| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.87 |
| Liaison | Sam Edwards |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2025 |
Quinnipiac University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.50 / 4.00 |
Part 1. Measurable sustainability objectives
Academics
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.
Engagement
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).
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
Ensure all new buildings or major renovations are LEED certified and implement sustainable rainwater management projects.
Administration
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.
Part 2. Sustainability in institution’s highest guiding document
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?:
Optional Fields
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:
With direction from across the Quinnipiac community, the sustainability committee settled on a vision and framework that defines sustainability in three thematic and strategic areas: learning, living and leading.
We envision a Quinnipiac that is a model for sustainability in Southern New England, building its practices and leveraging its campuses to promote a healthy regional ecosystem, and to engage in practices that equip current and future students, faculty and staff to embody sustainable practices in their personal and professional lives, equipping them to thrive in a world increasingly influenced and affected by environmental disruption.
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 | Yes |
| 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:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.