| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.24 |
| Liaison | Justin Mog |
| Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Louisville
EN-6: Assessing Sustainability Culture
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 1.00 |
Justin
Mog Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives Office of the Provost |
Does the institution conduct an assessment of sustainability culture (i.e. the assessment focuses on sustainability values, behaviors and beliefs, and may also address awareness of campus sustainability initiatives)?:
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:
The Green Interest Survey was developed in 2018 and adopted by Campus Housing in January of 2019. Several programs for sustainable living are run with help through Housing's sustainability staff including Ecolympics, Lighten-Your-Load, and free bikeshare. This survey is an attempt to measure the existing and potential levels of resident involvement in sustainable initiatives and practices on campus. This survey was created and administered by undergraduate and graduate students working in Housing with the guidance of Dr. Justin Mog, Assistant to the Provost for Sustainable Initiatives. The intention is for this survey to be administered periodically (multiple times throughout the year) by students during Housing's extracurricular programming.
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:
Survey can be found on Survey Monkey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GBB2962
**************Sample Questions**************************
Do you participate in maintaining the existing community gardens on campus?
Yes
No
I didn't know about them but I want to now! (Ask your surveyor for more information)
Which of the following were you aware of:
Campus Housing Bike Share Program
Cardinal Directions
Free TARC with UofL Id
None
I would participate in a student committee focused on preserving and improving campus ecology, quality, and sustainability of student life?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I would participate in maintaining a community garden or plants (i.e Vegetated Roof, Window Planters, Indoor/houseplants, etc.) in or at my residence hall?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I would like to see improved efforts to campus sustainability.
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
If you agreed, where could we improve?
Engagement (i.e. design of events, clubs, and student involvement)
Operations (i.e. Waste Reduction or efficiency)
Academics (i.e. Access to courses and extracurricular training)
Planning & Administration (i.e. Goals to Carbon Neutrality, Openness to change)
Others (please specify)
How important do you feel the following concepts are to sustainability:
.
Not Important Less Important Important More Important Most Important
Pedestrians or "Car-free"
Reducing Energy Use
Renewable Energy
Recycling
Plant based or "Meat-free" nutrition
Reducing waste
Saving water
Protecting species
Ethical or "fair trade" purchasing
A brief description of how representative samples were reached (if applicable) and how the cultural assessment is administered:
The assessment is administered face-to-face with voluntary respondents, during tabling and events for sustainability. These programs are open to the general student body. The sample is not representative and does not allow for individual follow-up assessments at this time.
A brief summary of results from the cultural assessment, including a description of any measurable changes over time:
Less than the minimum sample size has been reached. Data from the next three years may be combined to establish a baseline.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives 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.