Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.21
Liaison Elizabeth Swiman
Submission Date Aug. 1, 2011
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STARS v1.0

Florida State University
ER-1: Student Sustainability Educators Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.81 / 5.00 Elizabeth Swiman
Director of Campus Sustainability
Facilities
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Total number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
40,255

Program name (1st program):
Eco-Reps

Number of students served by the program (1st program):
6,500

A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):

Eco-Reps are selected a number of ways:
1. through residence hall government (IRHC) elections
2. through Greek house board appointments
3. invitation by staff or student coordinator


A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):

Eco-Reps are organized student volunteers charged with increasing sustainable behaviors on campus through peer-to-peer outreach and leadership by learning about sustainability & green living; raising awareness; leading by example; inspiring others to take action; networking with University staff & administration; communicating effectively; creating lasting change.

Eco-Reps are asked to commit to monthly meetings (topics vary by month), participate in campus sustainability projects and events, and attend a special retreat for group bonding and leadership development.


A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):

The Eco-Reps program was originally funded through an "Innovative Grant" received from the Division of Student Affairs to address critical issues in student affairs. It is now supported through the Office of Sustainability (Facilities).

The Eco-Reps program is staffed by two coordinators:
Staff coordinator (Director of Campus Sustainability) - oversees general operation of Eco-Reps, meetings, and trainings

Student coordinator (volunteer) - oversees Eco-Reps board, maintains regular communication with Eco-Reps, develops Eco-Rep assessments.


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