| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 43.72 |
| Liaison | Karen Marin-Hines |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2022 |
Texas Tech University
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Jessica
Bunyard Analyst BIMAR |
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Campus Engagement
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement:
A group of students created presentational and instructional materials that can be used during Red Raider Orientation for incoming students to increase recycling on campus.
Public Engagement
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Public Engagement:
"Texas Tech graduate students maintain and engage the Lubbock community with the Heart of Lubbock Community Garden. The local community garden in the heart of the Lubbock neighborhood provides free food to the neighborhood to encourage healthier eating in the community, green space, and environmental education.
https://ttu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/heart-of-lubbock-community-garden"
https://ttu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/heart-of-lubbock-community-garden"
Air & Climate
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Air & Climate:
Texas Tech's Climate Center provides internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students on campus. Interns work with the Climate Center on outreach and internal coordination. Their outreach efforts promote sustainability and climate research to the Texas Tech community and the general public. https://www.facebook.com/TTUClimateCenter/photos/pcb.1833977130111031/1833976590111085
Buildings
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Buildings:
The Student Government Association (SGA) created a resolution that shows student support for LEED Certified or LEED like buildings.
Energy
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Energy:
A group of students submitted a proposal to install a solar energy plant on campus to increase use of renewable energy sources.
Food & Dining
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Food & Dining:
Students in the Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering department worked with Dr. Cliff Fedler to design and create a composter prototype. The composter is small scale and accepts food waste.
Grounds
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Grounds:
Students participate in the study of pigeon populations on campus. Students conduct pigeon counts under the supervision of faculty.
Purchasing
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Purchasing:
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Transportation
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Transportation:
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Waste
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Waste:
A student in the Wind Energy department completed a class final report on recycling efforts on the Texas Tech campus. She met with staff in the Office of Sustainability and University Student Housing to gather information, additional resources, and complete her report.
Water
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Water:
The center promotes active collaborations and works closely with other departments and water-related entities on campus. In particular, close working relationships exist with TTU South Central Climate Science Center, CASNR Water Center, the Center for Communications Research, the Llano River Field Station, and The Institute of Environmental and Human Health. Graduate Students conduct research within the Water Resources Center. https://www.depts.ttu.edu/waterresources/student-profiles/index.php
Coordination & Planning
Yes
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning:
The Office of Sustainability is working with students in Student Government Association to create proclamations that support sustainability planning. The SGA Sustainability Committee has proposed student ideas and plans for transportation, procurement, recycling, and purchasing reusable materials when possible.
Diversity & Affordability
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability:
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Investment & Finance
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance:
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Wellbeing & Work
No
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work:
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