Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA, US
| Rating | Score | Valid Through | Liaison | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 41.51 | Aug. 12, 2027 | Lori Chance | May 16, 2024 |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Executive Letter | Complete |
| Points of Distinction | Complete |
| Credit | Status |
|---|---|
| Institutional Boundary | Complete |
| Operational Characteristics | Complete |
| Academics and Demographics | Complete |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Courses | Complete | 6.67 / 14.00 |
| Learning Outcomes | Complete | 3.75 / 8.00 |
| Undergraduate Program | Complete | 3.00 / 3.00 |
| Graduate Program | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Immersive Experience | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Sustainability Literacy Assessment | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Incentives for Developing Courses | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Campus as a Living Laboratory | Complete | 3.60 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Scholarship | Complete | 1.47 / 12.00 |
| Support for Sustainability Research | Complete | 2.00 / 4.00 |
| Open Access to Research | Complete | 0.67 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Student Educators Program | Complete | 2.42 / 4.00 |
| Student Orientation | Complete | 1.74 / 2.00 |
| Student Life | Complete | 1.75 / 2.00 |
| Outreach Materials and Publications | Complete | 2.00 / 2.00 |
| Outreach Campaign | Complete | 2.00 / 4.00 |
| Assessing Sustainability Culture | Complete | 0.25 / 1.00 |
| Employee Educators Program | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Employee Orientation | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Staff Professional Development and Training | Complete | 1.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partnerships | Complete | 2.00 / 3.00 |
| Inter-Campus Collaboration | Complete | 1.00 / 3.00 |
| Continuing Education | Complete | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Community Service | Complete | 0.82 / 5.00 |
| Participation in Public Policy | Complete | 0.67 / 2.00 |
| Trademark Licensing | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Emissions Inventory and Disclosure | Complete | 2.19 / 3.00 |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Complete | 4.60 / 8.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Building Design and Construction | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 3.00 |
| Building Operations and Maintenance | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 5.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Building Energy Efficiency | Complete | 4.36 / 6.00 |
| Clean and Renewable Energy | Complete | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage Purchasing | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 6.00 |
| Sustainable Dining | Complete | 1.80 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Management | Complete | 0.04 / 2.00 |
| Biodiversity | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Procurement | Complete | 1.25 / 3.00 |
| Electronics Purchasing | Complete | 0.99 / 1.00 |
| Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing | Complete | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Office Paper Purchasing | Complete | 0.63 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Fleet | Complete | 0.03 / 1.00 |
| Commute Modal Split | Complete | 0.38 / 5.00 |
| Support for Sustainable Transportation | Complete | 0.60 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Minimization and Diversion | Complete | 2.84 / 8.00 |
| Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | Complete | 0.08 / 1.00 |
| Hazardous Waste Management | Complete | 0.50 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Water Use | Complete | 3.16 / 4.00 |
| Rainwater Management | Complete | 1.00 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Coordination | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Sustainability Planning | Complete | 2.00 / 4.00 |
| Inclusive and Participatory Governance | Complete | 1.12 / 3.00 |
| Reporting Assurance | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity and Equity Coordination | Complete | 1.67 / 2.00 |
| Assessing Diversity and Equity | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Support for Underrepresented Groups | Complete | 1.83 / 3.00 |
| Affordability and Access | Complete | 2.69 / 4.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Committee on Investor Responsibility | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 2.00 |
| Sustainable Investment | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 4.00 |
| Investment Disclosure | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Compensation | Complete | 0.50 / 3.00 |
| Assessing Employee Satisfaction | Not Pursuing | 0.00 / 1.00 |
| Wellness Program | Complete | 1.00 / 1.00 |
| Workplace Health and Safety | Complete | 1.75 / 2.00 |
| Credit | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Community Garden | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Sustainability Projects Fund | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Textbook Affordability | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
| Innovation A | Complete | 0.50 / 0.50 |
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