The Ohio State University at Lima
Lima, OH, US
Rating | Score | Valid Through | Liaison | Submitted | Executive Letter |
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Silver - expired | 47.56 | Jan. 20, 2017 | Tony Gillund | Jan. 21, 2014 | Download |
Characteristics
Full-time Equivalent Enrollment | 942 |
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Number of Undergraduate Students | 1,059 |
Number of Graduate Students | 18 |
Full-time Equivalent Employees | 172 |
Institution type | Master |
Institutional control | Public |
Endowment size | Not Available |
Percentage of students that are Residential | 0.0 |
Percentage of students that are Full-time commuter | 81.7 |
Percentage of students that are Part-time commuter | 18.3 |
Percentage of students that are On-line only | 0.0 |
Gross square feet of building space | 447,278.0 |
Gross square feet of laboratory space | 21,000.0 |
Acres of cultivated grounds | 60.0 |
Acres of undeveloped land | 505.0 |
Climate region | Mixed-Humid |
Campus Features
Additional Details
The Ohio State University at Lima (Ohio State Lima) is located on an expanse of 565 acres of wooded landscape in northwest-central Ohio. The co-located institutions Ohio State Lima and Rhodes State College comprise the Lima Campus. Founded in 1960, the campus has an expansive nature area and extensive natural trails.
The STARS analysis for Education and Research (ER) credits, most of the Operations (OP), and Planning, Administrative and Engagement (PAE) credits is specific to Ohio State Lima. The OP credits for energy, water, waste management are for all campus buildings. Weighted Campus Users data are for student, faculty and staff of both institutions.
Student and employee data are for Autumn 2013.
Endowment size: Endowment for The Ohio State regional campuses is part of the overall endowment pool for The Ohio State University. Separate endowment funds are not defined for the regional campuses.
The Ohio State University at Lima has many services available to help students be successful in the classroom and in the community.
Credit | Status |
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Student Sustainability Educators Program | Not Pursuing |
Student Sustainability Outreach Campaign | Not Pursuing |
Sustainability in New Student Orientation | Not Pursuing |
Sustainability Outreach and Publications | Complete |
Student Group | Complete |
Organic Garden | Complete |
Model Room in a Residence Hall | Not Applicable |
Themed Housing | Not Applicable |
Sustainable Enterprise | Not Pursuing |
Sustainability Events | Not Pursuing |
Outdoors Program | Not Pursuing |
Themed Semester or Year | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Sustainability Course Identification | Complete |
Sustainability-Focused Courses | Complete |
Sustainability-Related Courses | Complete |
Sustainability Courses by Department | Complete |
Sustainability Learning Outcomes | Complete |
Undergraduate Program in Sustainability | Complete |
Graduate Program in Sustainability | Not Applicable |
Sustainability Immersive Experience | Not Applicable |
Sustainability Literacy Assessment | Not Pursuing |
Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Sustainability Research Identification | Complete |
Faculty Engaged in Sustainability Research | Complete |
Departments Engaged in Sustainability Research | Complete |
Sustainability Research Incentives | Complete |
Interdisciplinary Research in Tenure and Promotion | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Building Operations and Maintenance | Complete |
Building Design and Construction | Complete |
Indoor Air Quality | Complete |
The Lima Campus Plant Physical Facilities Department is pursuing initiatives to respond to impacts on the climate from its current facilities.
Credit | Status |
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory | Complete |
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction | Not Pursuing |
Air Travel Emissions | Not Pursuing |
Local Offsets Program | Not Pursuing |
Dining services on the Lima Campus (The Ohio State University at Lima and co-located institution Rhodes State College) are operated by Sysco, Inc.
Credit | Status |
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Food and Beverage Purchasing | Complete |
Trayless Dining | Not Pursuing |
Vegan Dining | Not Pursuing |
Trans-Fats | Complete |
Guidelines for Franchisees | Not Pursuing |
Pre-Consumer Food Waste Composting | Not Pursuing |
PostConsumer Food Waste Composting | Not Pursuing |
Food Donation | Not Pursuing |
Recycled Content Napkins | Complete |
Reusable Container Discounts | Not Pursuing |
Reusable To-Go Containers | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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Building Energy Consumption | Complete |
Clean and Renewable Energy | Not Pursuing |
Timers for Temperature Control | Complete |
Lighting Sensors | Complete |
LED Lighting | Complete |
Vending Machine Sensors | Not Pursuing |
Energy Management System | Complete |
Energy Metering | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Integrated Pest Management | Complete |
Native Plants | Complete |
Wildlife Habitat | Complete |
Tree Campus USA | Complete |
Snow and Ice Removal | Complete |
Landscape Waste Composting | Not Pursuing |
The mission of the Business Office and Purchasing Departments are to process related activities and to procure high quality goods and services for the best value.
Credit | Status |
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Computer Purchasing | Complete |
Cleaning Products Purchasing | Complete |
Office Paper Purchasing | Complete |
Vendor Code of Conduct | Complete |
Historically Underutilized Businesses | Complete |
Local Businesses | Complete |
The Ohio State University at Lima is commuter campus. Campus administrative staff are working with county officials to be more bicycle and pedestrian friendly.
Credit | Status |
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Campus Fleet | Complete |
Student Commute Modal Split | Not Pursuing |
Employee Commute Modal Split | Not Pursuing |
Bicycle Sharing | Not Pursuing |
Facilities for Bicyclists | Not Pursuing |
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan | Complete |
Mass Transit Programs | Not Pursuing |
Condensed Work Week | Complete |
Telecommuting | Complete |
Carpool/Vanpool Matching | Complete |
Cash-out of Parking | Not Pursuing |
Carpool Discount | Not Pursuing |
Local Housing | Not Pursuing |
Prohibiting Idling | Not Pursuing |
Car Sharing | Not Pursuing |
The Lima Campus is pursuing waste management initiatives to respond to the creation of waste generated by student, faculty and staff activities and events, as well as campus building, renovation and construction projects.
Credit | Status |
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Waste Reduction | Complete |
Waste Diversion | Complete |
Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | Not Applicable |
Electronic Waste Recycling Program | Complete |
Hazardous Waste Management | Complete |
Materials Exchange | Not Pursuing |
Limiting Printing | Complete |
Materials Online | Complete |
Chemical Reuse Inventory | Complete |
Move-In Waste Reduction | Not Applicable |
Move-Out Waste Reduction | Not Applicable |
The Lima Campus Physical Facilities Department constantly seeks efficient water consumption operations and sound stormwater management practices.
Credit | Status |
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Water Consumption | Complete |
Stormwater Management | Complete |
Waterless Urinals | Complete |
Building Water Metering | Complete |
Non-Potable Water Usage | Complete |
Xeriscaping | Complete |
Weather-Informed Irrigation | Not Applicable |
The Dean/Director, Chief Financial Officer and Facilities Superintendent oversee the coordination and planning for operations at The Ohio State University at Lima.
Credit | Status |
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Sustainability Coordination | Complete |
Strategic Plan | Complete |
Physical Campus Plan | Complete |
Sustainability Plan | Complete |
Climate Action Plan | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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Diversity and Equity Coordination | Complete |
Measuring Campus Diversity Culture | Complete |
Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups | Complete |
Support Programs for Future Faculty | Complete |
Affordability and Access Programs | Complete |
Gender Neutral Housing | Not Applicable |
Employee Training Opportunities | Complete |
Student Training Opportunities | Not Pursuing |
The Office of Human Resources is committed to fostering a culture that attracts, inspires and celebrates excellence in people to ensure that The Ohio State University at Lima is successful in realizing its mission.
Credit | Status |
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Sustainable Compensation | Complete |
Employee Satisfaction Evaluation | Not Pursuing |
Staff Professional Development in Sustainability | Complete |
Sustainability in New Employee Orientation | Complete |
Employee Sustainability Educators Program | Not Pursuing |
Childcare | Complete |
Employee Wellness Program | Complete |
Socially Responsible Retirement Plan | Complete |
The Ohio State regional campuses are part of the overall endowment pool for The Ohio State University. Separate endowment funds are not defined for the regional campuses.
Credit | Status |
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Committee on Investor Responsibility | Not Pursuing |
Shareholder Advocacy | Complete |
Positive Sustainability Investments | Complete |
Student-Managed Sustainable Investment Fund | Not Pursuing |
Sustainable Investment Policy | Complete |
Investment Disclosure | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Community Sustainability Partnerships | Not Pursuing |
Inter-Campus Collaboration on Sustainability | Complete |
Sustainability in Continuing Education | Complete |
Community Service Participation | Complete |
Community Service Hours | Complete |
Sustainability Policy Advocacy | Complete |
Trademark Licensing | Complete |
Graduation Pledge | Not Pursuing |
Community Service on Transcripts | Not Pursuing |
Farmers' Market | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Innovation 1 | Complete |
Innovation 2 | Complete |
Innovation 3 | Not Pursuing |
Innovation 4 | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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New Student Orientation | Not Pursuing |
Food Education | Not Pursuing |
Food and Beverage Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Confinement-Free Food Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Vegetarian-Fed Food Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Hormone-Free Food Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Seafood Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Dishware | Not Pursuing |
Energy Initiatives | Not Pursuing |
Energy Use by Type | Not Pursuing |
Procurement | Not Pursuing |
Bike Sharing | Not Pursuing |
Water Initiatives | Not Pursuing |
Endowment | Not Pursuing |
Sustainability Staffing | Not Pursuing |
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