| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.66 |
| Liaison | Yumiko Jakobcic |
| Submission Date | Feb. 13, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Grand Valley State University
ER-1: Student Sustainability Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.32 / 5.00 |
Sharon
Munski Office Coordinator Sustainability Initiative |
Total number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
Program name (1st program):
Number of students served by the program to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (1st program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (1st program):
This past fiscal year has focused on the action of removing pizza boxes from the waste stream. Eco-reps educate the residential housing community about why contaminated boxes need ot be kept out of recycling and then facilitate collection and diversion to the compost dumpsters.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
Eco-reps are selected on a volunteer basis. After signing an agreement that explains all of the eco-rep duties, eco-reps work with the Sustainable Community Development Initiative Graduate Assistant to create a collection schedule for their respected living center.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
A meeting takes place with each Eco-rep, led by the Sustainable Community Development Initiative Graduate Assistant. Education of recycling and composting takes place. An online guide is also being produced to standardize the eduction process.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
The Sustainable Community Development Initiative provides a small amount of funding for a kickoff dinner and year-end get together.
The website URL for 1st Program:
Program name (2nd program):
Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (2nd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
Similar to the Sustainable Office Awards, the How Green R U? program seeks to educate on- and off-campus students in sustainability recommended practices by providing a survey that can be filled out. Ranging from water and energy usage, sustainable social involvement, and food purchasing practices, students learn what they are doing well in terms of sustainability, as well as practices that could use some improvement. Through this, students are able to work with each other on making their living center, living center floor/building, and/or apartment as sustainable as possible.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
How Green R U? participants are not selected, but can voluntarily complete the online survey.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (2nd program):
No formal training takes place.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
While there is no specific funding sources available to students who complete the survey, a pilot competition is currently underway in three living centers. The floor with the most survey participants wins a sustainable party at the end of the semester.
The website URL for 2nd program:
Program name (3rd program):
Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (3rd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (3rd program):
The Campus Dining Green Team is made up of students and interdisciplinary staff who work together to make the campus more sustainable through campus dining. Students and staff collaborate on yearly academic plans, as well as provide learning opportunities for peers to learn which bin (compost, recycle, landfill) campus dining containers, cutlery, food waste, etc. should be appropriately placed.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
Green team members are selected on a volunteer basis.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (3rd program):
Green team members are provided education and subsequent materials in order to feel comfortable conversing with their peers about campus dining sustainability efforts.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (3rd program):
The Green Team is led by a member of the Campus Dining staff. Several other Campus Dining staff members are on the Green Team along with about a dozen student volunteers. Financial support is provided by Campus Dining.
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Program name (All other programs):
Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (All other programs):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (All other programs):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (All other programs):
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (All other programs):
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