| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.05 |
| Liaison | April Thompson |
| Submission Date | Sept. 22, 2023 |
Creighton University
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
April
Thompson Project and Reporting Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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 Office of Sustainability Programs has an Advisory Committee comprised of 11 faculty and staff members. The Advisory Committee meets monthly with the Sustainability Director to provide insights and propose recommendations for campus-wide sustainability efforts.
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
Rene Padilla, PhD (Coo-Chair) Vice Provost, Global Engagement
Andrew Baruth PhD (Co-Chair)Director, Office of Sustainability Programs
Becky CrowellAdministrative Support, OSP and GEO
Daniel DiLeo, PhD., Associate Professor, Department of Cultural and Social Studies
Rick Davis, Director of Communications
John Jesse III, Treasurer
Derek Scott, Associate Vice President, Facilities Management
Tanya Winegard, PhD., Vice Provost, Student Life
Stacey Rafferty, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Sarah Richardson, Associate Vice Provost, Enrollment Management
Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent employee?:
A brief description of each sustainability office:
The University currently employs three people in The Office of Sustainability Programs: 1 full-time Sustainability Director, 1 full-time Sustainability Project and Reporting Coordinator and 1 full-time Administrative Assistant
Full-time equivalent of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Does the institution have a mechanism for broad sustainability coordination for the entire institution?:
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
The Office of Sustainability Programs was established in January 2017 with 2 employees expanded to 3 employees in January 2023.
The office is involved with programming during Welcome Week in June and Student Orientation and mission week in August.
In the fall, the Office hosts Feast of St. Francis events and programs to celebrate Franciscan spirituality and care for the environment in coordination with Catholic Climate Covenant resources. Annual awards are presented to students, faculty, and staff who demonstrate a commitment to the spirit of St. Francis.
In the spring, the Office coordinates with groups across campus to host various Earth Week events to raise awareness about local and global issues related to sustainability.
Job title of the sustainability officer position:
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
Coordinate the revision of Creighton University’s Climate Action Plan to set targets and interim milestones for becoming climate neutral; Manage internal efforts toward more sustainable practices with different offices and organizations to reduce waste, lead composting efforts, and engage in campus planning.
Job title of the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
This position will compile, maintain and report on the greenhouse gas inventory as well as on data related tobuilding-specific sustainability, on-campus renewable energy, and waste diversion. The Coordinator is responsible for consistently updating and reporting metrics on multiple external assessment programs including but not limited to Tree Campus USA the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS, Second Nature, and The Laudato Si Action Platform among others. The position will work with the Sustainability Governance Committee to publish a yearly campus sustainability report.
Job title of the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
Assist in the coordination and implementation of sustainability initiatives, working closely with faculty, staff, and students. Your key responsibilities will include providing administrative assistance, managing program schedules and documentation, facilitating communication efforts, collecting and analyzing sustainability data, organizing outreach events, conducting research on best practices, assisting in training programs, managing vendor relations, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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