| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 77.56 |
| Liaison | John Pumilio |
| Submission Date | Oct. 11, 2022 |
Colgate University
EN-6: Assessing Sustainability Culture
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 1.00 |
John
Pumilio Director of Sustainability Sustainability Office |
Does the institution conduct an assessment of sustainability culture?:
Which of the following best describes the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered to::
Which of the following best describes the structure of the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered::
A brief description of how and when the cultural assessment(s) were developed and/or adopted:
The Office of Sustainability runs a 0.5 credit course called Climate Conversations. Participants take a pre- and post-course assessment as a course requirement.
A copy or sample of the questions related to sustainability culture:
A sample of the questions related to sustainability culture or the website URL where the assessment tool is available:
A brief description of how representative samples were reached (if applicable) and how the cultural assessment is administered:
All Colgate students are required to complete 2.0 Physical Education credits to graduate from Colgate. Climate Conservations is offered as a 0.5 PE credit option. Students participate in the program often independent of their pre-existing interest or participation in sustainability on campus.
A brief summary of results from the cultural assessment:
I am knowledgeable about the concept and practice of sustainability.
1 Strongly Disagree; 5 Strongly Agree
Pre-test Score (average): 3.6
Post-test Score (average): 4.6
I am knowledgeable about sustainability efforts taking place at Colgate.
1 Strongly Disagree; 5 Strongly Agree
Pre-test Score (average): 3.2
Post-test Score (average): 4.5
I am aware of ways that I can become more involved in sustainability initiatives on campus.
1 Strongly Disagree; 5 Strongly Agree
Pre-test Score (average): 3.4
Post-test Score (average): 4.4
I regularly engage in conversations about sustainability at Colgate (Outside of class).
1 Strongly Disagree; 5 Strongly Agree
Pre-test Score (average): 2.7
Post-test Score (average): 3.2
I feel that I lead a sustainable lifestyle.
1 Strongly Disagree; 5 Strongly Agree
Pre-test Score (average): 3.0
Post-test Score (average): 3.5
As a result of this course, I plan to lead a more sustainable lifestyle.
1 Strongly Disagree; 5 Strongly Agree
Pre-test Score (average): N/A
Post-test Score (average): 4.3
Website URL where information about the assessment of sustainability culture is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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