Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 33.32
Liaison Laurie Kman
Submission Date March 5, 2021

STARS v2.2

Lewis University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.00 / 2.00 John Lerczak
Director of Sustainability
Facilities
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Local advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:
Lewis University has been an advocate for local issues in relation to water and waste ordinances. Lewis University students with the support of the Lewis Sustainability Council have participated in signing petition advocating for the Clean Energy Jobs Act that would impact communities within Illinois. They have also been involved in phone banking to legislators in supporting increasing renewable technology provided subsidies.

Regional advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:
Lewis University has been an advocate for CEJA in Illinois and has provided students the opportunity to get involved.

National advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:
Lewis University is currently involved with a group that is working towards providing support with climate justice issues.

International advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:
Lewis University is currently involved with a group that is working towards providing support with climate justice issues.

Optional Fields 

A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
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None
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability advocacy efforts is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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