| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.11 |
| Liaison | Kathleen McCaig |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Berea College
EN-1: Student Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Kathleen
McCaig Sustainability Coordinator Operations & Sustainability |
Does the institution coordinate one or more ongoing student, peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education programs that meet the criteria for this credit?:
Number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
Name of the student educators program (1st program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (1st program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (1st program):
Berea College offers a car share and ride share program exclusively for the campus community of
students, faculty, and staff. The program is to achieve two purposes: 1. Demonstrate to students that the typical “one car per person American model” for
transportation is not the only option once they graduate. These types of programs can be found in cities across the country, and once students become acquainted with these options, are more likely to see them out based on their experience of the programs. 2. Provide a true convenience to students. Incoming freshmen cannot have cars on campus, our student population socioeconomic status makes it difficult for them to purchase a car (or a car that is reliable), and Berea is in a largely agriculture area with no access to public transportation. This program provides students with options for getting around the area, and for home visits, sustainably.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
OS has established an Alternative Transportation Program Coordinator as a student labor position at the college. They are required to furnish a resume and two recommendations (one from a faculty member, and one from a previous supervisor). The most qualified candidates are selected.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
The Alternative Transportation Program Coordinator works directly with the college’s staff Sustainability Coordinator, as well as with the vendor providers Enterprise and Zimride that provides extensive training and support for the programs as well as collaborative marketing opportunities.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
10 hour per week paid labor position.
Cover the monthly and yearly fees to operate the car and ride share programs.
Name of the student educators program (2nd program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (2nd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
Berea College has set a goal of Net Zero Waste for all campus events as well as the annual college
diversion rate. This means that 90% of all waste must be diverted from the landfill.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
OS has established a Waste Diversion Program Coordinator as a student labor position at the college.
They are required to furnish a resume and two recommendations (one from a faculty member, and one from a previous supervisor). The most qualified candidates are selected.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (2nd program):
The coordinator works directly with the college’s staff Sustainability Coordinator, Recycling Coordinator, and Berea Gardens Manager (for composting) to determine what items can and cannot be diverted from the landfill. Additionally our gardens are certified organic, so attention to state requirements for compost must be met with information thru our garden manager. The coordinator secures student Composting and Recycling Ambassadors as volunteers for all major events on campus to provide instruction to each event participate about proper disposal of their waste
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
10 hour per week paid student labor position. Investment in new recycling, composting, and event bins and signage across campus.
Name of the student educators program (3rd program):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by the program (3rd program):
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (3rd program):
The EcoChallenge committee is made up of 12 students that oversee program development, marketing and communications for these national competitions to increase recycling percentages and decrease energy consumption.
The competitions take place typically January through March, and engage all Residence Halls in a building-to-building competition.
Also included is a carbon neutral basketball game each year to call attention to the competition and carbon neutrality as a goal for the institution.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
Job descriptions were developed for each committee position, and students are recruited to submit resumes for consideration.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (3rd program):
Staff sustainability coordinator oversees the committee and provides mentorship to the various areas as needed.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (3rd program):
Dedicated staff, labor students, prizes for competition winners, t-shirts for Greenout during Carbon Neutral Basketball Game.
Name(s) of the student educator program(s) (all other programs):
Number of students served (i.e. directly targeted) by all other student educator programs:
A brief description of the program(s), including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (all other programs):
The office of sustainability provides as the base of operations for student initiated and student led sustainability outreach programs as guided by the staff sustainability coordinator. The above programs among others are encompassed in the 3600 annual hours worked by the team of 12 labor students at the office of sustainability.
Positions include:
Student Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainable Foods Coordinator
Waste Diversion Coordinator
Energy and Water Conservation Coordinator
Sustainable Purchasing Coordinator
Compliance Reporting Coordinator
Data Tracking & Analysis Coordinator
Events and Training Coordinator
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Web Development and Design
Special Projects Coordinator
Alternative Transportation Coordinator
Job descriptions are posted here: https://www.berea.edu/sustainability/other-academic-opportunities-in-sustainability-2/student-labor-and-sustainability/
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (all other programs):
Job descriptions were developed for each position. Students are recruited to submit resumes, two references, and an interview with the Sustainability Coordinator for consideration.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (all other programs):
Training is provided on campus based on the needs of each position, be it software or otherwise job-specific skills. Mentorship is available by college staff and faculty.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (all other programs):
Labor student allocation, operational and staff funding, program specific funding thru grants and institutional support.
Total number of hours student educators are engaged in peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education activities annually:
The website URL for the peer-to-peer student outreach and education program(s):
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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