| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.88 |
| Liaison | Joséanne Bélanger-Gravel |
| Submission Date | June 3, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Polytechnique Montréal
EN-6: Assessing Sustainability Culture
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 1.00 |
Shirley
Fagnen Sustainable Development Advisor Sustainable Development Office |
Does the institution conduct an assessment of sustainability culture (i.e. the assessment focuses on sustainability values, behaviors and beliefs, and may also address awareness of campus sustainability initiatives)?:
Which of the following best describes the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered to::
Which of the following best describes the structure of the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered::
A brief description of how and when the cultural assessment(s) were developed and/or adopted:
Following the deployment of the pre-test in various first year courses, the Sustainability Office wanted to also assess the sustainability culture, in general, of the entire community. Since every year there is a 12-day Sustainability Event in March, it was decided that in 2019, a quizz would be sent to all. The quizz was available for two weeks, and reminders were sent through the following weekly newsletter.
A copy or sample of the questions related to sustainability culture:
A sample of the questions related to sustainability culture or the website URL where the assessment tool is available:
The quizz consists in ten multiple choices questions. The questions are a mix of sustainability culture in general and sustainability on the campus. The following are a few sample questions:
- Which sector do you believe to be responsible for the most greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec?
- Name an international movement aimed at promoting the benefits of vegetarian food, in which the cafeteria of Polytechnique participates.
-You must travel alone from Montreal to Toronto (approximately 550 km) for a conference. Which of the following means of transportation has the largest carbon footprint? (list of options)
- At Polytechnique, where can I get rid of my used tea bags? (list of disposal options)
A brief description of how representative samples were reached (if applicable) and how the cultural assessment is administered:
During the winter of 2019, during the Sustainability event, a quizz was sent to the entire community via the various newsletters. Students and employees were invited to take this 10 question quizz and assess their level of sustainability culture.
A brief summary of results from the cultural assessment, including a description of any measurable changes over time:
The quizz attracted over 150 participants and the average grade was 7.57/10. 145 participants correctly named the three spheres of sustainable development.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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