CSI: Greensboro Engaging Arts Students in the Sustainability Conversation
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CSI: Greensboro Engaging Arts Students in the
Sustainability Conversation
Trey McDonaldSustainability Coordinator
Jessica TrotmanSustainability Education & Outreach
• 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
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?
Background
Step 1. Acknowledge the problem
Students have been difficult to engage.
WHERE is the energy on campus?
Make the most of our unique populations.
Step 2: Brainstorm HOWIncentives for Students
Money and Recognition
How to they earn the incentive?
Complete a project
Benefits to the University
Student engagement, ideas for administration
Student award
Project for campus
GRANTPROGRAM
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
Step 4: Create RFP
Find Support
• Recruited staff/faculty from art museum and music library with grant experience
Write RFP• RFP should
be 1-2 pages• Clearly state
expectations • Do not
overcommit• Get input
from supporters
Release
• Social Media• Faculty• Posters • Hand bills in
practice rooms and studios
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
• Students had three months to create the proposal.
• Proposals were reviewed and voted on.
• Three winners were notified and announced at Earth Day reception.
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
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
Winning Design Projects1. Solar Charging HubCorry MearsSenior Interior Architecture
2. Glenwood Sustainable HomeAustin LomanSenior Interior Architecture
Winning Performing Arts Project“…and we will build our own truths”
Steven Landis MM composition
Elisa Foshay MFA choreography
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
Contact InformationTrey [email protected]
Jessica [email protected]
http://uncgsustainability.wordpress.com/