| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.10 |
| Liaison | Kristin Larson |
| Submission Date | Aug. 1, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
San Diego State University
SD-2: Food Education
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Geoff
Chase Dean of Undergraduate Studies Center for Regional Sustainability, Division of Undergraduate Studies |
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Are students educated in an academic class about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description:
Sustainable food systems and food choices is address in numerous courses across the curriculum from Nutrition to International Security and Conflict Resolution to Geography. Course examples include: General Studies 400: Service Learning Food Justice and Geography 340: the Geography of Food
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Are students educated in dining facilities about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description:
Aztec Shops dining facilities have educational signage about sustainability initiatives and features including composting, recycled materials, organic food choices, and Meatless Monday. Information is available at
www.eatatsdsu.com
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Are students educated during orientation about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
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Are students educated in other venues about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description:
Associated Students Green Love Campaign and E3 the Enviro Business student organization staff a booth with information on sustainable food choices. E3 also sells reusable food containers the Farmer's Market.
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Is there a program by which students are encouraged to and/or taught how to grow their own food?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description of the program:
The SDSU Garden Gnomes student group invites student volunteers to participate vegetable gardening and holds weekly trainings and garden maintenance sessions.
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