| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 29.38 |
| Liaison | Brandon Hoover |
| Submission Date | Aug. 31, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Messiah University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 4.00 |
Brandon
Hoover Director of Sustainability Operations |
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
A copy of the strategic plan:
The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published sustainability plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
A copy of the sustainability plan:
The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published climate action plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
A copy of the climate action plan:
The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have other published plans that address sustainability or include measurable sustainability objectives (e.g. campus master plan, physical campus plan, diversity plan, human resources plan)? :
A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
4.3.4 Engage and collaborate with departments and programs outside of Sustainability to enhance interdisciplinary learning. Target departments: Business and Management, Social Work, and English. Target Programs: Economic Development major, Entrepreneurship Program, Center for Public Humanities
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
4.3.1 Create a Sustainability Scholars program to support on and off campus student research initiatives and project based learning through a scholarship fund for outstanding Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Sustainability students.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
4.4.1 Green Revolving Fund will seek out new finding sources from operations savings, utility demand response programs, grants, and outside donations to increase the GRF from $28,000 to $250,000 over the course of 10 years
Key Partners: Division of Operations, Facilities, Sustainability Committee
4.1.2 Goal: Restart the Sustainability Committee with clear purpose and clearly defined roles for members.
Key Partners: Division of Operations, Facilities, Dinning Service, Residence Life, School Deans, and Provost Office
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
4.3.2 Support national and regional efforts related to education, policy, and sustainable development work. Specific targets: Host conferences, regional meetings, and speakers on campus. Participate in development strategies for the city of Harrisburg through course work, research, and BESS fellowship program.
Key Partners: PA Environmental Resource Consortium, City of Harrisburg, Dickinson College, Sociology/Anthropology
4.3.3 Host summer Sustainability camps for High school Students to serve as a recruitment tool and a community service for sustainability education
Key Partners: Oaks Museum, School of BESS, School of HUM, Department of Biology
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
4.4.2 Retrofit all outdoor lighting to high efficiency LED lighting and provide resources to students for lighting education and LED lighting options
Key Partners: Division of Operations, Facilities,
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Water?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
4.3.1 Create a Sustainability Scholars program to support on and off campus student research initiatives and project based learning through a scholarship fund for outstanding Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Sustainability students.
Key Partners: Office of Development, Admissions Office
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas (e.g. arts and culture or technology)?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body (e.g. a mission statement that specifically includes sustainability and is endorsed by the Board of Trustees)? :
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
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 | No |
| 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:
We previously were committed to the President's Climate Commitment, but as of 2017 removed our name because of the high dues associated with being a signer. The Campus Sustainability Committee is developing an internal commitment as part of its primary duties in the 2017/2018 academic year.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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