STARS 2.1

The Ohio State University at Lima

Lima, OH, US


Rating Score Valid Through Liaison Submitted Executive Letter
Silver - expired 48.07 Nov. 4, 2020 Tony Gillund May 9, 2017 Download
Curriculum
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Research
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Credit Status
Research and Scholarship Complete
Support for Research Complete
Open Access to Research Complete
Campus Engagement
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Public Engagement
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The Ohio State University at Lima is active in and around the community. Multiple events per year are hosted on campus, and students, faculty and staff are active in service projects, volunteerism, and other public … read more
Credit Status
Community Partnerships Complete
Inter-Campus Collaboration Complete
Continuing Education Complete
Community Service Complete
Participation in Public Policy Complete
Trademark Licensing Complete
Air & Climate
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The Lima Campus Plant Physical Facilities Department is pursuing initiatives to respond to impacts on the climate from its current facilities.

Credit Status
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Complete
Outdoor Air Quality Complete
Buildings
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The Lima Campus Physical Facilities Department oversees nine campus buildings totaling approximately 447,000 gross sq. ft. and 565 acres of grounds. A Lima Campus project management group is responsible for campus construction, renovation and restoration … read more
Credit Status
Building Operations and Maintenance Complete
Building Design and Construction Complete
Energy
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The Lima Campus Physical Facilities Department oversees nine campus buildings totaling approximately 447,000 gross sq. ft. and 565 acres of grounds. The Lima Campus senior administrative staff seek to incorporate short-term and long-term energy-efficient operations. read more
Credit Status
Building Energy Consumption Complete
Clean and Renewable Energy Not Pursuing
Food & Dining
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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
Food and Beverage Purchasing Not Pursuing
Sustainable Dining Complete
Grounds
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Lima Campus groundskeeping staff are responsible for the care of campus grounds, which includes mowing, weeding, leaf removal, turf renovation, ornamental and herbaceous planting, pruning and removals. Also, activities include daily policing of campus grounds … read more
Credit Status
Landscape Management Not Pursuing
Biodiversity Not Pursuing
Purchasing
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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
Sustainable Procurement Complete
Electronics Purchasing Complete
Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing Not Pursuing
Office Paper Purchasing Complete
Transportation
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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
Campus Fleet Not Pursuing
Student Commute Modal Split Complete
Employee Commute Modal Split Complete
Support for Sustainable Transportation Complete
Waste
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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
Waste Minimization and Diversion Complete
Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Not Pursuing
Hazardous Waste Management Complete
Water
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Credit Status
Water Use Complete
Rainwater Management Complete
Coordination & Planning
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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
Sustainability Coordination Complete
Sustainability Planning Complete
Participatory Governance Complete
Diversity & Affordability
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The Ohio State University at Lima is committed to campus diversity & affordability initiatives. The campus coordinator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: leads up campus diversity initiatives and programs; develops, implements, and evaluates … read more
Credit Status
Diversity and Equity Coordination Complete
Assessing Diversity and Equity Complete
Support for Underrepresented Groups Complete
Affordability and Access Complete
Investment & Finance
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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
Committee on Investor Responsibility Not Pursuing
Sustainable Investment Complete
Investment Disclosure Not Pursuing
Wellbeing & Work
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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
Employee Compensation Complete
Assessing Employee Satisfaction Complete
Wellness Program Complete
Workplace Health and Safety Complete

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