| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.99 |
| Liaison | Aaron Klemm |
| Submission Date | Jan. 19, 2024 |
San Jose State University
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Debbie
Andres Utilities & Sustainability Analyst FD&O |
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?:
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?:
Name of the campaign:
A brief description of the campaign:
This month is full of events and activities with tons of opportunities to learn about sustainability issues including the return of the Earth Day Resource Fair on Tower Lawn! For a full list of all of the events that are scheduled, check out the link below!
https://www.sjsu.edu/sustainability/get-involved/eventcalendar.php
https://www.sjsu.edu/envs/about-us/environmental-resource-center.php#:~:text=Earth%20Day%20Resource%20Fair,-The%20ERC%20oversees&text=This%20event%20continues%20the%20tradition,college%20campuses%20across%20the%20nation.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign:
The Earth Month activities at SJSU provided a platform for students, faculty, and staff to learn about sustainability issues and practical solutions to environmental challenges. The events also inspire individuals to adopt more sustainable behaviors, such as reducing energy consumption, using sustainable transportation, or reducing waste. Finally, these events demonstrate SJSU's commitment to sustainability and attract environmentally conscious students, faculty, and staff to the university.
Name of the campaign (2nd campaign):
A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
One of the great challenges of our time is understanding and addressing climate change and its impacts. The Climate Change and Sustainability Fair provides a venue for the SJSU community to engage with solutions to this wicked problem. Join MTI on the 7th Street Plaza to learn more about climate change and steps you can take to reduce your environmental footprint.
https://transweb.sjsu.edu/events/Climate-Change-Sustainability-Fair
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
The SJSU Climate Change & Sustainability Fair was an effective way to raise awareness, promote behavior change, and foster a sense of community and shared purpose around the urgent issue of climate change. Measured positive impacts include increased awareness and education, increased engagement, and networking & collaboration among students, faculty and staff.
A brief description of other sustainability-related outreach campaigns:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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