| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.93 |
| Liaison | Miriam Keep |
| Submission Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
EN-1: Student Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.93 / 4.00 |
Micah
Kenfield Sustainability Coordinator Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment |
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Number of students enrolled for credit (headcount):
45,996
Total number of students enrolled for credit that are served (i.e. directly targeted) by a student peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education program (avoid double-counting to the extent feasible):
10,750
Percentage of students served by a peer-to-peer educator program:
23.37
1st Program
Sustainability LLC
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (headcount):
126
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities:
Students live and learn about diverse aspects of sustainability in a variety of ways: academically, organically, and experientially. Students from a range of different backgrounds come together to explore their interest in and commitment to sustainable living.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected:
Hiring process through University Housing in the same way Resident Assistants are selected
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive to prepare them to conduct peer outreach:
Multi-day training alongside Resident Assistants and in breakout activities
A brief description of the financial and/or administrative support the institution provides to the program (e.g. annual budget and/or faculty/staff coordination):
Supported through University Housing
If reporting students served by additional peer-to-peer programs, provide:
2nd Program
Eco-mmunity
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (2nd program):
8,424
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
As part of the Eco-munnity program, volunteer student peer educators reach out to their fellow on-campus residents through formal events and informal connections to promote a greener lifestyle in on-campus housing.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
Volunteer basis, coordinated as an organization within University Housing.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive to prepare them to conduct peer outreach (2nd program):
Direct guidance from full-time member of staff tasked with supporting sustainability and social justice initiatives.
A brief description of the financial and/or administrative support the institution provides to the program (e.g. annual budget and/or faculty/staff coordination) (2nd program):
Supported directly through University Houston
If reporting students served by three or more peer-to-peer programs, provide:
3rd Program
Illini Lights Out
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (3rd program):
165
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (3rd program):
Student educators inform peers of the opportunities they have to reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable behaviors as simple as turning off lights in empty classrooms and related activities, and lead teams throughout campus to implement green initiatives.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
Educators are selected by iSEE staff and brought on board as part of the ENVS491 Internship
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive to prepare them to conduct peer outreach (3rd program):
One-on-one mentoring with a member of full-time staff
A brief description of the financial and/or administrative support the institution provides to the program (e.g. annual budget and/or faculty/staff coordination) (3rd program):
Supervision of program through Sustainability Programs Coordinator as well as financial support for refreshments during programs
Additional Programs
The Green Labs Program, Styrecycle, and aspects of the Certified Green Office Program reach thousands of other student employees and student lab workers. Projects funded by our green fund also have a mandatory peer education program.
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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