| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.60 |
| Liaison | Dayna Cook |
| Submission Date | May 1, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northern Arizona University
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Ellen
Vaughan Manager Office of Sustainability |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
The Coordinating Committee for Campus Sustainability (CoCoSus) facilitates inter-departmental sustainability initiatives. The committee brings together decision makers from across campus and furthers the university's progress toward carbon neutrality.
CoCoSus is innovative because its members consist of Vice Presidents from across campus departments:
Liz Grobsmith, Chair
Senior Advisor to the President
David Bousquet, Member
Senior Vice President of EMSA
Laura Huenneke, Member
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
William Grabe, Member
Vice President of Research
Mason Gerety, Member
Vice President of University Advancement
John Morris, Member
Assistant Vice President of Facility Services
Lindsay Wagner, Member
Director of Energy Services and Sustainability
Eva Putzova, Member
Director of Planning and Institutional Research
Rod Parnell, Member
Coordinator of Academic Sustainability
Sammy Smart, Member
Student Body President
Scott Perelstein, Member
Chair, Environmental Caucus
Associate Director of Facilities for Residence Life
Ellen Vaughan, Member
Manager, Office of Sustainability
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
Because of their cross departmental reach, CoCoSus was able to implement a recycling project that will result in similar signage and bins across all of campus. They organized diverse departmental participation in a biomass feasibility study.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | Yes |
| Research | Yes |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | Yes |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | Yes |
| Purchasing | Yes |
| Transportation | Yes |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | Yes |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | Yes |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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