| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.29 |
| Liaison | Kevin Kirsche |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Georgia
EN-9: Staff Professional Development
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.25 / 2.00 |
Kevin
Kirsche Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution make available professional development and training opportunities in sustainability to all staff at least once per year?:
Yes
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (the rate of employee participation in sustainability professional development and training)?:
Yes
Estimated percentage of regular staff (full-time and part-time) that participates annually in sustainability professional development and training that is either provided or supported by the institution (0, 1-24%, 25-49%, 50-74%, 75% or more):
1-24%
If sustainability professional development and training opportunities for staff are made available or supported, provide at least one of the following:
Trainings available to staff include:
--Sustainability in the Workplace
https://sustainability.uga.edu/get-involved/workplace/
--Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion
http://diversity.uga.edu/index.php/programs/article/diversity-and-inclusion
--LGBT Safe Space Training
--Got Your Six Training
--National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Workshop, Office of Institutional Diversity
--Workshops customized to meet needs of a unit/department/group are provided by the Office of Inclusion and Diversity. Some examples include:
--Diversity in the Workplace
--Effective communication with diverse groups
--Creating an Inclusive Classroom
--Cultural Competence
--Diversity 101
Within Facilities Management Division:
--Building service workers (300) participate in the Building Service Academy which includes training related to indoor environmental quality and waste reduction.
--Employees in the Grounds Dept. (200) participate in the Grounds Academy which includes training related to implementation and maintenance of stormwater controls and landscape best management practices.
A brief description of any external professional development and training opportunities in sustainability that are supported by the institution(e.g. through payment, reimbursement, or subsidy):
The University of Georgia pays for membership, registration, and related travel expenses associated with sustainability-related organizations and professional development through conferences, webinars, networking, etc. Examples of these organizations include:
--AASHE (2 or more staff members and one or more students attend yearly conference)
--GCSN (Georgia Campus Sustainability Network)
--SESN (Southeast Campus Sustainability Network)
--Georgia Bike Summit
--CURC (College and University Recycling Coalition)
--GRC (Georgia Recycling Coalition)
--PLAN (Post Landfill Action Network)
--APPA
--COAA (Construction Owners Association of America)
--SCUP (Society for College and University Planners)
--NACUBO (Nat'l Assoc. of College and Univ. Business Officers)
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Courses are subject to change annually.
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