campus community.

By fostering a culture of sustainability from the moment students step foot on campus, the Student Educators Program cultivates a sense of shared responsibility and collective action toward building a greener and more sustainable future for Sacramento State and beyond.

All Sacramento State new students including first-year, transfer, and grad students.

The Sacramento State ASI GREEN committee serves as a vital component of the student government, focusing on advising the university on source reduction, recycling, and other environmental initiatives. One of their primary responsibilities is educating fellow students on proper waste sorting.

Members of the committee are stationed at various campus eateries, where they guide students on how to effectively sort their waste and demonstrate the journey of waste disposal. This hands-on approach helps raise awareness about waste management practices and encourages responsible behavior among peers.

In addition to waste sorting education, the committee is dedicated to disseminating information about internal sustainability policies. One prominent policy they promote is the Single-Use Plastic policy, which prohibits the use of single-use plastic bags, water bottles, plastic straws, and Styrofoam on campus. Through campus-wide outreach efforts, the committee ensures that all members of the campus community are aware of these policies and understand their importance in reducing environmental impact.

Overall, the ASI GREEN committee plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of sustainability on campus by actively engaging and educating students on waste reduction strategies and promoting adherence to sustainable policies and practices.

All Sacramento State students.

Peer Health Educators (PHEs) actively promote health and wellness at Sac State, serving as an important connection between Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS), basic needs programs, and the campus community. Through classroom presentations, workshops, special events, and other activities, PHEs provide accurate information and positive support to help students reduce their health risks and increase wellness. They encourage informed choices on a variety of wellness issues, provide resources and referrals, and promote a fun, healthy and safe campus environment, and student lifestyle.

PHEs are trained to facilitate workshops, presentations, and outreach events on a variety of health topics affecting our diverse student population. Trainings happening on a monthly basis covering a variety of health and wellness topics. As part of the internship experience, PHEs work with a team to build skills in planning and implementing educational programs and special events; build leadership and communication skills; receive training and work collaboratively across a variety of health and wellness topics; serve their fellow Hornets and the campus community.

PHEs help to create a campus ecosystem that supports health & well-being as a priority at the University. PHEs provide outreach and education on resources to help positively impact students' mental health, reduce academic barriers related to wellness, and well-being resources to support the college experience. PHEs will gain knowledge and skills related to the following topic areas, as well as other emerging health topics:
• Mental Health & Well-being: Addresses mental health and emotional wellness (such as depression, anxiety, stress management, eating disorders, body image and suicide prevention) and reduces stigma associated with mental health and treatment.
• Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs (ATOD): Focuses on reducing harm related to risk alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and other substance use (including opioid prevention & Narcan) through group and individual education, peer-to-peer support and interactive events.
• Healthy Relationships: Provides information about reproductive health, safer sex practices, communication, relationship skills, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking prevention education.
• Nutrition & Food Insecurity: Provides education on balanced nutrition, healthy cooking, food insecurity, and food sustainability. PHEs offers a variety of nutrition education activities, including cooking demonstrations and presentations.