Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 48.09
Liaison Tara Shimer
Submission Date April 18, 2024

STARS v2.2

State University of New York at Morrisville
PA-2: Sustainability Planning

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 4.00 Tara Shimer
Workforce and Partnership Specialist
Provost Office
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Part 1. Measurable sustainability objectives 

Academics

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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Engagement 

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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Operations

Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Strategic Plan 2018-2023
Goal 7 To Develop campus resources and operations with a minimum resource footprint
Strategies
7.1- Enhance and maintain a physical infrastructure that is safe, accessible, green, and aesthetically appealing
7.2-Utilize a transparent budget process that incorporates short-term and long-term financial strategies.
7.3 Commit to institutional practices that optimize sustainable practices.

Administration

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:
Strategic Plan 2018-2023
Goal 3 To Enhance cultural competency and promote equity and inclusion.
Strategies
3.1 Implement innovative recruitment strategies to enhance campus diversity in all areas
3.2 Leverage the significant diversity of campus community to strengthen perspectives on individual and group similarities and differences
3.3 Utilize a multitude of cultural stories to enhance the curriculum across academic disciplines
3.4 Expand campus-based activities and training to enhance inclusiveness and equity

Part 2. Sustainability in institution’s highest guiding document

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):
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

Optional Fields

The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
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?:
No

The formal statement in support of sustainability:
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The institution’s definition of sustainability:
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Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
Yes or No
The Earth Charter ---
The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) ---
ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter ---
Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability ---
SDG Accord ---
Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment ---
The Talloires Declaration (TD) ---
UN Global Compact ---
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:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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