Overall Rating Reporter
Overall Score
Liaison Michelle Rodriguez
Submission Date Jan. 25, 2023

STARS v2.2

San Diego Mesa College
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Michelle Rodriguez
Professor
Political Science
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Sustainability committee(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
Yes

The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) is responsible for educating faculty, staff, and students regarding recycling, conservation, and hazardous waste disposal. The Committee investigates projects and policies that encourage compliance with AB 75 and encourages the College to satisfy the guidelines of SABRC (State Agency Buy Recycle Campaign). The Committee oversees sustainable development on campus and works with building committees and green architects. The Committee reviews the annual AB 75 report, and summarizes the findings for the Academic Senate. The Committee assesses campus needs regarding recycling and environmental stewardship and provides feedback to the President.

Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
Subcommittee chair members
Energy Efficiency Sam Ron
Transportation Michelle Paige, Erin
Landscaping Gerry Dean, Ron
Climate Conversations and Education Scott Sam, Scott, Daniela
Climate Action Plan and Research Michelle Erin, Amy
Trail Ron Waverly, Dean

Sustainability office(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent employee?:
No

A brief description of each sustainability office:
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Sustainability officer(s) 

Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
No

Name and title of each sustainability officer:
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Institution-wide coordination 

Does the institution have a mechanism for broad sustainability coordination for the entire institution?:
Yes

A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) is responsible for educating faculty, staff, and students regarding recycling, conservation, and hazardous waste disposal. The Committee investigates projects and policies that encourage compliance with AB 75 and encourages the College to satisfy the guidelines of SABRC (State Agency Buy Recycle Campaign). The Committee oversees sustainable development on campus and works with building committees and green architects. The Committee reviews the annual AB 75 report, and summarizes the findings for the Academic Senate. The Committee assesses campus needs regarding recycling and environmental stewardship and provides feedback to the President.

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Job description (1st position)

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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination is available:
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