| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.69 |
| Liaison | Ciannat Howett |
| Submission Date | July 25, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Emory University
PAE-15: Employee Sustainability Educators Program
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5.00 / 5.00 |
Ciannat
Howett Director Sustainability Initiatives |
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Total number of people employed by the institution:
23,278
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Program name (1st program) :
Sustainability Representatives
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Number of employees served by the program (1st program):
23,278
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A brief description of how the employee educators are selected (1st program):
The Office of Sustainability has named sustainability representatives for all major campus buildings to assist Emory in achieving its sustainability vision. These individuals were nominated by a dean or departmental supervisor based upon their respect among colleagues and their leadership capabilities to help Emory achieve its sustainability goals.
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A brief description of the formal training that the employee educators receive (1st program):
The sustainability representatives attend monthly meetings hosted by the Office of Sustainability Initiatives where they receive information and training from various speakers about ongoing sustainability initiatives and campaigns. The sustainability representatives in turn help to implement these programs run through the Office of Sustainability Initiatives and other organizations on campus working on sustainability-related issues. They assist in Emory’s annual Energy Awareness campaign and Emory Recycles’ ongoing White Paper Campaign highlighting the importance of recycling and separating white paper for recycling.
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A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
The sustainability representatives support from the Office of Sustainability to carry out sustainability campaigns and programs in their building and/or area. In the past, sustainability representatives received an annual stipend to help in these efforts, but due to budgetary constraints did not receive one during the 2009-2010 fiscal year. Sustainability reps do receive sustainability publicity and campaign materials from the Office of Sustainability Initiatives, as well as other sustainability groups around campus. These materials include Energy Campaign posters and stickers, Emory Recycles White Paper Campaign signage, etc.
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The website URL where information about the program is available (1st program):
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Program name (2nd program):
Sustainable Food Committee
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Number of employees served by the program (2nd program):
23,278
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A brief description of how the employee educators are selected (2nd program):
Committee members are appointed by the President based upon recommendations from the Sustainable Food Committee Executive Committee and its Chair.
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A brief description of the formal training that the employee educators receive (2nd program):
The Executive Committee Chair provides orientation to each new member of the Sustainable Food Committee. There are also informational programs associated with the regularly scheduled Sustainable Food Committee dinners.
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A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
In 2009, Emory provided the Sustainable Food Committee with approximately $4,000 in funding for various activities and projects, including the Sustainable Food Committee dinners, the Fall Food Fair, and the Emory Farmers' Market.
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