| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.85 |
| Liaison | Srinivasan Raghavan |
| Submission Date | Feb. 25, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Missouri
ER-1: Student Sustainability Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
5.00 / 5.00 |
Josh
Baniak Graduate Assistant Sustainability |
Total number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
Program name (1st program):
Number of students served by the program to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (1st program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (1st program):
SPROUT is a peer education group with the purpose of teaching Mizzou students environmentally sustainable life skills. Our peer educators provide programs to residence halls, classrooms, student organizations, and community groups. SPROUT’s role is to foster a generation of environmentally responsible Mizzou students.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
Students interested in becoming a peer educator may visit the SPROUT website and download an educator application. After submission of the application, an interview is held and a selection determination is made.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
Peer educators will be expected to attend weekly formal training meetings and give presentations on campus. Meetings are Tuesday nights from 6:00-8:00pm.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
There are many staff liaisons to the program for guidance and training purposes including but not limited to Mizzou Campus staff from the sustainability office and campus facilities, faculty, as well as the City of Columbia Sustainability Office. Many educational materials are provided, guest lecturers attend meetings, and funding is supported through the University. The program is administered by the Environmental Leadership Office in the Department of Student Life.
The website URL for 1st Program:
Program name (2nd program):
Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (2nd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
Greeks Going Green shall provide a cleaner and healthier environment for both The University of Missouri – Columbia and the City of Columbia. Such a task will be accomplished in two ways: First, Greeks Going Green will educate the Greek community on the necessity and practicality of recycling and sustainable living. Second, we aim to implement recycling programs at every Greek chapter on this campus and maintain each house’s recycling program with assistance from representative liaisons from each chapter. Through this process, Greeks Going Green will induce a spirit of cooperation and helpfulness; create a better understanding about our environment; and encourage vigorous participation at this University.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
A panel of officers are elected to lead the organization and education in the form of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. In addition, each Greek organization elects a delegate to Greeks Going Green to serve as a liaison between organizations and a peer educator to the rest of the members of their respected house.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (2nd program):
Greeks Going Green hold regular meetings and info sessions that all officers/delegates/peer educators are expected to attend. These meetings serve as both training sessions as well as a guide to sustainable projects that Greek organizations can participate in.
Greeks Going Green are also a part of Missouri's Organization Resource Group which also conducts training sessions. The Organization Resource Group is a viewpoint-neutral group of students dedicated to ushering student organizations through the recognition process, educating student leaders about University policies and resources, consulting organizations on how to meet their goals, and providing financial assistance through the student activity fee for student organizations.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
The University provides support in the form of the Organization Resource Group which guides student organizations through the recognition process, educating student leaders about University policies and resources, consulting organizations on how to meet their goals, and providing financial assistance through the student activity fee for student organizations.
The website URL for 2nd program:
Program name (3rd program):
Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (3rd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (3rd program):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (3rd program):
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (3rd program):
The website URL for 3rd program:
Program name (All other programs):
Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (All other programs):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (All other programs):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (All other programs):
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (All other programs):
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (All other programs):
The website URL for all other programs:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Total number of current degree seeking students found from the Common Data Set Report for 2011-2012 and subtracting the number of non-degree seeking students from the total student number.
http://ir.missouri.edu/data-set/CDS%2011-12.pdf
reference page 1 (3rd page of PDF file)
Greek student population found at:
http://greeklife.missouri.edu/greek-statistics/
Total number of current degree seeking students found from the Common Data Set Report for 2011-2012 and subtracting the number of non-degree seeking students from the total student number.
http://ir.missouri.edu/data-set/CDS%2011-12.pdf
reference page 1 (3rd page of PDF file)
Greek student population found at:
http://greeklife.missouri.edu/greek-statistics/
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.