Resource list for the Sustainability Challenge Teams
Survey Tools
FluidSurveys/SurveyMonkey is a Canadian-hosted survey solution complying with the BC Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
o Link: : https://it.ubc.ca/services/teaching-learning-tools/survey-tool
The survey tool has advanced features such as question branching, cross-tabulation, real-time results
sharing, and results filtering.
Available for UBC Staff, faculty and students.
To log in use CWL and password.
New survey Tool
We are pleased to announce that UBC Survey Tool is now available to active UBC students with a Campus-Wide Login ID, in addition to staff and faculty. Students can start using the new tool by logging in with their campus-wide login information at https://survey.ubc.ca/.
Information Sessions Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Time: 12pm to 1pm Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (1961 East Mall), Room 182 A pizza lunch will be provided. Please sign up here
Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Time: 12pm to 1pm Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (1961 East Mall), Room 182 A pizza lunch will be provided. Please sign up here
Project-based resources:
o SEEDS Program library :Digital repository for all SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies)
o Link: https://sustain.ubc.ca/courses-teaching/seeds/seeds-library
o The UBC Sustainability Initiative website has tons of useful articles and research pieces posted frequently, here is one source:
o Link: https://sustain.ubc.ca/news-events/sustainability-stories
o SEEDS Program library :Digital repository for all SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies)
https://it.ubc.ca/services/teaching-learning-tools/survey-toolhttps://survey.ubc.ca/https://survey.ubc.ca/s/ubcsurveytoolnovinfosession/https://survey.ubc.ca/s/ubcsurveytoolnovinfosession/https://sustain.ubc.ca/courses-teaching/seeds/seeds-libraryhttps://sustain.ubc.ca/news-events/sustainability-stories
o Link: https://sustain.ubc.ca/courses-teaching/seeds/seeds-library
o The UBC Sustainability Initiative website archives yearly annual reports, full of excellent data and useful information to aide you in challenge research and development:
o Link: https://sustain.ubc.ca/our-commitment/strategic-plans-policies-reports/annual-reports
University Sustainability-related contacts:
o UBC Sustainability Initiative (USI): http://bit.ly/1Tie1DF
o Campus & Community Planning (C&CP): http://planning.ubc.ca/vancouver/about-us/staff-
directory
o UBC Student Sustainability Council: https://sustain.ubc.ca/get-
involved/students/volunteer/student-sustainability-council/meet-2015-2016-team
o If youre looking for someone regarding a specific issue, send us an email and well try to
connect you with someone who can help further.
Funding Resources on Campus (for pilot initiatives): All funding need a specific application form.
UBC Community Learning Initiative Grants:
o $250 - $1500
o Deadline: December 4th, 2015. January 22nd, 2016.
o Link: http://students.ubc.ca/career/community-experiences/grants/connect-community
Walter H. Gage Memorial Fund:
o Amount: $2000.
o Deadlines: January 12, 2016, February 9, 2016. (Applications should be received 4 weeks
before the event).
o Link: http://vpstudents.ubc.ca/funding-awards/walter-h-gage-memorial-fund/
AMS Sustainability Projects Fund
o Amount: varies.
o Deadline: December 7, 2015.
o Link: http://amssustainability.ca/submit/
Student Initiatives Fund:
o Amount: $500.
o Deadline: At least 3 week prior to the project.
o Link: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?606938-mSHiOqHSaB
UBC Global Fund:
o Amount: $2000.
o Deadlines: December 13, 2015.January 17,2016. February 21, 2016. March 13, 2016.
https://sustain.ubc.ca/courses-teaching/seeds/seeds-libraryhttps://sustain.ubc.ca/our-commitment/strategic-plans-policies-reports/annual-reportshttps://sustain.ubc.ca/our-commitment/strategic-plans-policies-reports/annual-reportshttp://bit.ly/1Tie1DFhttp://planning.ubc.ca/vancouver/about-us/staff-directoryhttp://planning.ubc.ca/vancouver/about-us/staff-directoryhttps://sustain.ubc.ca/get-involved/students/volunteer/student-sustainability-council/meet-2015-2016-teamhttps://sustain.ubc.ca/get-involved/students/volunteer/student-sustainability-council/meet-2015-2016-teamhttp://students.ubc.ca/career/community-experiences/grants/connect-communityhttp://vpstudents.ubc.ca/funding-awards/walter-h-gage-memorial-fund/http://amssustainability.ca/submit/http://www.formstack.com/forms/?606938-mSHiOqHSaB
o Link: http://students.ubc.ca/about/global-lounge/global-fund
UBC Student Environment Centre:
o Amount: varies
o Deadlines: Proposals are reviewed every Tuesday
o Link: http://secubc.com/funding-application/
Other Resources on Campus:
Chapman Learning Commons:
o Digital equipment rentals: http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/tech-support-2/equipment-
lending/
o Utilize the writing centre to help you produce a great final presentation:
http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/tutoring-studying/improve-your-writing/
UBC Alma Mater Society:
o All sustainability related queries that the AMS is partaking in can be found here:
http://www.ams.ubc.ca/?s=sustainability&searchsubmit=Search
UBC Botanical Garden:
o Great location to not only take a study break, but also evaluate how green spaces and
physical activity contribute to student well-being:
http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/schools/
http://students.ubc.ca/about/global-lounge/global-fundhttp://secubc.com/funding-application/http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/tech-support-2/equipment-lending/http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/tech-support-2/equipment-lending/http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/tutoring-studying/improve-your-writing/http://www.ams.ubc.ca/?s=sustainability&searchsubmit=Searchhttp://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/schools/
