ASU First Year Seminar UCO 1200 (Contemporary Green Living) Sustainability Literacy Survey

This survey was conducted in two parts during the Fall of 2010. The ten question survey was designed as a pilot survey used to access the sustainability literacy of a group of ASU freshman First Year Seminar students. The survey was administered on the first day of class. The same survey was administered again on the last day of class. The following results conclude that the student’s literacy did increase. More results are needed in order to determine whether or not the course was directly responsible with the increased literacy rates.

Number of participants (N) = 20

Response Rate = 100%

The percentages below are based on the total number of participant responses for each question. The results are listed in two columns labeled Part 1 and Part 2.

Part 1(8-24-10) Part 2(12-6-10)

1. Is sustainability an integral part of your life?

Yes

not sure what this means

not currently, but I am working towards it

2. Are there any renewable energy systems on campus?

Yes

not sure 3. Does your campus prioritize energy efficiency?

Yes

not sure

4. Does your campus have a recycling program?

Yes

not sure

5. If your campus does have a recycling program, then which of the following can you

recycle? (check all that apply)

paper

glass

aluminum

plastic

cardboard

cfl light bulbs

cds

batteries

cell phones

6. If your campus does have a recycling program, then which of the following can you

recycle at your dorm? (check all that apply) paper

glass

aluminum

plastic

cardboard

cfl light bulbs

cds

batteries

cell phones

7. Does your school have degree programs that focus on sustainability issues?

Yes

not sure

8. Does your school require incoming freshman to take courses focused on

sustainability?

Yes

not sure

9. Is free local transportation available to you?

Yes `

not sure 10. Are there any sustainable dining options available to you on campus?

Yes

not sure