| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.49 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Swiman |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2023 |
Florida State University
EN-7: Employee Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.17 / 3.00 |
Gene
Cilluffo Engagement & Outreach Coordinator FSU Sustainable Campus |
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The Green Office Program is a certification process that helps Florida State University employees identify ways to make their workplace more sustainable and recognizes offices for their sustainability achievements.
FSU’s commitment to campus sustainability is outlined in The Future is Florida State: Strategic Plan 2017-2022. In accordance with Goal VI, Excellence and Education, Florida State will incorporate sustainable living practices into all FSU activities. In collaboration with Sustainable Campus, offices across the University are encouraged to evaluate their current practices and develop a Green Office certification timeline and action plan.
Departments and offices across the university implement green practices in areas including climate action, waste minimization, resource stewardship, and education for sustainability. To participate, offices identify a Green Office Advocate, who represents the office and collaborates with Sustainable Campus. Next, the Green Office Advocate establishes a Green Team, which includes other members of the office who are committed to making sustainable changes in the workplace.
The Green Team then self-evaluates their office’s current practices using the Green Office Checklist, earning points for sustainable behavior. Finally, the Sustainable Campus Green Office Coordinator is contacted for an in-person or virtual consultation. The Green Office Coordinator tours the office facilities, discusses the results of the self-evaluation, and helps the office identify new ways to incorporate sustainability practices into the workplace. After the documentation is completed, offices receive one of three designations (from lowest to highest): Green, Garnet, or Gold. The Green Office certification lasts for two years.
In addition, the Green Office Lunch & Learn series is held at least once per semester. These events are an opportunity for peer-to-peer outreach and education. The Lunch & Learn series features a short presentation by an FSU employee related to a sustainability topic followed by a Q&A session and participant networking. Lunch & Learn is held virtually via Zoom and/or in-person. Past presentations have included Sustainable Procurement and Community Waste Stations.
Participation in the Green Office Certification Program is voluntary. Offices self-appoint Green Office Advocates, who then develop an office Green Team. The Green Office Advocate maintains regular communication with Green Office Coordinator. The Advocate also develops a timeline and action plan to incorporate sustainable behavior into office practices. The Advocate acts as an employee educator and serves as the link between Sustainable Campus and the entire office staff.
All Green Office Advocates are encouraged to participate in the ‘Introduction to the Green Office Program Training’, which is a 90-minute training course offered at least once per semester. The course is a partnership between Sustainable Campus and the Office of Training & Organizational Development (TOD). By the end of the session, participants will be able to 1) Define sustainability, 2) Describe ways the Green Office program contributes to FSU's sustainability goals, 3) Use the Green Office checklist to evaluate their office's contribution to sustainability, and 4) Identify campus resources that are available to enhance office sustainability. The session is interactive, involving personal reflection, group exercises, and hands-on practice with the Green Office checklist.
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Employees and departments self-select to participate in the program.
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