| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.76 |
| Liaison | Aurora Sharrard |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Pittsburgh
EN-1: Student Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.63 / 4.00 |
Erika
Ninos Sustainability Program Coordinator PittServes |
Number of students enrolled for credit (headcount):
Total number of students enrolled for credit that are served (i.e. directly targeted) by a student peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education program (avoid double-counting to the extent feasible):
Percentage of students served by a peer-to-peer educator program:
Name of the student educators program:
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (headcount):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities:
The University of Pittsburgh recruits approximately 100- 125 student volunteers each fall semester to function as the "Pitt Green Team" during Arrival Survival and orientation activities. These students receive specialized training in campus sustainability practices including recycling procedures and food waste composting. They work in teams to act as sustainability ambassadors at the residence halls during the fall move-in. They also assist with recycling and composting during the special events that happen during orientation week.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected:
Students are recruited through a partnership with Panther Central, Department of Housing and through Residence Life. Students are offered early move in in order to serve as members of the Green Team. Green Team leaders are recruited from previous Green Team members and also from the Student Office of Sustainability leadership team.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive to prepare them to conduct peer outreach:
The Green Team is provided a full day training session on campus sustainability, specifically in terms of recycling practices and food waste composting during Arrival Survival and O-Week events. Green Team members move in one day early in order to acclimate to the campus and to participate in team-building exercises and training. They are also provided ongoing training opportunities throughout the year.
A brief description of the financial and/or administrative support the institution provides to the program (e.g. annual budget and/or faculty/staff coordination):
The Green Team members are able to move into their Residence Halls early at no additional costs. The Student Affairs Sustainability Coordinator co-manages the Green Team recruitment efforts along with a paid student employee coordinator.
Name of the student educators program (2nd program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (2nd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive to prepare them to conduct peer outreach (2nd program):
A brief description of the financial and/or administrative support the institution provides to the program (e.g. annual budget and/or faculty/staff coordination) (2nd program):
Name of the student educators program (3rd program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (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 to prepare them to conduct peer outreach (3rd program):
A brief description of the financial and/or administrative support the institution provides to the program (e.g. annual budget and/or faculty/staff coordination) (3rd program):
A brief description of all other student peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education programs, including the number of students served and how student educators are selected, trained, and supported by the institution:
Total number of hours student educators are engaged in peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education activities annually (all programs):
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:
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