| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.37 |
| Liaison | Calandra Lake |
| Submission Date | Dec. 20, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
College of William & Mary
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Calandra Waters
Lake Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at students and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability? :
Yes
Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at employees and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Yes
1st Campaign
Take Back the Tap
A brief description of the campaign, including how students and/or employees were engaged:
Take Back the Tap is a Student Environmental Action Coalition campaign focused on reducing and potentially eliminating bottled water on the campus. Take Back the Tap, associated with Food & Water Watch, held frequent tabling educational events, some of which had give aways such as reusable bottles with access to all faculty, student, and staff pedestrians. They were one of three breakout sessions at the annual Sustainability Summit, open to all students, faculty, and staff, and participated in Earth Week activities. Outreach also included a regular social media presence, fliers, partnerships with faculty and staff, and participation in Tap-a-palooza.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign:
Take Back the Tap's efforts increased the number of bottle filling stations on campus through Green Fee grants awarded to the campaign and to other students, faculty, and staff. More recently the campaign has increased the number of bottle filling station proposals so drastically that the Committee on Sustainability has asked that a strategic plan for installing at least one station per building be drafted.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available:
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2nd Campaign
Seize the Grid
A brief description of the campaign, including how students and/or employees were engaged (2nd campaign):
Seize the Grid is a Student Environmental Action Coalition campaign with a goal of the campus using 100% clean energy by 2030. The campaign had a launch event that was well attended by students, faculty, and staff. They've held a panel discussion and frequently tabled for educational purposes. Other outreach has included a strong social media presence, fliers, and participation in Earth Week.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Due to the efforts of Seize the Grid, a Green Fee grant was awarded to pay for the cost of having a third party provide a quote on installing solar panels on the campus.
The website URL where information about the campaign is available (2nd campaign):
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