Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 33.58
Liaison Paulina Szlachta
Submission Date Feb. 28, 2019
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STARS v2.1

St. Lawrence College
EN-3: Student Life

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 2.00
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Student Groups 

Does the institution have one or more active student groups focused on sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of active student groups focused on sustainability:
The Green Team gathers students together to speak about sustainability, host documentary nights and volunteer for projects and initiatives around campus. The group is running out of the Student Association on campus and promotes sustainability on the college app, designated green wall, and through social media platforms.

The website URL where information about the student groups is available (optional):
http://saslc.ca/green-team/

Gardens and Farms 

Does the institution have gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects where students are able to gain experience in organic agriculture and sustainable food systems?:
No

A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
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The website URL where information about the gardens, farms or agriculture projects is available (optional):
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Student-Run Enterprises 

Does the institution have student-run enterprises that include sustainability as part of their mission statements or stated purposes (e.g. cafés through which students gain sustainable business skills)?:
Yes

A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
There is a student run Enactus SLC team which lead projects focused on sustainable, social, and economical opportunities in the community/campus. The students get to present their projects at regional and national competitions in front of a panel of judges made up of business professionals around Canada. The students get titles and duties to develop their team-building and professional skills to then apply in their workplaces. The students get to present their projects at regional and national competitions in front of a panel of judges made up of business professionals around Canada. The students get titles and duties to develop their team-building and professional skills to then apply in their workplaces.

The website URL where information about the student-run enterprises is available (optional):
https://www.enactusslc.ca/

Sustainable Investment and Finance 

Does the institution have sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives through which students can develop socially, environmentally and fiscally responsible investment and financial skills?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
The college has set up "Green Fees" as an additional tuition fees. Each student pays $7.00 per semester ($15 per year). The funds from the Green Fees are invested in sustainable projects. Green Fee Committee, made up of students, student government members and the Sustainability Manager.

The website URL where information about the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives is available (optional):
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Events 

Does the institution have conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability that have students as the intended audience?:
No

A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
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The website URL where information about the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability is available (optional):
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Cultural Arts 

Does the institution have cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability that have students as the intended audience?:
No

A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability:
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The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
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Wilderness and Outdoors Programs 

Does the institution have wilderness or outdoors programs (e.g. that organize hiking, backpacking, kayaking, or other outings for students) that follow Leave No Trace principles?:
No

A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
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The website URL where information about the wilderness or outdoors programs is available (optional):
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Sustainability-Related Themes 

Does the institution have sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences (e.g. choosing a sustainability-related book for common reading)?:
No

A brief description of the sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
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The website URL where information about the sustainability-related themes is available (optional):
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Sustainable Life Skills 

Does the institution have programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills?:
No

A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
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The website URL where information about the sustainable life skills programs is available (optional):
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Student Employment Opportunities 

Does the institution offer sustainability-focused student employment opportunities?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
We have three Sustainability Marketing Assistant student bursary position, one on each campus. Students work 30 hours per week during the summer and 12 hours per week during the school year.

The website URL where information about the student employment opportunities is available:
http://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/work-at-slc/jobs-for-current-students/

Graduation Pledge

Does the institution have graduation pledges through which students pledge to consider social and environmental responsibility in future job and other decisions?:
No

A brief description of the graduation pledges:
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The website URL where information about the graduation pledges is available (optional):
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Other Programs and Initiatives 

Does the institution have other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives?:
No

A brief description of the other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives:
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The website URL where information about other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives is available (optional):
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Optional Fields 

Estimated percentage of students (full-time and part-time) that participate annually in sustainability-focused co-curricular education and outreach programs (0-100):
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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