Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 53.94
Liaison DeLayne Miller
Submission Date Dec. 15, 2022

STARS v2.2

Tennessee Technological University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 4.00
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field

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?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
The Campus Sustainability Plan includes curriculum as the first academic priority action (A-1): Infuse sustainability throughout campus curriculum. Tactic 1: Coordinate with department heads and instructors to include sustainability in learning outcomes. Tactic 2: Update learning outcomes to include topics of sustainability currently taught in classes. Tactic 3: Develop courses in environmental and sustainability studies. Tactic 4: Create subcommittee to focus on sustainability curriculum.

Engagement 

Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
Yes

A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
The Campus Sustainability Plan addresses campus engagement in engagement priority action 1 (E-1): Create a campus culture of sustainable and inclusive behavior. Tactic 1: Enhance social media efforts. Tactic 2: Create monthly surveys to gauge interest and awareness. Tactic 3: Expand presence at SOAR. Tactic 4: Increase inclusion in campus publications. Tactic 5: Coordinate with more departments across campus. Tactic 6: Attend and participate in conferences.

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:
The Campus Sustainability Plan addresses sustainable energy objectives in operations priority action 2 (O-2): Reduce utility usage per square foot by 25% by 2025. Tactic 3: Reduce electricity use per square foot.

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:
Tennessee Tech' Mission is to support diversity and inclusion through their commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity: https://www.tntech.edu/hr/diversity-equity/index.php

The policies and procedures in place that address diversity, equity, and inclusion are listed below:
- Affirmative Action
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- Title VI
- Limited English Proficiency
- Americans With Disabilities
- Title IX

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):
TN_Tech-Strategic-Plan-Workbook.pdf

Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:
https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/index.php

Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:
Minor theme

Optional Fields

The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
TN_Tech_2018_Sustainability_Strategic_Plan_Booklet.pdf

Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:
https://www.tntech.edu/sustainability/index.php

Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:
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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 No
The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) No
ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter No
Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability ---
SDG Accord ---
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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