| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 45.51 |
| Liaison | Lawrence Brien |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
State University of New York at Brockport
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Marcie
Desrochers Associate Professor of Psychology Psychology |
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Sustainability committee(s)
Yes
The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
SUNY Brockport has a long-standing commitment to be a positive and innovative force for the protection and enhancement of the local, regional, and global environment through teaching, research, and day-to-day operations. It created a Sustainability Committee to spearhead all the efforts that support this commitment. Activities of the Sustainability Committee are critical to the success of the current strategic plan of the University, “Building a Better Brockport: The University’s Strategic Plan, 2022-27.” Specifically, the Committee work is directly connected to Goal 3: To be a Sustainable and Thriving University for the 21st Century.
Environmental sustainability requires a focus on the environmental health and safety of our campus, as well as quality of place and accessibility. It means focusing on environmentally responsive facilities planning and design, environmental literacy and education, sustainable procurement, and a minimization of waste. Part of our sustainability goal is to ensure that we are not only environmentally conscious, but also proactive in pursuing environmentally sustainable strategies (BBB Goal 3 Objectives).
Sustainability Committee Charge
Guided by the University’s Environmental Sustainability Policy, the Committee is charged with:
1. achieving and then maintaining a higher Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) rating;
2. developing, prioritizing, assessing, and reporting on an annual set of Committee goals and planned actions to further promote and advance an institutional culture of sustainability;
3. evaluating sustainability initiatives and projects, based on a benefit vs. life-cycle cost analysis;
4. publicizing and communicating current University sustainability initiatives to the campus community;
5. conducting and promoting campus events, workshops, showcases, and exhibits focused on enhancing sustainability efforts and practices to more fully engage students, faculty, and staff;
6. promoting and encouraging sustainability, where appropriate, as a key element of the curriculum; and
7. overall, reducing SUNY Brockport’s impact on the environment in the areas of energy, water, waste, buildings, transportation, purchasing, grounds, food, and dining.
Committee Member Selection Process
The Sustainability Committee is comprised of the following members, as recommended by the Co-Chairs, including shared governance representation from Brockport University Senate and officers of Brockport Student Government.
(No representation for the lines in red)
Co-Chairs – Faculty and Staff members with a passion for the environment
Ex Officio – Vice President for Administration and Finance
Academic Affairs Representatives:
Office of the Provost
School of Arts and Sciences (SOAS)
School of Business and Management (SOBAM)
School of Education, Health and Human Services (SOEHHS)
Graduate Assistant from one of the above Schools
Brockport Auxiliary Services Corporation (BASC)
Brockport Information Technology Services (BITS)
Brockport Student Government (BSG)
Brockport University Senate Representative
Community Development
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (currently understaffed)
Environmental Science Club / Student Group
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Facilities Planning & Construction (FPC)
Facilities Maintenance & Operations (FMO)
Financial Aid
Library
Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) (currently understaffed)
Residential Life - Associate Director; RD, RA, (students preferably from the Thompson
Hall “Green House” program)
Village of Brockport
Environmental sustainability requires a focus on the environmental health and safety of our campus, as well as quality of place and accessibility. It means focusing on environmentally responsive facilities planning and design, environmental literacy and education, sustainable procurement, and a minimization of waste. Part of our sustainability goal is to ensure that we are not only environmentally conscious, but also proactive in pursuing environmentally sustainable strategies (BBB Goal 3 Objectives).
Sustainability Committee Charge
Guided by the University’s Environmental Sustainability Policy, the Committee is charged with:
1. achieving and then maintaining a higher Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) rating;
2. developing, prioritizing, assessing, and reporting on an annual set of Committee goals and planned actions to further promote and advance an institutional culture of sustainability;
3. evaluating sustainability initiatives and projects, based on a benefit vs. life-cycle cost analysis;
4. publicizing and communicating current University sustainability initiatives to the campus community;
5. conducting and promoting campus events, workshops, showcases, and exhibits focused on enhancing sustainability efforts and practices to more fully engage students, faculty, and staff;
6. promoting and encouraging sustainability, where appropriate, as a key element of the curriculum; and
7. overall, reducing SUNY Brockport’s impact on the environment in the areas of energy, water, waste, buildings, transportation, purchasing, grounds, food, and dining.
Committee Member Selection Process
The Sustainability Committee is comprised of the following members, as recommended by the Co-Chairs, including shared governance representation from Brockport University Senate and officers of Brockport Student Government.
(No representation for the lines in red)
Co-Chairs – Faculty and Staff members with a passion for the environment
Ex Officio – Vice President for Administration and Finance
Academic Affairs Representatives:
Office of the Provost
School of Arts and Sciences (SOAS)
School of Business and Management (SOBAM)
School of Education, Health and Human Services (SOEHHS)
Graduate Assistant from one of the above Schools
Brockport Auxiliary Services Corporation (BASC)
Brockport Information Technology Services (BITS)
Brockport Student Government (BSG)
Brockport University Senate Representative
Community Development
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (currently understaffed)
Environmental Science Club / Student Group
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Facilities Planning & Construction (FPC)
Facilities Maintenance & Operations (FMO)
Financial Aid
Library
Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) (currently understaffed)
Residential Life - Associate Director; RD, RA, (students preferably from the Thompson
Hall “Green House” program)
Village of Brockport
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
Committee Member Selection Process
The Sustainability Committee is comprised of the following members, as recommended by the Co-Chairs, including shared governance representation from Brockport University Senate and officers of Brockport Student Government.
(No representation for the lines in red)
Co-Chairs – Faculty and Staff members with a passion for the environment
Ex Officio – Vice President for Administration and Finance
Academic Affairs Representatives:
Office of the Provost
School of Arts and Sciences (SOAS)
School of Business and Management (SOBAM)
School of Education, Health and Human Services (SOEHHS)
Graduate Assistant from one of the above Schools
Brockport Auxiliary Services Corporation (BASC)
Brockport Information Technology Services (BITS)
Brockport Student Government (BSG)
Brockport University Senate Representative
Community Development
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (currently understaffed)
Environmental Science Club / Student Group
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Facilities Planning & Construction (FPC)
Facilities Maintenance & Operations (FMO)
Financial Aid
Library
Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) (currently understaffed)
Residential Life - Associate Director; RD, RA, (students preferably from the Thompson
Hall “Green House” program)
Village of Brockport
Committee Roster
Name Title and Division/Area
Barber, Steven Lecturer, School of Business and Management
Blackman, Margaret Mayor, Village of Brockport
Brien, Lawrence Co-Chair; Assistant Director of Facilities Operations
Caswell, Julie Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations and EHS
Chad, Kirby Owner, Kirby’s Farm Market, LLC, Brockport, NY
Chen, Ya-Ling Assistant Professor, Recreation, Therapeutic Rec & Tourism (SOEHHS)
Clark, Jackie Vice President for Administration and Finance; Ex-Officio
Conner, Tanasee Assistant Director, Technology Support Services, BITS
Desrochers, Marcie Co-Chair; Associate Professor, Psychology, SOAS
Frosini, Johnna Director, Parking and Transportation
Gregory, Elizabeth Assistant Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Graham, Andie Technician, Instructional Support, Environmental Science Club, SOAS
Green, Jennifer Coordinator, Accountability and Assessment
Hintz, Anna Assistant Executive Director, BASC
Maley, Daniel 2022 Alumni Student
Maliekal, Jose Vice Provost, Curricular Innovation
Manz, Tammy Jo Support to the Committee; Administrative Assistant 2, FMO & FPC
Morog, Gary Director, Facilities Planning & Construction
Sapienza, John Director, Finance and Advancement Services, Advancement & Communications
Sensini, Clara Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations
Spark, Casey Systems & Discovery Librarian, Drake Library
Spiller, James Professor, History, SOAS; Brockport University Senate
Thayer, Jacob Resident Director, Residential Life
The Sustainability Committee is comprised of the following members, as recommended by the Co-Chairs, including shared governance representation from Brockport University Senate and officers of Brockport Student Government.
(No representation for the lines in red)
Co-Chairs – Faculty and Staff members with a passion for the environment
Ex Officio – Vice President for Administration and Finance
Academic Affairs Representatives:
Office of the Provost
School of Arts and Sciences (SOAS)
School of Business and Management (SOBAM)
School of Education, Health and Human Services (SOEHHS)
Graduate Assistant from one of the above Schools
Brockport Auxiliary Services Corporation (BASC)
Brockport Information Technology Services (BITS)
Brockport Student Government (BSG)
Brockport University Senate Representative
Community Development
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (currently understaffed)
Environmental Science Club / Student Group
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Facilities Planning & Construction (FPC)
Facilities Maintenance & Operations (FMO)
Financial Aid
Library
Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) (currently understaffed)
Residential Life - Associate Director; RD, RA, (students preferably from the Thompson
Hall “Green House” program)
Village of Brockport
Committee Roster
Name Title and Division/Area
Barber, Steven Lecturer, School of Business and Management
Blackman, Margaret Mayor, Village of Brockport
Brien, Lawrence Co-Chair; Assistant Director of Facilities Operations
Caswell, Julie Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations and EHS
Chad, Kirby Owner, Kirby’s Farm Market, LLC, Brockport, NY
Chen, Ya-Ling Assistant Professor, Recreation, Therapeutic Rec & Tourism (SOEHHS)
Clark, Jackie Vice President for Administration and Finance; Ex-Officio
Conner, Tanasee Assistant Director, Technology Support Services, BITS
Desrochers, Marcie Co-Chair; Associate Professor, Psychology, SOAS
Frosini, Johnna Director, Parking and Transportation
Gregory, Elizabeth Assistant Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Graham, Andie Technician, Instructional Support, Environmental Science Club, SOAS
Green, Jennifer Coordinator, Accountability and Assessment
Hintz, Anna Assistant Executive Director, BASC
Maley, Daniel 2022 Alumni Student
Maliekal, Jose Vice Provost, Curricular Innovation
Manz, Tammy Jo Support to the Committee; Administrative Assistant 2, FMO & FPC
Morog, Gary Director, Facilities Planning & Construction
Sapienza, John Director, Finance and Advancement Services, Advancement & Communications
Sensini, Clara Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations
Spark, Casey Systems & Discovery Librarian, Drake Library
Spiller, James Professor, History, SOAS; Brockport University Senate
Thayer, Jacob Resident Director, Residential Life
Sustainability office(s)
No
A brief description of each sustainability office:
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Full-time equivalent of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
0
Sustainability officer(s)
Yes
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Marcie Desrochers, Associate Professor of Psychology; Larry Brien, Assistant Director of Facilities Operations
Institution-wide coordination
Yes
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
Re-instituting recycling program i.e., Campus Race to Zero Waste
Electric and Alternative Field Capable Fleet Vehicles
Updated Sustainability webpage
Electric and Alternative Field Capable Fleet Vehicles
Updated Sustainability webpage
Optional Fields
Job description (1st position)
Sustainability Chair
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
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Job description for the sustainability officer position:
Manage and coordinate Sustainability events and efforts on campus (e.g., orientation, faculty professional development, tabling, Earth Day talks, AASHE STARS report).
Host monthly meetings.
Host monthly meetings.
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination 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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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.