Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 48.68
Liaison Darcy Coughlan
Submission Date Nov. 24, 2015
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STARS v2.0

Coastal Carolina University
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 4.00 Jennifer Sellers
Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainability
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Is the institution utilizing the campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in the following areas?:
Yes or No
Air & Climate No
Buildings No
Dining Services/Food No
Energy No
Grounds No
Purchasing No
Transportation No
Waste No
Water Yes
Coordination, Planning & Governance Yes
Diversity & Affordability No
Health, Wellbeing & Work No
Investment No
Public Engagement Yes
Other Yes

A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Air & Climate and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Buildings and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Dining Services/Food and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Energy and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Grounds and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Purchasing and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Transportation and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Waste and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Water and the positive outcomes associated with the work:

Coastal Carolina University School of Coastal and Marine Systems Science
Job Title: Environmental Education Intern
Description: The Intern will help with watershed and stormwater related education projects. The main focus of this internship will be on the storm drain marking program in which groups (K-12 students, college students and/or adults) will install storm drain markers in a particular area such as a school’s campus, neighborhood, or business site. The purpose of the markers are to improve local water quality and minimize pollution entering streams and ocean. The Intern will also help with additional watershed education and outreach activities as needed such as: 1) Develop and deliver stormwater educational materials and presentations to diverse audiences; 2) Provide stormwater information at festivals and workshops; 3) Assist bi-annual stormwater education consortium meetings; and 4) Other administrative duties.
Hours Per Week: 10-20


A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Coordination, Planning & Governance and the positive outcomes associated with the work:

Coastal Carolina University Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy
Job Title: Policy Analyses Intern
Description: The CCU Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy is seeking an Intern focused on policy analyses. The Intern will perform duties including, but not limited to: assisting with data collection and management; and reviewing and fact-checking research and program reporting. The Intern may also be expected to attend meetings with the Program Committee and staff. An interest in public policy is preferred, but not required. Hours Per Week: 10-20

Coastal Carolina University Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy
Job Title: Leadership Intern
Description: The CCU Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy is seeking two (2) Interns for the leadership initiative. The Intern in this position will assist in creating programming based on the leadership initiative; assist in events; and research various aspects of leadership programs around the nation and make recommendations for activities geared towards leadership. The Intern may also be required to attend meetings with the program staff. An interest in government leadership is preferred, but not required. Hours Per Week: 10-20


A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Diversity & Affordability and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Health, Wellbeing & Work and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Investment and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
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A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Public Engagement and the positive outcomes associated with the work:

Through internship opportunities and those employed as an Eco-Rep Leader, students have the opportunity for public engagement to spread awareness about sustainability. Such work includes outreach to local community organizations in finding sources for donations, determining volunteer opportunities and teaching others about what the university is doing in terms of sustainability. Eco-Rep Leaders present at regional conferences and at information booths about going green and living sustainably, in which the audience is the general public. Such events include the Eco-Rep Conferences, Farmers Markers and Green Festivals. Student exposure for public engagement teaches them about customer service and creating lasting impacts for sustainability.

CCU – Sustain Coastal
Job Title: Sustainability Social Media Intern
Description: The Sustainability Social Media Intern would be responsible for helping support the social media outreach needs of the Sustain Coastal Office. Responsibilities include: updating website content, monitoring and posting on social media outlets, including, but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram, and providing outreach and educational posts about going green and sustainability as relevant to CCU and the community. Other responsibilities include gaining more attention and awareness, such as adding followers and creating campaigns/contests/promotions. Requirements include: excellent written and verbal skills, creativity, knowledge of social media, energy with a willingness to come up with fresh ideas, experience proofreading and editing, ability to speak to a consumer via social media, knowledge of sustainability, willingness to grow and learn.
Hours Per Week: 10-20 hours


A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory in Other areas and the positive outcomes associated with the work:

CCU – Campus Recreation
Job Title: Outdoor Recreation Intern
Description: The Outdoor Program Intern is responsible for assisting in leading, planning, and organization of programs offered through Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Center. This includes outdoor programs, adventure trips, low ropes teambuilding programs, workshops, rental operations. The Outdoor Program Intern will also assist with management of administrative duties including staff supervision, policy and procedure administration, and evaluation. The Outdoor Program Intern will have both daytime and evening hours and should be available during Outdoor Center hours of operation
Hours Per Week: 10-20 hours


The website URL where information about the institution’s campus as a living laboratory program or projects is available:
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