| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 43.68 |
| Liaison | Jeane Pope |
| Submission Date | June 23, 2020 |
DePauw University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 4.00 |
Malorie
Imhoff Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
The Campus Energy Master Plan (CEMP) details the following measurable sustainability objectives:
33% reduction in campus-wide energy use = energy used by 750 midwestern homes
7,303 tons reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions = 2,303 cars off the road each year
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address diversity, equity, and inclusion; sustainable investment/finance; or wellbeing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Building an Inclusive Community: DePauw University Campus Plan 2016-2021
https://www.depauw.edu/files/resources/2016-2021-diversity-and-inclusion-plan.pdf
https://www.depauw.edu/about/things-we-care-about/diversity/inclusionplan/
Measurable Objectives
Student Recruitment, Retention, and Alumni Engagement
Faculty Hiring, Professional Development, and Retention
Staff Hiring, Retention, and Professional Development
Community-wide Engagement, Surveys, and Safety
The University is also in the process of developing a new Mental Health and Wellness Center on campus after a generous alumni gift in 2019. https://www.depauw.edu/news-media/latest-news/details/34318/
DePauw’s comprehensive campus wellness model incorporates cross-promotion of mental health resources; physical health services; movement, exercise and fitness programs; and opportunities to engage in spiritual life.
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:
Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:
The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability | No |
| SDG Accord | No |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | Yes |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | No |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | No |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
DePauw signed on to Second Nature's Carbon Commitment in 2008.
https://www.depauw.edu/news-media/latest-news/details/22101/
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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