| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.31 |
| Liaison | Feng Teter |
| Submission Date | Dec. 4, 2023 |
California State University, Fresno
AC-6: Sustainability Literacy Assessment
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 4.00 |
Feng
Teter Sustainability Analyst Office of the Provost |
Does the institution conduct an assessment of the sustainability literacy of its students?:
Which of the following best describes the literacy assessment? The assessment is administered to::
Which of the following best describes the structure of the assessment? The assessment is administered as a::
A copy of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment(s):
A list or sample of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment or the website URL where the assessment tool may be found:
Please indicate which of the following statements best describes your level of interest in sustainability:
Which of the following is the most commonly used definition of economic sustainability?
Corporate social responsibility implies a commitment to the three key components of sustainability, which include:
What best describes systems thinking?
Workers around the world face a variety of social injustices, including low wages, poor working conditions, and lack of access to education. To help improve conditions for these workers you can:
"Sustainability" with regard to natural resources means:
Which of the following is the United Nations’ definition of sustainable development?
A technique to assess environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life from cradle to grave (resource extraction through usage and disposal), is called:
What is meant by the term "carbon footprint"?
Americans account for about 5 percent of the world's population and….
Which of the following is an example of sustainable forest management?
Which of the following is an effect of global climate change?
What is an ecological service provided by rivers?
What is the source of our drinking water here at Fresno State?
Which is the most effective way to mitigate the effects of climate change?
Was Fresno State’s commitment to sustainability a reason you chose to come here?
How many times have you taken classes at Fresno State that either explicitly focus on sustainability or touch on sustainability-related topics?
Where do you think the university can improve sustainability practices? (Check all that apply)
My understanding and awareness of sustainability related issues has increased since I have become a student at Fresno State.
I would prefer more sustainability-related content in my courses.
I think that universities should be sustainability role models in their daily operations (for example, water and energy conservation, exemplary recycling program, environmental and social issues awareness).
I feel that Fresno State is doing a good job of modeling sustainability in its daily operations (for example, water and energy conservation, exemplary recycling program, environmental and social related issues awareness).
Optional- Is there anything you want to share with us?
A brief description of how the literacy assessment was developed and/or when it was adopted:
We developed our survey based on a literacy and culture survey from Cal Poly Humboldt and the CSU Chancellor's Office for our 2020 STARS report. The survey from 2020 was shortened for this submission.
A brief description of how a representative sample was reached (if applicable) and how the assessment(s) were administered :
We administer this survey before sustainability presentations to classes or clubs. Some of the classes that were surveyed included Asian American Studies 15, Honors 20, or Recreation Administration 145. The survey was administered to the Sustainability Club as well as attendees of the Sustainability Club's event for World Sustainability & Climate Action Days.
A brief summary of results from the literacy assessment(s):
Keep in mind that the results are not necessarily representative of the predominant student body.
Common misconceptions were discovered: (1) most students do not know the most effective way to combat climate change; (2) most students do not know Fresno State's source of drinking water; (3) most students do not know that the US makes up ~5% of the world's population and 10-49% of the world's energy consumption; (4) most students do not know the ecological services that rivers provide. These misconceptions are interesting because of the relevance those topics have to Fresno State students.
Most students also indicated: (1) the desire for more sustainability content in their courses; (2) universities should serve as models in sustainability; (3) Fresno State could do more to improve their sustainability operations by reducing landfill waste, more sustainable food options on campus, and reducing energy use.
Website URL where information about the sustainability literacy assessment 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.