| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.70 |
| Liaison | Kayla Tillapaugh |
| Submission Date | April 27, 2023 |
Selkirk College
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.33 / 2.00 |
Laura
Nessman Sustainability Coordinator Campus Management |
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:
Selkirk College has supported initiatives arising within our local community that would advance sustainability goals, including regional organic waste solutions and regional commuter trail networks.
We have partnered with the City of Nelson to collect data on organic waste diversion, and have highlighted the West Kootenay Cycling Coalition in speaker events. The College Sustainability Club is a partner group of the West Kootenay Climate Hub.
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:
Selkirk College is a member of Colleges and Institues Canada (CICan), who advocates al the collective voices of colleges and institutes.
https://www.collegesinstitutes.ca/what-we-do/advocacy/
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:
A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
As a public institution, Selkirk College cannot take political positions.
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
As a public institution, Selkirk College cannot take make political donations.
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability advocacy efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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