| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.25 |
| Liaison | Amanda Whittingham |
| Submission Date | Nov. 30, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Fanshawe College
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Amanda
Whittingham Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Operations and Sustainability |
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Student Groups
Yes
A brief description of active student groups focused on sustainability:
The Fanshawe Student Union has sustainability as a key part of their strategic direction
The website URL where information about the student groups is available (optional):
Gardens and Farms
Yes
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
"A garden has been constructed on campus that is cultivated and maintained by Culinary Apprentices and 3rd year Culinary Artisans. Crops are harvested by students and used in on campus teaching labs. All practices follow guidelines for organic gardens. Resources used include: Organic Field Crop Handbook by the Canadian Organic Growers, Organic Gardening by Stuart Robertson, and Canadian Organic Growers website www.cog.ca (https://www.fanshawec.ca/programs-and-courses/program/ata1-artisanal-culinary-arts/next-year)
A. M. (Mac) Cuddy Garden: 100 acres of lawn tended under an organic lawn care program since 1992. The garden is also home to many rare and engandered plant species. There is a dry garden that features plants that thrive in a dry climate. A core component of the gardens is that all of the new development as well as routine maintenance is done through the Horticulture Technician program, giving the students real horticulture experience.
A community garden is on campus, with 12 plots that are reserved for students and employees. (https://www.fanshawec.ca/about-fanshawe/corporate-information/sustainability/our-sustainability-commitment/community-garden)"
The website URL where information about the gardens, farms or agriculture projects is available (optional):
Student-Run Enterprises
Yes
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
Fashion Fits is an alteration service created by Fanshawe’s second year Fashion Design students. Conveniently located on campus, Fashion Fits provides quality workmanship and great customer service, all at affordable prices. Proceeds from Fashion Fits are being raised to assist in Fashion Design’s capstone fashion show, Unbound. There are many unique and beneficial features to supporting Fashion Fits. These benefits include convenient service and delivery to offices on campus. There is also a loyalty program: if you purchase five pant hems you receive the sixth hem for free. (https://www.facebook.com/pg/fashionfits.unbound/about/)
Live Chic is a learning lab that operates as a unique retail store to serve as a learning environment for the students in the Fashion Merchandising program; together with the faculty they operate all aspects of a retail store. Live Chic plays an integral role in providing the applied education the students need to be successful in the industry as well as in further studies. Mission statement: "Live Chic provides Fashion Merchandising students unique hands-on retail experience by applying the classroom theory; merchandising, display, buying and exceptional customer service techniques in a retail environment. Live Chic provides fashion forward merchandise for students, faculty and staff of Fanshawe College".
Live Chic also encourages students and employees to bring their old clothing and textiles to the store. Everything collected is delivered to H&M for their "Don't Let Fashion Go to Waste" textile recycling program. Items will be hand sorted and graded: anything that can't be re-worn or reused will be recycled and turned into raw materials and new products. Zero waste is the goal. For every bag brought in, a $5.00 coupon off any full-priced merchandise at Live Chic is given.
The website URL where information about the student-run enterprises is available (optional):
Sustainable Investment and Finance
No
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
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The website URL where information about the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives is available (optional):
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Events
Yes
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
Every month, a sustainability Lunch and Learn is held. Everyone at the College is welcome to attend. Topics vary widely from personal health and wellness, DIY projects, and general information sessions.
The website URL where information about the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability is available (optional):
Cultural Arts
Yes
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability:
"The First Nations Centre hists an annual Year End Gathering, showcasing Indigenous talents and celebrating Indigenous culture. Is 2016, the schedule was as follows:
""Year End Gathering Celebration showcasing Indigenous talents over 3 days of celebration! On Day 1 the First Nations Centre(FNC) showcased Indigenous musicians Lacey Hill and Logan Staats in the Forwell Hallway for the Nooner Performances.
On Day 2 the FNC hosted a lacrosse workshop with students, staff and youth. Also a live podcast recording and comedy night with Ryan McMahon took place on this day.
On Day 3 the FNC hosted its 19th Annual Year End Gathering Pow Wow. The event wrapped up the 3 Daylong celebration with free food, singing and dancing. ""
The First Nations Centre also hosts summer and winter solstice celebrations that the community is encouraged to attend."
The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
Wilderness and Outdoors Programs
No
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
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The website URL where information about the wilderness or outdoors programs is available (optional):
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Sustainability-Related Themes
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
This is the first-year experience. This year is about waste reduction. All of the sustainability event, including Sustainability Fair, Orientation, Open House, Chill Lounge, Get Caught Recycling is about waste reduction. Reusable bamboo cutlery and metal straws were given to students and employees to promote reusing and reducing single use plastics.
The website URL where information about the sustainability-related themes is available (optional):
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Sustainable Life Skills
Yes
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
"There is a Sustainability Leadership workshop as part of the Leadership Program put on by the Student Life Team
Students are able to attend any Sustainability Lunch and Learn sessions"
The website URL where information about the sustainable life skills programs is available (optional):
Student Employment Opportunities
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
A work-study position, Assistant, is available in the Facilities Operations and Sustainability Office. Also, when projects are needed, the Sustainability Office will hire a student with specific skills, such as for graphics design or photography.
The website URL where information about the student employment opportunities is available:
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Graduation Pledge
No
A brief description of the graduation pledges:
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The website URL where information about the graduation pledges is available (optional):
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Other Programs and Initiatives
No
A brief description of the other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives:
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The website URL where information about other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives is available (optional):
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