| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.07 |
| Liaison | Eva Rocke |
| Submission Date | March 21, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Montana
ER-1: Student Sustainability Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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5.00 / 5.00 |
Cherie
Peacock Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Total number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
14,493
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Program name (1st program):
UM Eco-Rep Program
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Number of students served by the program to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (1st program):
975
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A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (1st program):
The Eco-Rep Program aims to integrate sustainability-focused activities into dorm life through a variety of events, informational handouts, and discussions. Students learnd to use the bus system, recycle, conserve energy and water, and participate in community events.
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A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
Students apply to be Eco-Reps and receive a stipend for their work. Notice of the programs and open application periods come through Residence Life and UM student government.
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A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
Eco-reps are trained by one faculty representative and the student government sustainability coordinator. UM has a handbook for the Eco-Rep Program to share ideas and give guidance. Additionally, student Eco-Reps are encouraged and coached to develop their own ideas into activites for residents.
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A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
Faculty from the Climate Change Studies program and the Sustainability Coordinator from UM's student government support and supervise the program. The Eco-Reps are given stipends for their work from the student-funded revolving energy loan fund calle Kless Revolving Energy Loan Fund.
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The website URL for 1st Program:
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Program name (2nd program):
ASUM Sustainability Center
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Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (2nd program):
14,493
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A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
The Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) supports a Sustainability Center directed by a student Sustainability Coordinator. The student Sustainabiltiy Coordinator provides information and outreach campus-wide, to all students. Activities include educational programs, tabling at events, internships, supervision of the EcoRep program, campaign development and implementation, and student engagement with the Kless Revolving Energy Loan Fund.
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A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
Graduate students apply for the position of Sustainability Coordinator. A panel of staff, faculty and students select the coordinator.
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A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (2nd program):
ASUM Sustainability Coordinators attend the annual AASHE conference and gain on-the-job training with the University Sustainability Coordinator.
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A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
The position of ASUM Sustainability Coordinator is a paid position and is supported by faculty and staff.
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Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (All other programs):
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