Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 71.19
Liaison Margaret Bounds
Submission Date March 1, 2024

STARS v2.2

Connecticut College
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.67 / 2.00 Margaret Bounds
Director of Sustainability
Office of Sustainability
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Local advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:
Connecticut College partnered with the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and other organizations to found the Center for Housing Equity and Opportunities in Eastern CT. The center's goal is to work with practitioners, municipalities and policymakers to develop a regional strategy to increase, preserve and protect affordable housing in our region.
https://www.cthousingopportunity.org/cheo
https://www.conncoll.edu/news/news-archive/2022/center-for-housing-equity-and-opportunities/

Regional advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:
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National advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:
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International advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:
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Optional Fields 

A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
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None
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability advocacy efforts is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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