Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 58.09
Liaison Mark Klapatch-Mathias
Submission Date April 15, 2013
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STARS v1.2

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
ER-1: Student Sustainability Educators Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.73 / 5.00 Kristie Feist
Assistant Director
Residence Life
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Total number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
6,249

Program name (1st program):
Residence Hall Eco Reps

Number of students served by the program to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (1st program):
2,156

A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (1st program):

This program exists throughout all the halls on campus. Examples of peer-to-peer activites include recycling contests, eco-friendly bulletin board tips, rewards for turning down thermostats, and other types of outreach activities.


A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):

The position is advertised with other leadership positions for the residence halls. Students must submit a brief application to be considered for the position. Students volunteer for the position. If there is more than one person interested in the position, there is an election held.


A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):

The students receive a general leadership training which covers the concepts of leadership and service. Kristie said, "Minimal training is provide. One hour all encompassing."


A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):

Staff members are not assigned to work directly with Eco Reps. They are advised by the student Hall Managers in their respective halls (Paraprofessional Staff). UWRF does not have financial support available for the position. Eco Reps can request monies from their Hall Council or Residence Hall Association for supplies or educational materials to support their efforts.


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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

S.A.L.S.A. (Student Alliance for Local and Sustainable Agriculture) is a student organization that provides outreach activities as opportunities for peers to learn about sustainability topics. However, S.A.L.S.A. members are volunteer and the organization is open to all students. UWRF does not select or appoint student educators or provide any formal outreach training. Therefore UWRF is currently not pursuing this credit.


S.A.L.S.A. (Student Alliance for Local and Sustainable Agriculture) is a student organization that provides outreach activities as opportunities for peers to learn about sustainability topics. However, S.A.L.S.A. members are volunteer and the organization is open to all students. UWRF does not select or appoint student educators or provide any formal outreach training. Therefore UWRF is currently not pursuing this credit.

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