| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.68 |
| Liaison | Darcy Coughlan |
| Submission Date | Nov. 24, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Coastal Carolina University
EN-1: Student Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.21 / 4.00 |
Jennifer
Sellers Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
Does the institution coordinate one or more ongoing student, peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education programs that meet the criteria for this credit?:
Number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
Name of the student educators program (1st program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (1st program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (1st program):
Eco-Rep Leaders are peer educators for students, staff and faculty at Coastal Carolina University as well as for the community. Each Eco-Rep Leader has the expectation to represent sustainability through a variety of means, including academic presentations, campus meetings, special events, educational sessions and environmental campaigns. Eco-Rep Leaders are expected to devote their time to educate their peers, foster sustainable behavior and build community. Each Eco-Rep Leader will be required to conduct campus and community presentations, help plan and execute special events, and connect with departments on campus to help in making their efforts more sustainable.
Provides educational outreach, develops environmental awareness programs and plans special events about sustainability. Other duties include, but are not limited to, teaching on sustainable living, providing information about sustainability to the campus and community, and collaborating with other departments and the community, all while representing the Sustainability Office. Position will require assisting with recycling activities during major events (move-in, move-out, commencement and athletic events). Performs other related tasks as assigned.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
Students may apply using the Human Resources student employment website. They must provide a resume and if selected, will have a formal interview. They are selected based on the following criteria: Enthusiastic, engaging individual who is passionate about environmental and social issues. Desire to work as part of a team of like-minded individuals. Effective communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Exemplifies qualities of leadership, motivation and dedication. Interest in teaching and engaging others about sustainable living. Other considerations, event planning experience and creative ideas for outreach.
These are PAID POSITIONS of up to 10 hours per week (up to four positions available per semester). Must be a student of the university.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
At the beginning of every semester, the Eco-Rep Leaders undergo a one-day on-campus training about sustainability at the University and sustainable living and behaviors, as well as team building activities. The training includes the following topics: Becoming a Change Agent, Customer Service, Presentation Skills, and Mindful Leadership. The students are trained by the University in policies and practices in accordance with the Environmental Health & Safety Office, as well as attend mandatory weekly meetings. Student employees and full time interns are required to attend all CCU safety training modules. Student employees and full time interns are required to attend Feel the Teal training. Student employees and full time interns are required to attend Title IX training
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
These are PAID POSITIONS student employee positions of up to 10 hours per week (up to four positions available per semester). Paid for as a part of the annual operating budget for Sustainability.
Name of the student educators program (2nd program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (2nd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
The COAST is the office where many of the outreach efforts of Counseling Services are planned by members of SHORE and WRC, the Counseling Services peer educator programs.
The SHORE Peer Educators are a group of student volunteers who are trained to plan and execute events, activities and give presentations on a wide variety of mental health and general wellness topics for their peers.
The Women’s Resource Cooperative is a group of student volunteers who are trained to plan and execute events, activities and give presentations on topics relating to a wide variety of women’s issues.
Visitors of the COAST will often find students preparing for events such as Doors of Doom, Sexual Assault Awareness Week, Love Your Body Day, Wellness Week, Mid-Term Meltdown and a variety of other psychoeducational events and activities which take place on campus. Students can obtain resources from The COAST on a wide variety of mental health, wellness, and women's issues.
The impact from the WRC and SHORE/Active Minds (COAST) peer educators is as broad as campus wide, which could include students, faculty and staff. Since the topics we cover in both passive and active programs is so broad, I would think that most campus community members have been impacted in some way or another by one or more of our initiatives.
Questions regarding The COAST can be directed to Chris Donevant-Haines at (843) 349-5022.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
The COAST Peer Educators are selected in several manners. The majority have served as unpaid interns for class credit and are approved for placement at The COAST through individual interviews with me. Some are actual employees (2 coordinators and one outreach assistant/graphic designer) who are selected through a formal student employment interview process. The last group are solely involved on a volunteer basis. Volunteers have the freedom to select specific events or activities to become involved with and are free to attend weekly meetings and coalition meetings that focus on their topics of greatest interest.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (2nd program):
The COAST peer educators receive a variety of structured training sessions and modules including the following:
• Public speaking training
• Sexual Violence basic training
• Step-Up Bystander Intervention Training
• Peer Educator Development/Leadership training
• Alcohol and Other Substances basic training
• Mental Health awareness training (How to help a friend)
• Team building
• Student employees and full time interns are required to attend all CCU safety training modules
• Student employees and full time interns are required to attend Feel the Teal training
• Student employees and full time interns are required to attend Title IX training
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
The peer educators are funded through the Counseling Services department annual budget.
Name of the student educators program (3rd program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (3rd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (3rd program):
Students Advocating Gender Equality (SAGE), seek to raise awareness of gender-related social inequalities within the University community in order to promote a diverse campus culture in which all students are treated equally.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
Open to all students.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (3rd program):
SAGE hosts weekly meetings.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (3rd program):
SAGE will host fundraisers on-campus.
Name(s) of the student educator program(s) (all other programs):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by all other student educator programs:
A brief description of the program(s), including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (all other programs):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (all other programs):
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (all other programs):
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (all other programs):
Total number of hours student educators are engaged in peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education activities annually:
The website URL for the peer-to-peer student outreach and education program(s):
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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