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CSI: Greensboro Engaging Arts Students in the Sustainability Conversation

CSI: Greensboro Engaging Arts Students in the Sustainability Conversation. Trey McDonald Sustainability Coordinator. Jessica Trotman Sustainability Education & Outreach. Background. UNCG part of the UNC system ~18,000 students ~3,000 employees ~200 acres / 5.5 million gsf

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CSI: Greensboro Engaging Arts Students in the Sustainability Conversation

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  1. CSI: Greensboro Engaging Arts Students in the Sustainability Conversation Trey McDonald Sustainability Coordinator Jessica Trotman Sustainability Education & Outreach

  2. Background UNCG part of the UNC system ~18,000 students ~3,000 employees ~200 acres / 5.5 million gsf Sustainability Office has existed for 2.5 years

  3. Background At UNCG, 15% population of students in the “arts” Music Theater Dance Creative Writing / English Visual Arts Interior Architecture These students can be missed through traditional sustainability programming and marketing Need greater engagement to build a culture of sustainability on campus – but how?

  4. Step 1. Acknowledge the problem Students have been difficult to engage. WHERE is the energy on campus? Make the most of our unique populations.

  5. Step 2: Brainstorm HOW

  6. Student award • Project for campus • GRANT • PROGRAM

  7. Step 3: Money Matters • Difficult to get funding due to financial climate in state • Partnership - secured funding for grants through UNCG Sustainability Committee ($1,500) • Learn about financial aid and tax implications for students • Option: Order materials for students

  8. Step 4: Create RFP

  9. RFP Elements • Purpose: create art that is • Informed by the environment • Inspires audience to value the earth • Brings attention to campus sustainability issues • Conveys interconnectedness • Eligibility and Scope of Work • Deliverables and Responsibilities • Proposal Requirements • Schedule

  10. Students had three months to create the proposal. • Proposals were reviewed and voted on. • Three winners were notified and announced at Earth Day reception.

  11. Step 5: Manage • Regularly check in with recipients • Request a formal grant report due halfway through the project phase • Set deadline for ordering materials, or returning receipts. • Maintain records of their purchases

  12. Step 6: Associated Events • Provide opportunities for projects to be presented on campus. • UNCG hosted a symposium, where students and faculty presented on arts and sustainability. • Students will present their projects and participate in moderated discussion for Campus Sustainability Day

  13. Winning Design Projects 1. Solar Charging Hub Corry Mears Senior Interior Architecture 2. Glenwood Sustainable Home Austin Loman Senior Interior Architecture

  14. Winning Performing Arts Project “…and we will build our own truths” Steven Landis MM composition Elisa Foshay MFA choreography

  15. Lessons Learned • Create a natural timeline of events – no project work over summer • Create guidelines to benefit your mission and the student interest • Support the projects with engaging ancillary events to reach a larger audience • Ask for help • Consult financial aid when deciding how to make awards • Recruit faculty to evaluate applications at least three months in advance

  16. Contact Information Trey McDonald rkmcdona@uncg.edu Jessica Trotman jgtrotma@uncg.edu http://uncgsustainability.wordpress.com/

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