| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.26 |
| Liaison | Tom Twist |
| Submission Date | June 16, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bates College
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Tom
Twist Sustainability Manager Facilities |
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Student Groups
Yes
A brief description of active student groups focused on sustainability:
The Environmental Coalition is entirely student run and focuses on activism, outreach, and raising the student body's awareness of sustainability issues, both on the campus and off.
The website URL where information about the student groups is available (optional):
Gardens and Farms
Yes
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
We have gardens measuring approx 5000 sq ft which the students are engaged in managing as their capstone. We also have farm partners, such as Whiting Farm, where students work on issues such as composting, waste and recycling management, and alternative energy sources for the farm.
The website URL where information about the gardens, farms or agriculture projects is available (optional):
Student-Run Enterprises
Yes
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
Mug Club and CHEWS are two other sustainability enterprises - one tries to cut down on paper cup use (successful - we have no more disposable cups), and the other helps promote sustainability messaging in our dining hall.
The website URL where information about the student-run enterprises is available (optional):
Sustainable Investment and Finance
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
We have a microgrants program where we can crowd-source sustainability projects from our faculty and students - these are called Green Innovation Grants.
The website URL where information about the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives is available (optional):
Events
Yes
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
We have a bi-monthly EnviroLunch speaker series, where we bring in guest speakers from the outside sustainability world - everything from solar to composting to electric vehicles.
The website URL where information about the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability is available (optional):
Cultural Arts
Yes
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability:
We host a Trashion Show, where we partner with the art department to make fashion out of recycled goods.
The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
Wilderness and Outdoors Programs
Yes
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
Bates Outing Club incorporate Leave No Trace principles into their excursions, and have more focused events where they work with the EcoReps to do concerted cleanups of our wilderness campus areas like Mt. David.
The website URL where information about the wilderness or outdoors programs is available (optional):
Sustainability-Related Themes
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
Bates EcoRep interns have one particular project that they work on for a semester, which helps focus their efforts. This current semester is energy efficiency and recycling awareness.
The website URL where information about the sustainability-related themes is available (optional):
Sustainable Life Skills
Yes
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
We have a bike share program, and events where the students can learn how to repair their bikes to be used in lieu of their car. We also have training for the EcoReps in how to understand energy systems, write an effective email, insulate your home, etc.
The website URL where information about the sustainable life skills programs is available (optional):
Student Employment Opportunities
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
We actually hire and pay students to be EcoReps here on campus, as well as helping them to find jobs and internships for summer work or post-graduation. The Student Employment Office helps to match the students with sustainability-themed jobs in their field of interest.
The website URL where information about the student employment opportunities is available:
Graduation Pledge
No
A brief description of the graduation pledges:
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The website URL where information about the graduation pledges is available (optional):
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Other Programs and Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of the other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives:
The students will be installing a solar array in tandem with a solar company on one of our research buildings this year. The panels will be enough to cover 100% of the building's load throughout the year.
The website URL where information about other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives is available (optional):
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
http://scarab.bates.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1023&context=community_engaged_research
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