| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.59 |
| Liaison | Daryl Pierson |
| Submission Date | June 27, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Portland State University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Amanda
Wolf Program + Assessment Coordinator Campus Sustainability Office |
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
-PSU advocates for increased alternative transportation modes and has been very successful in bringing improved MAX light rail service to campus and works with the Portland Bureu of Transportation (PBOT) and advocates for alternative transportation modes.
-Staff from PSU sits on the Bicylce Advisory Board, advocating for increased bicycle infrastructure to and from campus.
-With regard to energy issues, we are involved with the city's efforts to monitor and improve commercial building energy use.
-EcoDistrict:
PSU is actively participating in and promoting the EcoDistricts Initiative. The EcoDistricts Initiative brings together community stakeholders, property developers, utilities, and the City of Portland. The campus is part of one of five pilot projects in the City of Portland.
-Staff form PSU sat on the Central City 2035 Advisory Committee. This committee helped develop a plan for the City of Portland's Central city (where PSU is located) that focused on sustainability development in the central city.
-Staff from PSU sits on the SW Downtown Neighborhood Association and advocates for sustainable development
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
-PSU advocates at the state level for sustainable development, funding for building improvements, and funding for energy efficiencey projects on campus.
-ASPSU advocates at the state level for lower tuition and lower fees
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
-President signed a letter to new White House Administration urging continued attention to the issue of Climate Change
-President is a member of the Presidents Climate Leadership network as a signatory of both the Carbon Commitment and the Resilience Commitment
-Preseidnt is a boad member of Second Nature and past chari of the Steeting Committee of the Presidents Climate Leadership Network
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
President signed a joint letter fall 2016 urging support for the Paris Climate Agreement
A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
PSU has been designated as a sanctuary campus
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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