University of California, Santa Barbara
PA-2: Sustainability Planning

The mission of the Academic Senate Sustainability Work Group (SWG) is to ensure that all graduates of UCSB are literate in the social, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainability and that sustainability research is supported.

UCSB is highly respected for its scholarly pursuits related to the environment and sustainability. Close to half of our academic departments offer courses and/or host faculty who conduct research on sustainability. Further, many of our research institutes and teams, such as the Marine Science Institute; the UCSB working group on Psychology, Environment, and Public Policy (PEPP); the NSF Center for Nanotechnology in Society; the Earth Research Institute; and the Carsey-Wolf Center, focus on technological and social solutions related to the stewardship and protection of our planet and its resources. Many of UCSB’s accomplishments reflect the actions of a variety of campus entities. The SWG works to coordinate and publicize these achievements and develop goals for the short and long term.

Short-Term Goals (June 2012-2014)
1. Launch PhD emphasis in environment/sustainability.
2. Secure $10k/yr from donor sources for the Sustainability Champion.
3. Secure $6k/yr for the Chancellor’s Sustainability Internship Program.
4. Develop a UCSB speakers’ bureau with faculty experts in sustainability and the environment.
5. Launch a sustainable commons video project, which will collect and disseminate videos of faculty to be infused into courses as supporting media/course modules.
6. Assess all co-curricular sustainability activities.
7. Coordinate UCSB faculty recruitment efforts on the environment and sustainability.
8. Develop an eco-literacy assessment program.
9. Set aside funding to encourage development of courses related to climate change, especially in departments that do not typically address this issue.
10. Expand the New Leaf Grant Program, infusing environment/sustainability into courses, to $10k.
11. Develop a Climate Change Student Peer Educators Program.
12. Develop a Sustainability Fellowship Program.
13. Encourage faculty to continue to regularly engage in statewide and national sustainability associations.
14. Identify ways to use UCSB as a living laboratory and develop a plan to implement these strategies.
15. Collaborate with other UCs to develop consistent reporting guidelines for sustainability in academics.

Short-Term Goals (June 2014-2020)
1. Identify courses on sustainability and climate change in the catalog.
2. Develop a funding source to encourage the development of courses related to climate change, especially in departments that do not typically address this issue.
3. Expand “Infusing sustainability into the curriculum” program
4. Develop a UCSB special subjects general education (GE) requirement in environment/sustainability.

Long-Term Goals (June 2020-2050)
1. Initiate a long-term strategy to maintain and increase the number of environmental science and climate change faculty.
2. Create a program to support student-initiated eco-entrepreneurship. This may be an expansion of existing eco-entrepreneurship programs on-campus.
3. Endow the Sustainability Champion and Chancellor’s Sustainability Internship Program.

Academic Senate Sustainability Work Group Members:
Peter Alagona, Assistant Professor, History, and Environmental Studies
Lisa Berry, Lecturer, Environmental Studies; Instructional Consultant, Instructional Development
David Lopez-Carr, Director, Latin American and Iberian Studies; Professor of Geography
David Cleveland Professor, Environmental Studies
Deborah Karoff Executive Director, Academic Senate
Bruce Kendall, Associate Dean, Graduate Division; Associate Professor, Bren School
LeeAnne Kryder, Director, Business Communication Track of the Professional Writing Minor
David Lea, Professor of Earth Science
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability; Executive Officer, Department of Geography
Eric Matthys, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
George Michaels, Executive Director, Instructional Development
Dar Roberts, Chair, Department of Geography; Professor of Geography
Josh Schimel, Professor, Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology; Environmental Studies
Eric Smith, Professor, Political Science
Jennifer Thorsh, Director, Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration
Bruce Tiffney, Dean, College of Creative Studies; Professor, Earth Science
Susannah Scott, Professor, Chemical Engineering; Chemistry and Biochemistry
Ann-Elise Lewallen, Assistant Professor, East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies
Karly Miller, Graduate Student Representative
Karen Housel, Undergraduate Sustainability Intern
Katie, Maynard (staff to the committee) from the Office of Sustainability

The mission of the Academic Senate Sustainability Work Group (SWG) is to ensure that all graduates of UCSB are literate in the social, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainability and that sustainability research is supported.

UCSB is highly respected for its scholarly pursuits related to the environment and sustainability. Close to half of our academic departments offer courses and/or host faculty who conduct research on sustainability. Further, many of our research institutes and teams, such as the Marine Science Institute; the UCSB working group on Psychology, Environment, and Public Policy (PEPP); the NSF Center for Nanotechnology in Society; the Earth Research Institute; and the Carsey-Wolf Center, focus on technological and social solutions related to the stewardship and protection of our planet and its resources. Many of UCSB’s accomplishments reflect the actions of a variety of campus entities. The SWG works to coordinate and publicize these achievements and develop goals for the short and long term.

Short-Term Goals (June 2012-2014)
1. Assess all co-curricular sustainability activities.
2. Coordinate UCSB faculty recruitment efforts on the environment and sustainability.
3. Further develop interdisciplinary research collaborations on sustainability and climate change.
4. Develop a Sustainability Fellowship Program.
5. Promote a “learn at lunch” or seminar program to bring together researchers from diverse disciplines working on sustainability and the environment.
6. Develop a program to regularly offer work-study internships in sustainability.
7. Identify ways to use UCSB as a living laboratory and develop a plan to implement these strategies.

Short-Term Goals (June 2014-2020)
1. Develop 2-3 large-scale demonstration projects that engage campus researchers, link to curriculum, and set UCSB in a leadership position beyond peer institutions.
2. Develop community-based, multi-disciplinary research projects on climate change issues.

Long-Term Goals (June 2020-2050)
1. Have a center for climate change studies.
2. Initiate long-term strategy to maintain and increase the number of environmental science and climate change faculty.
3. Develop a fellowship program for undergraduate and graduates researching climate change.
4. Create a program to support student-initiated eco-entrepreneurship. This may be an expansion of existing eco-entrepreneurship programs on-campus.
5. Implement demonstration projects developed in mid-term.
6. Involve UCSB faculty in local research on sustainability, through multidisciplinary research teams.
7. Endow the Sustainability Champion and Chancellor’s Sustainability Internship Program.

The Academic Senate Sustainability Work Group (SWG), Members:
Peter Alagona, Assistant Professor, History, and Environmental Studies
Lisa Berry, Lecturer, Environmental Studies; Instructional Consultant, Instructional Development
David Lopez-Carr, Director, Latin American and Iberian Studies; Professor of Geography
David Cleveland Professor, Environmental Studies
Deborah Karoff Executive Director, Academic Senate
Bruce Kendall, Associate Dean, Graduate Division; Associate Professor, Bren School
LeeAnne Kryder, Director, Business Communication Track of the Professional Writing Minor
David Lea, Professor of Earth Science
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability; Executive Officer, Department of Geography
Eric Matthys, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
George Michaels, Executive Director, Instructional Development
Dar Roberts, Chair, Department of Geography; Professor of Geography
Josh Schimel, Professor, Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology; Environmental Studies
Eric Smith, Professor, Political Science
Jennifer Thorsh, Director, Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration
Bruce Tiffney, Dean, College of Creative Studies; Professor, Earth Science
Susannah Scott, Professor, Chemical Engineering; Chemistry and Biochemistry
Ann-Elise Lewallen, Assistant Professor, East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies
Karly Miller, Graduate Student Representative
Karen Housel, Undergraduate Sustainability Intern
Katie, Maynard (staff to the committee) from the Office of Sustainability.

MISSION
Increase visibility and education to our internal and external stakeholders to promote a “culture of sustainability” which integrates sustainability into the daily habits of the campus community and encourages active participation by students, faculty, and staff.

BACKGROUND
The Chancellor’s Campus Sustainability Committee (CSC) recognized a need to educate our own campus as well as the local community about UCSB’s sustainability accomplishments, so they formed the Communications Sub¬committee with the charge of identifying noteworthy campus sustainability information and promoting it to the campus, local community, state, and nation.

UCSB Sustainability Goals
http://www.sustainability.ucsb.edu/sustaining-the-campus/communications-goals/

SHORT-TERM GOALS JUNE 2012 – 2014

1. The 2012/13 campaign was developed around water, waste, and climate. The 2013/14 plan includes research, food, and built environment.
2. Continue development of sustainability layers in the ICM and create mobile applications.
3. Create a thorough brochure/annual report that discusses UCSB’s Sustainability achievements and goals to distribute at the CHESC in June 2013.
4. Develop a rotating set of posters for the green boards and for the BigBelly units.
5. Continue tracking website traffic and analytics to determine trends that emerge as a result of the Sustainability Public Relations Campaign. This will create a 2012/13 academic year baseline for comparison with future campaigns.
6. Collect data for impressions of the public relations campaign.

MID-TERM GOALS JUNE 2014 – 2020

1. Have dedicated media/ publicity personnel established in Office of Sustainability.
2. Increase impressions imparted to our target audience by 10% from our baseline established at the end of 2012/13 academic year. We can achieve this by:

a. Advertising on Green Board
b. Advertising on BigBelly side panels
c. Advertising on DigiKnows (in each of the residence halls and dining halls)
d. Advertising on sandwich boards in strategic locations around the campus
e. Advertising on Facebook and Twitter pages in addition to posting messages and events on our own profile pages.

LONG-TERM GOALS JUNE 2020 – 2050
1. Increase impressions imparted to our target audience by 20% from our baseline established at the end of academic year 2012/13.

Keri Bradford, Marketing, Design & Social Media Coordinator, Student Affairs
George Foulsham, Director of News and Media Relations, Public Affairs
LeeAnn Kryder, Director, Business Communications Track, Professional Writing Program
Kristen LaBonte, Life Sciences Librarian, Davidson Library
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability
Britt Ortiz, Director, Early Academic Outreach
Margaret Rankin, Digital Production Services, Library Information Systems & Digital Initiatives, Davidson Library
Andrew Riley, Sustainability Coordinator, Student Affairs
Sarah Sideschlag, Recycling Program Coordinator, Associated Students

MISSION
Increase visibility and education to our internal and external stakeholders to promote a “culture of sustainability” which integrates sustainability into the daily habits of the campus community and encourages active participation with students, faculty, and staff.

BACKGROUND
The Chancellor’s Campus Sustainability Committee (CSC) recognized a need to educate our own campus as well as the local community about UCSB’s sustainability accomplishments, so they formed the Communications Sub¬committee with the charge of identifying noteworthy campus sustainability information and promoting it to the campus, local community, state, and nation.

Public Outreach
In this area, the campus is utilizing the website, 30 second trailers in all the local movie theaters (running all academic year and part of summer) on various sustainability topics, and we have signage inside all the local buses, and are working on adding van-pool-wraps, sustainability messages on the outside of all 11 of our campus van-pool fleet.

SHORT-TERM GOALS JUNE 2012 – 2014

1. Incorporate sustainability message on the exterior of our campus van-pool vehicles.
2. Continue development of sustainability layers in the ICM, and create mobile applications.
3. Continue tracking website traffic and analytics to determine trends that emerge as a result of the Sustainability Public Relations Campaign. This will create a 2012/13 academic year baseline for comparison with future campaigns.
4. Collect data for impressions of the public relations campaign.

MID-TERM GOALS JUNE 2014 – 2020

3. Increase impressions imparted to our target audience by 10% from our baseline established at the end of 2012/13 academic year. We can achieve this by:
a. Increasing the number of buses/shuttles that carry our advertisements – right now we only advertise on 4 out of 106 buses.
b. Advertising in off-campus Santa Barbara publications.
c. Showing 30 second video trailers at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival screenings. This would reach an audience beyond the local movie-goers in Santa Barbara and may include potential donors.
d. Incorporating signage on the outside of our vans.


LONG-TERM GOALS JUNE 2020 – 2050
1. Increase impressions imparted to our target audience by 20% from our baseline established at the end of academic year 2012/13.

Keri Bradford, Marketing, Design & Social Media Coordinator, Student Affairs
George Foulsham, Director of News and Media Relations, Public Affairs
LeeAnn Kryder, Director, Business Communications Track, Professional Writing Program
Kristen LaBonte, Life Sciences Librarian, Davidson Library
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability
Britt Ortiz, Director, Early Academic Outreach
Margaret Rankin, Digital Production Services, Library Information Systems & Digital Initiatives, Davidson Library
Andrew Riley, Sustainability Coordinator, Student Affairs
Sarah Sideschlag, Recycling Program Coordinator, Associated Students

The University developed an action plan for becoming climate neutral, which includes: a feasibility study for meeting the 2014 and 2020 goals (and) a target date for achieving climate neutrality as soon as possible, while concurrently maintaining the University’s overall mission. Climate neutrality means that the University will have a net zero impact on the Earth’s climate, and it will be achieved by minimizing GHG emissions as much as possible and by using carbon offsets or other measures to mitigate the remaining GHG emissions.
In accordance with these initiatives, the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) created a Climate Action Plan (CAP), approved by the Chancellor’s Campus Sustainability Committee in August 2009. The 2009 CAP was drafted with the best available data and methodology. It was intended to establish an institutional framework for the inventorying, annual tracking, and strategic reduction of GHG emissions, to be updated on a biennial basis. The 2012 CAP included revised GHG emissions baselines and reduction goals, as well as updated GHG emissions inventory results through calendar year 2010. Additionally, it included GHG emissions from commuting and University-funded air travel. This was updated again in early 2014.
GHG emissions resulting from activities under UCSB’s operational control were inventoried and reported annually to the California Climate Action Registry (CCAR) for years 2004 through 2009. In 2010, UCSB began reporting to The Climate Registry (TCR), which has replaced CCAR. The 2014 CAP includes GHG emissions inventory results through calendar year 2012 and mitigation strategies as well as revised emissions forecasts. The total 2011 GHG emissions were 90,959 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MT CO2e), and total 2012 GHG emissions were 91,596 MT CO2e.

UCSB Climate Action Plan - 2014
http://www.sustainability.ucsb.edu/wp-content/uploads/CAP_2014_Final21.pdf

The 2014 UC Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan (CAP) details the following GHG emissions reduction targets:
• 2014: 2000 Emissions Level – 99,699 MT CO2e
• 2020: 1990 Emissions Level – 90, 736 MT CO2e
• 2025: Scope 1 & 2 Carbon Neutrality (Set by UC President Janet Napolitano)

UC President Napolitano’s Carbon Neutrality in its operations by 2025 goal, while a laudable goal which will inspire creative ways of reducing our GHG emissions, will only be achievable through financial partnerships with the UC-system and the State of California. UCSB will have to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54,000 MT CO2e from 2025 projected BAU emissions levels and by 44,824 MT CO2e from projected emissions levels with mitigation (mitigation strategies outlined in section 5 of this CAP) in order to meet the 2025 carbon neutrality goal of zero net operating emissions. In addition to the $31 million (table 1) in estimated investment costs for mitigation strategies outlined in section 5 of this CAP, UCSB will need to invest $14.5 million in energy efficiency and conservation projects.
While large reductions can be made through energy efficiency and conservation, which have a considerable return on investment and payback period, at some point, emissions must be further reduced by increasing the use of renewable energy or by obtaining offsets. UCSB will need to spend an additional 7 million dollars in 2025 for the purchase of carbon free energy and offsets, increasing the amount needed to cover the annual utility budget to $18 million.

Form a System-Wide Committee
Reaching Carbon Neutrality by 2025 will require coordinated efforts within the UC-System. Therefore, a multi-campus committee should be formed to explore what mitigation strategies are needed to meet the carbon neutrality target. Committee Members should include representatives from the UC Office of the President, the Sustainability Office and UC Office of the President, Facilities Management Services, Energy/Utilities group, and key faculty involved in energy efficiency research, and the main goal of the committee should be to find shared resources that will allow all campuses to reach the Carbon Neutral Goal.
Some of the strategies our campus could explore include but are not limited to the following:
Reducing Energy Demand
1. Complete an entire campus energy audit – Over the last decade, the campus has made tremendous efforts to reduce GHG emissions through energy efficiency measures, and most of the low hanging fruit has already been targeted. A complete campus building audit will help to identify where efficiency efforts are still needed and what projects will have the greatest energy savings.
2. Extend funding for future energy efficiency projects - The SEP has been the most effective mitigation strategy for the campus. Continued funding for energy efficiency projects, either through the continuation of the SEP or a similar program, will be crucial in helping to meet the carbon neutral goal.
3. Increase energy savings behavior – Energy savings behavior will need to be increased through education and outreach, as well as by energy incentive programs that penalize energy wasting behavior (see sections 5.4).
Increasing Renewable Energy Supplies
1. Advocate more renewable options from SCE – emissions from purchased electricity account for just over 30% of campus’ total emissions. Increasing the amount of renewables UCSB purchased above the 33 percent renewables by the 2020 standard will greatly decrease campus emissions.
2. Biogas procurement – Substituting natural gas with Biogas would greatly reduce scope 1 emissions. One option is for the Campus to procure biogas through a purchase agreement with a local gas company. For example, BioFuels Energy, LLC (“BFE”) secured long term bio-gas rights from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Facility and has developed the first commercial project in California to purify wastewater treatment digester gas for injection into natural gas pipelines. Under a long term Power Purchase Agreement, BFE has agreed to provide 2.8 MW of Biogas to the University of California San Diego. Another option would be to build a campus biodigester that could be fueled by campus waste. UC Davis received a research grant from the Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program of the California Energy Commission to develop and construct a pilot-scale anaerobic digester system that will be fueled by campus waste and produce enough biogas to generate approximately four million kwh of electricity annually.
Purchasing offsets
1. Purchase renewable energy credits and offsets – Offsets will need to be purchased if the University cannot secure enough renewable energy to cover natural gas and electricity demand. Offsets will also need to be purchased for emissions from propane and diesel usage which cannot be eliminated or substituted.
At some point, emissions must be further reduced by increasing the use of renewable energy or by obtaining offsets. Emissions from electricity can be eliminated with the purchase of 100 percent renewable energy, while emissions from natural gas, propane, and diesel usage that cannot be eliminated or substituted will require offsets.
PROJECTED FUTURE EMISSIONS AND REDUCTIONS
UCSB’s forecast of GHG emissions between 2012 and 2020 contains several specified reduction measures:

1. Conservation: emission reduction estimate - 2,374 MT CO2e, resulting from behavioral change. Based on case studies, a 5 percent reduction in electricity use by 2020 is achievable if the campus successfully decentralizes the main utility budget.
2. On-site Renewable Energy: emission reduction estimate - 498 MT CO2e, resulting from build-out of renewable energy generation capacity on campus. The campus is currently adding photovoltaic arrays on the roof of parking lot 22; the project began construction in October 2013 and will be completed in June of 2014. Additionally, the campus plans on adding two large photovoltaic arrays (approximately 500 kilowatts each) before 2020, resulting in a build-out of an additional 1000 kilowatts of on-site solar production.
3. Strategic Energy Partnership: emission reduction estimate: 6,272 MT CO2e, resulting from energy efficiency projects. These projects are funded through utility incentives, capital project costs, and UC bond financing.
4. Air Travel Reduction: emission reduction estimate: 1,724 MT CO2e, resulting from reduced travel budgets, coupled with increased use of video conferencing. This CAP assumes a 5 percent reduction in air travel through incentivizing teleconferencing over in-person travel. In further iterations of this CAP, air travel emissions will be revised through a standard UC approach currently under development. Additionally, the university has no formalized programs to incentivize video/tele-conferencing, but promoting/subsidizing this alternative shall be actively pursued.
5. Commuting Reduction: emissions reduction estimate: 1,016 MT CO2e’ resulting from housing new population growth in proximity to campus.
UCSB’s planned mitigation and reduction measures put the campus on a trajectory to achieve the 2020 emissions targets. Additional measures will be necessary in order for the campus to achieve GHG neutrality by 2025. UCSB will have to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by an additional 44,824 MT CO2e in order to meet the 2025 carbon neutrality goal of zero net operating emissions. This will require a $14.5 million in energy efficiency projects and a $700,00 annual investment in conservation efforts. While large reductions can be made through energy efficiency and conservation, which have a considerable return on investment and payback period, at some point, emissions must be further reduced by increasing the use of renewable energy or by obtaining offsets. UCSB will need to spend an additional 7 million dollars in 2025 for the purchase of carbon free energy and offsets, increasing our annual utility bill significantly; currently, it is around 12 Million Dollars annually.

David Austin, Executive Director, Institute for Energy Efficiency
Isabelle Geczy, Undergraduate Representative
Mel Manalis, Senior Lecturer, Environmental Studies
David Mchale, Associate Director/Utilities and Energy Services, Facilities Management
George Levinthal, Architect, Design & Construction Service
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability
Eric Matthys, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Katie Maynard, Sustainability Coordinator
Thuc-Quyen Nguyen; Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Andrew Riley; Sustainability Coordinator, Student Affairs
Jordan Sager, LEED Program Manager, Facilities Management
Jewel Snavely, Campus Sustainability Coordinator/TGIF Grants Manager
Bob Wilkinson, Adjunct Associate Professor, Bren School, Environmental Studies

MISSION
To provide education and seek resources to transform the UCSB campus design, development, construction, and modification process to ensure an energy efficient and environmentally responsible built environment.

BACKGROUND
Low-impact design, construction, and facility operations are fundamental to working toward a more sustainable campus. As a method for ensuring sustainability goals are met with each new capital project, UC Santa Barbara utilizes the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) rating system as a design guideline and construction process verification tool.
In 2002, UCSB became the first higher education institution to construct a LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC) Platinum building: Bren Hall. Home to the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and the Environmental Studies Program, Bren Hall became the first building in the nation to have achieved LEED Platinum rating for both New Construction and Operations & Maintenance.
The first UC Green Building and Clean Energy policy required all new UC buildings and major renovation projects after July 1, 2004 to achieve LEED certified equivalency and surpass California’s Building Energy Efficiency requirements by 20 percent. At that time, UC Santa Barbara enacted a more stringent practice, stating that all new campus construction projects approved after July 1, 2004 must achieve LEED Silver certification. As of July 1, 2012, all new facilities will target LEED Gold certification as a minimum.
Savings by Design is a component of the statewide Utility Energy Partnership leveraged on all new building projects at UCSB. The program provides support to design teams and incentives to building owners to integrate energy efficiency into new building projects.
In the fall of 2008, UCSB began a pilot project with the US Green Building Council called the LEED for Existing Buildings (EB) Portfolio Program, which aims to achieve LEED-EB certification of 25 existing campus buildings. This approach will allow UCSB to gain recognition for the green operations on a campus-wide basis and greatly streamline the assessment and certification process.

SHORT-TERM GOALS JUNE 2012 – 2014
1. Add renovation policies to the Campus’ Green Building Practice.
2. Have a qualified sustainability representative on each campus committee participating in building design/construction, including the Chancellor’s Campus Sustainability Committee and Department buildings committees.

MID-TERM GOALS JUNE 2014 – 2020
1. Complete the certification of 25 campus buildings as a demonstration of the success of the LEED-EB Portfolio Program.

LONG-TERM GOALS JUNE 2020 – 2050

1. Design, construct, and operate buildings, using a closed-loop process, calling for no waste in the construction process and building operation. Barriers at this point are knowledge, such as life-cycle data, and technology. Biomimicry is the impetus for this goal.
2. Striving for zero waste, pollution, and net habitat impact.

Marc Fisher, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services
Jordan Sager, LEED Program Manager, Facilities Management
Barry Colwell, Associate Director of Building Development and Resources, Housing & Residential Services
Chuck Haines, Director of Capital Development, Office of Budget & Planning
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability
Igor Mezic, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Andrew Riley, Sustainability Coordinator, Student Affairs
Dennis Whelan, Associate Campus Planner, Office of Budget & Planning
Jack Wolever, Director, Design & Construction Services

The working area for food is divided into two groups:
Housing & Residential Services Dining (H&RS) and The University Center (UCen) These areas cover food production on the entire campus.

MISSION (H&RS Dining Services)
To create a regional closed loop food system that includes criteria for all purchasing, food preparation and service, presentation, cleaning and waste disposal, equipment and supplies, facility design, and renovation and utilities.

BACKGROUND
H&RS Dining Services aims to provide a variety of healthy and sustainable food for the campus community, including students, staff, faculty, and guests. Dining Services promotes the academic mission of UCSB and creates a sense of community through support services and developmental programs. We strive to:
Protect, preserve, and regenerate our environmental resources for the future.
Provide the highest quality healthy and nutritious food without additives, pesticides, or preservatives.
Reduce food and waste generation.
Use waste products to generate other sources of energy.
Reduce use of energy sources: gas, electricity, water.
Reduce transportation of goods, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions

The University Center

MISSION
To provide sustainable and healthy food options for the campus community, while maintaining financial sustainability for the university

BACKGROUND
UCen Dining was one of the original members of the campus sustainability group, which was created in 2005. Select campus members were trained in the Natural Step process of sustainability. Where financially feasible, the UCen has incorporated sustainable practices and purchases since the start of the campus pro¬gram.

The working area for food is divided into two groups:
Housing & Residential Services Dining (H&RS) and The University Center (UCen) These areas cover food production on the entire campus.

H&RS SHORT-TERM GOALS June 2012-2014

1. Increase Green cleaning and decrease toxic chemical use.
2. Increase organic, sustainable, and locally grown seasonal food selections by 50% and meat, poultry, and dairy by 5%.
3. Work with campus and waste disposal company to determine best ways to reuse all waste materials on campus.
4. Assure all disposables are certified compostable and non-toxic.
5. Purchase Energy Star equipment where available.
6. Develop a framework to sustain student involvement in the Food Working Group (through AS, RHA, EAB, ESLP, etc.).
7. Establish a ‘Leadership Group’ to develop and implement goals.
8. Complete green certifications for all four dining commons.

H&RS MID-TERM GOALS June 2014-2020

1. Vendor Blanket PO’s – increase sustainability criteria on RFQ’s.
2. Increase certified organic local produce by 25%.
3. Work in conjunction with campus and waste disposal to find sites and vessels for composting all disposable products and post-consumer waste.
4. Purchase Energy Star dish washing machines.
5. Communicate and share our framework for creating a sustainable food system with other schools, universities, and communities.
6. Influence manufacturers and distributors of natural and organic food products to provide more bulk, recyclable packaging materials.
7. Renovate dining facilities to become LEED certified.

H&RS LONG-TERM GOALS June 2020-2050

1. Expanding Organic and Locally Grown Produce Options (25-50%).
2. Expanding organic and sustainable dairy, poultry, meat, and fish (15%-25%).

The University Center SHORT-TERM GOALS June 2012-2014

1. Eliminate styrofoam and all consumer non-compostable packaging.
2. Increase usage of Green cleaning products.
3. Add Sustainability language to Leased Tenant RFPs and Contracts as they expire.

The University Center MID-TERM GOALS June 2014-2020

1. Coordinate efforts with campus to designate ‘compostable’ trashcans for diverting our compostable paper products to satellite areas of campus and diverting that waste from the landfill.

The University Center LONG-TERM GOALS June 2020-2050

1. Replace aging equipment as needed with energy-efficient Energy Star models.
2. Continue to increase sustainable food and non-food purchases.
3. Continue to write sustainability language in Leased Tenant Contracts.

Robbie Wright/Bonnie Crouse (Co-chair), Assistant Director, Residential Dining Services
Sue Hawkins (Co-chair), Director, UCen Dining Services
James Acebu, Concessions Manager, Residential Dining Services
Steffen Gauglitz, Graduate Student Representative
Jamie Herrera, Executive Chef, Residential Dining Services
Danielle Kemp, Dietitian, Residential Dining Services
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability
Matthew O’Carroll, Refuse, Recycling, & Water Conservation Manager, Facilities Management
Mark Rousseau, Environmental & Energy Programs Manager, Housing & Residential Services
Sara Sideschlag, Recycling Program Coordinator, Associated Students

MISSION
Reduce non-renewable energy consumption through efficiency, conservation, and strategic procurement of energy resources.
1. Planning, development, and implementation of energy conservation measures
2. Reviewing plans for new construction to ensure that energy-efficient design strategies are incorporated into all new building and renovation projects
3. Investigating and employing new renewable and energy-efficient technologies
4. Providing information to campus constituents about UCSB’s energy use and its global environmental impact

BACKGROUND
UCSB Utility & Energy Services implements energy efficiency projects such as equipment retrofits, monitoring-based commissioning, and building controls optimization. The UC and CA Investor Owned Utilities have established the Strategic Energy Partnership, which, through incentivizing efficiency, facilitates energy conservation and installation of emerging technologies at UCSB. The Program’s initial cycle ran from 2009-2012 and was extremely successful in achieving its stated reduction goals. In early 2013, the program was renewed through 2014. The annual energy savings from this program are reflected in UCSB’s Annual Utility & Energy Report. http://energy.ucsb.edu/_client/pdf/Report.pdf

ALTERNATIVE ENEGY SUBCOMMITTEE
This subcommittee allows the CSC to engage a broader campus expertise, including faculty and student representatives, in addressing the issue of alternative energy. The Subcommittee discusses the question of alternative energy generation on- and off- campus. Ultimately, campus solutions to energy will be multi-pronged, involving on- and off-site generation, conservation, and a degree of reliance on fossil sources until new technologies become practical. Planning for these advances requires coordination between multiple internal and external stakeholders. Most recently, the Alternative Energy Subcommittee has recognized the need to identify a funding source for energy efficiency and alternative energy projects that is separate from the campus Purchased Utilities Account. As time goes on and the campus grows, it will be more difficult to realize important energy reductions. This new budget will allow the campus to invest the upfront capital that is needed to fund energy projects that have an acceptable rate of return, and ultimately, save the campus money.

SHORT-TERM GOALS JUNE 2012 – 2014
1. Establish a separate budget or funding source to be used for energy efficiency projects and renewable energy procurement to meet critical campus emissions targets and objectives, as well as improve economic efficiency.
2. Develop criteria that will be used to determine which projects will be funded through the new budget.
3. Suggest different sources for the new funding, in addition to ways the fund can be structured.
4. Alternative Energy Subcommittee should investigate and prioritize the top alternative energy strategies to be implemented (on-or off- campus).
5. Continue working with the multi-jurisdictional Renewable Energy Taskforce to identify opportunities for regional partnerships on renewable energy projects.

MID-TERM GOALS JUNE 2014 – 2020

1. Strive for total campus average energy use intensity (kBtu/sq ft/ yr) reduction of 1.5% per year between now and 2020.
2. Begin implementation of alternative energy strategies developed by Alternative Energy Subcommittee and/ or community partnership projects identified by the Multi-jurisdictional Renewable Energy Taskforce.
3. Garner our energy consumption from alternative energy sources for a minimum of 43% of the campus total electricity consumption before 2020.
4. Before 2020, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels.

LONG-TERM GOALS JUNE 2020 – 2050
1. Achieve climate neutrality by 2025 for scopes 1 and 2.
2. Achieve net climate neutrality before 2050.

Energy Members:
David Mchale, Associate Director/Utilities and Energy Services, Facilities Management
Jordan Sager, LEED Program Manager, Facilities Management
Mark Rousseau, Environmental & Energy Programs Manager, Housing & Residential Services
Mark Peppers, Engineer, Design & Construction Service

Alternative Energy:
David Austin, Executive Director, Institute for Energy Efficiency
Isabelle Geczy, Undergraduate Representative
Mel Manalis, Senior Lecturer, Environmental Studies
David Mchale, Associate Director/Utilities and Energy Services, Facilities Management
George Levinthal, Architect, Design & Construction Service
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability
Eric Matthys, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Katie Maynard, Sustainability Coordinator
Thuc-Quyen Nguyen; Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Andrew Riley; Sustainability Coordinator, Student Affairs
Jordan Sager, LEED Program Manager, Facilities Management
Jewel Snavely, Campus Sustainability Coordinator/TGIF Grants Manager
Bob Wilkinson, Adjunct Associate Professor, Bren School, Environmental Studies

MISSION
To increase biodiversity of the campus flora, maintain it as a living collection, and raise awareness about sustainable practices and self-sustaining systems, while reducing dependency on fossil fuels, extracted minerals, pesticides, and potable water.
BACKGROUND
UCSB is blessed by its physical location and climate, permitting the growth of both native and non-native plants on and in proximity to campus. We have developed the campus landscape as a living laboratory and classroom. We seek to preserve and extend the non-native plant diversity of the core campus, while enhancing the native habitats at its periphery.

SHORT-TERM GOALS JUNE 2012 – 2014

1. Establish membership as a tree campus USA.
2. Raise student awareness about sustainability in the landscape through programs in Housing & Residential Services, which already has similar programs on water, energy, and food within buildings.
3. Identify campus landscape areas that we want to retain on potable irrigation for support of teaching specimens (cannot tolerate recycled water).
4. Change fossil filters in parking lots to clean and catch. The nylon bag is reusable, making maintenance more efficient. A tri-mix media filtration pillow is custom-blended to trap UCSB specific pollutants.
5. Train staff on cleanout technique; improve storm water efficacy in 2.8 million sqft

MID-TERM GOALS JUNE 2014 – 2020

1. Move to a fully computer-controlled and sensor-monitored irrigation system.
2. Map campus run-off points and develop priorities for repair and replacement, then moving to identifying funding for projects. Additionally, attempt to capture runoff from storm water and channel it to the lagoon, reducing coastal erosion.
3. Replace all irrigation heads on the main campus with water-efficient emitters.
4. Identify invasive plant infestations on campus property and seek removal.
5. Enhance the campus map of the flora to identify areas in terms of educational value and maintenance

LONG-TERM GOALS JUNE 2020 – 2050
1. Irrigate as much of the campus landscape as is feasible with reclaimed water.
2. Assess the feasibility of green roofs for use on campus.
3. Fuel the campus fleet and equipment used by grounds personnel (H&RS, FM, CCBER) with naturally-generated fuels.
4. Manage storm water through wetlands and biofiltration, using native plant species, and storage and reuse where applicable at the University.

Stacey Callaway Environmental Programs Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety
Jon Cook, Associate Director of PF, Landscape, Environmental, & Custodial Services,, Facilities Management
Lisa Stratton, Director of Ecosystems Management, CCBER
Joe McFadden, Associate Professor, Geography
Tom Beland, Director, Residential Operations, Housing & Residential Services
Manuel Hererra, Grounds Superintendent, Housing & Residential Services
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability
Phaedrus Raznikov, Undergraduate Representative

MISSION
To facilitate the acquisition of resources in an environmentally conscientious and socially responsible manner, while supporting the UC education, research, and public service mission.
BACKGROUND
Purchasing supports UC research, innovation, and invention of environmentally preferable systems and processes. As a research and educational institution committed to higher learning and public service, we are in a unique position to set an example and lead others toward a more sustainable future. UCSB wields a purchasing power that exceeds that of entire nations – a position that demands a high level of responsibility and stewardship.

SHORT-TERM GOALS JUNE 2012 – 2014
1. Research and implement optimization of last mile delivery for route efficiency and packaging reductions.
2. Partner with UC Santa Cruz and UC San Diego procurement teams to: 1) identify green products and services, 2) have strategic sourcing/green vendors display priority purchase options, and 3) increase the EPP reporting options.

MID-TERM GOALS JUNE 2014 – 2020

1. Achieve a zero-waste, closed loop systems where all inputs are either recycled, composted, or reused/reprocessed/ remanufactured locally.
2. Fully eliminate decentralized hard-copy catalogs – Electronic Commerce.
3. Institute E-signatures for all campus forms.
4. Continually improve and utilize matrix, criteria, and guidelines for more sustainable procurement with an emphasis on vendor selection/qualification, and increase quality points weighting for sustainability by a minimum of 15%.

LONG-TERM GOALS JUNE 2020 – 2050

1. Be carbon neutral and generate zero emissions through travel/transport/distribution of goods.
2. Create a tier rating system, perhaps based on the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED model that includes scientifically based, neutral oversight of standards development and effective controls for validity of environmental criteria.
3. Implement UC-wide sustainability practice

Kathy Scheidemen (Co-chair), Business Officer, Earth Research Institute
Pam Lombardo (Co-chair), Acting Associate Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services
Christine Griffin, Gateway Systems Manager
Jacob Godfrey, Associate Director and Material Manger, Business & Financial Services
Steve Kriz, Assistant Director of Accounting Services
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability

MISSION
To reduce both consumption of natural resources and production of greenhouse gases as related to transportation, using appropriate technological, management, and behavioral solutions.

BACKGROUND
The UC Santa Barbara Transportation Department is responsible for maintaining the entire campus fleet and strives to conserve energy, reduce campus parking demand, ease traffic congestion, reduce air pollution, and reduce the campus community’s contributions to global warming.

SHORT-TERM GOALS JUNE 2012 – 2014

1. Install two additional level 2 car charging stations.
2. Install a number (to be established) of level 1 car charging stations.
3. Develop a protocol for flexible schedules that permit telecommuting.
4. Improve scope 3 emissions tracking: identify and implement a method for tracking of air miles.
5. Develop a program for campus site licenses to be shared/ disseminated to users for web-based/desktop-based software to discourage air travel.
6. Establish and track the effects of a teleconferencing system for campus use.
7. Develop a calculator for parking permit holders to estimate the carbon offset their monthly commute would generate.
8. Partner with other agencies/ groups to develop a local Natural Gas fueling station.
9. Ensure policy is maintained for minimum mandatory bicycle parking access in all capital improvement projects to improve bike network and encourage added bike riders.
10. Review data and establish baselines for mode splits by faculty, staff, and students and fuel consumption by fleet.
11. Develop an anti-idling policy for campus fleet.
12. Expand Clean Cities to county line.
13. Expand full bus service (until 2am) to San Joaquin and Sierra Madre (~1500 new beds).
14. Through partnerships, expand alternative fueled infrastructure. Identify UCSB research projects that can complement this project.
15. Through optimization, reduce fleet emissions with the last mile delivery program.

MID-TERM GOALS JUNE 2014 – 2020
1. Decrease single vehicle ridership by faculty and staff by 10%.
2. Increase TAP participation by 10%.
3. Attain an alternative fuel fleet mix of 85% and a robust multi-fuel infrastructure.
4. Develop planning and funding for a north-south bike path linking the Fairview Plaza – Stowe Park area to campus.
5. Further reduce scope 3 emissions by expanding the use of teleconferencing/ web options.

LONG-TERM GOALS JUNE 2020 – 2050

1. Decrease single vehicle ridership by faculty and staff by 25%.
2. Further increase TAP participation by 25%.
3. Work with the local municipalities, MTD, SBCAG, and the county of Santa Barbara to develop an integrated public transit system.
4. Complete alternative fuel infrastructure and have 85% alternative fueled vehicles use over 50% renewable fuels.

Robert Silsbee, Co-Chair, Acting Director, Transportation & Parking Services
Roland Geyer, Co-Chair, Associate Professor, Bren School
Bruce Tiffney, Dean, College of Creative Studies; Professor, Earth Science
Ron Cortez, Associate Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services
Kristen Deshler, Director, Government Relations
Paolo Gardinali, Director, Social Science Survey Center
Steffen Gauglitz Graduate Student Representative
Bernard Kirtman, Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry
Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability
Joel Michaelsen, Professor, Geography
Arjun Sarkar, Fleet Mechanic, Transportation & Parking Services
James Wagner, Transportation Alternative Program, Transportation & Parking Services

MISSION
To ultimately eliminate waste streams on the campus with the eventual goal of a net zero waste campus through implementing “cradle to cradle” processes and practices. UCSB strives to reduce the amount of waste leaving the University by implementing on-campus waste management programs and practices.

BACKGROUND
The practice of reducing, reusing, and recycling has been in effect at UCSB for more than two decades. California’s Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 required UCSB to recycle 25% of its waste by 1995 and 50% by 2000. Current California Title 14, CCR and Title 27, CCR and the State Legislature bill AB939, required every large State agency to reduce landfill contribution by 25% by the year 2002 and by 50% by 2004. Both these goals were achieved by UCSB. With the addition of AB341, the University is required to achieve zero waste by 2020. At UCSB, zero waste is considered to be between 90 and 95% diversion.

SHORT-TERM GOALS JUNE 2012 – 2014
1. Expand Campus Food Waste Compost Program in collaboration with MarBorg.
2. Switch from traditional food service ware to compostable food service ware.
3. Retrofit Quickcrete landfill bins with blue lids to make them recycling receptacles and pair with Keystone Ridge landfill bins.
4. Utilize the Gateway Procurement System to identify items for purchase that have minimal packaging and are made of recycled materials.
5. Conduct a closed-loop study to assess ways to determine process of waste reuse kept on-site.

MID-TERM GOALS JUNE 2014 – 2020
1. Implement clean fuel strategies for generators.
2. Work with Transportation Services for clean fuel fleet implementation.
3. Fully implement food waste reduction program, stipulating a 50% food waste reduction in 5-10 years, 80% in 10-20 years, and 100% reduction in 20-25 years.
4. Achieve a 95% reduction of total weight of campus waste.

LONG-TERM GOALS JUNE 2020 – 2050

1. Refine any practices that still remove or displace waste at UCSB.
2. Conduct waste management studies to determine practices and programs needed to further increase diversion rates.

Mo Lovegreen, Director, Campus Sustainability
Matthew O’Carroll, Refuse, Recycling, & Water Conservation Manager, Facilities Management
Sarah Sideschlag, Recycling Program Coordinator, Associated Students
Lauren Barnum, Undergraduate Representative
Tessa Balboni, Undergraduate Representative
Byron Sandoval, Superintendent, Custodial Services, Facilities Management
Sue Hawkins, Director, UCen Dining Services
Bruce Carter, Hazardous Waste Program Manager, Environmental Health & Safety
Amorette Getty, Postdoctoral Researcher; Materials Research Laboratory
Mark Rousseau, Environmental & Energy Programs Manager, Housing & Residential Services
Lauren Menzer, Undergraduate Refuse & Recycling Research Intern
Izzy Parnelle-Wolf, Undergraduate Refuse & Recycling Research Intern

UCSB Water Action Plan - December 2013
http://www.sustainability.ucsb.edu/wp-content/uploads/UCSB-Water-Action-Plan-2013.pdf

MISSION
To minimize potable water use on campus, while striving to collect as much water as possible from within the campus footprint for first use, re-processing, and reuse. To treat storm water onsite to ensure it exits the site unpolluted. To have seawater used on campus re-enter the marine environment in a non-invasive state.
BACKGROUND
UCSB began implementing water conservation strategies in response to droughts in the early 1980’s. Customary water saving strategies in campus buildings include using low-flow faucets, flush valves, and showerheads that significantly reduce water usage. In 2001, the campus began installing waterless urinals and dual flush toilets to reduce water use even further. The campus also measures and verifies campus water use.

LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
Currently, irrigation accounts for only about 1% of total campus potable water use. UCSB has been proactive in integrating potable water conservation practices in this sector and has made great strides in switching from irrigating with potable to reclaimed water, reducing potable water consumption used for irrigation by 80%. The University also employs smart irrigation and xeriscaping practices. In 1994, UCSB first used recycled water for 60 % of irrigation purposes. Various recycled water line extension projects over the past eight years have increased the use of recycled water for irrigation at UCSB. We currently irrigate approximately 90% of the campus with reclaimed water.
WATER QUALITY
UCSB is committed to protecting water quality and will continue to implement best management practices (BMP) to prevent environmental pollution and improve our local watershed. The campus has a detailed Stormwater Management Plan that focuses on pollution prevention efforts and recently completed its first Water Action Plan, which encompasses strategies for water reduction, environmental protection, and smart growth. Both plans discuss how water quality is protected and improved by the collaboration of many campus departments and groups such as Campus Planning, Design & Construction Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Management, Housing & Residential Services, and Sustainability. BMP’s to protect stormwater are implemented during three stages of operation at the University.
1. When new projects are being designed, stormwater treatment features are incorporated to manage stormwater long after construction is completed. Examples of these stormwater treatment features include rain gardens, permeable pavement, treatment devices, and disconnected roof drains.

2. During construction of new development projects, contractors implement BMP’s to prevent construction related pollutants from leaving the site and entering the campus storm drain system. Examples of these BMP’s include a perimeter control, separately containing all waste and chemicals in covered storage with secondary containment, regularly sweeping all hardscape, and protecting all storm drains within and around the construction site.

3. Daily operations and maintenance activities have the potential to cause stormwater pollution. Staff that work in areas such as dining services, facilities maintenance, fleet services, grounds, housing and residential services, and vehicle maintenance receive training about BMP’s and ways to conduct their daily activities without causing pollution. In addition, UCSB implements clean-up efforts, such as sweeping all roads and parking lot surfaces on a monthly basis, maintaining landscaped areas, preventing erosion, and continuing an impressive refuse and recycling program.

SHORT-TERM GOALS JUNE 2012 – 2014
1. Retrofit Toilets in Bathrooms.
2. Increase concentration cycles for Cooling Towers.
3. Hire a “Water Manager” to help with the effective and efficient implementation of water conservation programs and strategies across campus.
4. Calibrate existing industrial water meters and install new where needed.

MID-TERM GOALS JUNE 2014 – 2020
1. Use recycled water in toilets.
2. Upgrade Dining Common dishwashers in Portola and Carrillo.
3. Install real-time meters in all buildings and new construction.

LONG-TERM GOALS JUNE 2020 – 2050
1. Retrofit urinals to .25 GPF in bathrooms.
2. Expand weather-based irrigation control systems.

Mo Lovegreen, (Chair) Director, Campus Sustainability’
Lauren Barnum, Undergraduate Representative
Stacey Callaway, Environmental Programs Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety
Tasha Dewey, PowerSave Undergraduate Representative
Amorette Getty, Postdoctoral Researcher; Materials Research Laboratory
Daniel Marquez, Area Manager, Facilities Management
David McHale, Associate Director/Utilities and Energy Services, Facilities Management
Mark Rousseau, Environmental & Energy Programs Manager, Housing & Residential Services
Jordan Sager, LEED Program Manager, Facilities Management
Jewel Snavely, Campus Sustainability Coordinator/TGIF Grants Manager
Misty Williams, Goleta Water District
Jodi Woods, Environmental Compliance Technician, Environmental Health & Safety
Wennie Wang , Graduate Student Representative
Rebecca Bracken, Co-Chair, Environmental Affairs Board (Undergraduate Representative)

UC Santa Barbara is honored to have received the 2013 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award—a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion—UCSB was featured, along with 55 other recipients, in INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s November 2013 issue. This is the second year UCSB has been named as a HEED Award recipient. INSIGHT into Diversity magazine selected UCSB based on the institution’s exemplary diversity and inclusion initiatives and its ability to embrace a broad definition of diversity on its campus, including gender, race, ethnicity, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT community.

“We hope the HEED award serves as a way to honor those institutions of higher education that recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion as part of their everyday campus culture,” said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

Looking toward the future, Associate Vice Chancellor VHerrera-Sobek said, “I invite the UCSB campus community to join me in redoubling our efforts to promote and support diversity initiatives on our beautiful campus. As I said, more work needs to be done and we need a united and cooperative spirit to succeed in this challenging but ultimately gratifying endeavor.

UC Santa Barbara was also once again honored by Minority Access, Inc. for its commitment to diversity. In cooperation with the Office of Minority Health and the National Institutes of Health, the award recognizes institutions committed to increasing the pool of under-respresented scholars.

Presented at the National Role Models Conference in Washington, D.C., the award recognizes the efforts of UCSB to implement programs to improve the higher educational, professional, and managerial employment of minorities.

Minority Access, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that supports individuals; academic institutions; federal, state, and local government agencies; and various corporations to diversify campuses and work sites by improving the recruitment, retention, and enhancement of minorities. They also provide technical assistance to minorities and minority-serving institutions and provide opportunities for sharing experiences and strategies for accessing, retaining, enhancing, and graduating minority students, especially researchers.

This is the fourteenth year that Minority Access, Inc. has presented formal awards at their Role Models Conference and the seventh year in a row that UCSB has been recognized.

The following are some samples of initiatives on the UC Santa Barbara campus. Each of these groups have established charges to help us attain diversity and affordability. They also have measurable objectives within their plans (that include percentage/population counts/participation rates). The following is a sampling of committees related to diversity efforts:

Academic Senate Committee on Diversity and Equity
http://senate.ucsb.edu/councils.and.committees
The Committee promotes campus diversity and equity, ensuring the equal treatment of women, ethnic minorities, individuals of diverse sexual orientations, individuals with disabilities, and other members of the campus community. In meeting this charge, the committee may initiate studies on campus diversity and equity, using data collected from all campus sources; formulate and disseminate recommendations on any matter influencing campus diversity and equity; and address matters involving the hiring, employment, educational, and social circumstances of faculty, staff, and students.

Chancellor's Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture, and Inclusion
http://chancellor.ucsb.edu/committees
UC President Mark Yudof recently formed a system-wide Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture, and Inclusion (http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/23577) to address challenges in enhancing and sustaining a tolerant, inclusive environment on all UC campuses. The Council's first meeting was held June 30, 2010. UCSB also has a Campus Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture, and Inclusion. It is chaired by Chancellor Yang and is composed of faculty, students, staff, administrative personnel, community representation, and ex-officio members, which includes academic deans. The purpose of the advisory council is to:
• Provide ongoing evaluation of campus climate conditions, practices, and policies.
• Suggest measures that will support the goals of inclusion and community, especially including measures reflecting promising practices from elsewhere in UC and the nation.
• Coordinate its analyses, recommendations, and other work with related work of any entities created by faculty, staff, students, or neighboring communities.
• Fulfill other campus-specific responsibilities identified by the Chancellor.
• Respond to queries and suggestions from the President's Advisory Council.

Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women
http://chancellor.ucsb.edu/committees
The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women is an administrative committee that has existed on campus since the mid 1970s. It draws its membership from faculty, staff, and students on campus, with standing members including the director of the Women's Center, our Title IX Coordinator and Sexual Harassment Officer, chair(s) from the Senior Women's Council, and chair(s) from the Professional Women's Association. The charge of CACSW is to advise and consult with the Chancellor about concerns and issues regarding the status of women at UCSB. The committee engages in the review of drafts of campus and system wide policies pertaining to campus women (e.g., parental leaves, sexual harassment, gender equity in sports). The CACSW, along with the Women's Center, organizes a panel discussion, "Demystifying the Tenure Process," for junior faculty women on a yearly basis. The CACSW conducts meetings and investigations on issues including leadership, governance, representation of women in faculty and key administrative positions, pay equity, career equity review, work/life, staff-student ratio, Title IX, safety, student parent registration, diversity training, and female graduate student representation, employment, and mentorship. Since 1997, CACSW has met annually with the Chancellor and his Vice-Chancellors to discuss a yearly report on the status of women.

Eucalyptus
http://diversity.evc.ucsb.edu/links/eucalyptus.cfm
Eucalyptus is the campus Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns. This university-wide committee is comprised of faculty, staff, and students. It’s charge is to discuss LGBT related issued and concerns.

Professional Women's Association
http://www.pwa.ucsb.edu
The Professional Women's Association (PWA) at UC Santa Barbara promotes a sense of community through networking and community service, and it focuses on the advancement and accomplishments of UCSB Women. PWA provides opportunities to develop one's professional and personal self, as well as to network on campus, through activities that include brown bag lunch sessions, networking luncheons, a holiday party for IV children, and an annual professional development conference.

Senior Women's Council
http://diversity.evc.ucsb.edu/links/swc.cfm
The Senior Women's Council was founded in 1993 to create a forum for defining and actively addressing issues that promote gender equity and diversity at UC Santa Barbara. All tenured women faculty and lecturers with SOE are automatically members. The steering committee, comprised of 15-20 members, specifies several well-defined programmatic goals that the Council will accomplish each academic year. The direction of SWC's program is based on input from all tenured women.

Samples of Diversity Initiative Programs:

Academic and Professional Enrichment within a Community of Scholars (APEC)
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/eop
This is a Division of a Student Affairs' initiative to build bridges for EOP students on three target areas: academic, personal/cultural, and career. It is responsible for networks with academic departments and other relevant programs and services for the purposes of enhancing student academic retention, involvement, and preparation to participate in the mainstream of academic opportunities to include research, academic engagement, and readiness for graduate and professional school.

Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) Program
http://www.cse.ucsb.edu
CSE IGERT is a National Science Foundation funded program to recruit and retain outstanding underrepresented minorities in IGERT-participating science, mathematics, and engineering doctoral programs.

Early Academic Outreach (EAO)
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/eao/deptinfo
Early Academic Outreach assists high-achieving and high-potential first generation and low-income students to attain high academic standards and provide the necessary academic support to matriculate into the University of California. Through collaborative efforts with other pre-college programs, EAO also provides students, their families, and communities with the necessary resources to increase eligibility, applications, and enrollments in post-secondary education.

Expanding Pathways to Science, Engineering and Mathematics (EPSEM)
http://www.epsem.ucsb.edu
EPSEM seeks to inspire and nurture students toward pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through a multi-tiered, articulated academic mentorship. This program targets talented and motivated students who, under typical circumstances, would not be matriculating to the University of California immediately after high school.

Kids in Nature (KIN)
http://ccber.lifesci.ucsb.edu/education/kin
The KIN program enriches the learning experiences of under-represented and under-served youth in North Santa Barbara County. KIN learning is focused on environmental science, botany, ecology, and habitat restoration and ecological experiences designed to inspire youth to become good stewards for the environment.

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program
http://engineering.ucsb.edu/programs/mep_and_msp
MESA is a system-wide University of California program. At UC Santa Barbara, the MESA Schools Program (MSP) provides academic enrichment and preparation to K-12 schools in the local area. MSP prepares underrepresented students for UC admission eligibility. The MESA Engineering Program (MEP) is a statewide network of related programs. UC Santa Barbara's MEP maximizes students' academic potential, while preparing students for careers as professional engineers.

McNair Scholars Program
http://mcnair.ucsb.edu
The McNair Scholars Program prepares qualified undergraduates for entrance to a PhD program in all fields of study. The goals of the program are to increase the number of first-generation, low-income and/or underrepresented students in PhD programs and, ultimately, to diversify the faculty in colleges and universities across the country.

Project Excel
http://www.projectexcelsb.org
Project Excel is designed to engage and involve parents, local educational institutions, community based organizations, businesses, professionals, and faith-based organizations in the academic preparation of Black African-American and Native-American scholars in grades 5 through 12 in the greater Santa Barbara area for enrollment in a four-year college or university. Every student that is accepted into Project Excel is individually counseled, mentored, and tutored so that he or she reaches this goal. The programs actively recruit student scholars from local area schools and prepare them for college enrollment, retention, matriculation, and graduation.

Raza College Day
http://orgs.sa.ucsb.edu/elcongreso/razacollegeday
Raza College Day is an annual one-day conference organized by El Congreso, the Chicana/o and Latina/o student resource organization at UC Santa Barbara. Now in its 17th year, Raza College Day brings junior high and high school students from across Southern California to campus and offers a program that introduces them to higher education and allows them to begin thinking, planning, and executing the necessary steps to attend college, in an environment that is not only educational but personal and empowering as well. The 2009 Raza College Day had over 800 attendees.

Research Mentorship Program
http://www.summer.ucsb.edu/RMP/rmp.html
This innovative summer program allows pre-college students in grades 10-12 to participate in ongoing laboratory and field-based, cutting edge research in the social, physical, and biological sciences. The student researchers learn to write a scientific paper and present their research at a public symposium at the end of the term.

Santa Barbara Pathways
http://www.bridgingworlds.org/modelsandmetrics/Martinez_SB_Pathways_Partnership.pdf
The "Pathways" program provides a comprehensive package of educational services for students and families in the Santa Barbara Elementary and High School District and feeder schools aimed at reducing academic achievement disparities and increasing college-going rates among local youth.

Summer Transition Enrichment Program
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/eop/Home/STEP.aspx
The Summer Transition Enrichment Program is a two-week summer-bridge residential program that provides incoming EOP students with an in-depth orientation to university life and campus resources. Students enroll in writing, mathematics, and chemistry courses taught by faculty and graduate students and participate in a seminar course designed to promote their critical thinking in reading and writing and in group discussions. Through collaborative work with staff and faculty, students discover ways to enrich their college experience and cultivate a sense of belonging to a university community. Evening programs and workshops provide opportunities to learn outside the classroom and engage in college life.

Affordability:
http://www.ia.ucsb.edu/pa/display.aspx?pkey=2619

Kiplinger's Personal Finance has named UC Santa Barbara to its 2012 list of 100 best values in public colleges and universities. The annual ranking cites four-year schools that combine outstanding education with economic value.

UCSB was ranked number 17, a jump from number 34 in last year's rankings.
"I am delighted by this national recognition of the exceptional value of a UC Santa Barbara education," said UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang. "Such recognition is a reflection of our deep dedication to teaching and mentoring students, and our unwavering commitment to excellence, access, and affordability. Our students participate in highly ranked academic programs, engage in original undergraduate research, and study with award-winning professors. Our campus offers a wonderful balance between strong academics and a high quality of student life in a spectacular location."
In determining the rankings, Kiplinger's assesses quality and affordability of each college and university according to a number of measurable standards. This year, Kiplinger's revamped the rankings to give more weight to academic value, such as the percentage of students who return for sophomore year and the four-year graduation rate. Cost criteria include low sticker prices, abundant financial aid, and low average debt at graduation. While the criteria have shifted, the overall focus on value remains the same. Many schools have appeared on the list multiple times, including UCSB.
"As states cut funding for higher education, and tuition continues to climb, the word ‘value' is more significant than ever," said Jane Bennett Clark, senior editor at Kiplinger's Personal Finance. "This year's top 100 public schools deliver strong academics at reasonable prices. We applaud these institutions for tightening their belts without compromising quality."
The annual public school rankings appear in Kiplinger's February 2012 issue –– on newsstands today –– and online at http://www.kiplinger.com/links/college. Visitors to the Web site will find special interactive features, including frequently asked questions about the public colleges rankings and data sortable by criteria, such as state, tuition cost, average debt, student/faculty ration, and admission rate.
For nine decades, the Kiplinger organization has led the way in personal finance and business forecasting. Founded in 1920 by W. M. Kiplinger, the company developed The Kiplinger Letter, which launched in 1923, and it remains the longest continuously published newsletter in the United States. In 1947, Kiplinger created Kiplinger's Personal Finance, the first magazine of its kind in the United States.

DIVERSITY AND AFFORDABILITY
There are several committees on the UCSB campus whose mission is to promote diversity and equity and who work in coordination with each other. Each group has a charge and a plan for every academic year. Three of the central committees include
the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women; the Chancellor's Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture, and Inclusion; and the Academic Senate Committee on Diversity and Equity.

The following is a sampling of committees related to efforts for the campus:
Academic Senate Committee on Diversity and Equity
http://senate.ucsb.edu/councils.and.committees
The Committee promotes campus diversity and equity, ensuring the equal treatment of women, ethnic minorities, individuals of diverse sexual orientations, individuals with disabilities, and other members of the campus community.
Chancellor's Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture, and Inclusion
http://chancellor.ucsb.edu/committees
UC President Mark Yudof recently formed a system-wide Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture, and Inclusion (http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/23577) to address challenges in enhancing and sustaining a tolerant, inclusive environment on all UC campuses. The Council's first meeting was held June 30, 2010. UCSB also has a Campus Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture, and Inclusion. It is chaired by Chancellor Yang and is composed of faculty, students, staff, administrative personnel, community representation, and ex-officio members, which include academic deans. The purpose of the advisory council is to:
• Provide ongoing evaluation of campus climate conditions, practices, and policies.
• Suggest measures that will support the goals of inclusion and community, especially including measures reflecting promising practices from elsewhere in UC and the nation.
• Coordinate its analyses, recommendations, and other work with related work of any entities created by faculty, staff, students, or neighboring communities.
• Fulfill other campus-specific responsibilities identified by the Chancellor.
• Respond to queries and suggestions from the President's Advisory Council.

Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women
http://chancellor.ucsb.edu/committees
The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women is an administrative committee that has existed on campus since the mid 1970s. It draws its membership from faculty, staff, and students on campus, with standing members including the director of the Women's Center, our Title IX Coordinator and Sexual Harassment Officer, chair(s) from the Senior Women's Council, and chair(s) from the Professional Women's Association.
Chancellor's Outreach Advisory Committee (COAB)
http://chancellor.ucsb.edu/committees
COAB is the policy and governing body for all campus outreach programs. COAB provides overall guidance on policy, budget, and evaluation issues regarding UC Santa Barbara's K-12, community college and graduate academic preparation and educational partnership programs. COAB also advises the chancellor and other staff on these matters and monitors outreach programs via evaluation efforts. COAB is committed to strengthening campus academic preparation and educational partnership programs.
Eucalyptus
http://diversity.evc.ucsb.edu/links/eucalyptus.cfm
Eucalyptus is the campus Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns. This university-wide committee is comprised of faculty, staff, and students. It meets periodically to discuss LGBT related issued and concerns.
Professional Women's Association
http://www.pwa.ucsb.edu
The Professional Women's Association (PWA) at UC Santa Barbara promotes a sense of community through networking and community service and focuses on the advancement and accomplishments of UCSB Women. PWA provides opportunities to develop one's professional and personal self, as well as to network on campus, through activities that include brown bag lunch sessions, networking luncheons, a holiday party for IV children, and an annual professional development conference.
Senior Women's Council
http://diversity.evc.ucsb.edu/links/swc.cfm
The Senior Women's Council was founded in 1993 to create a forum for defining and actively addressing issues that promote gender equity and diversity at UC Santa Barbara. All tenured women faculty and lecturers with SOE are automatically members.
Academic and Professional Enrichment within a Community of Scholars (APEC)
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/eop
This is a Division of a Student Affairs' initiative to build bridges for EOP students on three target areas: academic, personal/cultural, and career. It is responsible for networks with academic departments and other relevant programs and services for the purposes of enhancing student academic retention, involvement, and preparation to participate in the mainstream of academic opportunities to include research, academic engagement, and readiness for graduate and professional school.
Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) Program
http://www.cse.ucsb.edu
CSE IGERT is a National Science Foundation funded program to recruit and retain outstanding underrepresented minorities in IGERT-participating science, mathematics, and engineering doctoral programs.
Early Academic Outreach (EAO)
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/eao/deptinfo
Early Academic Outreach assists high-achieving and high-potential first generation and low-income students to attain high academic standards and provide the necessary academic support to matriculate into the University of California. Through collaborative efforts with other pre-college programs, EAO also provides students, their families, and communities with the necessary resources to increase eligibility, applications, and enrollments in post-secondary education.
Expanding Pathways to Science, Engineering and Mathematics (EPSEM)
http://www.epsem.ucsb.edu
EPSEM seeks to inspire and nurture students toward pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through a multi-tiered, articulated academic mentorship. This program targets talented and motivated students who, under typical circumstances, would not be matriculating to the University of California immediately after high school.
Kids Do Ecology
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/
The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) at UC Santa Barbara has joined with Los Marineros, an education program of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, to create the Kids Do Ecology program. Scientists from NCEAS and UCSB work with fifth grade students and their teachers to provide direct experience with the process of scientific investigation, from hypothesis formation to experimental design, data analysis, and presentation. The program maintains a website that synthesizes data collected during Los Marineros field trips. The Kids Do Ecology website is accessed by students and teachers globally as well as locally.
Kids in Nature (KIN)
http://ccber.lifesci.ucsb.edu/education/kin
The KIN program enriches the learning experiences of under-represented and under-served youth in North Santa Barbara County. KIN learning is focused on environmental science, botany, ecology and habitat restoration, and ecological experiences designed to inspire youth to become good stewards for the environment.
Let's Explore Applied Physical Science (LEAPS)
http://www.leaps.ucsb.edu
LEAPS is a joint effort of the Santa Barbara School District and the UCSB Physics Department and California Nanosystems Institute at UCSB. This classroom partnership of local science teachers and UCSB engineering and science students strengthens young students' understanding of science, provides special resources to science teachers, and improves the communication and leadership skill of UCSB graduate and undergraduate students.
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program
http://engineering.ucsb.edu/programs/mep_and_msp
MESA is a system-wide University of California program. At UC Santa Barbara, the MESA Schools Program (MSP) provides academic enrichment, and preparation to K-12 schools in the local area. MSP prepares underrepresented students for UC admission eligibility. The MESA Engineering Program (MEP) is a statewide network of related programs. UC Santa Barbara's MEP maximizes students' academic potential, while preparing students for careers as professional engineers.
McNair Scholars Program
http://mcnair.ucsb.edu
The McNair Scholars Program prepares qualified undergraduates for entrance to a PhD program in all fields of study. The goals of the program are to increase the number of first-generation, low-income and/or under-represented students in PhD programs and, ultimately, to diversify the faculty in colleges and universities across the country.
Physics Learning Center and the Physics Circus
http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~circus
The Physics Learning Center offers hands-on experience to local students, exploring principles of electricity, conservation of momentum, and flow of fluids. For the Physics Circus, groups of Physics Department graduate and undergraduate students take a collection of demonstration experiments from the Physics Learning Center on the road to local schools and present an action packed learning experience.
Project Excel
http://www.projectexcelsb.org
Project Excel is designed to engage and involve parents, local educational institutions, community based organizations, businesses, professionals, and faith-based organizations in the academic preparation of Black African-American and Native-American scholars in grades 5 through 12 in the greater Santa Barbara area for enrollment in a four-year college or university. Every student that is accepted into Project Excel is individually counseled, mentored, and tutored so that he or she reaches this goal. The programs actively recruit student scholars from local area schools and prepare them for college enrollment, retention, matriculation, and graduation.
Raza College Day
http://orgs.sa.ucsb.edu/elcongreso/razacollegeday
Raza College Day is an annual one-day conference organized by El Congreso, the Chicana/o and Latina/o student resource organization at UC Santa Barbara. Now in its 17th year, Raza College Day brings junior high and high school students from across Southern California to campus and offers a program that introduces them to higher education and allows them to begin thinking, planning, and executing the necessary steps to attend college, in an environment that is not only educational, but personal and empowering as well. The 2009 Raza College Day had over 800 attendees.
Research Mentorship Program
http://www.summer.ucsb.edu/RMP/rmp.html
This innovative summer program allows pre-college students in grades 10-12 to participate in ongoing laboratory and field-based, cutting edge research in the social, physical, and biological sciences. The student researchers learn to write a scientific paper and present their research at a public symposium at the end of the term.
Santa Barbara Pathways
http://www.bridgingworlds.org/modelsandmetrics/Martinez_SB_Pathways_Partnership.pdf
The "Pathways" program provides a comprehensive package of educational services for students and families in the Santa Barbara Elementary and High School District and feeder schools aimed at reducing academic achievement disparities and increasing college-going rates among local youth.
Student-Initiated Outreach Program (SIOP)
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/siop
Registered UCSB student organizations do various outreach projects for students in K-12 schools, including overnight campus visits, college days, classes, workshops, and festivals.
Summer Transition Enrichment Program
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/eop/Home/STEP.aspx
The Summer Transition Enrichment Program is a two-week summer-bridge residential program that provides incoming EOP students with an in-depth orientation to university life and campus resources. Students enroll in writing, mathematics, and chemistry courses taught by faculty and graduate students and participate in a seminar course designed to promote their critical thinking in reading and writing and in group discussions. Through collaborative work with staff and faculty, students discover ways to enrich their college experience and cultivate a sense of belonging to a university community. Evening programs and workshops provide opportunities to learn outside the classroom and engage in college life.
Teatro Pipeline
http://www.campusoutreach.ucsb.edu/ap/coi_pdfs/APEObrochure.pdf
Launched in 2004, Teatro Pipeline is a creative partnership between UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, and Santa Barbara High School to engage students in the arts and to assist high school and city college teachers and students to develop their own performances.
Upward Bound
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/upwardbound
The goal of Upward Bound is to assist students who are eligible for the program in their efforts to successfully complete high school and obtain a college education. Upward Bound students participate in a variety of activities designed to help them reach their full academic and personal potential through:
• Tutoring Assistance
• College and Career Planning
• Educational Field Trips
• Summer Residential Program
Young Writers Camp
http://www.education.ucsb.edu/scwrip/Young_Writers_Camp_Website/Young_Writers_Camp/YWC_Home.html
Sponsored by the South Coast Writing Project, this summer camp offers children entering grades 2 through 9 a unique opportunity to develop their creative abilities, improve the quality of their stories/poems, and learn special writing techniques.

Maintaining a healthy staff and students is part of any sustainability efforts. At UC Santa Barbra, we offer many programs in health and wellness for faculty, staff, and students. Some samples for HEALTH AND WELLNESS for faculty and staff include:
http://www.hr.ucsb.edu/employee-services/wellness
UC Living Well is a systemwide wellness initiative to support the UC community in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This year, UC Living Well is partnering with Optum, a health and well-being company serving nearly 60 million people. Optum provides innovative programs and services, including a wellness portal that you can personalize to help you manage conditions and reach health goals.
Sample Wellness Programs:
Leisure Review classes are for recreational purposes only; you can learn a new skill, fine tune an old one, or simply keep in shape. There are no pressures, exams (except for emergency certification classes), or grades - just relax and enjoy! Classes meet once or twice weekly throughout the day and evening. Classes are open to UCSB students, faculty, staff, alumni, affiliates, and community members (age restrictions do apply).
http://www.hr.ucsb.edu/employee-services/wellness
The UCSB Recreation center offers several programs to keep you moving and fit: Walk UCSB, Power Walk, Fit 4 Life, Eat Right UCSB.

Wellness Resources:
http://www.hr.ucsb.edu/employee-services/wellness
CSA at UCSB gives students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to invest in an organic farmer from Goleta, John Givens, and get a fresh box of produce weekly. The benefits of CSA are numerous. As a CSA member, you receive boxes of fresh, seasonal and organic produce, reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to transporting food, reduce solid waste due to less packaging, and aid community building through supporting a local business.
You can choose from 2 box sizes, regular and large. The boxes are dropped off every Thursday at the UCSB Mosher Alumni House from 12pm-1pm.
For more information, you can reach us at: universitycsa@gmail.com or 805-893-3640
The Gaucho Certified Farmers Market is a venue for staff, students, faculty, and the local community to access fresh, locally grown produce and artisan goods. It brings together all facets of sustainability, helping to educate the UCSB community on healthy eating and living.
Wednesdays from 11-3pm, in Lot 23

For the convenience of our faculty and staff and to promote the health and well-being of our entire campus community, seasonal flu immunization shots are provided on campus in the fall.

UC is committed to helping faculty, staff and retirees quit smoking and to create a smoke and tobacco free UCSB

UC's Benefit Programs offer smoking cessation services to faculty and staff

Samples of Health and Wellness for Students:

Below is a list of links to UCSB Wellness resources.
To see where wellness resources are located on campus, check out the Resources Map.

• Academic Advising
o Planning your classes
o Understanding requirements, policies, and procedures
o Assessing your progress to degree
o Obtaining and submitting petitions
o Evaluating all of your academic options, including: choice of major, the College Honors Program, research and awards, and preparing for graduate and professional school.
o Drop-in Advising M-F 9:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-4:00pm
o Contact: jack.rivas@sa.ucsb.edu

• UCSB Veterans Benefit Services
o Certifying VA educational benefits for veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and dependents of veterans
o Information for Military Tuition Assistance benefit.
o MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY: 9AM - 12PM, 1PM - 4PM
o WEDNESDAY: 10AM - 12PM, 1PM - 4PM
o Office of the Registrar, Veterans Benefit Services
o 1105 Student Affairs/Admin Service Building (SAASB)
o Veterans Services: 805.893.8905
o VeteransBenefits@sa.ucsb.edu

• Alcohol and Drug Program
o Education and Prevention Programs
o Confidential Counseling and Treatment
o Recovery Support
o On-line Education and Academic Classes for credit!
o Learn how to help a friend.
o Find out about alcohol-free events on campus and in the community.
o Emergency Information
o kurta-j@sa.ucsb.edu

• Adventure Programs
o Rock Climbing Indoors & Out
o Ocean Kayaking
o Challenge Course
o SCUBA Diving
o Backpacking & Canoe Trips
o Wilderness Medicine
o Outdoor Leadership Training
o Contact AdventurePrograms@essr.ucsb.edu

• Associated Students
o A place for everyone!
o Program Board- FREE concerts and shows
o Community Affairs Board (CAB) = Volunteer Opportunities .
o Sustainability Project involvements.
o Opportunity for involvement in Student Government and Leadership.
o Contact Us: president@as.ucsb.edu

• Career Services
o Career Planning
o Internship Opportunities
o Job Searches
o Workshops
o Career Fairs
o Graduate School Opportunities
o Help with your resume and interviewing skills!
o Contact Us: career-help@sa.ucsb.edu

• Campus Learning Assistance Services
o Drop-in tutorials in math, science, economics, writing, and foreign languages.
o Math, Science, economics tutorial groups.
o Study skills workshops and coaching.
o Writing workshops

• Counseling and Psychological Services
o Help dealing with college-life stress.
o FREE EGG chair and Massage chair!
o Individual and Group counseling
o Reduce your test anxiety with the Test Anxiety Program.
o Contact Us: 805-893-4411

• Disabled Students Program
o Reading Services
o Note-taking Services
o Test-taking Accommodations
o Help writing letters to instructors
o Educational Testing referrals.
o Contact Us: Thomas-w@sa.ucsb.edu

• Educational Opportunity Program
o Focuses on low-income and first generation undergraduates, but open to anyone!
o Peer Advisor Program, Cultural Programming, Support Services.
o Get help clarifying your academic, career, financial and personal concerns.
o Become informed about campus resources in order to prepare for life after graduation.
o Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP).
o Contact: EOP@sa.ucsb.edu

• Exercise and Sport Studies / Recreation Sports
o YOGA
o Leisure Review classes
o Adventure Programs like rock climbing, kayaking, surfing, hiking
o Cardio/ Strength equipment and classes
o Intramural Sports
o Personal Training and internships
o Contact Us: cathleen.clarke@essr.ucsb.edu

• Housing and Residential Services
o Learn about the MANY housing options UCSB has to offer on and off campus.
o Rental Listings
o Resident Resources
o Dining Services
o Employment opportunities!
o Contact Us: www.housing.ucsb.edu/home/contacts.htm

• UCSB Kiosk
o Your student handbook and guide to thriving at UCSB
o Tips about housing, safety and community events in Isla Vista
o Ways to get involved with the UCSB community
o Job, career and financial aid services
o Local lingo and great places to eat
o Professor bios, diversity information, and health and wellness resources

• Library
o Thousands of books to choose from - look them up from home!
o Article indexes and databases for research papers- look them up from home, too!
o Ask a UC librarian LIVE.
o Quiet place to study.
o Study rooms with big tables and chalkboards for study groups.
o Computer access with internet and word processing.
o ask@library.ucsb.edu

• Money Matters
o Money Management Basics
o Financial Aid 101
o If You're Struggling Financially
o Learn More
o Worksheets
o Resources

• Multicultural Center
o FREE films, concerts, workshops, lectures and performances.
o Free use of the lounge, theater and meeting rooms for student groups.
o Study Lounge 8am-10pm
o FREE coffee and cookies during dead week and finals!
o Safe space to connect with students of different cultural backgrounds.
o Contact Us: Marsano-v@sa.ucsb.edu

• Office of Student Life
o Involvement opportunities for EVERYONE seeking intellectual and personal development!
o Campus Organizations, Greek Life, Leadership Development, Student Mentor Team, First-Year Experience Programs, University Success Course and MUCH MORE.
o Student Support Services including assistance in emergency situations, letters of recommendation, and problem solving.

• Residence Halls Association (RHA)
o Student government for all eight on-campus residence halls.
o RHA conducts educational, social, cultural, and recreational programming for all the halls.
o RHA provides a voice for student residents in the larger campus community.
o It is our duty as RHA to represent the students, always keeping your interests in mind.
o RHA's weekly meetings are Tuesday nights in the San Nicolas Formal Lounge, open to the public.
o RHAPresident@housing.ucsb.edu

• Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
o Safe, supportive and welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, genderqueer, intersex, and ally members of the UCSB community.
o Opportunity for group and club involvement.
o Weekly events on campus and information about local LGBTQIA events.
o Weekly discussions in the Rainbow Lounge.
o LGBTQIA resources.
o rcsgd@sa.ucsb.edu

• Report Hate Incidents/Crimes online 24/7
o UCSB is a welcoming and safe place for every member of our community.
o Anyone can report hate incidents anonymously online at http://judicialaffairs.sa.ucsb.edu/hate.aspx.
o Visit the UCSB Judicial Affairs website (link above) to learn more about reporting options, information about hate crimes and support services.
o Contact the hate incident response coordinator at 893-5016.

• UCSB Running Series
o UCSB Running Series raises awareness about student scholarships
o Romeo's 4 Miler is the only couple's race in Santa Barbara!
o All the races are on campus, and we are No-Waste-Races
o We promote healthy living and provide personal training events to get ready for races!
o Check out www.ucsbruns.com for more info

• Student Health Service
o Nurse Advisor and health counselors for all students
o Same day appointments usually available
o General Medicine, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Eye Care, Dental Care
o Pharmacy with DISCOUNTED prices.
o Massage, Meditation, Nutrition, Stress Management
o Contact Us: Advice Nurse, Patient Advocate

• Summer Sessions
o Save Money- Unit fees are capped at the cost of 8 units and no out of state fees!
o Graduate Sooner- Make up a missed class or get ahead in completing your General Education and Major/ Minor requirements.
o Enjoy Learning- Focus on a few subjects in less-crowded classes.
o Get to know UCSB- open enrollment.
o info.questions@summersessions.ucsb.edu

• Women’s Center
o Advocacy, Education, and Support Services for women AND men.
o Library, Art Gallery, Weekly Groups and Workshops and Campus Events.
o Resources for Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence and Body Image.
o mansager-k@sa.ucsb.edu

• Walk UCSB
o Walking maps for campus
o Self-guided walking tours of Isla Vista and Campus with lots of cool info.
o This site is for UCSB staff, but students are welcome to use the info.
o Tips about using a pedometer and setting goals for physical activity.
If you have any questions regarding the Passport program, or if you have suggestions for future events, please e-mail us. We want to hear from you!

UC Living Well a holistic portal providing faculty, staff and retirees with physical, emotional and financial resources to promote a healthy culture at the University of California.

UCSB Human Resources manages employee services for health and wellness. Their contact information is:
For UC Degree Programs - Reduced Fee Enrollment:
Edna Arellano, Human Resources Analyst
805.893.4048
edna.arellano@hr.ucsb.edu

For Behavioral health counseling and referrals
Individual consultation on workplace problems
Workshops for departments
Learn-At-Lunch Coordinator
Care Giver Support Group Facilitator

John Berberet, Coordinator, Academic & Staff Assistance Program
805.893.3318
john.berberet@hr.ucsb.edu

For Coordinates appointments for ASAP counseling and consultation:
Cynthia Del Rosario, Assistant, Academic & Staff Assistance Program
805.893.3318
cynthia.delrosario@hr.ucsb.edu

For the Breastfeeding Support Program:
Mayra Magana, Benefits Representative
805.893.4263
mayra.magana@hr.ucsb.edu

For Health insurance information and education
Help with health insurance problems
Medicare coordination with UC medical plans

Laura Morgan, Health Care Facilitator
805.893.4201
laura.morgan@hr.ucsb.edu

The UCSB Wellness Collaborative is managed by the Division of Student Affairs and Student Health Services

Student Health Service
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7002
studenthealth@sa.ucsb.edu

There are responsible parties at various levels of the organization:

Grace Crickette Chief Risk Officer University of California, Office of the President
1111 Franklin Street, 10th Floor. Oakland, CA 94607

UC Santa Barbara Human Resources:
UC Degree Programs – Reduced Fee Enrollment
Edna Arellano, Human Resources Analyst
805.893.4048
edna.arellano@hr.ucsb.edu

Behavioral health counseling and referrals
Individual consultation on workplace problems
Workshops for departments
Learn-At-Lunch Coordinator
Care Giver Support Group Facilitator
John Berberet, Coordinator, Academic & Staff Assistance Program
805.893.3318
john.berberet@hr.ucsb.edu

Coordinates appointments for ASAP counseling and consultation
Cynthia Del Rosario, Assistant, Academic & Staff Assistance Program
805.893.3318
cynthia.delrosario@hr.ucsb.edu

Breastfeeding Support Program
Mayra Magana, Benefits Representative
805.893.4263
mayra.magana@hr.ucsb.edu

Health insurance information and education
Help with health insurance problems
Medicare coordination with UC medical plans
Laura Morgan, Health Care Facilitator
805.893.4201
laura.morgan@hr.ucsb.edu

UC Santa Barbara Student Health Services Health & Wellness Staff
Mark Shishim, EdD, Acting Director Mark.shishim@sa.ucsb.edu
Joanna Hill, Educator, Joanna.hill@sa.ucsb.edu
Melissa Wittmayer, Educator, Melissa.wittmayer@sa.ucsb.edu
Lorie Morris, Office Manager, Lorie.morris@sa.ucsb.edu
Michael Takahara, Educator, Michael.takahara@sa.ucsb.edu
Brandon James, Video Comm. Coordinator, brandon.james@sa.ucsb.edu

Task Force on Reporting on Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
June 2013

Goals of the Task Force
1. Develop consensus to assure consistent and accurate reporting from each campus.
2. Assess best practices in socially responsible investing among peer universities.
3. Identify and make recommendations on new SRI practices that could earn UC campuses more points.

Summary Findings
All three action items in the Task Force’s charge from the Sustainability Steering Committee have been completed. Most importantly, all campuses and the Treasurer’s Office came to consensus on the responses to provide to Sierra magazine prior to the April 15 reporting deadline for their “Cool Schools” ranking.

Action Item 1 – Develop a common understanding of current socially responsible investing practices that will lead to consistent reporting and save time on data collection

The task force reviewed all UC responses to the 2012 Sierra survey and discussed what responses for this year’s survey would yield the highest amount of points while still addressing the credit intent.

All campuses and the Treasurer’s Office came to consensus on the 2013 responses to provide to Sierra prior to the April 15 reporting deadline for their “Cool Schools” ranking. The rankings will be published in the fall, and the points achieved across all UC campuses should be consistent for the first time.

The Treasurer’s Office provided an overview of the General Endowment Pool (GEP) and the SRI practices that apply to it. They also clarified the difference between the foundation endowments at each campus and the GEP.

Action Item 2 - Develop an understanding of current best practices in socially responsible investing among peer universities

The task force collected and synthesized the AASHE STARS SRI credits for peer institutions that received a gold rating, as well as the SRI responses of the Green Report Card for peer institution that received an “A” in the investments category. Brief phone interviews were conducted with the University of Washington, Cornell University, and Georgia Tech.

Action Item 3 - Identify STARS credits where current investment practices by the Treasurer’s Office or campus Foundations can be improved and make recommendations for how to make those improvements in order to earn higher scores for UC in the investment category of STARS and other surveys.

Research on this topic focused on the credit for “Positive Sustainable Investments.” There is no list of specific companies that count towards this credit, although there are several lists of funds that do. The Treasurer’s Office indicated that it does not currently invest in any of the funds on the Bloomberg’s List of Socially Responsible Funds. Both the UCSB and UCSB Foundations are exploring the development of a new “sustainability” or “social” fund for donors that prefer to have their money in SRI funds. Additional points could also be earned in a different credit category if Foundations form a Committee on Sustainable Investing.
Next Steps
1. The UCOP Sustainability Office will provide information on sustainable investing best practices to the Foundation CFOs and support any pilot projects initiated at the Foundations, in particular by the UCSD Foundation and the UCSB Foundation.
2. The Task Force will convene again in November to discuss any best practices that have been identified and check in on the progress of the student divestment campaign and general SRI practices.
3. The Task Force will convene in February or March of 2014 to review responses to Sierra before the 2014 submission deadline in April.

Membership
• Regents
o Student Regent Designate Cinthia Flores
• Treasurer’s Office
o Deputy Treasurer Mel Stanton
o Director of Client Relations Bill Ryan
• Foundation CFOs
o Davis: Isabella Corbin
o San Diego: Marlene Shaver
o Santa Barbara: Eric Sonquist
• Faculty
o Berkeley: Kelly McElhaney, Professor, Haas School of Business and Director, Center for Responsible Business
o Santa Barbara: Bruce Tiffney, Dean of the College of Creative Studies
• Students
o Santa Barbara: Emily Williams, California Student Sustainability Coalition
• Sustainability Officers
o Berkeley: Lisa McNeilly, Sustainability Director
o Davis: Sid England, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
o Merced: Jim Genes, Special Assistant to VC for Administration and Chair of Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability
o Santa Cruz: Lacey Raak, Sustainability Director
o Santa Barbara: Mo Lovegreen, Sustainability Director; Kate Kokosinski, Sustainability Coordinator
o Irvine: Richard Demerjian, Sustainability Director
o San Diego: Kristin Kielich, Sustainability Program Manager
• UCOP
o Sustainability Manager Matt St.Clair
o Sustainability Specialist Rashmi Sahai

UCSB SUSTAINABILITY MISSION STATEMENT
The University of California, Santa Barbara is committed to global leadership for sustainability through education, research, and action. The concept of “sustainability”
can be used in many ways, but in the Campus Sustainability Plan (CSP) it is defined as: “Meeting the needs of the present generation, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

The Campus Sustainability Plan (CSP) is a dynamic document intended to provide a roadmap for major steps toward achieving sustainability over the next 15 to 20 years. The Chancellor’s Campus Sustainability Committee (CSC) selects priorities each year.
These committees and subcommittees developed a series of recommendations, goals, and objectives for various timeframes: Short-Term July 2012-June 2014, Mid-Term July 2014-June 2020, and Long-Term July 2020-June 2050.

At the University of California, Santa Barbara, we envision a future where we
have little to no impact on the environment, and everyone is engaged in sustainability.
We are committed to fostering a culture of sustainability through campus-wide sustainability efforts, program development, and promulgating the sustainability work of staff, faculty, and students – our greatest renewable resource. UCSB strives to capitalize on our position as an institution of higher education to ensure that all students understand the interconnectedness of environmental, economic, and social systems and to communicate that we each have a role to play in sustainability.

More specifically, we aim to research, create, and implement solutions for a more
sustainable future. We want all students graduating from UCSB to be motivated
to integrate sustainability into their future professions, embedding sustainability
throughout the workforce. We envision that all members of our campus community
will have access to healthy foods and lifestyles and will be able to meet
their needs today and in the future with minimal impact on the needs of others.
Finally, UC Santa Barbara continues to seek to do business with companies that
are integrating sustainability into their strategic planning and operations, as
well as assisting their workers in meeting their own needs. Thus, we believe that
building sustainable partnerships will result in a stronger local economy.
In order to achieve this vision, UC Santa Barbara continues to prioritize and
monitor the implementation and progress of its sustainability initiatives. We
encourage and coordinate the efforts of our faculty, staff, and students who are
the front line of positive change by taking action today for a better tomorrow. By
working with all sectors of the campus community, we look forward to helping
UCSB maintain its leadership and attain its shared vision of a sustainable future.