University of Missouri
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

The University of Missouri is dedicated to environmentally sustainable policies and practices that promote responsible stewardship of existing resources and the environment. This includes, but is not limited to, acquiring and using energy-saving, environmentally friendly and renewable/recyclable resources and materials; providing educational programs, resources and incentives for sustainable practices by students, faculty and staff; participating in recycling programs and the safe disposal of materials; researching and testing new sustainable initiatives; and taking proactive steps to preserve and protect natural resources. Each unit or department within the university is encouraged to evaluate current policies and practices on a regular basis with the goal of adopting or improving sustainability. Some activities and substantive accomplishments that these entities have taken part in include, but are not limited to, the following: -Improving relationships with other departments of campus, e.g. athletics -Transitioning to low waste in campus buildings (this is still an ongoing process) -The reduction of the total number of trash bins on campus -The amount of purchased renewable energy was more than doubled in the fiscal year of 2013 -The campus outreach event “Sustainapalooza” is in it’s third annual year

The charge to the Environmental Affairs and Sustainability Committee is to make recommendations to the provost on the development of policies for environmental and sustainability issues; develop formal and informal mechanisms for improved education to enhance environmental and sustainability awareness; and provide a biannual sustainability report to the chancellor.

Environmental Affairs and Sustainability Committee: David Beversdorf, Chair Sheila Baker, Assistant Professor-Chemical Engineering, Faculty David Beversdorf, Associate Professor-Radiology, Faculty Rachel Brekhus, Humanities Research Librarian, Faculty Bob Broz, Extension Assistant Professor-Ag Extension, Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty Frances Dickey, Associate Professor-English, Faculty Tim Evans, Associate Professor-Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Faculty Moneen Jones, Assistant Research Professor-Plant Sciences, Faculty Robin Kruse, Associate Professor-Family and Community Medicine, Faculty Bohumil Svoma, Assistant Professor-Soil, Environment and Atmospheric Science, Faculty Terrence Grus, Graduate School Director, Staff Diane Herigon, Medical Student Resident Program Assistant, Staff Andrew Sommer, Senior Fiscal Analyst-Campus Facilities, Staff Tony Wirkus, Associate Director of Game Operations-Athletics, Staff Michael Burfield, Graduate Student-Fisheries and Wildlife, Graduate Professional Council (GPC) Darren Chapman, Graduate Student-Rural Sociology, GPC Hemanta Kafley, Graduate Student-Fisheries and Wildlife, GPC Mike Burden, Sustainability Coordinator, Ex Officio Paul Coleman, Energy Management Manager, Ex Officio Todd Houts, Environmental Health and Safety Director, Ex Officio Jan Weaver, Research Assistant Professor, Ex Officio Alicia LaVaute, Sr. Recycling & Waste Minimization Specialist, Ex Officio Mike Burden, Sustainability Coordinator, Support

Sustainability on the MU campus is a multi-faceted endeavor, involving academia and administration; students, faculty and staff; and partnerships within and outside the institution. The Sustainability Office coordinates these various endeavors, facilitates the development of new initiatives, provides information for campus decision-makers and implements sustainability projects.

The coordinator will work to identify, coordinate and support existing programs, develop communication strategies in support of campus sustainability, and identify and encourage more sustainability initiatives throughout the campus.

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