| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.55 |
| Liaison | Aaron Klemm |
| Submission Date | Sept. 15, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
San Jose State University
Tier2-4: Themed Housing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Katherine
Cushing Director of Sustainability Office of the President |
Does the institution have sustainability-themed housing (residential floor or hall, or theme house) where residents learn about sustainability together and to which residents must apply?:
A brief description of the themed housing:
SJSU offers a themed house called the Global Village at the Joe West dormitory, which focuses on global issues including sustainability topics. Global Village students:
•Develop a stronger understanding of global issues: current and historic
•Gain insight into their values and the values of other cultures
•Discover their roles and responsibilities to become a productive member of the global community
•Encourage intellectual and personal growth including the ability to see many perspectives and draw individual conclusions
•Cultivate skills to foster meaningful relationships within and across cultures
•Create an environment that supports the quest for knowledge
•Learn more about global opportunities through SJSU
The website URL where information about the themed housing is available:
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