| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.95 |
| Liaison | C Jane Hagen |
| Submission Date | July 24, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Virginia Commonwealth University
EN-1: Student Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.81 / 4.00 |
Parker
Long Sustainability Reporting and Outreach Coordinator Facilities Management - Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution coordinate one or more ongoing student, peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education programs that meet the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
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Number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
31,163
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Name of the student educators program (1st program):
Eco Reps
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Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (1st program):
6,300
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A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (1st program):
The Virginia Commonwealth University Hall Council Eco-Rep program facilitates peer-to-peer education and provides leadership opportunities to students through engagement and service. The Eco-Rep program is dedicated to enhancing sustainability in residence halls and contributing to positive behavior change on campus. Eco-reps actively engage fellow students around sustainability issues such as resources consumption, waste management, and other environmental issues. This program serves as a platform for collaboration between students and administrators, provides a venue for students to express concerns and provides leadership opportunities for students.
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A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
EcoReps are selected by an election process within their residence halls. Qualifications for selection include the ability to work independently and collectively, strong interest in environmental sustainability and interest in behavior changes surrounding sustainability, accountability and flexibility, and grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
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A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
Upon election, EcoReps attend a meet-and-greet during the first semester with the Office of Sustainability as well as a workshop with Office of Sustainability staff.
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A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
Eco Reps receive financial and staff support from the VCU Office of Residential Life and Housing.
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Name of the student educators program (2nd program):
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Name of the student educators program (3rd program):
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Name(s) of the student educator program(s) (all other programs):
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Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by all other student educator programs:
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A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (all other programs):
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Total number of hours student educators are engaged in peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education activities annually:
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The website URL for the peer-to-peer student outreach and education program(s):
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