Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 66.23
Liaison Jody Jones
Submission Date March 18, 2024

STARS v2.2

Mount Royal University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.33 / 2.00 Jorden Dye
Program Admin
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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?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:

Mount Royal is a supporting member of the Post-Secondary Community of Practice and has engaged in Waste Diversion for Businesses & Organizations process development with the City of Calgary. Calgary Wetland Management has been an ongoing area of engagement for Mount Royal professor Felix Nwaishi. Including work on the Calgary wetlands conservation plan through the municipal government.


Regional advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:

A Mount Royal University Professor, Faith-Michael Uzoka, PhD, has been appointed to the new inaugurated Alberta Black Advocacy Council which is comprised of individuals from a wide range diverse backgrounds. This council will advise Alberta’s Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism on policies and programs aimed at eliminating systemic barriers, and promote the flourishing of Black communities. Uzoka also acts as MRU’s special advisor on equity, diversity and inclusive excellence for the 2023/2024 academic year.


Mount Royal University staff, students, and faculty also take part annually in the Calgary Pride Parade to support and promote the rights of the LGBTQ2+ community.


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:
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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:
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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:

Across municipal, provincial, national, and international policy advocacy, faculty are the main conduit for public policy engagement. Mount Royal University administration encourages faculty to engage in policy advocacy connected to their fields of expertise. Further, administration supports the ongoing relationships built between faculty and policy makers to advance institutional policy concerns.


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