DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Students receive hands-on instruction from a well-trained peer educator to provide tangible strategies to make their daily actions more sustainable. These practical experiences can include cooking demos, sewing/textile workshops, repurposing, upcycling, nature walks, or at-home gardening. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Spring 2025 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Campus Activities ProgramsCampus Activities Programs - The purpose of Campus Activities Programs must be to enhance the overall educational experience of students through development of, exposure to, and participation in programs and activities that improve student cooperation and leadership while preparing students to be responsible advocates and citizens and complementing the institution's academic programs. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Sustainability Education |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Student Affairs & Academic Support |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Residential Experience |
UnitUnit - University organization | Sustainability |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | - |
Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 45 minutes |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Open - any student can participate (no required credentials, such as GPA, hours earned) |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | No requirements for credit hours or years completed |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | No GPA requirements for participation |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | No additional requirements |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Group orientation / class session(s) |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Apply specialized knowledgeApply specialized knowledge - Applying specialized knowledge or skills required to do a task, such as from major coursework, or previous experience |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Self-knowledgeSelf-knowledge - Reflection on, and/or examination of, personal interests, skills and abilities, dispositions, attitudes, aptitudes, values; especially in relation to educational plan, career and life goals Specialized knowledge and skillsSpecialized knowledge and skills - Specific to a course, major, discipline, or career field. |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | Peer educator(s) who lead this engagement |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Informal feedback only |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Group / class session(s) with peer educator |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | - |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric (Archived) |