Sustainability Survey Assessing Campus Awareness, Literacy, and Habits Regarding Sustainability Issues October 2014.

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Sustainability Survey Assessing Campus Awareness, Literacy, and Habits Regarding Sustainability Issues October 2014

Survey Project Description The CSB Office of Sustainability is interested in collecting data to help shape future campus sustainability programs and gauge the opinions of the first year students on Sustainability. This survey measures the current awareness, literacy, and habits of CSB/SJU students once when they are freshmen and again as a senior. The survey was conducted on October 8 th – October 31 st. Survey Methods An on-line survey was sent to 985 first year students at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Survey Response Rate 207 first year students completed the survey; thus, the survey had a 21.02% response rate. Limitations The survey is subject to self-selection bias (e.g., respondents with an interest in sustainability were more likely to notice the call for participation). As such, the survey results may not be representative of the entire student population. Project Leadership Alex Chocholousek, CSB Sustainability Coordinator; Haleigh Linn, CSB Sustainability Student Intern; Judy Purman, CSB Director of Sustainability; Madi Sundlof CSB Sustainability Program Coordinator Administered and report written by Alex Chocholousek CSB Sustainability Coordinator Key Survey Findings 81.5% of respondents find it important that CSB/SJU become a leader in sustainability and the environment 85.9% of respondents said that CSB/SJU should consider renewable energy sources for its energy needs. 73.2% of student respondents said that practicing sustainability will improve their life 98.0% of respondents use the Link as their primary of mode of transport between campuses. 57.3% of respondents learned more about sustainability while at CSB/SJU. Sustainability Survey Introduction

Number of First Year Females Number of First Year Males Total Number of Responses Survey Period Who Completed the Survey? (21.02% of class) October 8 th – October 31 st

Q: How Important is it to understand my overall effect of my choices on…

Q: Sustainability means being economically viable and socially just as well as environmentally sound. 97.1% of Respondents 97.1% of Respondents believe that Sustainability Means More Than Merely Being Environmentally Sound.

Q: I learned more about sustainability during my time at CSB/SJU

Q: How important is it to you that CSB/SJU be a leader in Sustainability and the Environment?

Over 80% of Respondents Find it Important that CSB/SJU Consider Using Renewable Energy Q: How important is it to you that CSB/SJU consider renewable energy sources for its energy needs?

66% of first years believe practicing sustainability will improve their life. Q: Practicing sustainability will...

First years act sustainably because it: (1)is the right thing to do (2)saves money (3)Friends/Peer influence Q:Which best explains any personal motivation on your part for becoming involved in making sustainable choices?

Q: If you know of the Sustainability Office, how did you become aware of it? (Check all that apply) Freshman Respond to Awareness to Sustainability Office MADI STOPPED HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Q: How important to you are the following environmental- related issues at CSB/SJU? First years think the most important environmental related issues at CSB/SJU are: (1) recycling (2) waste reduction

Followed by: (3) It affects my health (4) Reduce energy consumption Q: How important to you are the following environmental- related issues at CSB/SJU?

Followed by: (5)Water Conservation (6) Alternative Transportation Q: How important to you are the following environmental- related issues at CSB/SJU? 79% important 74% important

Followed by: (7)Use of fertilizers and pesticides Q: How important to you are the following environmental- related issues at CSB/SJU? 81% important

Close to 20% of First Years define Sustainability as ‘Being Green Close to 20% of First Years define Sustainability as ‘Being Green’ Q: What comes to mind when you hear the term “sustainability?” (Check all that apply) 19% 12%

Q I would be willing to pay a fee of … to make campus more sustainable.

Comparison of CSB and SJU students over the years and their willingness to pay a fee Q: I would be willing to pay a fee of … to make campus more sustainable First Year Student willingness to pay a ‘sustainability fee’ with their tuition

First years most often: (1)recycle (2)turn off lights (3)Make healthy food choices 75 % Always/Usually Q: How often do you do the following things? 92% Always/Usually

Less Often First Years: (4) Bring a reusable Bag (5) Buy local/second-hand goods Q: How often do you do the following things? 25% Always/Usually 28% Always/Usually

Q: How much of a problem will global climate change be % of the first years who answered the survey said that when energy is conserved, fewer greenhouse gas emissions are released into the atmosphere. Q: When I conserve energy, I contribute fewer greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. 66% of first year student respondents said that global climate change will be a problem for future generations

First years think CSB/SJU should become more sustainable by First years think CSB/SJU should become more sustainable by: (1)investing in alternative energy (2)investing in efficiency (3)Decreasing our waste stream Q: CSB/SJU should become more sustainable by: (Check all that apply)