| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.59 |
| Liaison | Beverley Ayeni |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
University of Toronto Mississauga
AC-6: Sustainability Literacy Assessment
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Minali
Giani Sustainability Intern Facilities Management and Planning |
Does the institution conduct an assessment of the sustainability literacy of its students?:
Which of the following best describes the literacy assessment? The assessment is administered to::
Which of the following best describes the structure of the assessment? The assessment is administered as a::
A copy of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment(s):
A list or sample of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment or the website URL where the assessment tool may be found:
See attached document.
A separate survey was sent out to staff and faculty, but the sustainability literacy questions are the same for both surveys.
A brief description of how the literacy assessment was developed and/or when it was adopted:
The survey was developed by the Sustainability Manager with oversight from the Director of Utilities and Sustainability. This survey was shared with the Principal's Sustainability Advisory Committee for feedback before disseminating.
A brief description of how a representative sample was reached (if applicable) and how the assessment(s) were administered :
Data was collected through a comprehensive survey distributed to the entire student body on November 2, 2023 and all staff and faculty on July 19, 2023. The survey was structured into three distinct sections. The first two sections were aligned with AC-6 Sustainability Literacy Assessment and EN-6 Assessing Sustainability Culture. Section 3 specifically delved into commuting behaviour, capturing valuable insights into the students' transportation habits.
The survey remained accessible for a period of two weeks for the students and three weeks for staff and faculty, with a strategically timed reminder email sent midway through the data collection period to encourage increased participation. As an incentive for engagement, participants were given the opportunity to enter a draw for gift cards redeemable at UTM food services.
The student survey received a total of 469 responses and the staff and faulty survey received a total of 180 responses.
A brief summary of results from the literacy assessment(s):
Attached below is an analysis of the results of the sustainability literacy survey with a brief comparison to the 2020 results.
Website URL where information about the sustainability literacy assessment is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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