| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.14 |
| Liaison | Jeff Spoelstra |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Western Michigan University
EN-6: Assessing Sustainability Culture
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Isaac
Green Special Projects Coordinator Office for Sustainability |
Does the institution conduct an assessment of sustainability culture (i.e. the assessment focuses on sustainability values, behaviors and beliefs, and may also address awareness of campus sustainability initiatives)?:
Which of the following best describes the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered to::
Which of the following best describes the structure of the cultural assessment? The assessment is administered::
A brief description of how and when the cultural assessment(s) were developed and/or adopted:
Graduate and undergraduate students worked with Office for Sustainability staff. The team reviewed existing surveys from other higher education institutions. A research-based custom survey was pilot-tested with Office employees, and is distributed annually.
The cultural assessment is the first part of the annual "Student Sustainability Survey" which includes a literacy assessment as well - reported in AC - 6.
A copy or sample of the questions related to sustainability culture:
A sample of the questions related to sustainability culture or the website URL where the assessment tool is available:
A brief description of how representative samples were reached (if applicable) and how the cultural assessment is administered:
The survey is distributed to the entire student body every spring semester via email. They are given one month to complete the online survey. The average response rate is ~10-15% of the student body.
A brief summary of results from the cultural assessment, including a description of any measurable changes over time:
Assessment data is utilized in the short-term to shore up potential challenges that the student body has brought up. This annual check-in functions as a 'go/no-go' gate for our office. This feedback is rolled into our budget deliberations and we take all advice into account when determining sustainability directions on campus.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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.