Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 55.06
Liaison Susan Powers
Submission Date Nov. 30, 2012
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STARS v1.2

Clarkson University
SD-2: Food Education

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete N/A Susan Powers
Director of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment
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Are students educated in an academic class about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes

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Some students who take elective classes are exposed to wise food choice. This is part of the core curriculum.

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Are students educated in dining facilities about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes

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Signs are provided that identify local food options. This is emphasized at a once-a-semester local foods dinner.

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Are students educated during orientation about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
No

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Are students educated in other venues about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes

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Clarskon Dining Services hosts a Sustainable Iron Chef competition each semester that helps to make eco-friendly food choices very public.

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Is there a program by which students are encouraged to and/or taught how to grow their own food?:
Yes

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Provide a brief description of the program:
Clarkson has an innovative cold-climate greenhouse that is working towards local, winter production of leafy greens and vegetables.

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