| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.74 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Lamy |
| Submission Date | March 30, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Emerson College
AC-6: Sustainability Literacy Assessment
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 4.00 |
Sharon
Duffy Dean of Students Office of Student Life |
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Does the institution conduct an assessment of the sustainability literacy of its students (i.e. an assessment focused on student knowledge of sustainability topics and challenges)?:
Yes
Which of the following best describes the literacy assessment? The assessment is administered to::
The entire (or predominate) student body, directly or by representative sample
Which of the following best describes the structure of the assessment? The assessment is administered as a::
Standalone evaluation without a follow-up assessment of the same cohort or representative samples
A copy of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment(s):
A sample of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment or the website URL where the assessment tool may be found:
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A brief description of how the literacy assessment was developed and/or when it was adopted:
The Sustainability Literacy Assessment was developed in partnership with the sustainability coordinator, the campus sustainability committee, the dean of students, and the associated student body. The assessment will be sent out for the first time in Spring 2018 and repeated again in Fall 2018.
We plan to transition to an 'entrance' exam for first years and an 'exit' exam for fourth years.
A brief description of how a representative sample was reached (if applicable) and how the assessment(s) were administered :
The entire student population will be emailed the assessment by the dean of students and the sustainability committee will provide a forum for completing the assessment in the dining hall. Additionally, one class in each major degree will be targeted to compete the assessment. The assessment will be available online.
A brief summary of results from the literacy assessment(s), including a description of any measurable changes over time:
TBD
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