University of Montana
Missoula, MT, US
Rating | Score | Valid Through | Liaison | Submitted | Executive Letter |
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Silver - expired | 49.07 | March 20, 2017 | Eva Rocke | March 21, 2014 | Download |
Characteristics
Full-time Equivalent Enrollment | 13,643 |
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Number of Undergraduate Students | 10,001 |
Number of Graduate Students | 1,873 |
Full-time Equivalent Employees | 1,580 |
Institution type | Master |
Institutional control | Public |
Endowment size | 129,600,000 |
Percentage of students that are Residential | 20.0 |
Percentage of students that are Full-time commuter | Not Available |
Percentage of students that are Part-time commuter | Not Available |
Percentage of students that are On-line only | Not Available |
Gross square feet of building space | 3,508,439.0 |
Gross square feet of laboratory space | Not Available |
Acres of cultivated grounds | 50.0 |
Acres of undeveloped land | Not Available |
Climate region | Cold |
Campus Features
Feature | Is Present? | Is Included in Report |
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Agricultural School | No | No |
Medical School | No | No |
Pharmacy School | Yes | Yes |
Public Health | Yes | Yes |
Veterinary School | No | No |
Satellite | Yes | Yes |
Hospital | No | No |
Farm | Yes | Yes |
Agricultural experiment station | No | No |
The University of Montana rocks in co-curricular education! Achieving all points available in this category, UM sets the standard in the region for student engagement in sustainability, from peer-to-peer education to themed housing.
Credit | Status |
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Student Sustainability Educators Program | Complete |
Student Sustainability Outreach Campaign | Complete |
Sustainability in New Student Orientation | Complete |
Sustainability Outreach and Publications | Complete |
Student Group | Complete |
Organic Garden | Complete |
Model Room in a Residence Hall | Complete |
Themed Housing | Complete |
Sustainable Enterprise | Complete |
Sustainability Events | Complete |
Outdoors Program | Complete |
Themed Semester or Year | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Sustainability Course Identification | Complete |
Sustainability-Focused Courses | Complete |
Sustainability-Related Courses | Complete |
Sustainability Courses by Department | Complete |
Sustainability Learning Outcomes | Complete |
Undergraduate Program in Sustainability | Complete |
Graduate Program in Sustainability | Complete |
Sustainability Immersive Experience | Complete |
Sustainability Literacy Assessment | Not Pursuing |
Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Sustainability Research Identification | Complete |
Faculty Engaged in Sustainability Research | Complete |
Departments Engaged in Sustainability Research | Complete |
Sustainability Research Incentives | Not Pursuing |
Interdisciplinary Research in Tenure and Promotion | Not Pursuing |
UM is improving the sustainability performance of buildings by retaining a full-time Energy Manager, inplementing real-time energy metering, completing energy efficiency retrofits, and requiring all new buidlings be LEED certified.
Credit | Status |
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Building Operations and Maintenance | Complete |
Building Design and Construction | Complete |
Indoor Air Quality | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory | Complete |
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction | Complete |
Air Travel Emissions | Complete |
Local Offsets Program | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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Food and Beverage Purchasing | Complete |
Trayless Dining | Complete |
Vegan Dining | Complete |
Trans-Fats | Complete |
Guidelines for Franchisees | Complete |
Pre-Consumer Food Waste Composting | Complete |
PostConsumer Food Waste Composting | Complete |
Food Donation | Complete |
Recycled Content Napkins | Complete |
Reusable Container Discounts | Complete |
Reusable To-Go Containers | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Building Energy Consumption | Complete |
Clean and Renewable Energy | Complete |
Timers for Temperature Control | Complete |
Lighting Sensors | Complete |
LED Lighting | Complete |
Vending Machine Sensors | Complete |
Energy Management System | Complete |
Energy Metering | Complete |
The University of Montana maintains its grounds with sustainability in mind as much as possible. Crews have reduced the amount of fertilizer and water used and conserve resources whenever they can.
Credit | Status |
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Integrated Pest Management | Complete |
Native Plants | Complete |
Wildlife Habitat | Complete |
Tree Campus USA | Complete |
Snow and Ice Removal | Not Pursuing |
Landscape Waste Composting | Complete |
UM has a campus-wide Green Cleaning policy that encourages innovation by custodial staff.
Credit | Status |
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Computer Purchasing | Not Pursuing |
Cleaning Products Purchasing | Complete |
Office Paper Purchasing | Not Pursuing |
Vendor Code of Conduct | Complete |
Historically Underutilized Businesses | Complete |
Local Businesses | Complete |
The Associated Students of the University of Montana operate the outstanding Office of Transportation that provides free bus rides to students, rental bikes, community connections, and incentives.
Credit | Status |
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Campus Fleet | Complete |
Student Commute Modal Split | Complete |
Employee Commute Modal Split | Complete |
Bicycle Sharing | Complete |
Facilities for Bicyclists | Complete |
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan | Complete |
Mass Transit Programs | Complete |
Condensed Work Week | Complete |
Telecommuting | Complete |
Carpool/Vanpool Matching | Complete |
Cash-out of Parking | Complete |
Carpool Discount | Complete |
Local Housing | Not Pursuing |
Prohibiting Idling | Not Pursuing |
Car Sharing | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Waste Reduction | Complete |
Waste Diversion | Complete |
Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | Complete |
Electronic Waste Recycling Program | Complete |
Hazardous Waste Management | Complete |
Materials Exchange | Complete |
Limiting Printing | Complete |
Materials Online | Complete |
Chemical Reuse Inventory | Not Pursuing |
Move-In Waste Reduction | Complete |
Move-Out Waste Reduction | Complete |
UM has a stormwater management plan in place to protect the area's vast groundwater resources.
Credit | Status |
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Water Consumption | Complete |
Stormwater Management | Complete |
Waterless Urinals | Complete |
Building Water Metering | Complete |
Non-Potable Water Usage | Complete |
Xeriscaping | Complete |
Weather-Informed Irrigation | Complete |
Sustainability is one of four core values in UM's strategic plan, pointing to a high level commitment. UM also has had a formally adopted Climate Action Plan since 2010.
Credit | Status |
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Sustainability Coordination | Complete |
Strategic Plan | Complete |
Physical Campus Plan | Not Pursuing |
Sustainability Plan | Not Pursuing |
Climate Action Plan | Complete |
Diversity, another core value expressed in the University's strategic plan, is an area where UM shines. Achieving almost all credits available in STARS shows the campus commitment to environmental and social justice.
Credit | Status |
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Diversity and Equity Coordination | Complete |
Measuring Campus Diversity Culture | Complete |
Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups | Complete |
Support Programs for Future Faculty | Complete |
Affordability and Access Programs | Complete |
Gender Neutral Housing | Not Pursuing |
Employee Training Opportunities | Complete |
Student Training Opportunities | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Sustainable Compensation | Not Pursuing |
Employee Satisfaction Evaluation | Complete |
Staff Professional Development in Sustainability | Complete |
Sustainability in New Employee Orientation | Complete |
Employee Sustainability Educators Program | Not Pursuing |
Childcare | Complete |
Employee Wellness Program | Complete |
Socially Responsible Retirement Plan | Complete |
The University of Montana has limited involvement in investment decisions that promote sustainability. That could soon change with efforts to advocate for the divestment in fossil fuels.
Credit | Status |
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Committee on Investor Responsibility | Not Pursuing |
Shareholder Advocacy | Not Pursuing |
Positive Sustainability Investments | Not Pursuing |
Student-Managed Sustainable Investment Fund | Complete |
Sustainable Investment Policy | Not Pursuing |
Investment Disclosure | Complete |
Credit | Status |
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Community Sustainability Partnerships | Complete |
Inter-Campus Collaboration on Sustainability | Complete |
Sustainability in Continuing Education | Complete |
Community Service Participation | Complete |
Community Service Hours | Complete |
Sustainability Policy Advocacy | Complete |
Trademark Licensing | Complete |
Graduation Pledge | Not Pursuing |
Community Service on Transcripts | Complete |
Farmers' Market | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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Innovation 1 | Not Pursuing |
Innovation 2 | Not Pursuing |
Innovation 3 | Not Pursuing |
Innovation 4 | Not Pursuing |
Credit | Status |
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New Student Orientation | Not Pursuing |
Food Education | Not Pursuing |
Food and Beverage Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Confinement-Free Food Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Vegetarian-Fed Food Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Hormone-Free Food Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Seafood Purchases | Not Pursuing |
Dishware | Not Pursuing |
Energy Initiatives | Not Pursuing |
Energy Use by Type | Complete |
Procurement | Not Pursuing |
Bike Sharing | Not Pursuing |
Water Initiatives | Not Pursuing |
Endowment | Not Pursuing |
Sustainability Staffing | Not Pursuing |
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