| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 31.69 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Masuen |
| Submission Date | Aug. 30, 2021 |
Metropolitan Community College
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
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Sally
Hopley Coordinator of Sustainable Practices Campus Planning and Sustainability |
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Sustainability committee(s)
Yes
The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
At Metropolitan Community College, we recognize that a healthy, sustainable society requires members who understand the balance among economic success, social equity and environmental conservation. Metropolitan Community College is therefore committed to promoting a culture of sustainability across its locations and throughout our community.
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
Sustainability Advancement Council
Coordinator of Sustainable Practices- Chair
Vice President for Planning and Operations- Sponsor
Members:
Director of Campus Planning and Sustainability
Director of Facilities
Associate Vice President of Marketing, Brand, Communication
Instructor, Psychology
Sarpy Center, Director of Student Services and Community Relations
Dean of Career and Technical Education
Associate Dean of Culinary, Horticulture, Land Systems, and Management
Instructor, Physics,
Instructor, Biology (and leader of the Ecology student group)
Director of Human Resources
Instructor, Construction Education
Director of Administrative Services
Institutional Effectiveness, Programmer Analyst
Coordinator of Sustainable Practices- Chair
Vice President for Planning and Operations- Sponsor
Members:
Director of Campus Planning and Sustainability
Director of Facilities
Associate Vice President of Marketing, Brand, Communication
Instructor, Psychology
Sarpy Center, Director of Student Services and Community Relations
Dean of Career and Technical Education
Associate Dean of Culinary, Horticulture, Land Systems, and Management
Instructor, Physics,
Instructor, Biology (and leader of the Ecology student group)
Director of Human Resources
Instructor, Construction Education
Director of Administrative Services
Institutional Effectiveness, Programmer Analyst
Sustainability office(s)
Yes
A brief description of each sustainability office:
The sustainability office is within Campus Planning & Sustainability. The sustainability office works cohesively with the campus planning to ensure long-term campus planning is as sustainable as possible.
The administrative assistant for the Campus Planning & Sustainability Office also supports the Coordinator of Sustainable Practices position.
The administrative assistant for the Campus Planning & Sustainability Office also supports the Coordinator of Sustainable Practices position.
Full-time equivalent of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
1.50
Sustainability officer(s)
Yes
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Sally Hopley - Coordinator of Sustainable Practices
Institution-wide coordination
Yes
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
The sustainability annual reports and the Sustainability Master Plan, which was created in 2020 are online:
https://www.mccneb.edu/Community-Business/Buildings-Expansions/Campus-Planning-and-Sustainability/Sustainability/About
Notable accomplishments are the setting of seven sustainability categories and eight goals for 2026. Other successful initiatives include the number of continuing education sustainability classes, new electric vehicle chargers, and expanding our student bus pass program to include emergency rides home.
https://www.mccneb.edu/Community-Business/Buildings-Expansions/Campus-Planning-and-Sustainability/Sustainability/About
Notable accomplishments are the setting of seven sustainability categories and eight goals for 2026. Other successful initiatives include the number of continuing education sustainability classes, new electric vehicle chargers, and expanding our student bus pass program to include emergency rides home.
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Job description (1st position)
Coordinator of Sustainable Practices
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
Provides leadership and input to all College administrative and academic departments in the areas of sustainable practices, environmental impacts, and wise energy use. Works with all areas and departments to identify best practices in sustainability and leads the implementation of these practices. Provides outreach to the community and College stakeholders on topics of sustainable practices.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
In coordination with all areas of operation of the College and under the direction of the Director of Campus Planning and Sustainability, the Coordinator of Sustainable Practices:
1. Identifies opportunities for the College to develop sustainable practices.
2. Leads implementation of sustainable practices throughout the organization.
3. Provides outreach opportunities to the community regarding topics related to sustainability practices.
4. Serves as a professional and technical resource to the College and community in field of sustainability.
5. Collects and stores information and data related to College sustainability efforts.
6. Consults and advises on sustainability initiatives and topics into academic curricula.
7. Maintains compliance with Federal, State and local environmental regulations.
8. Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
In coordination with all areas of operation of the College and under the direction of the Director of Campus Planning and Sustainability, the Coordinator of Sustainable Practices:
1. Identifies opportunities for the College to develop sustainable practices.
2. Leads implementation of sustainable practices throughout the organization.
3. Provides outreach opportunities to the community regarding topics related to sustainability practices.
4. Serves as a professional and technical resource to the College and community in field of sustainability.
5. Collects and stores information and data related to College sustainability efforts.
6. Consults and advises on sustainability initiatives and topics into academic curricula.
7. Maintains compliance with Federal, State and local environmental regulations.
8. Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.
Job description (2nd position)
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information from the Campus Planning & Sustainability and Human Resources
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