Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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Overall Score | 32.00 |
Liaison | Kevin Moran |
Submission Date | May 22, 2019 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Drake University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.25 / 4.00 |
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Published Plans That Address Sustainability
Strategic Plan
No
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
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A copy of the strategic plan:
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The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
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Sustainability Plan
No
A copy of the sustainability plan:
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The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
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Climate Action Plan
Yes
A copy of the climate action plan:
The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
Other Published Plans
Yes
A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
Drake University Continuous Improvement Plan - https://www.drake.edu/continuous-improvement/
Measurable Sustainability Objectives
Curriculum
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The following objectives are from the Drake University Continuous Improvement Plan under the "Teaching and Learning" goal:
-Provide exceptional undergraduate experiential learning opportunities: Create more service-learning opportunities for students
-Create and sustain an inclusive campus community: Achieve Diversity Recognition from Great Colleges to Work for by 2020
-Infuse global and intercultural learning throughout the Drake experience
https://www.drake.edu/continuous-improvement/
Research
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Campus Engagement
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Public Engagement
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The following objectives are from the Drake University Continuous Improvement Plan under the "Stewardship" goal:
Strengthen strategic engagement with community partners through continued hours of service with community partners and serving in the community with nonprofits, boards, professional organizations, and schools.
https://www.drake.edu/continuous-improvement/
Air & Climate
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The following objective is from the Drake University Continuous Improvement Plan under the "Stewardship" goal:
Enhance environmental sustainability by reducing Drake's carbon footprint by 25%.
https://www.drake.edu/continuous-improvement/
Buildings
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The following objective is from the Drake University Continuous Improvement Plan under the "Stewardship" goal:
Enhance environmental sustainability by constructing new buildings under the Green Globes rating system.
https://www.drake.edu/continuous-improvement/
Energy
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The following objective is from the Drake University Continuous Improvement Plan under the "Stewardship" goal:
Enhance environmental sustainability by reducing electricity and gas usage and reducing Drake's carbon footprint by 25%.
https://www.drake.edu/continuous-improvement/
Food & Dining
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Grounds
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Purchasing
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Transportation
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Waste
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Water
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Diversity & Affordability
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Investment & Finance
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Wellbeing & Work
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Other Impact Areas
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Optional Fields
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The formal statement in support of sustainability:
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The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
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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 |
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:
Drake's prior University President, President David Maxwell is one of the charter signers of the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment, a statement pledging action to help fight global warming through better conservation practices on campus. Inspired by our school colors of blue and white, we have named Drake’s sustainability program “Blue is Green.” Through the program, we work to minimize Drake’s environmental impact in every way we can.
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