| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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| Overall Score | 50.39 |
| Liaison | Marianella Franklin |
| Submission Date | Aug. 28, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Marianella
Franklin Director of Sustainability The Office For Sustainability |
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Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at students within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Yes
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Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at employees within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Yes
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The name of the campaign (1st campaign):
Go Green Pledge
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A brief description of the campaign (1st campaign):
UTPA has taken a green pledge to reduce its environmental impact.
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A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (1st campaign):
The Go Green Pledge aims to achieve its sustainability goals by conserving in areas of energy, water, waste, transportation and encouraging positive teaching in health and wellbeing.
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The website URL where information about the campaign is available (1st campaign):
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The name of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Texas State Employee Charitable Campaign
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A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Every year UTPA participates in SECC, one of the largest state employee campaigns in the nation. UTPA employees are encouraged to donate to several causes. One of the charities UTPA employees participate in is the Diabetes Research Foundation, which targets new treatments and a cure, and in turn promotes diabetes awareness and prevention. The SECC is a great opportunity for state employees to contribute towards helping improve the quality of life for tens of thousands of people who need our help. The SECC, the only statutorily-authorized workplace campaign for state agency and higher education employees throughout Texas, enables employees of the state of Texas to make a contribution to local, state, national and international charities through the convenience of payroll deduction or a one-time donation through a check. A good percentage of the charitable contributions go to local non-profits and assist in providing sustainable economic development, which positively affects the quality of life for our underserved community.
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A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
In 2013 UTPA employees donated nearly $47,000 of the $242,959 contributed by the region's state employees during the campaign. Through this money ,the foundation is able to continue its research for a cure and the development of new treatments.
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The website URL where information about the campaign is available (2nd campaign):
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A brief description of other outreach campaigns, including measured positive impacts:
• “Get Your Green On or Keep it Green” (see OFS Website)
UTPA is committed to advancing the principles of sustainability through the continuing existence of a healthy, safe and environmentally sustainable campus that enhances individual health, community well-being, and positive teaching/learning experiences, while maximizing efficiencies, accessibility and affordability. Sustainability is the road map to an enriched quality of life for generations to come with an ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable approach.
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