Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 37.30
Liaison Jennifer Dunseath
Submission Date July 26, 2022

STARS v2.2

Roger Williams University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.50 / 4.00 Brian Williams
Chief Of Staff For President
Office Of President
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Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
No

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
No

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
No

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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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?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:

Sustainability objectives

Well-Being objectives
#1: Expand access to Mental Health First Aid Training by certifying at least 25% of FT Faculty, 50% of FT Staff, and 75% of student leaders by August 2023)
#2: Expand internal and external professional development, trainings, and other talent development opportunities

Student Equity Measures
#1: Increase access to the university for underrepresented and underserved students with a focus on first generation college students, low income students and students of color by removing barriers to enrollment. SASE Objective
#2: Provide underrepresented and underserved students with support for a successful transition to college in order to support equitable outcomes.
#3: Establish a signature initiative for underrepresented and underserved students that focuses on the development of academic and career skills, socio-emotional competencies and cognitive habits that support them in navigating and thriving in a system that was not created for their success.
#4: Seek insights from disaggregated data, outcomes based assessments, projections and best practices to continually improve strategies.

Employee Equity
#1: Enhance practices demonstrating that the University is a leader in workplace conditions related to diversity, equity and inclusion. EASE Objective
#2: Institute leadership development and succession planning programs that support pipeline development for minoritized individuals.
#3: Develop a recruiting strategy to identify talent that will assist us in achieving our diversity, equity and access goals.
#4: Create and support a more fully engaged community with direct and regular access to leadership in order to foster dialog and exchanges of ideas throughout the organization.


Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
Yes

The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
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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?:
Major theme

The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
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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?:
Yes

The formal statement in support of sustainability:

By committing to on-going collaborations of education, inquiry, and implementation of sustainable practices which enhance human and environmental well-being on our campuses and within our communities.


The institution’s definition of sustainability:

• Human Well-Being: Refers to specific goals, strategies and methods implemented to preserve and improve the quality of human life

• Environment Well-Being: Refers to the specific goals, strategies, and methods implemented to preserve and improve the quality of our environment locally and globally


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) ---

A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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