| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.10 |
| Liaison | Fortino Morales |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
University of California, Riverside
EN-6: Assessing Sustainability Culture
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 1.00 |
Fortino
Morales Sustainability Officer Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution conduct an assessment of sustainability culture?:
Which of the following best describes the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered to::
Which of the following best describes the structure of the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered::
A brief description of how and when the cultural assessment(s) were developed and/or adopted:
Working with Professor Juliann Allison in the Seminar in Gender and Sexuality Studies: Research Practicum in Gender and Sustainability course (GSST 191C), students conducted research and developed a student sustainability survey. The survey was subsequently adopted and administered by Green Campus Action Plan
A copy or sample of the questions related to sustainability culture:
A sample of the questions related to sustainability culture or the website URL where the assessment tool is available:
1. How environmentally sustainable (low carbon footprint) do you think you are?
Extremely/Very
Moderately/Some
Not Very
Not at all
2. How environmentally sustainable (low carbon footprint) would you like to be?
Extremely/Very
Moderately/Some
Not Very
Not at all
3. Do you find yourself thinking about sustainability on your free time?
Frequently
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
4. How concerned are you on the environmental issues listed below? Please click the environmental issues that concern you the most.
Food Waste
Biodiversity Loss
Plastic Pollution
Deforestation
Air Pollution
Melting Ice Caps
Food and Water Insecurity
5. How concerned are you on the environmental issues listed below? Please click the environmental issues that concern you the most.
Food Waste
Biodiversity Loss
Plastic Pollution
Deforestation
Air Pollution
Melting Ice Caps
Food and Water Insecurity
Globing Warming
Lack of Environmental Protection Policy
Water Pollution
All of the above
6. Click the environmental issues that directly affect your life.
Food Waste
Biodiversity Loss
Plastic Pollution
Deforestation
Air Pollution
Melting Ice Caps
Food and Water Insecurity
Globing Warming
7. Click the environmental issues that directly affect your life.
Food Waste
Biodiversity Loss
Plastic Pollution
Deforestation
Air Pollution
Melting Ice Caps
Food and Water Insecurity
Globing Warming
Lack of Environmental Protection Policy
Water Pollution
All of the above
8. Do you find yourself talking about environmental issues with your friends, family, or peers?
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
9. How often do you participate in sustainable activities on campus, at home, or elsewhere?
Very Often
Often
Somewhat Often
10. How often do you participate in sustainable activities on campus, at home, or elsewhere?
Very Often
Often
Somewhat Often
Rarely
Never
11. Did you know that UCR offers Sustainability classes as well as a major in Sustainability Studies?
Yes, I did know.
I knew about the class, but not the major.
No, I did not know.
12. What would you like to see more at UCR ? Click the options that interest you the most
Sustainable/Environmental Classes
A Sustainability Center/ Hub on Campus
A minor for Sustainability Studies
Alternative Transportation offered by the campus
Educational Campaigns
Eliminating plastic usage on campus
Plant-based food options
other:
A brief description of how representative samples were reached (if applicable) and how the cultural assessment is administered:
The survey was shared by the Associated Student body through the campus wide student email list, along with various social media accounts including GCAP, Office of Sustainability, and ASUCR. A raffle prize was included to incentivize participation.
A brief summary of results from the cultural assessment:
The survey will close on February 24th 2021 and an analysis will be conducted afterwards. The results will be posted on the GCAP website when they have been fully analyzed.
Website URL where information about the assessment of sustainability culture is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.