| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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| Overall Score | 26.01 |
| Liaison | Doug Oetter |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
Georgia College & State University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.50 / 4.00 |
Doug
Oetter Professor History and Geography |
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Part 1. Measurable sustainability objectives
Academics
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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Engagement
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Increase number of courses with sustainability content. Increase number of sustainability public events and participation of the campus community. Promote sustainability initiatives on official GC and social media outlets to better connect with the student body.
Operations
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
The sustainability plan referenced above includes the following goals for Energy Management which the college can track:
Goal 1: Reduce campus greenhouse gas emissions
Goal 2: Reduce campus energy consumption and increase energy efficiency
Goal 3: Increase usage of alternative energy sources
Goal 4: Enhance data collection, monitoring, research and evaluation
Goal 5: Develop strategies to recycle, reuse or repurpose for future use
Goal 1: Reduce campus greenhouse gas emissions
Goal 2: Reduce campus energy consumption and increase energy efficiency
Goal 3: Increase usage of alternative energy sources
Goal 4: Enhance data collection, monitoring, research and evaluation
Goal 5: Develop strategies to recycle, reuse or repurpose for future use
Administration
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
https://www.gcsu.edu/strategic-planning
Part 2. Sustainability in institution’s highest guiding document
Yes
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?:
Minor theme
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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?:
Yes
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
Georgia College is committed to the stewardship of its resources, including the campus physical environment. With greater awareness of the environmental challenges that affect us locally and globally, Georgia College has renewed its commitment to taking stock of its own environmental impact and exploring ways in which the university community can enhance the environmental sustainability of our campus. The Georgia College campus sustainability mission is to effectively and efficiently manage natural, physical and financial resources through social, environmental and economic responsibility and provide leadership and coordination of sustainability initiatives throughout the campus community with education, research and engagement. The main point of contact for sustainability at Georgia College is the Office of Sustainability. Housed in Facilities Management, the office serves to monitor, analyze, and promote projects that help the campus to conserve resources, promote sustainable behaviors, and educate our campus and the surrounding community.
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
The Georgia College Campus Sustainability Plan initiated in 2014 is an effort to enhance the management of resources and the long-term sustainability of Georgia College and the Georgia College campus community. The primary objectives of this plan include coordination, communication and advancement of sustainability initiatives throughout the campus community. The Sustainability Council is the vehicle by which the coordination, communication and advancement of sustainability initiatives occurs through assessment of goals, reporting of accomplishments and recommendations for future direction.
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
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| The Earth Charter | --- |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | --- |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | --- |
| Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability | --- |
| SDG Accord | --- |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | --- |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | --- |
| UN Global Compact | --- |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | --- |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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