| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.11 |
| Liaison | Smith Getterman |
| Submission Date | March 12, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Baylor University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Smith
Getterman Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have current and formal plans to advance sustainability in the following areas? Do the plans include measurable objectives?:
| Current and Formal Plans (Yes or No) | Measurable Objectives (Yes or No) | |
| Curriculum | Yes | Yes |
| Research (or other scholarship) | Yes | Yes |
| Campus Engagement | Yes | Yes |
| Public Engagement | Yes | Yes |
| Air and Climate | Yes | Yes |
| Buildings | Yes | Yes |
| Dining Services/Food | Yes | Yes |
| Energy | Yes | Yes |
| Grounds | No | No |
| Purchasing | Yes | Yes |
| Transportation | Yes | Yes |
| Waste | Yes | Yes |
| Water | Yes | Yes |
| Diversity and Affordability | Yes | Yes |
| Health, Wellbeing and Work | Yes | Yes |
| Investment | No | No |
| Other | No | No |
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Curriculum:
Short term goal for curriculum is to increase sustainability focused courses offered by the Environmental Science Department. Long term goal is to continue incorporating elements of sustainability in courses offered across all disciplines.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Curriculum plan(s):
Increase sustainability focused course offerings by at least one course in one calendar year.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Curriculum plan(s):
Department of Environmental Science
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Research (or other scholarship):
Extend and continue to support student participation in sustainability focused and related research.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Research plan(s):
Increase student sustainability focused or related scholarship and participation by 5% through a variety of avenues including research at the BRIC, Waco Wetlands, term papers, and class projects.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Research plan(s):
The Office of the Vice Provost of Research
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Campus Engagement around sustainability:
Educate and publicize to the campus community Baylor’s sustainability initiatives using traditional methods as well as new media methods. Continue to sponsor student organization events on campus and host sustainability focused events as well.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Campus Engagement plan:
Increase social media following by 10%, increase student organization event sponsorships by at least one event
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Campus Engagement plan(s):
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Public Engagement around sustainability:
Educate and publicize to surrounding communities Baylor’s sustainability initiatives using traditional methods as well as new media methods. Continue engagement on civic boards and committees.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Public Engagement plan(s):
Co-sponsor at least one community focused sustainability related event in one calendar year. Work to get at least one story about university sustainability efforts published in local media in one calendar year.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Public Engagement plan(s):
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Air and Climate:
Baylor operates within an Environmental Management System (EMS) that helps ensure environmental regulatory requirements and best practices are supported during planning and implementation of all activities on campus. Baylor has representation on the Heart of Texas Counsel of Governments Air Quality Advisory Committee that assists in ensuring state and federal funded programs are improving air quality in McLennan and surrounding counties (Dr. Rebecca Sheesley, Department of Environmental Science; and Alan Stover, Department of EHS).
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Air and Climate plan(s):
In one calendar year Baylor will work to mature Baylor’s EMS through continued scheduling and information capture within the EMIS2 software to ensure continued compliance with air quality standards.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Air and Climate plan(s):
The Department of Environmental, Health and Safety
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Buildings:
Research and implement new sustainable materials and utilize more energy-efficient equipment, fixtures and technology. Continued focus on sustainable building design and construction for both new buildings and renovations.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Buildings plan(s):
Successfully complete all targeted LEED projects and maintain current LEED certifications
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Buildings plan(s):
Baylor Facility Services
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Dining Services/Food:
Increase our local and sustainable purchasing rate by 5% to reach our 2016 goal. By 2016, 20% of our food will be locally derived.
Support the bi-annual Campus Farmers’ Market
Provide activities and awareness opportunities three times each semester
Continue support of Baylor Energy Awareness program (e.g. Dark Hour, Energy Star appliances)
Increase recycling rate in BDS’ offices
Increase amount of signage in dining halls regarding local purchases
Facilitate the transition of Baylor University Campus Kitchen cooking operations from the Consumer Science Building to the new Penland Fresh Food Company
Maintain 100% polystyrene foam free campus
Continue food grease recycling and/or proper disposal in accordance with Baylor’s SPCC plan and POTW policy (EMS)
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Dining Services/Food plan(s):
Increase our local and sustainable purchasing rate by 5% to reach our 2016 goal. By 2016, 20% of our food will be locally derived.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Dining Services/Food plan(s):
Baylor Dining Services
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Energy:
Continued development of the Baylor Energy Awareness Program through the increased use of social media to heighten awareness of energy consumption on campus allowing faculty, staff and students to actively work to reduce energy consumption and, ultimately, reduce their impact while on campus
Continued development of the academic building energy competition to include more students as well as faculty and staff in an energy competition
Achieve and maintain the goal of LEED EB certification for Truett Seminary
Ensure all emission sources are properly permitted and controlled (EMS)
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Energy plan(s):
Reach a minimum 4% energy savings in academic year residence hall energy competitions
Achieve LEED EB standard for Truett Seminary during calendar year
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Energy plan(s):
Baylor Facility Services
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Grounds:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Grounds plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Grounds plan(s):
Baylor Facility Services
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Purchasing:
Partner with suppliers to assist Baylor in repurposing existing furniture and equipment
Encourage campus constituents to consider total product lifecycle when making purchases
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Purchasing plan(s):
Work with suppliers to offer a minimum 10% more sustainable products to Baylor departments
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Purchasing plan(s):
Procurement Services
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Transportation:
The University offers the shuttle at no additional cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Bike lanes run throughout campus. Baylor is a ZipCar campus.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Transportation plan(s):
Increase Baylor University Shuttle ridership by a minimum of 5%
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Transportation plan(s):
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
Parking and Transportation; Director of Parking and Transportation
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Waste:
Recycling is available in every Baylor owned and operated building. Baylor Campus Kitchen assists with minimizing food waste by rescuing edible food and diverting it to those in need.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Waste plan(s):
Reduce campus waste by 5%
Recycle a total of 450 tons
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Waste plan(s):
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
Baylor Facility Services
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Water:
Continually educate all residents on smarter water usage. Adjust and maintain campus irrigation system as needed.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Water plan(s):
In one calendar year upgrade campus irrigation system to reach a minimum 15% water savings.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Water plan(s):
Baylor Facility Services
The Office of Sustainability; Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Diversity and Affordability:
Over the course of the Five-Year Goals, we will:
Improve access and affordability:
shift total operating budget expenditures to be 5% less undergraduate tuition dependent by 2018/2019
increase the endowment per undergraduate student to $110,000
partner with 10 community colleges, subject to criteria and evaluation of academic quality, to reduce the overall cost of Baylor's education for transfer students
establish a fixed four-year tuition rate and fixed transfer tuition rate
execute operational efficiencies and risk reduction without compromising educational quality
Promote the second phase of "From Here We Build" campaign for $320 million:
raise $100 million for scholarships and faculty support
raise $50 million for student life enhancement (Career and Professional Development, Global Engagement, Leadership Development)
raise $50 million for academic and programmatic development
raise $120 million for capital-related projects (McLane Alumni Events Center, LHSON, etc.)
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Diversity and Affordability plan(s):
Over the course of the Five-Year Goals, we will:
Improve access and affordability:
shift total operating budget expenditures to be 5% less undergraduate tuition dependent by 2018/2019
increase the endowment per undergraduate student to $110,000
partner with 10 community colleges, subject to criteria and evaluation of academic quality, to reduce the overall cost of Baylor's education for transfer students
establish a fixed four-year tuition rate and fixed transfer tuition rate
execute operational efficiencies and risk reduction without compromising educational quality
Promote the second phase of "From Here We Build" campaign for $320 million:
raise $100 million for scholarships and faculty support
raise $50 million for student life enhancement (Career and Professional Development, Global Engagement, Leadership Development)
raise $50 million for academic and programmatic development
raise $120 million for capital-related projects (McLane Alumni Events Center, LHSON, etc.)
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Diversity and Affordability plan(s):
President's Diversity Council
Campus Diversity Committee
Student Financial Services
Department of Multicultural Affairs
The Office of the President
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Health, Wellbeing and Work:
Increase the wellbeing of our surroundings by increasing the health and knowledge of food and food sources of those that work at the university.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Health, Wellbeing and Work plan(s):
Increase enrollment and participation in university's annual wellbeing program, Naturally Slim, by a minimum of 5%.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Health, Wellbeing and Work plan(s):
Baylor Human Resources
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Investment:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Investment plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Investment plan(s):
Office of Investments
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in other areas:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the other plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the other plan(s):
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
Sustainability refers to societal efforts that meet the needs of present users without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability presumes that the planet's resources are finite and should be used conservatively, wisely, and equitably. Decisions and investments aimed to promote sustainability will simultaneously advance economic vitality, ecological integrity, and social welfare.
Does the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include sustainability at a high level?:
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
The Pro Futuris plan, adopted by the university in 2014, combined with the university sustainability policy (adopted in 2013), and the guiding policies of our third party contractors, combine to cover all of the sustainability topics included in this credit.
The Pro Futuris plan can be found at the following address: http://www.baylor.edu/profuturis/
A brief summary of the university sustainability policy can be found bellow, followed by a link to the website where it can be found in full:
In accordance with its Christian mission and vision, Baylor University strives to be a community that fulfills its calling as stewards of God's gift of creation.
As such, the purpose of this University-wide policy on sustainability and environmental management is to acknowledge a commitment to fostering a community that focuses on preserving natural resources, safeguarding quality of life, advancing economic vitality and preparing students for the social, environmental and economic challenges of the future. Therefore, this policy calls upon all levels and constituencies of the University to participate in a continuous and on-going effort to institute the teaching, research, and practices of sustainable environmental management and to establish an institutional culture of sustainability.
Date Revised: April 14, 2015
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning is available:
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