| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.79 |
| Liaison | Robert Stroufe |
| Submission Date | Sept. 22, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Chatham University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Mary
Whitney University Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution advocate for national, state/provincial, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
Yes
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A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
Representatives from the Falk School of Sustainability participate in the monthly Pittsburgh Food Policy Council meetings, which work to advance local sustainable agriculture and food access policies. The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council serves as a collaborative advisory organization, bringing together stakeholders from diverse food-related sectors to examine, develop, and improve the food system of our city and region.
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A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years:
Chatham is home to the Pittsburgh Center for Women and Politics that includes programs like PLEN (Public Leadership Education Network) and Ready to Run, which contribute to social justice by preparing women for leadership positions in government and increase representation of women in public policy decision making.
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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 institution’s advocacy efforts is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Pittsburgh Center for Women and Politics: https://www.chatham.edu/pcwp/students/
Pittsburgh Food Policy Council: http://www.pittsburghfoodpolicy.org/home/2323
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