| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.65 |
| Liaison | Maddie LoDico |
| Submission Date | Dec. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Colby College
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Kevin
Bright Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution advocate for national, state/provincial, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
Colby as an institution has engaged in public policy advocacy in several instances. One example from this past year is the College, along with other Maine schools, advocated against a proposed electric rate change that would disincentivize renewable energy installations throughout Maine.
A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years:
Our environmental studies senior seminars are other good examples of how the College engages in public policy advocacy in the state of Maine. In 2013, Environmental Science students created an annual report on the ecology of the Belgrade Lakes and presented their recommendations and findings at a community meeting. Environmental Policy students investigates the benefits and potential of developing local seafood systems in Maine and presented their findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
N/A
The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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