Oberlin College
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination

The Environmental Sustainability Working Group hereby moves that a Committee on Environmental Sustainability (CES) be established as a standing committee of the General Faculty. The CES’s principal duties will be to plan, oversee, and promote implementation of the Oberlin College Environmental Policy, as set forth by the President’s Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (EPAC) in August of 2003 and approved by the Board of Trustees in March of 2004; to facilitate future environmental initiatives; and to foster an on-campus culture of environmental stewardship. The CES will also support and facilitate efforts by Oberlin College to publicize its role as a leader in campus sustainability and environmental citizenship in general. As such, it will be charged with ensuring that the campus and outside world are educated as to the progress Oberlin is making towards a green campus. —From the Motion to the General Faculty to establish a Committee on Environmental Sustainability

a) six (6) members of the teaching faculty b) the following ex officio members, or their designates: • Sustainability Coordinator • Assistant to the President for Community and Government Relations • The Vice President of Finance • Director of Facilities Operations • Director of Facilities Planning and Construction • Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs c) two (2) student members, appointed by the Student Senate d) a member or designate of Oberlin City Council (non-voting)

The Office of Environmental Sustainability (OES) works to facilitate the implementation of the College’s comprehensive environmental policy in line with the College’s strategic goal of sustainability and commitment to carbon neutrality. OES interacts with the administration, faculty, staff, and students to focus attention on ways to maximize the environmental performance of Oberlin College and develop the awareness and tools required to respond dynamically to issues affecting them. It also reaches out to the wider community and provides a connection between Oberlin and regional and national activities.

The Director leads the ongoing development and management of the College’s energy management programs and environmental policy. S/He will review designs of new systems for compliance with good engineering practice, the College’s commitment to carbon-neutrality, and conformance with College standards on capital projects. The Director assesses HVAC systems campus-wide, coordinates equipment maintenance and replacement, and recommends maintenance to increase overall efficiency. S/he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to sharply reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The Director manages necessary resources of staff, budgets, and schedules, including the Sustainability Fellow who is responsible for programs implemented among students, faculty, and staff. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the College’s energy systems. S/he works closely with the College Architect and Facilities Management personnel to ensure efficient management of the campus energy resources. The Director implements and manages periodic maintenance programs for mechanical systems. The Director reports on greenhouse gas emissions, fulfills data collection and reporting requirements for the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPPC). The incumbent serves on the Committee on the Environment and Sustainability. The Committee’s role is to promote implementation of Oberlin College Environmental Policy, facilitate environmental initiatives, and foster culture of environmental stewardship. Serves on the planning group of the Oberlin Project, a model of integrated sustainability. Works with the Special Assistant to the President on Sustainability and Environmental Affairs. The Director manages necessary resources of staff, budgets, and schedules.