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Foundational Ethics for Peer-to-peer Education Design
- Concordia University (CA)
The urgent need for collective response to the climate crisis has increased the value of peer-to-peer education in post-secondary schools. However, strategies for implementation vary across institutions with little standardization ...
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Greek Sustainability: Leveraging Change, Empowering Leaders
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
Students have been organizing chapter houses to host a "Green Chair" or also popularly known as "Green Greek Reps". We will share our resources, strategy, and recent academic year's ...
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Twenty Years In: What Impact are Sustainability Peer Education Programs Making?
- Champlain College (VT)
- Tufts University (MA)
Since the founding of the first “Eco-Reps” program at Tufts University in 2001, many campuses created similar sustainability peer education programs. While there have been internal program evaluations of these ...
- Posted May 17, 2023
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The impact of peer learning on student performance in an architectural sustainability course
- University of Texas at San Antonio (TX)
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (CA)
- Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
The importance of sustainability in architecture currently necessitates the integration of innovative teaching strategies on the subject into architecture programs. This study aims to introduce and examine peer learning pedagogy ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Making Change Visible – An Explorative Case Study of Dealing With Climate Change Deniers in Forest Education
- School Administration of Lower Saxony
This case study addresses the issue of climate change denial among students in their firstyear of vocational education. It was possible to shake the belief that man-made climatechange was not ...
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Comparison of Eco-Rep Program Format Between Three Southeastern Universities
- Clemson University (SC)
- Elon University (NC)
- Furman University (SC)
Which program structure most effectively motivates students in an Eco-Rep program? At every university, Eco-Reps maximize different opportunities for discussing sustainability, structuring educational meetings and events according to tested methods ...
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Teaching Learners, Preparing Leaders: Using Peer Education to Complement the Academic Experience
- Cornell University (NY)
- Ithaca College (NY)
Grappling with the effects of the climate crisis will require new and innovative ways of teaching, learning, and leading to ensure emerging leaders are equipped with the skills necessary to ...
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Green Advisors, Sustainability Advocates, and More: Building Engaged Community
- Swarthmore College (PA)
This session will focus on innovative, action-oriented engagement opportunities in sustainability for a diverse range of stakeholders at the college and university level. At Swarthmore College, more than 80 faculty ...
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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The Expansion of the Lehigh University Eco-Reps Leadership Program
- Lehigh University (PA)
Over the last decade, the Lehigh University Eco-Rep Leadership Program has grown from a fledgling pilot to an official sustainability program under the stewardship of the Office of Sustainability. In ...
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Student Peer Educators as the Primary Communication and Outreach Strategy for Campus Sustainability
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte (NC)
A programming methodology was developed for applying student peer educators (EcoReps) for campus-wide communications and outreach. The idea was to emphasize direct, face-to-face engagement with students and staff in place ...
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Elected SD Ambassador of 2020 with UM6P President
- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
The elected SD Ambassador of 2020, Ms. Houyame Hakmi, who won the title of the SD Ambassador of the year receiving her trophy by the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University President ...
- Posted Aug. 24, 2021
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1st Phase Zero Waste Movement at UM6P
- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
The Sustainable Development Ambassadors of Chemical & Biochemical Sciences and Green Process Engineering Program have volunteered to sell reusable mugs to their peers during the launch of Zero Waste Movement ...
- Posted Aug. 24, 2021
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UM6P SAP+D Green Tour
- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
The Sustainable Development Ambassadors of School of Architecture, planning and design organized a green tour to the new students in order to highlight the sustainable development aspects of the campus ...
- Posted Aug. 24, 2021
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SD Ambassadors 2021 First Briefing Session
- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
After benefiting from an online sustainable development workshop by Pr. Eric Bauce from Université Laval. They met under the pergola for an introductory session to talk about their passion and ...
- Posted Aug. 24, 2021
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Putting sustainable campuses into force: Empowering students, staff and academics by the self-efficacy Green Office Model
- Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Purpose The lack of change structures can be seen as an important reason why sustainability continues to suffer a niche existence in most higher education organisations. This is a problem ...
- Posted Feb. 9, 2021
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Education for flourishing: an illustration of boundary object use, peer feedback and distance learning
- Halmstad University
- Ghent University
Purpose Teaching sustainable development at the higher education level requires that existing curricula are supplemented with multi-disciplinary (and sometimes multi-national) collaboration and integrated thinking. The purpose of this paper is ...
- Posted May 18, 2020
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Sustainability Activation Program at the University of Dayton
- University of Dayton (OH)
The Sustainability Activation Program (SAP) is a peer-to-peer education program which takes a holistic and human rights oriented approach to sustainability education on campus and in the community. It began ...
- Posted May 15, 2020
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UVM's Food Values Campaign
- University of Vermont (VT)
The UVM Eco-Reps program consists of 20 students that are divided up into five community teams, with each team assigned to a specified residential area on campus. Each semester, Eco-Reps ...
- Posted Feb. 27, 2020
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Rad Recruitment and Retention of Peer to Peer Educators
- Northern Michigan University (MI)
The primary focus of this presentation is to share the successful strategies for a peer to peer sustainability educator program through the two key components of recruitment and retention, with ...
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Innovations in Peer to Peer Educator Programs
- Appalachian State University (NC)
- Colgate University (NY)
Peer-to-peer educational programs have become one of the most effective means of increasing sustainability awareness on college campuses. While the names of these programs may vary, they all seek to ...
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Peer-to-Peer Educator Programs: Examining Four Common Styles
- Northern Michigan University (MI)
- Pomona College (CA)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- University of Michigan (MI)
- University of Vermont (VT)
Based on overwhelmingly positive feedback on the EcoReps Networking Session last year, a team of sustainability staff members from four institutions has come together to provide another opportunity for further ...
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Incorporating Environmental Justice Into Peer Mentor Programs
- Western Washington University (WA)
Many of us have been grappling with the question of how to intentionally incorporate environmental justice into higher education sustainability work. This session will identify key areas where a holistic ...
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Student Sustainability Educators at American University, 2017-2018
- American University (DC)
Student Sustainability Educators at American University engage the campus community in sustainability throughout the 2017-2018 academic year.
- Posted July 30, 2018
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A Joint Student/Staff Eco-Reps Program Led by Students: Swarthmore’s Green Advisors
- Swarthmore College (PA)
The Green Advisors (GAs) are a growing student group that works to encourage sustainable lifestyles among all Swarthmore community members. The GAs facilitate environmentally-friendly behaviors in the residence halls, oversee ...
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Introduction to Sustainable Living
- University of California, Los Angeles (CA)
My proposal for the 2018 Student Sustainability Leadership Award is for a course that I was able to develop at UCLA designed to help students learn knowledge and skills that ...
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Sustainability Activation Program at the University of Dayton
- University of Dayton (OH)
The Sustainability Activation Program (SAP) is an innovative, large scale, and peer-to-peer education program that began in October of 2016 with the intent to better educate our student body about ...
- Posted May 18, 2018
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Building a community of practice for applied learning for sustainability practitioners
- Arizona State University (AZ)
This meeting brings leaders and stakeholders interested in applied learning programs for sustainability outcomes together-catalyzing the development of a group of peers interested in collaborating on this topic. The meeting ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Unifying Campus Audiences in Co-Curricular Sustainability Programming to Create Action-Oriented Projects
- Dickinson College (PA)
Dickinson College has innovatively reformed its student and employee peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education programs to create co-curricular learning experiences aimed at building solidarity with campus stakeholders. This session will ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Employee Outreach: Creating a Culture of Sustainability in all Stakeholders at Arizona State University
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Aramark (PA)
Arizona State University is committed to being a leader in all areas of sustainability in Higher Education. A vital role in accomplishing this is to create awareness, educate, and integrate ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Sustainability Ambassadors: Modeling a Culture of Sustainability at New Student Orientation
- Boston University (MA)
The mission of the Sustainability Ambassadors program is to motivate, inspire, and lead Boston University's efforts in supporting a culture of sustainability during new student orientation. The approach to ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Building a Culture of Sustainability through New Student Orientation
- Boston University (MA)
The mission of the Sustainability Ambassadors program is to motivate, inspire, and lead Boston University's efforts in supporting a culture of sustainability during new student orientation. The approach to ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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UVM Eco-Reps educate peers about composting
- University of Vermont (VT)
All University of Vermont undergraduates now take at least one sustainability course, and 20 Eco-Reps extend that educational experience by teaching their peers sustainable behaviors as part of daily life ...
- Posted Oct. 14, 2017
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Spreading the Eco-Message: Using Proactive Coping to Aid Eco-Rep Behavior Change Programming
- George Mason University (VA)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
Making pro-environmental behavior changes can be difficult, particularly when these changes challenge daily routines and comfortable lifestyles. We designed and implemented an eco-representative intervention program to help students reduce their ...
- Posted June 20, 2017
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The New Eco-Rep Model: Unifying Campus Audiences in Co-Curricular Sustainability Programming
- Dickinson College (PA)
Dickinson College has innovatively reformed its Eco-Rep model into a combined student and employee peer-to-peer sustainability education program that creates co-curricular learning experiences aimed at unifying campus stakeholders while increasing ...
- Posted May 19, 2017
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GreenApps Eco-Reps Sustainability Leadership and Engagement Course
- Appalachian State University (NC)
The GreenApps: Eco-Reps Program was developed in order to recruit on-campus students to join the Office of Sustainability team to assist with education and promotion of campus sustainability through a ...
- Posted May 16, 2017
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Engaging Your Campus Through Eco-Reps: Evaluating the Success
- Clark University (MA)
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
- Pomona College (CA)
- University of Denver (CO)
- University of Missouri (MO)
The goal for participants during this panel discussion will be to examine successes and challenges for peer to peer sustainability education programs. With 15 years of program history, how well ...
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Beyond Campus: Does Student Leadership Translate to Professional Success?
- American University (DC)
Many students join peer-to-peer education programs to promote campus sustainability while building their resume. Serving in these leadership roles alongside faculty and staff enables students to gain valuable project management ...
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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A Residential Green Rep Program: The Case for a Program Hosted in Residence Life
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
At SUNY Cortland, our student Green Representatives program is run out of the Residence Life office and has been since it's inception in 2008. Each residence hall is paired ...
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Beyond Captain Planet: Curriculum Design for EcoReps & Peer Educators
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Captain Planet inspired millennials to embrace sustainability through the avenue of television. Utilizing Captain Planet's inspiration and efforts within the Department of Residence Life at Texas A&M as the ...
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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An Eco-Rep Program at a Liberal Arts College: Challenges Faced and Lessons Learned
- Concordia College (NY)
In 2013, the Sustainability Coordinator at Concordia College created an Eco-Reps Program, with the intention of having two students serve as an Eco-Rep in each residence hall. The program is ...
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Reaching Beyond Green: Adding Social Justice Peer Educators on Your Campus
- University of Arizona (AZ)
Peer education can be an effective way to reach students. In sustainability, we're used to hearing about Eco-Rep programs achieving this goal. Often, though, these programs have a significantly ...
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Enhancing sustainability awareness among university students: Effects of facilitated discussion groups and peer-to-peer learning
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
This presentation will describe and analyze the Climate Knowledge Project, an effort at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to link together climate research, sustainability education, and student engagement programs. Beginning in ...
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Environmental Navigation Network: Developing a Peer Mentor Program in the Environmental Program at the University of Vermont
- University of Vermont (VT)
The acknowledgement of complex environmental problems and society’s work to address them during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, inspired higher education to respond by developing a ...
- Posted July 5, 2016
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ReCycle Bikes
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TX)
ReCycle Bikes is a bike rental program designed to allow students, who demonstrate a need, access to free, eco-friendly transportation in exchange for sustainability project-related volunteer hours and peer-to-peer education ...
- Posted June 11, 2016
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UW Green Greek Representative Program
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
Officially launched in November 2015, the Green Greek Representative Program (GGRP) is a student run program working through UW EcoReps and supported by UW Sustainability to make the Greek Community ...
- Posted June 11, 2016
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The EcoRep Program at the University of South Carolina: How to Engage Students in On-Campus Environmental Activities
- University of South Carolina (SC)
This senior thesis focused on determining how much the undergraduate student population is aware about current environmental problems, their impression of them, and how they act accordingly. In addition, through ...
- Posted June 8, 2016
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Sustainability Peer Educator Program - Simon Fraser University
- Simon Fraser University (BC)
Program Vision: Students are confident, informed, and active sustainability leaders who have the skills and experience to advance sustainability at and beyond SFU.
The Sustainability Peer Education program empowers students ...
- Posted June 6, 2016
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Sustainability by Participation
- Central Connecticut State University (CT)
Central Connecticut State University wss an early signee to the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. CCSU has been working to make the issue more visible to our campus ...
- Posted May 23, 2016
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Eco Hawks: Sustainability @ UIowa
- University of Iowa (IA)
Climate change is the greatest issue of our time and sustainability is the solution. Here at the University of Iowa, a place that provides services to not only Iowans but ...
- Posted April 22, 2016
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Fostering Change through a Team-Taught First Year Sustainable Living and Learning Community
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges (NY)
This session will overview the goals, structure, and implementation of a unique two-semester sustainability learning community for first year students at a liberal arts college in upstate New York. A ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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