| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.64 |
| Liaison | Allison Maxted |
| Submission Date | Jan. 25, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Mohawk College
EN-1: Student Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Kayla
LaChance Sustainability Programs and Services Coordinator Sustainability Office |
Does the institution coordinate one or more ongoing student, peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education programs that meet the criteria for this credit?:
Number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
Name of the student educators program (1st program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (1st program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (1st program):
The Environmentally Committed Organization of Students (ECOS) is a student-led group focused on promoting sustainable living among their peers; striving to increase student engagement in sustainability decision-making and initiatives at Mohawk.
ECOS educates their peers through awareness events, face-to-face interactions and an ongoing dialogue focused on environmental issues, to help students better understand their impact on the environment and how to transition towards sustainable living. They are supported by the Sustainability Office.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
ECOS student educators are recruited annually through orientation and other outreach events. Students participate on a volunteer basis and undergo a one month training period. ECOS vice-chairs are voted into position by their fellow ECOS members.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
New ECOS members shadow an existing senior member for one month as training.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
The Mohawk College Sustainability Office provides an annual budget to ECOS for promotions, PR, and training.
In addition to this annual budget, ECOS also receives funding through the campuses electronic waste program.
Name of the student educators program (2nd program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (2nd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
Keeping Healthy With Mohawk aims to provide a safe community to inspire healthy life practices that will improve the lives at Mohawk. This will be achieved through weekly meetings, seminars, classes and other community events.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
Student educators wishing to join this program can volunteer through the Mohawk Students' Association webpage.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (2nd program):
There is no formal training for this program.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
Mohawk Students' Association (MSA) programs are financed and supported through the student activity fee; a non-tuition ancillary fee. Clubs are eligible for up to $500 of funding per semester.
Name of the student educators program (3rd program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (3rd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (3rd program):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (3rd program):
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (3rd program):
Name(s) of the student educator program(s) (all other programs):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by all other student educator programs:
A brief description of the program(s), including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (all other programs):
The Mohawk Students' Association provides peer-to-peer outreach through class representatives, advocacy, and maintaining an open door policy for all students.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (all other programs):
There are three ways that student educators are selected for the Mohawk Students' Association including elected, hired, and volunteer positions. Elected position are determined through a vote from the entire student body. Hired positions are selected through an interview process. Volunteer positions are available for all students who are looking to participate.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (all other programs):
Training is determined by the roles and duties of each position. Training can include both external professional training (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Abuse Training, etc.) and peer-to-peer training to familiarize trainees with the position.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (all other programs):
All clubs and student groups receive annual funding approved by elected student leaders of the Mohawk Students' Association.
Total number of hours student educators are engaged in peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education activities annually:
The website URL for the peer-to-peer student outreach and education program(s):
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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