| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.75 |
| Liaison | Josh Lasky |
| Submission Date | Feb. 23, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
George Washington University
EN-7: Employee Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.79 / 3.00 |
Kimberly
Williams Not available at this time Office of Sustainability |
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Total number of employees (staff + faculty, headcount):
6,578
Number of employees served (i.e. directly targeted) by a peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education program (avoid double-counting):
1,723
Percentage of employees served by a peer-to-peer educator program:
26.19
1st Program
Green Leaders
Number of employees served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (headcount):
1,723
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities:
Green Leaders in the Green Office Network Program help to integrate sustainable practices into the daily routines of all other staff in their office. Green Leaders educate their peers about a range of sustainable behaviors, from turning off unused electronics, to printing double-sided, to stocking the office kitchens with reusable dishware. We keep members updated with the latest news, resources, and programs in sustainability on campus. Our vision is that Green Office Network members will not only help to reduce waste, decrease the university’s carbon footprint and more, but will also serve as messengers of our vision for a sustainable campus community.
A brief description of how the employee educators are selected:
Shortly after a department participates in the Green Office Network introductory program, the faculty and staff in each department elect a Green Leader. A Green Leader is the sustainability champion of his/her team and is an individual who will promote sustainability in his/her office year-round. More specifically, Green Leaders are recognized as individuals who are dedicated to planning events, educating staff and faculty, acting as a point of contact for inter-department networking, and helping to achieve campus wide sustainability initiatives.
A brief description of the formal training that the employee educators receive to prepare them to conduct peer outreach:
Green Leaders must attend regular meetings to receive training on a variety of different topics. Some topics include proper recycling practices, sustainable renovation options, contact information to help coordinate a sustainable event (i.e. getting green catering and compostable plate ware), and energy saving practices for his/her office. By attending these meetings and connecting with Green Leaders from different departments, each Green Leader becomes a valuable resource for his/her office. They are knowledgeable about sustainability efforts at GWU and the steps that their office can take to become more sustainable.
A brief description of the financial and/or administrative support the institution provides to the program (e.g. annual budget and/or paid faculty/staff coordination):
A staff member from the Office of Sustainability maintains a list of elected Green Leaders, coordinates and leads meetings, provides Green Leaders with the resources and information to supplement the role they play in their office, and trouble shoots any questions a Green Leader may have. Also, guest speakers from a variety
of departments are brought on board for each meeting to present on a topic in which he/she has specific expertise and to lead a discussion/Q&A. Materials and other costs associated with this program are covered by the Office of Sustainability.
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2nd Program
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A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
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A brief description of how the employee educators are selected (2nd program):
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A brief description of the formal training that the employee educators receive to prepare them to conduct peer outreach (2nd program):
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A brief description of the financial and/or administrative support the institution provides to the program (e.g. annual budget and/or paid faculty/staff coordination) (2nd program):
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Additional Programs
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Optional Fields
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