| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.55 |
| Liaison | Aaron Klemm |
| Submission Date | Sept. 15, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
San Jose State University
ER-1: Student Sustainability Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.29 / 5.00 |
Katherine
Cushing Director of Sustainability Office of the President |
Total number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
Program name (1st program):
Number of students served by the program (1st program):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
Students enroll in a for-credit course (EnvS 181) in the Department of Environmental Studies Department. Students receive training in environmental leadership and project management and are required to organize and implement at least one all-campus sustainability-focused event for the SJSU community. Last semester's events included two bike to school days and a Proposition 23 debate that centered on CA's landmark Global Warming Solutions Act. All students Students from any major in the University are able to enroll in this course.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
See previous.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
The ERC receives approximately $7,000/academic year to support its activities. The majority of these funds are allocated to Sustainability Week, a week-long series of events that culminate on or around Earth Day (April 22nd).
The website URL for 1st Program:
Program name (2nd program):
Number of students served by the program (2nd program):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
Applications to the Nutrition Education Action Teams program are handled by the campus dietitian in collaboration with the program's faculty advisor.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (2nd program):
Students are trained to support their peers on topics including nutrition, exercise, and body image. They are trained to give this support in a variety of formats, including workshops and public events.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
The campus dietician from and a faculty advisor from the Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging department both support the program.
The website URL for 2nd program:
Program name (3rd program):
Number of students served by the program (3rd program):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
Student Peer Health Educators are selected through an application process once per year. New educators begin in the Fall semester of each academic year.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (3rd program):
Student educators need to (1) attend mandatory Info Meeting & Group Interview, (2) register for HS 180 (2 unit course), (3) attend mandatory 2-day Training Retreat in August, and (4) attend mandatory weekly HS 180 Training Class and Specialty Meetings.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (3rd program):
The Student Peer Health Educators is run and supported by staff from the Wellness & Health Promotion Department of the SJSU Student Health Center.
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Program name (All other programs):
Number of students served by the program (All other programs):
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (All other programs):
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (All other programs):
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (All other programs):
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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