| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.92 |
| Liaison | Smith Getterman |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Baylor University
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Smith
Getterman Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee, office, and/or officer that focuses on sustainability broadly and covers the entire institution?:
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the committee(s), office(s), and/or officer(s) during the previous three years:
A brief description of just some of the achievements the Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects and the University Sustainability Committee have collaborated on in the past three years:
Baylor Move-In Day recycling operations have led to a record breaking 16.3 tons recycled in 48 hours; doubled the diversion rate hitting 30% of recycled materials during Move In
Worked with campus partners to decrease overall campus energy expenditures by 6.6%
Moved to a 100% Styrofoam free campus
Campus recycling has increased to over 447 tons
Created and integrated the Sustainability Student Advisory Board
Installed reusable water bottle drinking stations throughout campus
Expanded recycling efforts outdoors with first outdoor recycling units
Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
The University Sustainability Committee acts as a sounding and advisory board for the Sustainability Coordinator. It meets on a monthly basis to help guide and give feedback on current and future university sustainability initiatives.
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role (e.g. staff, student, or faculty):
Smith Getterman- Chair— Sustainability Coordinator
Pattie Orr- VP for Information Technology & Dean of University Libraries
Curtis Odle- Assistant Director for Facilities and Operations, Campus Living and Learning
Kay Murdock- Staff Council Representative
David Copeland- Assistant Director of Resident Learning
Carl Flynn—Director, Marketing & Communications for ITS and University Libraries
Donna Kennedy—Senior Systems Analyst, Information Technology Services
Larry Lehr—Senior Lecturer, Environmental Science
Bradley E. Owens—Senior Lecturer, Journalism and Media Arts
Matt Penney—Director, Parking and Transportation Services
Vicki Pierce—Assistant Director of Housekeeping, Baylor Facility Services
Holly Rummage- Undergraduate Representative
Jack Reardon—Director of Operations, Baylor Facility Services
Rosemary Townsend- Director, Business Affairs & Community Partnerships
Andy Trimble— Director of Campus Grounds, Baylor Facility Services
Sascha Usenko—Assistant Professor, Environmental Science
Sinai P. Wood—Associate Professor, Baylor University Libraries
Richard Wright—Director, Procurement Services
Clare Paul- Marketing Manager, Facilities & Energy,
Baylor Facility Services
Ariel Russ- Environmental Manager, Baylor Facility Services
Paula Young- Director of Facilities and Operations, Athletics
The website URL where information about the sustainability committee(s) is available:
Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee?:
A brief description of each sustainability office:
The Office of Sustainability is centrally located on campus and employs one full time employee, three student workers, and multiple interns throughout the year.
Full-time equivalent (FTE) of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
The website URL where information about the sustainability office(s) is available:
Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
A brief description of each sustainability officer position:
The Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects is in charge of overseeing all aspects of campus sustainability. He chairs the University Sustainability Committee and acts as liaison to the Sustainability Student Advisory Board.
The website URL where information about the sustainability officer(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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