| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 52.51 |
| Liaison | Josh Nease |
| Submission Date | May 10, 2022 |
Radford University
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
In November 2021, at the charge of former university President Brian O. Hemphill, the President's Task Force on Sustainability began work on developing a new sustainability and climate action plan that aligns with the University Strategic Plan and Master Plan and provides a pathway for achieving the goals established in Radford University's Carbon Commitment.
This new plan, The Path to 2040: The Radford University Sustainability and Climate Action Plan was formally adopted by the Radford University Board of Visitors on December 3, 2021.
FIVE PILLARS
The Five Pillars are the overarching goals of The Path to 2040. Every objective in the plan contributes to at least one of these goals.
1. “Provide an educational environment and the tools to address the social, economic, and environmental issues confronting our region, nation and the world.” (From RU Mission Statement)
2. Achieve net carbon neutrality by 2040 or sooner.
3. Create a campus culture of sustainability, inclusivity, and well-being that fosters conscious, attentive, and competent local and global citizens and leaders.
4. “Integrate sustainable practices into all aspects of our operations.” (From RU Core Values statement)
5. Position sustainability so that it is a critical component of University planning, administration, and governance.
FOCAL AREAS
Radford University’s vision for sustainability is a comprehensive one that spans the university. So, for the purpose of the Plan, sustainability goals and strategies are separated into focal areas and aim to integrate sustainability into all aspects of the institution.
Academics – Curriculum & Research
- Sustainability Across Curriculum - Academic Courses, Learning Outcomes, Campus as a Living Lab
- New Programs: Majors, Minors, Graduate Programs, High Impact Practices
- Research & Scholarship
Engagement – Campus and Public
- Student & Employee Engagement, Training, Orientation
- Outreach Campaigns & Publications
- Community Partnerships, Community Service
Operations – Facilities and Grounds
- Emissions, Buildings, Energy, & Climate Impacts,
- Grounds, Purchasing, Campus Fleet, Waste, Water
- Planning & Administration
Sustainability Coordination & Planning
- Diversity, Equity, & Affordability
- Investment & Finance
- Wellbeing & Work
Services
- Food & Dining, Waste
- Purchasing, Transportation
Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Website URL where more information about the accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Name of a second highlighted sustainability program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
Which impact areas does the second program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Website URL where more information about the second program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the second program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
Name of a third highlighted program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
Which impact areas does the third program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Website URL where more information about the third program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the third program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
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