| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 44.86 |
| Liaison | Elisabeth Reed |
| Submission Date | Feb. 25, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Illinois State University
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Elisabeth
Reed Director Office of Sustainability |
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Student Groups
Yes
A brief description of active student groups focused on sustainability:
The Renewable Energy Society is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) which is focused on students advancing their knowledge in renewable energy and sustainability. The organization has events within the community that focus on these topics. The Office of Sustainability has workers that volunteer each semester on the development of sustainable practices at the university. The Solar Car Team is composed of students that wish to help build the ISU Solar Car which is raced every year in competitions. The Student Sustainability Fund is composed of students that decide which students on campus will get funding for sustainable projects that they propose to the board. The Student Environment Action Coalition (SEAC) is an RSO that works to protect the environment and the future of the community.
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:
The university teaches its agriculture classes in The Ropp Agriculture Building. This building houses classrooms, a modern greenhouse, and laboratory space (Including facilities for nutrition, soils, agronomy, meat science, agricultural engineering technology, and horticulture). The University Farm is utilized extensively for teaching, research, and outreach activities. The Horticulture Center provides a focal point and support for horticultural instruction and scholarship for students and faculty.
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:
Students initiated an electronic repair business (ISU iRepair), and a self-sustaining apiary through which the students sell honey. (http://www2.phy.ilstu.edu/~wenning/ISUBKClub/)
The website URL where information about the student-run enterprises is available (optional):
Sustainable Investment and Finance
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
ISU has a Student Sustainability Fund that allocated funds each year to students, faculty, and staff for one-time only projects through the agreed upon process.
The website URL where information about the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives is available (optional):
Events
Yes
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
The Center for Renewable Energy hosts the Illinois Renewable Energy Conference every year. It features plenary session speakers of interest to all areas of renewable energy, plus breakout sessions in tracks on policy, technical information, and case studies for wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal energy.
Business Week is an annual panel of events put on by the College of Business. It includes a Corporate Social Responsibility Day and a keynote speaker on the topic of sustainability.
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 College of Fine Arts regularly hosts exhibits and performances addressing various issues related to sustainability. Their most recent photo series focuses on juvenile justice.
The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
Wilderness and Outdoors Programs
Yes
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
The Recreation Center has a set of programs called "Adventure Connection" that takes students on outdoor trips. There are 3-hour night hikes and stargazing, all-days trips such as day hiking or white-water rafting, or even a week-long paddling trip.
The website URL where information about the wilderness or outdoors programs is available (optional):
Sustainability-Related Themes
No
A brief description of the sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
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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:
The Healthy You, Healthy Earth Wellness & Sustainability Fair is an annual program that includes presentations on how to improve both areas in your life, exhibitors from the university and town, prizes, and recycling collectors. The University's Health and Wellness Department offers CSA's, and many programs related to finances, culture, mental health, and healthy relationships.
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:
The Office of Sustainability hires interns and serves as the repository for employment opportunities in the sustainability field. Each of the departments has employer partners and career fairs which provide assistance to students in their particular field of interest. The Career Center and the Office of Sustainability assist students in preparing their resumes to reflect the skill sets that are characteristic of sustainability practitioners.
The website URL where information about the student employment opportunities is available:
Graduation Pledge
No
A brief description of the graduation pledges:
Illinois State’s sustainability pledge was established to encourage members of the University community to take personal action in their daily lives that enhance the sustainability efforts on campus and in the community. It covers topics such as energy conservation, reduce/reuse/recycle, healthy lifestyle, and fiscal responsibility.
The website URL where information about the graduation pledges is available (optional):
Other Programs and Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of the other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives:
The goal of the Environmental Stewardship Award is to recognize campus groups and departments that are helping to further the University's sustainability mission as identified in Educating Illinois. Research projects, ongoing environmental education programs, individual efforts, and innovative program implementation are just a few of the efforts that are acceptable for recognition.
The website URL where information about other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives is available (optional):
Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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