| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.10 |
| Liaison | Jen Jones |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
College of Charleston
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Jen
Jones Director Center for Sustainable Development |
Has the institution held a sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at students and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Has the institution held a sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at employees and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Name of the campaign:
A brief description of the campaign:
The College of Charleston's annual Sustainability Week features a week-long series of events and programming aimed at engaging Cougar students, faculty and staff in sustainability-related issues and initiatives. To drive participation and impact, the Center for Sustainable Development team and our partners on campus utilize social media and canvassing materials. Previous Sustainability Week events include: bike pop-ups and repair clinics, public performances and art showcases, cooking demos and specialty farmers markets, and documentary screenings.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign:
"In 2022, more than 350 students engaged in Sustainability Week by attending one or more of 10 total events, including a tour of relevant social justice sites on campus and in Charleston, a partner fair and EXPO highlighting how to build and maintain sustainable cities, a public bus ride-along encouraging use of sustainable public transportation, and a specialty farmers market.
Participating students were asked to think critically and reflect on issues related to sustainable cities and communities as well as complete surveys as part of the university's Quality Enhancement Plan on sustainability literacy and its assessment."
Name of the campaign (2nd campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
SustainFest is an annual celebration of arts, music, and dance held at the start of the fall semester on the College of Charleston's campus. The primary audience for this campaign is incoming first-year and transfer students, and its goal is to introduce sustainability initiatives and launch our annual theme based on the United Nations Sustainable Development goals. The campaign is organized by the Center for Sustainable Development and heavily advertised during student orientation week, in partnership with Student Affairs and the Office of New Student Programs.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
More than 450 students, faculty, & staff attended the event in 2021 where 5 local speakers offered verbal inspiration from spoken word to mini TED-like talks. Additionally, a diverse group of sustainability-related student groups and local organizations tabled to share resources and materials to encourage student involvement.
A brief description of other sustainability-related outreach campaigns:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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