| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 28.04 |
| Liaison | Sam Edwards |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
Quinnipiac University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 4.00 |
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Objectives from campus wide sustainability plan. https://www.qu.edu/about-quinnipiac/our-vision-for-the-future/sustainability/
1) Introduce new majors in Environmental Policy and Science. We introduced two new majors and a co-major.
2) Build on audits of environmental expertise to increase environmentally themed course options in the University Curriculum.
3) Introduce environment and sustainability knowledge into the structure of Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs) used to assess curricular and co-curricular programming.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Hire eco-reps to integrate the goals of sustainability through the campus culture and into the lives of students. This was recommended in the 2014 Resonate report and has been successful at our peer and aspirant institutions.
Work with RAs/OLs/admissions staff and eco-reps on sustainability messaging and values.
Increase education around environmental-related topics, these could include faculty, students, staff or guest lecturers. This is partially achieved through the development of a sustainability dashboard (goal in Annual Sustainability Report).
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Objectives in the Sustainability Report:
https://www.qu.edu/496b39/globalassets/global/media/qu/documents/about/strategic-plan/qu-sustainability-plan-2020.pdf
This year, Quinnipiac audited all of campus operations to set baselines. Audits included water use, electricity use, tonnage of trash and recycling, and printing. These baselines will help to set future reduction targets.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address diversity, equity, and inclusion; sustainable investment/finance; or wellbeing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Quinnipiac has an environmental justice plan (https://www.qu.edu/student-life/diversity-and-inclusion/our-vision/ten-point/):
Five inclusive excellence transformation grants of $1,000 each will be awarded to faculty and staff to develop courses, co-curricular or experiential opportunities that reflect the values of global citizenship, an appreciation for diverse cultures and experiences, and an understanding of how these principles connect to the personal and professional goals of our university community.
We have implemented a Diversity/Equity/Inclusion review of all pools of candidates for open positions.
We are developing an indigenous land acknowledgment statement in partnership with the Akomawt Educational Initiative.
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:
Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:
The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
As the University of the Future, Quinnipiac will advance
environmental sustainability by being a model steward of our
own natural resources, and by partnering with local and regional
communities in achieving outcomes that support the long-term
sustainability of our planet. Quinnipiac will extend its impact to external communitiesand will become more deeply engaged in regional and global
ecosystems.
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
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 |
| Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability | No |
| SDG Accord | 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:
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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