| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.41 |
| Liaison | Sean MacInnes |
| Submission Date | Dec. 15, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Trey
McDonald Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability Office |
Does the institution have a sustainability committee?:
The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :
Mission:
To shape a legacy of ecological stewardship, social equity, and prosperity for future generations.
Charge:
To identify and recommend responsible and sustainable practices in all aspects of our institutional culture, including operational activities, academic programs and community relationships.
Members of the committee, including affiliations:
Sarah Dorsey - co-chair - Music Library
Guy Sanders - co-chair - Housing & Residence Life
Beth Filar Williams - Music Library
Sharon Bracci - Dept. of Communication Studies
Jack Bonney - Dept. of Media Studies
David Reeves - Facilities Design & Construction
Peter Ashe - Grounds
Lilkeisha Smith - Dining Services
Marianne Honrath - Housing & Residence Life
Anna Marshall-Baker - Dept. of Interior Architecture
Suzanne Williams - Parking & Campus Access Mgmt.
Ben Kunka - Office of Waste Reduction & Recycling
Trey McDonald - Sustainability Coordinator (Ex officio)
Jessica Trotman - Sustainability Specialist (Ex officio)
The website URL where information about the sustainability committee is available:
Does the institution have a sustainability office?:
A brief description of the sustainability office:
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro established sustainability as one of its five Core Values through the 2009 Strategic Plan. The University views sustainability as: "Academics, operations, and outreach… conducted with careful attention to the enduring interconnectedness of social equity, the environment, the economy, and aesthetics." UNCG has created an Office of Sustainability to improve operations and to provide projects and services that enhance the environmental, human, and financial capital of the University and our community. The Office works with faculty, staff and students from across the campus, promoting behavioral and technological changes that lead us to better steward our resources.
The number of people employed in the sustainability office:
The website URL where information about the sustainability office is available:
Does the institution have a sustainability coordinator?:
Sustainability coordinator's name:
Sustainability coordinator's position title:
A brief description of the sustainability coordinator’s position:
Purpose of the position:
Lead the Office of Sustainability to become a “resource area” for the university. In this role, the Office will support the creation, implementation and monitoring of sustainability goals in each of the operations departments.
The Coordinator is a member of the Sustainability Council, which provides strategic direction recommendations to the Chancellor.
The Coordinator also serves as a member of the sustainability committee.
The website URL where information about the sustainability coordinator is available:
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