Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 58.33
Liaison Jessica Bilecki
Submission Date March 14, 2024

STARS v2.2

University of the Pacific
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.67 / 2.00 Jessica Bilecki
Sustainability Director
Sustainability
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Local advocacy

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:

The university has a representative on the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Citizen Advisory Committee and the Stockton Mobility Collective. The Committee provides input on plans, projects and initiatives of SJCOG, many of which are around transportation, alternative transportation and affordable housing. 


The Stockton Mobility Collective, a program of SJCOG, coordinates multiple partners and aims to improve transportation options for residents looking for clean, affordable ways to travel to jobs, schools, healthcare, grocery stores and other key destinations. 


In 2020 the university signed a letter of support for the San Joaquin Council of Government's Sustainable Transportation Equity Project Implementation (STEP) Grant Application. Part of this initiative included the development of carshare and bikeshare programs in the county, specificaly the City of Stockton. The grant was awarded and in 2023 the university worked closely with SJCOG to look into the feasiblity of carshare and launch bikeshare hubs on campus that were part of a larger network of hubs.


Regional advocacy

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:
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National advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:

The university is an active member of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU). AICCU works on behalf of the Independent California Colleges and Universities (ICCU) sector to articulate the principles and priorities of its institutions in the higher education ecosystem of California. AICCU provides a strong and visible presence at the state and federal level. 


International advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:
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Optional Fields 

A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
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None
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability advocacy efforts is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
EN-14_UOP_Letter_of_Support_STEP_-_signed.pdf

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

https://aiccu.edu/page/advocacy


https://www.sjcog.org/556/Stockton-Mobility-Collective-SMC


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