| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.41 |
| Liaison | David Tedder |
| Submission Date | Sept. 30, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Kentucky
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.67 / 2.00 |
Shane
Tedder Sustainability Coordinator Office oF Sustainability |
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
No
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
At the state level, the University of Kentucky annually advocates and/or communicates with campus and elected officials on a host of public policy issues. Two, in particular, related to public health and access and affordability to higher education. The University is a tobacco-free campus and supports tobacco-free policies and smoking cessation programs on campus and throughout the state. In addition, the University advocates for increased public funding of higher education to increase access to and affordability of college attainment.
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
No
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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Optional Fields
University does not take political positions.
None
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
University does not make political donations.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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