| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.66 |
| Liaison | Stalin Espinal |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2023 |
City University of New York, Brooklyn College
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 2.00 |
Stalin
Espinal Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Health & Safety |
Does the institution have an active student group focused on sustainability?:
Name and a brief description of the active student groups focused on sustainability:
BC Sustainability student club aspires to promote the ideals of sustainability through cross-department, interdisciplinary relationships on campus while building relationships with members of the surrounding community. New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) is New York's largest student-directed organization. Its principal areas of concern include environmental protection, transportation alternatives, and public health.
https://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/initiatives/initiatives/sustainability/involved.php
Does the institution have a garden, farm, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery program, or an urban agriculture project where students are able to gain experience in organic agriculture and sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
The Brooklyn College Garden is a verdant green space on the western edge of the campus where the college and neighboring community come together to learn about sustainable garden practices for urban environments, share gardening experiences, and promote a healthy and active lifestyle, all while fostering a sense of community.
https://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/offices/garden.php
Does the institution have a student-run enterprise that includes sustainability as part of its mission statement or stated purpose?:
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
Does the institution have a sustainable investment fund, green revolving fund, or sustainable microfinance initiative through which students can develop socially, environmentally and fiscally responsible investment and financial skills?:
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
Has the institution hosted a conference, speaker series, symposium, or similar event focused on sustainability during the previous three years that had students as the intended audience?:
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia, or similar events focused on sustainability:
Every Earth Month, campus sustainability partners will different organizations to bring Earth Day/Sustainability related programs and events. We also provide information for outside conferences, workshops and webinars.
Has the institution hosted a cultural arts event, installation, or performance focused on sustainability with the previous three years that had students as the intended audience?:
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations, or performances focused on sustainability:
Each year the Hess Scholar-in-Residence program invites a distinguished academic to the campus. The 2020 guest scholar studies, speaks about, writes on culturally based sustainable development strategies, renewable energy, and sustainable food systems. The Robert L. Hess Memorial Lecture was hosted in the Fall.
http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/socialsciences/critical-thinking/dec20-laduke.php
Does the institution have a wilderness or outdoors program that follow Leave No Trace principles?:
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
Has the institution had a sustainability-focused theme chosen for a themed semester, year, or first-year experience during the previous three years?:
A brief description of the sustainability-focused themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
Does the institution have a program through which students can learn sustainable life skills?:
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
Campus Sustainability host Sustainability focused volunteer days throughout the academic year. In addition, we table weekly during common hours, serving as an information/resource hub for students on all things sustainability, from sustainable practices to information sharing on compost and plastic reduction.
Does the institution offer sustainability-focused student employment opportunities?:
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
The campus offers Sustainability stipends for unpaid sustainability focus internships off and/or on campus, through the Magner Career Center.
Magner Center Sustainability Careers Event is open to all majors but it focuses on students in the sustainability, environmental and other related sciences fields. Panelist and employers discuss internships and career opportunities.
http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/initiatives/initiatives/sustainability/earth_month.php
In addition, the Campus Sustainability Intern program is an opportunity for students to gain hands on experience in the field of sustainability, learn about campus sustainability and develop professional management, communication, and leadership skills. This position is offered through the office of Facilities/Environmental Health and Safety.
Does the institution have a graduation pledge through which students pledge to consider social and environmental responsibility in future job and other decisions?:
A brief description of the graduation pledge(s):
A brief description of other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives that do not fall into one of the above categories:
The Campus Sustainability Intern program is an opportunity for students to gain hands on experience in the field of sustainability, learn about campus sustainability and develop professional management, communication, and leadership skills. This position is offered through the office of Facilities/Environmental Health and Safety.
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