Ringling College of Art and Design
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Reporter |
Viron
Lynch Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management Facilities Operations |
Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
The Sustainability Committee is charged with reviewing current and proposed sustainability practices, providing oversight in the implementation of such practices, raising awareness of sustainability practices and devising the appropriate communication of such practices. Working collaboratively, the Committee will entertain proposals from various campus constituencies. The Committee functions in an advisory capacity to the President.
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
The Committee is composed of the Assistance Vice President and Director of Facilities; The Director of Environmental Health and Safety; the Associate Dean for Residence Life; the Dean of Admissions; the Project Manager/Facilities Designer; the Field Service Manager; the Food Service Director; a minimum of two, regular, full-time (not Visiting) faculty members; two students; staff member(s) nominated by the VP for Human & Organizational Development; a staff member from Institutional Technology; and a staff member from Human Resources.
Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent employee?:
A brief description of each sustainability office:
A new position called Energy and Sustainability manager was created in April of 2021 reporting to the Facilities operations management.
Full-time equivalent of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Does the institution have a mechanism for broad sustainability coordination for the entire institution?:
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
Through an institutional-wide, collaborative effort spearheaded by the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, endorsed, supported and fulfilled by the College's Senior Officers with the support of various administrative staff and key members of the Sustainability Committee, the Ringling College of Art and Design was recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education with a STARS Bronze Rating in 2017.
Job title of the sustainability officer position:
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
The Energy and Sustainability Manager is dedicated to managing campus energy, water, renewable energy systems and utilities, implementing technical improvements, tracking performance, evaluating the effectiveness of measures and initiatives, and developing energy and sustainability education, communication, and outreach programs. In addition, the Energy and Sustainability Manager is responsible for overseeing utility budgets and identifying and potential conservation and sustainability projects and initiatives. The Energy and Sustainability manager will oversee the campus building automation system(s) (BAS).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitoring progress and preparing the required reports associated to national organizations such as STARS ratings.
• Monitor and analyze energy and utility consumption data, budgets and expenditures. Make recommendations to optimize energy consumptions and equipment performance while maximizing occupant comfort.
• Plan, organize, and manage commissioning of building systems and equipment.
• Participate in commissioning of new construction and renovation projects.
• Oversee and monitor campus wide waste management and recycling programs.
• Oversee, monitor, and program the campus building automation systems (BAS). Coordinate with contractors and maintenance staff to ensure proper operation of systems.
• Work with students, faculty, and staff, as necessary, to improve campus conservation, sustainability and recycling initiatives.
• Research and apply for grants and rebates associated to energy and water savings.
• Develop projects and initiative associated to energy and water savings.
• Participate on University committees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledgeable in mechanical, HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and control diagrams.
• Ability to interpret analyze utility bills and data.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products.
Job title of the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Job title of the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination 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.