| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.79 |
| Liaison | Ian Johnson |
| Submission Date | May 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Colorado College
EN-1: Student Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Ian
Johnson Sustainability Director Office of 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):
The Colorado College ECO-RA program, supported by the Sustainability Office, promotes peer-to-peer education to foster sustainable living practices on and off campus. All residential areas, including large residence halls, apartments, smaller campus houses and off-campus areas are served by one or more student ECO-RAs. Selected ECO-RAs educate locally in their respective residential spaces, through formal and informal programming, marketing materials, and events. In addition, ECO-RAs implement conservation measures in their residential areas. Examples of activities include the Green Room Certification program and participating collectively in campus-wide initiatives such as Recyclemania. Stipends for Eco-RAs are $50 per block ($400 per year), with additional funds available to support programming.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
The Sustainability Office accepts applications for the ECO-RAs program on an annual basis.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
ECO-RAs are trained by Sustainability Office staff and are provided with a published guide for peer-to-peer education.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
Stipends for Eco-RAs are $50 per block ($400 per year), with additional funds available to support programming.
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 program was built to familiarize new students to the unique ecology and community of Colorado Springs while fostering the spirit of sustainability that Colorado College aims to embody. The presentation introduced students to plant, bird, and animal species within the area as well as the energy and waste disposal systems that support Colorado Springs and Colorado College. In the fall of 2014, the sense of place program included videos and live speakers on various subjects. The program now also has a website that is open to the public (http://senseofplacecoloradocollege.wordpress.com).
Students are additionally taken on four day outdoor community service trips where they become familiarized with the nature and culture of the southwest. The student leaders of these trips encourage new students to develop a sense of social responsibility and respect for their new home which in turn promotes sustainable practices.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
The student educators who plan the sense of place presentations and discussions are students orchestrating the New Student Orientation.
Student Orientation Leaders are chosen based upon their understanding and appreciation for Colorado College and the surrounding community as well as for leadership ability.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (2nd program):
Student Orientation Leaders undergo a two week long training from campus faculty where leadership skill-building, discussion topics training, and scenario training takes place.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
The institution does not have a single source of funding for this project.
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):
Each intern at the office of sustainability has chosen a group of student volunteers that helps them to complete sustainability projects. This mentoring program is intended to get students involved with promoting sustainability on campus and introduce students to the Office of Sustainability early on in their CC careers.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
The student educators are selected through an application process. Applicants are interviewed by the director of the Office of Sustainability and then chosen based upon their qualifications and overall interest in promoting sustainability.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (3rd program):
Student Educators are mentored by the sustainability director Ian Johnson and other Student Educators.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (3rd program):
Colorado College provides funding to pay the student educators hourly wages.
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:
Sense of Place https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/senseofplace/
Office of Sustainability volunteer program https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/sustainability/engagement/campus/sustainability-office-.html
Sense of Place https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/senseofplace/
Office of Sustainability volunteer program https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/sustainability/engagement/campus/sustainability-office-.html
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