University of Mount Union
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

The Sustainability Management Advisory Committee coordinates sustainability efforts on the entire campus. Meeting 6-8 times per year the committee has expanded its commitment to the student education and involvement. improved building efficiency, marketing of sustainability. The committee reports to the President and the faculty

In May 2010, the University of Mount Union Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a Sustainability Plan that incorporated a Climate Action Plan. The Plan, developed by the Sustainability Task Force, includes all aspects of overall campus sustainability and meets the requirements set forth by the American College and University President's Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). The Plan considers not only Mount Union's energy consumption, but Mount Union in its entirety, as well as the Alliance community. In order to facilitate execution of the Sustainability Plan, University President Dr. Richard F. Giese created a Sustainability Management Advisory Committee (SMAC) in Fall 2010. The purpose of this committee is to assist the President and President's Council in executive level strategic sustainability decisions. The SMAC also works on the implementation of the short, medium, and long-term goals of the Sustainability Plan, reviews and offers comment on the sustainable aspects of campus projects and programs, collects and publicizes data on the University's progress with the plan, and recommends directions and priorities for sustainability on campus.

Cooper, Len J Faculty Frazier, John L Dean of Students Gardner, Melissa F Director of Marketing Giese, Richard F President (ex officio) Graham, Leah J Sustainability Manager Gravlee, Tiffany Community Heddleston, Patrick D VP for Finance Johnstin, Theresa A AVI Food Serrvices Kavulla, Margherita Information Technology Kelly, Sarah A Student Kramer, Stephen Faculty Kumler, Laura M Faculty Laret, Lindsey M Student Affairs Lewis, Blaine Director, Physical Plant McClaugherty, Charles Faculty Muga, Helen E Faculty Peterson, Rod Auxilliary Services Phillips, Jesse W Student Poorbaugh, Joni M Marketing Rhodes, James R Asst Director Physical Plant Snyder, Diana Physical Plant coordinator Stephan Baity AV IFoodsystems Stuchell, Tina M Director, IT Tidman, Paul Faculty

Our sustainability efforts are spearheaded by four people Leah Graham (half time) is the manager of outreach and sustainability Jim Rhodes is the assistant director of physics plant and his portfolio explicitly includes the sustainability efforts of physical plant included Chuck McClaugherty is the director of the Brumbaugh center for environmental science Steve Kramer is a possessor of psychology (emeritus) and oversees the Green Raiders and the Curricular aspects of our program

The Sustainability and Campus Outreach manager will work to achieve two general goals at the University: 1. Support and expand the Campus commitment to sustainability. 2. Support the educational programs of the Brumbaugh Center for Environmental Science with emphasis on UMU courses, co-curricular programs, and recruitment, retention and placement of UMU students Specific duties 1. Train and coordinate sustainability assistants (students) in cooperation with Dr. Kramer. 2. Provide administrative support to the Sustainability Management Advisory Committee. 3. Operate the AASHE STARS assessment including data collection, verification and entry. 4. Work with Student Affairs to develop sustainability activities for students and student organizations. 5. Co-Direct District 13 Science Fair. 6. Other duties that promote sustainability and environmental education on campus and in the community.