| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.41 |
| Liaison | Yolanda Cieters |
| Submission Date | Feb. 22, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Seattle University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Phillip
Thompson Director CEJS |
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Does the institution advocate for national, state/provincial, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
Yes
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A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
--Seattle University was the first educational institution in the state of Washington to sign the Washington Business Climate Declaration: http://www.seattleu.edu/commons/article.aspx?id=148570
--On June 3, 2014, SU President Sundborg wrote a letter to President Obama addressing the institution's support of carbon emissions regulations and Obama's plan to reduce carbon pollution from power plants in an effort to address the climate crisis. (https://www.seattleu.edu/uploadedFiles/Center_for_Environmental_Justice_and_Sustainability/Content/News/2013-06-02%20Fr%20Steve's%20letter%20to%20Obama.pdf)
--In 2010, SU adopted its Climate Action Plan with the following goals:
*Educate undergrad and grad students about sustainability and climate change in the classroom and in co-curricular programs
*Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 12% by 2020 and 51% by 2035 from our buildings, solid waste, university-owned vehicles, business and athletics air travel, and commuters to campus.
*Share our increasing knowledge and expertise on sustainability more widely through partnerships and community engagement. (http://www.seattleu.edu/cejs/sustainability/what-su-is-doing/climate-action-plan/)
--Seattle University is a charter signatory of the American College & University President's Climate Commitment: http://www2.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/html/commitment.php
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A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years:
--Homeless Rights Advocacy Project: The Homeless Rights Advocacy Project (HRAP) engages Seattle University School of Law students in effective legal and policy research, analysis, and advocacy work to advance the rights of homeless adults, youth, and children.
http://www.law.seattleu.edu/centers-and-institutes/korematsu-center/homeless-rights-advocacy-project/current-activities-and-outcomes
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A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts is available:
http://www.law.seattleu.edu/centers-and-institutes/korematsu-center/homeless-rights-advocacy-project
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