Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 49.88
Liaison Kristina Hope
Submission Date Feb. 13, 2015
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Knox College
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Deb Steinberg
Director of Campus Sustainability Initiatives
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution advocate for national, state/provincial, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
Yes

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:

Knox advocates at the local level with the Galesburg City Council to promote sustainable activities and policies. Knox also collaborates with other public entities to sychronize efforts.


A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years:

Knox advocated at the Galesburg City Council for a approval of two high-tunnels for growing produce. These high-tunnels not only generate better opportunities for educating the college and community about sustainable growing practices. They also increase the availability of locally grown produce.

Knox advocated for the development of bike lanes on selected thoroughfares that lead to popular destinations in Galesburg. This advocacy involved collaboration with the Knox County Health Department as part of their "Complete Streets" initiative to create more bike friendly streets in Galesburg.


A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):

Knox does not make monetary contributions to political entities.


The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts is available:
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