| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.17 |
| Liaison | Abhinaya Ganesh |
| Submission Date | Nov. 21, 2024 |
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
EN-2: Co-Curricular Activities
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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7.50 / 9.00 |
2.1 Student sustainability organization
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the sustainability-focused student organization(s):
SUSTAINABILITY FOCUSED STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
The SSN institition
Therestudent clubs (Organisation) dedicated to sustainability or that focus on sustainability.
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Sustainability Club: A student-led initiative focused on promoting sustainable practices across the campus. The club organizes workshops, events, and awareness campaigns related to waste management, water conservation, and green building principles.
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Nature Club: This club aims to connect students with nature through activities like tree plantation drives, nature walks, and environmental awareness programs. It also engages in biodiversity conservation projects and eco-friendly initiatives.
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Green Warriors Club: The Green Warriors Club is dedicated to spreading environmental awareness and leading actions toward reducing carbon footprints. The club actively participates in campus clean-up drives, recycling programs, and green campaigns.
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Organic Farming Club: Focused on sustainable agriculture, this club educates students about organic farming practices. It involves hands-on activities like maintaining a campus garden, composting, and growing organic produce to promote eco-friendly farming techniques.
Students are also part of organizing teams of sustainable related conferences, Workshops & symposiums.
Link for reference with objective of each club :
https://www.ssn.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EN_2.pdf
Does the institution formally recognize at least one student organization that is focused on a topic other than sustainability, but is advancing ecological integrity or racial equity and social justice?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the student organizations that are advancing ecological integrity or racial equity and social justice:
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2.2 Sustainability-focused co-curricular activities
Description of and/or website URL for at least one major sustainability-focused event or series of events:
SUSTAINABILITY WEEK
The NSS Unit of SSN, in collaboration with its Sustainability Wing, proudly organized Sustainability Week from May 11th to May 17th, 2024, with the aim of spreading awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable practices. The week commenced with an Inauguration Ceremony on Day 1, setting the tone for an exciting lineup of events. On Day 2, a Mini Marathon energized participants, promoting fitness and environmental consciousness. Day 3 featured an Awareness Talk, where experts shared insights into pressing sustainability challenges. A Documentary Screening on Day 4 captivated the audience, providing a visual exploration of global and local efforts in sustainability. Day 5 saw participants gearing up for the Presentation Preparation, while also showcasing their creativity in a Nature Photography Competition. Day 6 was marked by an inspiring Presentation session, where participants shared their innovative ideas and projects. The week concluded on Day 7 with an engaging Quiz, testing and reinforcing the knowledge gained throughout the celebration. This immersive week left a lasting impact, inspiring the SSN community to embrace sustainable living.
Link of the sustainable event:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M-2v1W9JX3lkOkZxCo6TeElJY5MKHRiS/view
Does the institution have a sustainability-focused peer-to-peer education program in which student educators are selected and trained to help catalyze change among their peers?:
Description of and/or website URL for at least one sustainability-focused peer-to-peer education programs for students:
Does the institution provide sustainability-focused employment opportunities for students on at least an annual basis?:
Description of and/or website URL for at least one sustainability-focused employment opportunity for students:
Does the institution have at least one student-managed enterprise that is sustainability-focused?:
Description of and/or website URL for at least one student-managed enterprise that is sustainability-focused:
Description of additional sustainability-focused co-curricular activities for students:
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2.3 Percentage of students that participate in sustainability activities
Percentage of students that participate in sustainability activities:
Approach used to determine the percentage of students that participate in the institution’s sustainability activities:
Narrative outlining how student participation in the institution’s sustainability activities was determined:
METHODOLOGY:
A survey was conducted to assess student participation in sustainability activities at SSN College. The survey included questions about awareness, participation, and interest in initiatives such as campus clean-up drives, tree planting, energy conservation campaigns, workshops on sustainability, waste management programs, and involvement in sustainability-related clubs. Data was collected from a representative sample of students using online forms over a period of two weeks. The results revealed that a significant percentage of students had participated in at least one sustainability activity, with tree planting and clean-up drives being the most popular. The survey also identified key barriers to participation, including lack of awareness and time constraints, providing valuable insights for enhancing future engagement efforts.
Total Students : 3617
Students that participate in the sustainability activities. – 2395
The following d narrative has been attached in report: The indicated participation range of 50-100% is derived from a combination of data sources, including surveys, event attendance logs, and participation records from sustainability-related programs. However, we recognize the inconsistency highlighted in the documentation. The single survey with 27 respondents represents a pilot survey intended to gauge initial engagement levels, and it was not extrapolated to represent the entire student population.
Link for the assessment:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UFnsXTIFVcjG468IR06GJBp5ues-LsNwQJ5RQKhR1tg/edit?gid=0#gid=0
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Optional documentation
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