| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 72.78 |
| Liaison | Kathleen Crawford |
| Submission Date | May 31, 2024 |
Florida Gulf Coast University
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Kathleen
Crawford Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Health & Safety |
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Is the institution currently a member of a national or international higher education sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
-AASHE MEMBERSHIP
FGCU is a member of the Advancing Sustainability in Higher Education professional association which supports the advancement of sustainability in higher education by empowering higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE enables members to translate information into action by offering essential resources and professional development to a diverse, engaged community of sustainability leaders.
-NAAEE Member
As a force multiplier for environmental education, the North American Association for Environmental Education is committed to promoting excellence in the field and expanding the reach and impact of our collective work. Through signature programs, advocacy, conferences, and other activities, NAAEE works with partners across North America and beyond, to advance our mission of accelerating environmental literacy and civic engagement to create a more sustainable future.
-AFFILIATE OF THE EARTH CHARTER
FGCU is a member of The Earth Charter Initiative, whose mission is to promote the transition to sustainable ways of living and a global society founded on a shared ethical framework that includes respect and care for the community of life, ecological integrity, universal human rights, respect for diversity, economic justice, democracy, and a culture of peace.
-U.S. Green Building Council
FGCU is a member of the Advancing Sustainability in Higher Education professional association which supports the advancement of sustainability in higher education by empowering higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE enables members to translate information into action by offering essential resources and professional development to a diverse, engaged community of sustainability leaders.
-NAAEE Member
As a force multiplier for environmental education, the North American Association for Environmental Education is committed to promoting excellence in the field and expanding the reach and impact of our collective work. Through signature programs, advocacy, conferences, and other activities, NAAEE works with partners across North America and beyond, to advance our mission of accelerating environmental literacy and civic engagement to create a more sustainable future.
-AFFILIATE OF THE EARTH CHARTER
FGCU is a member of The Earth Charter Initiative, whose mission is to promote the transition to sustainable ways of living and a global society founded on a shared ethical framework that includes respect and care for the community of life, ecological integrity, universal human rights, respect for diversity, economic justice, democracy, and a culture of peace.
-U.S. Green Building Council
Does the institution actively participate in a regional, state/provincial, or local higher education sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
-The Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Coalition - The Coalition unites county and municipal governments (within the counties of Charlotte, Lee, and Collier) with natural and cultural resource managers to analyze the region’s vulnerability to the effects of climate change (e.g., sea-level rise, storminess, warming, extremes in precipitation), and to adaptively plan for or mitigate its consequences through the identification and implementation of best practices. The Coalition is further committed to engaging the public through education and participation in the decision-making process. https://www.fgcu.edu/swflresiliencycoalition/
-AWRA Florida - The Florida Section of the American Water Resources Association was established in 1971 and has been incorporated as a non-profit scientific organization since 1994. Their mission is to promote understanding of water resources and related issues by providing a multidisciplinary forum for information exchange, professional development and education. Their vision is to be recognized as the preeminent organization for information exchange about water resources issues.
-Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation understands that working toward a more sustainable future in our region is a powerful tool in efforts to protect and enhance our quality of life. It is also true that global change starts at the local level, magnifying the importance of our success right here in Southwest Florida.
-Community Foundation of Collier County
The Community Foundation of Collier County, Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Florida Gulf Coast University and Conservancy of Southwest Florida formalized a partnership to align community resources in an effort to address issues related to our region’s changing climate.
-AWRA Florida - The Florida Section of the American Water Resources Association was established in 1971 and has been incorporated as a non-profit scientific organization since 1994. Their mission is to promote understanding of water resources and related issues by providing a multidisciplinary forum for information exchange, professional development and education. Their vision is to be recognized as the preeminent organization for information exchange about water resources issues.
-Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation understands that working toward a more sustainable future in our region is a powerful tool in efforts to protect and enhance our quality of life. It is also true that global change starts at the local level, magnifying the importance of our success right here in Southwest Florida.
-Community Foundation of Collier County
The Community Foundation of Collier County, Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Florida Gulf Coast University and Conservancy of Southwest Florida formalized a partnership to align community resources in an effort to address issues related to our region’s changing climate.
Has the institution presented at a higher education sustainability conference during the previous year?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
This is not a comprehensive list of all sustainability-focused conference presentations FGCU faculty and staff have offered, but a few examples are:
32nd Annual Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference held at FGCU 2/2/2023
Session 1: Hurricane Ian: Forecasting, Recording, Understanding What Happened
MICHAEL SAVARESE, Professor, FGCU Department of Marine & Earth Sciences
Hurricane Ian Modeling, Prediction and Comparison to Actual Events
Session 3: Water Quality Impacts After the Storm: Panel Discussion
DON DUKE, Professor, FGCU Water School, Moderator
Effects of Storm Surge on Bacteria, Oxygen, and Other Constituents in Estero River
SERGE THOMAS, Associate Professor, FGCU Water School
Post Hurricane Ian Salinization Effects on 12 Urban Stormwater Ponds of Sanibel
JAMES DOUGLAS, Associate Professor & PUSPA ADHIKARI, Assistant Professor, FGCU Water School
Effects of Hurricane Ian on Offshore Sea Bottom Habitats
Skaza Acosta, H. & Marcolini, J. P. (October 19-21, 2023). Python Problems: Pairing Place-based Phenomena and Modeling for Positive STEM Outcomes. Florida Association of Science Teachers Conference, Tampa, FL.
Skaza Acosta, H. & Marcolini, J. P. (October, 2023). Python Problems: Conservation education through 5E virtual lesson. North American Association for Environmental Education Conference, Virtual.
Nation, M., Skaza-Acosta, H., Marcolini, J., & Evers, C. (October 8-9, 2023). Field-based Environmental Education Courses for Pre-service Nonformal Educators. 38th Regional Meeting of the Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education, Miami, FL.
Marcolini, J. P. & Evers, C. (2023, January). How to Utilize Your School Campus as a Living Laboratory. Southwest Florida Symposium on Teaching and Learning, Ft. Myers, FL.
Marcolini, J. P., Skaza Acosta, H., & Acosta, M. (2022, October). Putting Down STEM Roots with Permaculture. Florida Association of Science Teachers Annual Conference, St. Augustine, FL.
Nation, M., Skaza Acosta, H., & Marcolini, J. P. (2022, October). Impacts of Field-Based Environmental Education Courses on Preservice Nonformal Educators. North American Association for Environmental Education Conference, Tucson, AZ.
3rd Annual Hanseatic League of Universities Conference - Vectors of Resilience
The 3rd Annual Hanseatic League of Universities Conference was held in Southwest Florida from May 15 – 17, 2023. Hosted by Florida Gulf Coast University, the conference program focused on collaboration, communication, and learning and welcomed leaders, educators, and pioneers in higher education around the globe.
Presentation: Crisis Management & Disaster Response: Synergy of Disasters and Community Resilience | Panel Speakers: Edwin M. Everham III, moderator; Jean Max Charles, Assistant Professor of Climate Change; Suveshnee Munien, Associate Professor of Land Use; Hannah Mathis, Student
32nd Annual Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference held at FGCU 2/2/2023
Session 1: Hurricane Ian: Forecasting, Recording, Understanding What Happened
MICHAEL SAVARESE, Professor, FGCU Department of Marine & Earth Sciences
Hurricane Ian Modeling, Prediction and Comparison to Actual Events
Session 3: Water Quality Impacts After the Storm: Panel Discussion
DON DUKE, Professor, FGCU Water School, Moderator
Effects of Storm Surge on Bacteria, Oxygen, and Other Constituents in Estero River
SERGE THOMAS, Associate Professor, FGCU Water School
Post Hurricane Ian Salinization Effects on 12 Urban Stormwater Ponds of Sanibel
JAMES DOUGLAS, Associate Professor & PUSPA ADHIKARI, Assistant Professor, FGCU Water School
Effects of Hurricane Ian on Offshore Sea Bottom Habitats
Skaza Acosta, H. & Marcolini, J. P. (October 19-21, 2023). Python Problems: Pairing Place-based Phenomena and Modeling for Positive STEM Outcomes. Florida Association of Science Teachers Conference, Tampa, FL.
Skaza Acosta, H. & Marcolini, J. P. (October, 2023). Python Problems: Conservation education through 5E virtual lesson. North American Association for Environmental Education Conference, Virtual.
Nation, M., Skaza-Acosta, H., Marcolini, J., & Evers, C. (October 8-9, 2023). Field-based Environmental Education Courses for Pre-service Nonformal Educators. 38th Regional Meeting of the Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education, Miami, FL.
Marcolini, J. P. & Evers, C. (2023, January). How to Utilize Your School Campus as a Living Laboratory. Southwest Florida Symposium on Teaching and Learning, Ft. Myers, FL.
Marcolini, J. P., Skaza Acosta, H., & Acosta, M. (2022, October). Putting Down STEM Roots with Permaculture. Florida Association of Science Teachers Annual Conference, St. Augustine, FL.
Nation, M., Skaza Acosta, H., & Marcolini, J. P. (2022, October). Impacts of Field-Based Environmental Education Courses on Preservice Nonformal Educators. North American Association for Environmental Education Conference, Tucson, AZ.
3rd Annual Hanseatic League of Universities Conference - Vectors of Resilience
The 3rd Annual Hanseatic League of Universities Conference was held in Southwest Florida from May 15 – 17, 2023. Hosted by Florida Gulf Coast University, the conference program focused on collaboration, communication, and learning and welcomed leaders, educators, and pioneers in higher education around the globe.
Presentation: Crisis Management & Disaster Response: Synergy of Disasters and Community Resilience | Panel Speakers: Edwin M. Everham III, moderator; Jean Max Charles, Assistant Professor of Climate Change; Suveshnee Munien, Associate Professor of Land Use; Hannah Mathis, Student
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to an external higher education sustainability resource center or awards program?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the sustainability resource center or awards program and submission(s):
Florida Gulf Coast University submitted a case study to The World University Rankings for Innovation based based on our crisis management after the devastating effects of Hurricane Ian showcasing community resiliency. FGCU ranked third out of the top 50 in WURI's Crisis Management category.
https://www.wuri.world/wuri-ranking-2023
https://www.wuri.world/wuri-ranking-2023
Has the institution had employees or students serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
Dr Laci Mattison organized the 32nd Annual International Conference on Virginia Woolf, “Virginia Woolf & Ecologies,” which was hosted by FGCU in June 2023, and is co-organizer for the International Virginia Woolf Society’s Fall 2023 Symposium, “Virginia Woolf & Ecologies II.” https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/departments/langlit/virginiawoolf2023/
-32nd Annual SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER RESOURCES CONFERENCE February 2023
The conference brings together researchers, managers, agency staff, consultants, students and other interested parties to discuss ongoing technical and social research and innovative projects, to share ideas, and to increase awareness of the issues of water supply, water use efficiency, waterbody protection, watershed health, and environmental sustainability facing Florida. This conference had a 14- member steering committee which included 5 FGCU faculty members. Students were also instrumental in planning and running parts of the conference like registration and organizing poster presentation sessions. https://www.swfwrc.org/ and https://awraflorida.org/event-5048568
-32nd Annual SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER RESOURCES CONFERENCE February 2023
The conference brings together researchers, managers, agency staff, consultants, students and other interested parties to discuss ongoing technical and social research and innovative projects, to share ideas, and to increase awareness of the issues of water supply, water use efficiency, waterbody protection, watershed health, and environmental sustainability facing Florida. This conference had a 14- member steering committee which included 5 FGCU faculty members. Students were also instrumental in planning and running parts of the conference like registration and organizing poster presentation sessions. https://www.swfwrc.org/ and https://awraflorida.org/event-5048568
Does the institution have an ongoing mentoring relationship with another institution through which it assists the institution with its sustainability reporting and/or the development of its sustainability program?:
Yes
A brief description of the mentoring relationship and activities:
FGCU's Environmental Health & Safety's Sustainability Coordinator serves as a mentor in AASHE's Mentorship & Peer Collaboration Program for the Sustainability Coordinators at Clemson University and at Oakton College.
Additionally, the Environmental Education Coordinator for the FGCU Center for Environment and Society has created custom lesson plans and teacher trainings and outreach for Southwest Florida's K-12 public Schools.
Additionally, the Environmental Education Coordinator for the FGCU Center for Environment and Society has created custom lesson plans and teacher trainings and outreach for Southwest Florida's K-12 public Schools.
Has the institution had employees or students serving as peer reviewers of another institution’s sustainability data and/or STARS submission during the previous three years?:
No
A brief description of the peer review activities:
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