| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.98 |
| Liaison | Jonna Korpi |
| Submission Date | June 2, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Duluth
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
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Mindy
Granley Sustainability Director UMD Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee, office, and/or officer that focuses on sustainability broadly and covers the entire institution?:
Yes
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A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the committee(s), office(s), and/or officer(s) during the previous three years:
The UMD Sustainability Office is made up of a Director, a 25% sustainability Coordinator for Natural Resources Research Institute, two paid student positions, and several paid or unpaid interns throughout the year.
The Director provides leadership on campus collaborations, communications, and measurements of sustainability progress. The Coordinator assists in campus education, research, outreach, and other activities.
Student employees and interns assist in program implementation, graphic design, and supporting outreach efforts in print and online.
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
Yes
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The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
The charge of the members of the UMD Sustainability Subcommittee is:
Facilitate continued incorporation of sustainability into UMD operations, education, outreach, and research activities at UMD.
Guide efforts at UMD to meet commitments for climate protection and support implementation of the U of MN Board of Regents Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Policy and the UMD Strategic Plan.
Advance opportunities for sustainability-related education, service, and research
Serve on Working Groups to support sustainability improvements at UMD.
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Members of each committee, including affiliations and role (e.g. staff, student, or faculty):
University of Minnesota Duluth Sustainability Committees
There are three active subcommittees:
Stacey Stark, Chair of Subcommittee on Leadership and Modeling (UMD Geography/GIS)
Danny Frank, Students in Transition
Beth Ruark, Department of Education
Mindy Granley, Office of Sustainability
John King, Facilities Management
Rick Smith, American Indian Resource Learning Center
Okechukwu Ukaga, Northeast MN Regional
Sustainable Development Partnership
Jerry Pepper, Department of Communications
Jeff Gunderson, Minnesota Sea Grant
Bruce Munson, College of Education & Human Service Professions
Tim Bates, Chair of Subcommittee on Education (Outdoor Program)
Ken Gilbertson, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Geoff Bell , Department of Management Studies
David Syring, Department of Anthropology
Jesse Schomberg, Minnesota Sea Grant
Tim Chambers, Housing and Resident Life
Erin Zoellick, Rec Sports Outdoor Program
Bruce Reeves, Information Technology Systems and Services
Rachel Gilbertson, Health & Wellness Program
Nathaniel Blood, graduate student
Justin Anderson, undergraduate
Mindy Granley, Chair of Subcommittee on Energy
Carl Berwald, Student
Tom Ferguson, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Richard Davis, Department of Chemical Engineering
Scott Norr, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Josh Buck, Housing and Resident Life
Alison Hoxie, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
John Sawyer, Facilities Management
Dan Galyen, Facilities Management
Ex Officio Committee members: Chancellor Lendley Black, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Mike Seymour, Vice Chancellor for Student Life Lisa Erwin, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Andrea Schokker
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The website URL where information about the sustainability committee(s) is available:
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee?:
Yes
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A brief description of each sustainability office:
UMD Sustainability inspires learning, understanding, and action around sustainability across campus and in the community. Our communication efforts, project and program coordination, and involvement in operational changes provide visible demonstrations of the campus commitment to sustainability.
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Full-time equivalent (FTE) of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
1.25
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The website URL where information about the sustainability office(s) is available:
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Yes
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Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Mindy Granley, Director. Ryan Hueffemieir, Coordinator.
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A brief description of each sustainability officer position:
Mindy Granley - Director
The Director advances sustainability on campus through communication, coordination and assessment of progress in sustainability efforts on campus. The position is responsible for ensuring UMD implements sustainability goals and values identified in the UMD Strategic Plan, complies with Board of Regents Policy on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, and works towards goals of our Climate Commitment. The Director is the primary focal point for campus sustainability efforts, both internal to the UMD and to external organizations.
Sustainability Coordinator – Ryan Hueffemieir
The Coordinator creates and deliver sustainability-related programming and assist in communication and outreach both on and off campus.
• Promote sustainable choices and change to students, faculty and staff through communications and creation/delivery of sustainability-related programming.
• Educate the university community on best practices in environmental sustainability through outreach, programs and events.
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The website URL where information about the sustainability officer(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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