Each Fair Trade University is unique, developing its own campaign according to the academic schedule, structure of the school, and campus culture. Fair Trade institutions are part of a growing national network of organizations promoting the values and benefits of Fair Trade and contribute to the growth of the global Fair Trade Movement.
Fair Trade Colleges & Universities – http://www.fairtradeuniversities.org/ and http://www.fairtradetownsusa.org/why/universities/
Fair Trade Campus Network on Ning – http://fairtradecampus.ning.com/
Declared Fair Trade Colleges/Universities
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh (WI); University of California – San Diego (CA); Sienna College (NY); Western Kentucky University (KY), Manhattan College (NY), Saint Michael’s College (VT), Loras College (IA), Creighton University (NE), Penn State Brandywine (PA)
Criteria for becoming a Fair Trade University
- Form a Fair Trade Committee
- Make Fair Trade products available in university-owned/operated outlets as well as included in service contracts
- wherever possible
- Use Fair Trade products at internal university meetings, events hosted by the university and in university offices
- Develop a Fair Trade Resolution and Fair Trade Procurement Policy
- Commit to Fair Trade education, awareness-raising and growth of the Fair Trade campaign
Fair Trade at Penn State Brandywine 