| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.96 |
| Liaison | Tracey Coronado |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Missouri State University
EN-9: Staff Professional Development
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.25 / 2.00 |
Doug
Neidigh Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Management |
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Does the institution make available professional development and training opportunities in sustainability to all staff at least once per year?:
Yes
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (the rate of employee participation in sustainability professional development and training)?:
Yes
Estimated percentage of regular staff (full-time and part-time) that participates annually in sustainability professional development and training that is either provided or supported by the institution (0, 1-24%, 25-49%, 50-74%, 75% or more):
1-24%
If sustainability professional development and training opportunities for staff are made available or supported, provide at least one of the following:
In 2015, Missouri State University began offering training to all employees on various sustainability topics. Training topics have included sustainable living, energy conservation, and waste reduction and recycling. In addition, the following trainings are offered upon request:
1. Universal Waste - This covers proper management for recycling items like fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and electronic waste. This topic is presented to all Facilities Maintenance and Residence Life Maintenance personnel, but the sessions are open to all employees.
2. Lab Waste Management - Part of this training class involves waste minimization, which considers what people can do to generate less waste. This is presented each fall to (most) all of the Chemistry and Biomedical Science graduate assistants and some faculty members, but the sessions are open to all interested employees.
A brief description of any external professional development and training opportunities in sustainability that are supported by the institution(e.g. through payment, reimbursement, or subsidy):
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0
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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