| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.80 |
| Liaison | Daniel Dixon |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Maine
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Karina
Graeter Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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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 UMaine Green Team is a student club working to increase awareness, create action, and take action with regard to efficiency and sustainability on campus and in the community.
Sustainability and Environmental Action Division is a student government rep. board that works to connect the University of Maine student body with government and faculty to make lasting changes on campus. The group meets routinely to develop skills and support policy changes in an effort to improve the long-term sustainability of our campus.
The website URL where information about the student groups is available (optional):
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?:
Yes
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
Established in 1994, the Black Bear Food Guild is a community supported agricultural endeavor, initiated and developed by students in response to their desire for more hands on learning. Students manage two acres of certified organic vegetable production and one acre under cover crop. The majority of the operating capital is from the sale of membership shares. Students provide fresh organically grown vegetables and a newsletter twice a week to 60 share holders.
The website URL where information about the gardens, farms or agriculture projects is available (optional):
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)?:
No
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
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The website URL where information about the student-run enterprises is available (optional):
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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 Green Loan Fund is a financial partnership between the University of Maine Foundation and the University of Maine System, by and through the University of Maine. The fund is designed to support faculty-, staff-, and student‐led projects that improve the environmental sustainability of campus facilities and operations in creative and cost‐effective ways.
The website URL where information about the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives is available (optional):
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Does the institution have conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability that have students as the intended audience?:
Yes
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions hosts a series of sustainability talks each semester for students and the public.
The website URL where information about the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability is available (optional):
Does the institution have cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability that have students as the intended audience?:
Yes
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability:
The UMaine Hudson Museum promotes art exhibits highlighting different aspects for sustainability. In Spring 2018, the Minski Culture Lab featured an exhibit, “The Art of Climate Science: Selected Expedition Images by UMaine CCI Graduate Students” that included work from faculty and students featuring their research on the causes and timing of climate change, the unprecedented rise and influence of human source pollutants on climate and health, and the impact of climate change on humans and ecosystems.
For the past 23 years, UMaine has collaborated with the Peace and Justice Center for Eastern Maine (http://peacectr.org/wp/about/) to put on the Hope festival, a visual and performing arts festival focused on peace, justice, and sustainability. The festival takes place in the UMaine New Balance Recreation Center and is directed at students.
The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
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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?:
Yes
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
Maine Bound is a program within Campus Recreation at the University of Maine. Based out of the Maine Bound Adventure Center, the program offers outdoor experience for all skill levels, including trips, local outings, outdoor leadership training, and wilderness first responder training, all which include LNT principles.
The website URL where information about the wilderness or outdoors programs is available (optional):
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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Does the institution have programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills?:
Yes
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
Green Living and Learning Community is a themed housing community designed for students who believe that it is important to live a low-impact life. Residence Life and Green Campus Initiative staff members work together to promote sustainable living practices and provide opportunities to learn about various aspects of sustainability.
Terrell House Permaculture Living & Learning Center incorporates a small resident community, educational events, and a community garden. It's vision includes a supportive social environment, affordable housing, on-site food production and preservation, educational opportunities, and community building and outreach, all guided by permaculture ethics and design principles.
The website URL where information about the sustainable life skills programs is available (optional):
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Does the institution offer sustainability-focused student employment opportunities?:
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
Green Campus Initiative employs students to educate fellow students about sustainability-related initiatives that pertain to campus housing and dining facilities as well as other Auxiliary Services operations including the University Bookstore and Printing & Mailing Services.
The website URL where information about the student employment opportunities is available:
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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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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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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