| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.06 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | March 22, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Sergio
Romero Data Analyst Office of Sustainability |
"---"
indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution held a sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at students and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Yes
Has the institution held a sustainability-related outreach campaign during the previous three years that was directed at employees and yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Yes
1st campaign
Green Recognication of Workspaces/Office
A brief description of the campaign:
GROW is a certification program that recognizes campus offices that serve as leaders in sustainability by lessening their environmental impact. Through this program, we hope to challenge staff and students throughout UWSP to foster healthier, more environmentally friendly workspaces through individual and collective actions.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign:
The GROW program has grown over the last year due to a dedicated student staff member from the Office of Sustainability pushing it forward. Not only have several offices come on board and but we have multiple offices making adjustments and changes in order to recertify higher, at a later date.
This program has increased sustainability awareness but has also started to create subtle competition between offices and departments to be better environmental stewards.
This program has increased sustainability awareness but has also started to create subtle competition between offices and departments to be better environmental stewards.
if reporting an additional campaign, provide:
2nd campaign
Campus Electronics Recycling Drive
A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
The UW-Stevens Point Waste Management Society hosted a Campus Recycling Drive towards the end of the 2023 Spring Semester for students to properly dispose of any items they do not wish to carry into the Summer. Majority of items were free for students and staff, the community was encouraged to participate but small fees were asked.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
R3NEW, the service provider was impressed by the turnout and they were able to take every item that was brought by UWSP students and staff. This was also noted by facilities that noted a reduction in trash which is often an issue at the end of the academic year due to students moving out.
Optional Fields
Sustainable and Resilient Communities Series
This academic year, the UW-Stevens Point Department of Geography and Geology in the College of Letters and Science will host the Sustainable and Resilient Communities Series, sponsored by the Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Participants are invited to attend and consider sustainability and resilience issues facing Wisconsin communities and their essential natural and cultural systems.The public, especially those interested in urban planning, climate resilience, natural resource management, and energy policy, are welcome to attend series events at no charge. View descriptions and event details below. Events will be livestreamed.
The College of Natural Resources holds an annual CNR Student Research Symposium where students share and present their research projects that relate from animal biology to paper industry problems and impacts. Within these projects there are many that relate to energy and water conservation as well as focusing on sustainability of our natural resources. in 2016 approximately 100 students were able to showcase their work. This symposium attracts over 400 spectators annually.
2014- 2019 Sustainability Film series: Each February the Office of Sustainability screens three documentaries relating to a wide range of environmental issues for students across campus. Past movies have included Chasing Ice, Watermark, Bikes vs Cars, The Economics of Happiness, and How to Let Go of the World And Love All the Things Climate Can't Change.
The WI Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) holds an annual conference - Focal Point. 2015 through 2020 has focused on paper-based food packaging and service-ware - enhanced performance and reduced environmental footprint.
This academic year, the UW-Stevens Point Department of Geography and Geology in the College of Letters and Science will host the Sustainable and Resilient Communities Series, sponsored by the Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Participants are invited to attend and consider sustainability and resilience issues facing Wisconsin communities and their essential natural and cultural systems.The public, especially those interested in urban planning, climate resilience, natural resource management, and energy policy, are welcome to attend series events at no charge. View descriptions and event details below. Events will be livestreamed.
The College of Natural Resources holds an annual CNR Student Research Symposium where students share and present their research projects that relate from animal biology to paper industry problems and impacts. Within these projects there are many that relate to energy and water conservation as well as focusing on sustainability of our natural resources. in 2016 approximately 100 students were able to showcase their work. This symposium attracts over 400 spectators annually.
2014- 2019 Sustainability Film series: Each February the Office of Sustainability screens three documentaries relating to a wide range of environmental issues for students across campus. Past movies have included Chasing Ice, Watermark, Bikes vs Cars, The Economics of Happiness, and How to Let Go of the World And Love All the Things Climate Can't Change.
The WI Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) holds an annual conference - Focal Point. 2015 through 2020 has focused on paper-based food packaging and service-ware - enhanced performance and reduced environmental footprint.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
---
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
---
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.