| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.86 |
| Liaison | Tess Esposito |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Dayton
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
• 2017: Institution supported the Montgomery County Human Resources tax levy.
• Ongoing: UD works with the Miami Conservancy District, the regional river management agency, engaging policy advocacy.
• 2015: Institution supported student opposition to the City of Dayton’s well-field standards revision.
• Ongoing: UD works with Dayton Regional Green/Partners for the Environment to advocate municipal engagement in energy efficiency policies.
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
No
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
President Spina signed "We are Still In" in support of the Paris Climate Accord. "We share the goals of the Paris Agreement to fight climate change with science, innovation and leadership," Spina said. "Furthermore, in alignment with Pope Francis and our Catholic, Marianist commitment to the common good, we recognize that environmental stewardship is a social justice issue, and that failure to act on climate change disproportionately affects the poor and disadvantaged throughout the world." https://udayton.edu/news/articles/2017/06/university_of_dayton_pledges_to_support_paris_accord_through_we_are_still_in.php
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
President Spina signed "We are Still In" in support of the Paris Climate Accord. "We share the goals of the Paris Agreement to fight climate change with science, innovation and leadership," Spina said. "Furthermore, in alignment with Pope Francis and our Catholic, Marianist commitment to the common good, we recognize that environmental stewardship is a social justice issue, and that failure to act on climate change disproportionately affects the poor and disadvantaged throughout the world."
https://udayton.edu/news/articles/2017/06/university_of_dayton_pledges_to_support_paris_accord_through_we_are_still_in.php
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A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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