| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.79 |
| Liaison | Larry Cook |
| Submission Date | Dec. 4, 2020 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of South Carolina
EN-6: Assessing Sustainability Culture
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 1.00 |
Larry
Cook Director Office of Sustainability |
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:
Eco Footprint was adapted from an existing ecological footprint that is used to help people understand their environmental impact and why it matters. This has been used by university 101 classes and the sustainable carolina leadership program for over 5 years, and is updated often.
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:
A brief description of how representative samples were reached (if applicable) and how the cultural assessment is administered:
The assessment was deployed to all sections of the course through Blackboard at the beginning and end of the semester.
A brief summary of results from the cultural assessment, including a description of any measurable changes over time:
The results are reviewed yearly by an assessment team and considerations are made that effect the operations of the Office of Sustainability. Students also took part in a discussion about their answers and the increase/decrease of their score over the course of the semester.
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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