Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 57.96
Liaison Tracey Coronado
Submission Date March 15, 2018
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

Missouri State University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.00 / 4.00 Doug Neidigh
Sustainability Coordinator
Environmental Management
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Published Plans That Address Sustainability 

Strategic Plan

Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
Yes

A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
Missouri State’s long-range plan for 2016-21 outlines the vision, strategic priorities and university goals in six key areas. Sustainability is addressed within the Infrastructure section of the long range plan: "Today’s students are passionate about sustainability, sustainable living and "sustainable communities," all of which focus on environmental and economic sustainability, urban infrastructure, social equity and municipal government. Students at Missouri State and across the country have voiced their support for sustainability and championed sustainability initiatives. Missouri State will take into account the sustainability impact in all of its major decisions. All members of the university will be encouraged to make sustainable decisions in day-to-day activities. The university will emphasize sustainable and efficient use of its facilities, seeking high ratings from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). In addition, the university will efficiently use water and energy, including heating and cooling systems, and continue to improve its recycling and waste management programs. Missouri State also will consider expanding its investment in sustainability by exploring alternative sources of energy, rain water reclamation and other environmentally friendly practices, especially as the lag time on return on investment (ROI) declines." In addition, a 10-year Sustainability Strategic Plan was developed and approved in 2017 by the Sustainability Advisory Committee and its four subcommittees structured around the four major STARS categories. The strategic plan was modeled on the STARS categories to ensure every aspect of sustainability is addressed.

A copy of the strategic plan:
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The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
https://www.missouristate.edu/LongRangePlan/

Sustainability Plan 

Does the institution have a published sustainability plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
Yes

A copy of the sustainability plan:
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The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
https://www.missouristate.edu/assets/Sustainability/SustainabilityPlanMSUFinal.pdf

Climate Action Plan 

Does the institution have a published climate action plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
No

A copy of the climate action plan:
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The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
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Other Published Plans 

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)? :
No

A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
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Measurable Sustainability Objectives 

Curriculum

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Create a GEP Sustainability Course, create a sustainability focused major, create Graduate Certificate in sustainability, administer a pre- and post assessment to entire student body

Research 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Research?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Establish a grant and/or incentive program for undergraduate/graduate students to conduct research, add a library representative to Academic Subcommittee, incentivize faculty to use repository

Campus Engagement 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Incorporate sustainability into all student orientation experiences, increase staff and faculty Green Team participation to 100%

Public Engagement 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Offer continuing education courses that address sustainability, maintain one or more formal community partnership(s), assess feasibility of becoming a member of the Fair Labor Association and/or the Worker Rights Consortium

Air & Climate 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Continue to reduce adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user compared to the FY11 baseline, continue to conduct an inventory of significant air emissions from stationary sources on campus.

Buildings 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Review and update Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) sustainability policies and procedures, develop sustainability reporting guidelines for consultants and contractors.

Energy 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Consolidate the use of academic buildings for classes after 5:00 pm, retrofit outdoor lighting systems (excluding sports lighting) with LED fixtures, continue to install occupancy sensors in academic facilities

Food & Dining 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Increase food purchases that are either local/ community-based or third-party certified as sustainable, increase purchases of certified humane proteins from 2015 baseline, host a farmers market, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery program, and/or urban agriculture project, or support a program in the community.

Grounds 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Write an integrated pest management plan as it pertains to grounds, reduce the use of glyphosate on the Springfield campus.

Purchasing 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Establish written guidelines/preferences for sustainable purchasing in targeted categories beyond Energy Star and WaterSense, increase percentage of EPEAT purchasing and level of purchasing.

Transportation 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Increase the number of alternatively fueled vehicles in the campus vehicle fleet.

Waste 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Capture waste diversion through Surplus Property, prioritize locations for the expansion of campus recycling program, develop a waste diversion goal for significant construction projects.

Water 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Water?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Maintain the water reduction level from the 2011 baseline, evaluate the feasibility and cost avoidance of a water reclamation system.

Diversity & Affordability 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Develop programs specifically designed to recruit faculty, staff, and students from underrepresented groups, create/maintain programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds, scholarships provided specifically for part-time students.

Investment & Finance 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Establish an active CIR that includes representatives from at least one of the following stakeholder groups: faculty, staff, and students, make a snapshot of University investment holdings available to the public, including the amount invested in each fund.

Wellbeing & Work 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Reduce total number of recordable workplace injuries and occupational disease cases per full-time equivalent (FTE) employee compared to a baseline, conduct a bi-annual survey that allows for anonymous feedback to measure employee satisfaction and engagement.

Other Impact Areas 

Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas (e.g. arts and culture or technology)?:
No

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Optional Fields 

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)? :
No

The formal statement in support of sustainability:
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The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
In 2007, the Sustainability Subcommittee developed a Report on the Future of Sustainability at Missouri State. According to the Introduction of this report, “Environmental sustainability is a term currently in use to describe the relatively simple idea of providing for the needs of people today without compromising the needs of people in the future. Common use of the term began with the publication of the World Commission on Environment and Development report, Our Common Future (1987, also known as the Brundtland Report), which defined sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." (www.sustainability-ed.org/pages/what1-4brundt.htm).”

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:
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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