University of South Carolina
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination

The Environmental Advisory Committee was established by the President in 1999 and a campus policy passed in 2000. In 2008 the EAC added sustainability to its focus and the EAC now serves as the main committee to advise the President on environmental and sustainability issues as well as lead the campus. USC Environmental Policy Statement Adopted: October 19, 2000 The University of South Carolina represents an intellectual community committed to the advancement of theoretical and practical knowledge. Recognizing our role as a positive force in the state’s economic and social advancement, we believe it is incumbent upon us to lead the way toward a more sustainable future through our teaching, learning, research, community service and facilities management. Our goals emphasize the University's impacts as both an educator (of faculty and staff as well as students) and as an operational facility. GOALS Members of the University community (faculty, staff and students) will have a basic understanding of their impact on the environment. Incorporate environmental and sustainability issues into the University curriculum Increase opportunities for informal learning about environmental issues for students, faculty, staff and public Encourage research that aids in understanding of issues and solutions to environmental problems Increase service activities by faculty, staff and students that enhance environmental awareness within the institution and foster sustainable thinking within the larger community The University community will promote environmental sustainability by example. Conserve resources through waste reduction, recycling, energy and water use minimization Minimize negative impacts of the University on the environment Think globally and act locally by promoting and using recycled or remanufactured goods, locally-generated products and native species in natural landscapes where possible Make a commitment to compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations to ensure the protection of the environment and the people living within it. The University will evaluate and monitor progress toward these goals on a continuing basis. Implement an Environmental Management System for auditing inputs and outputs and quantifying savings from sustainable practices Produce an annual “Environmental State of USC” report under the leadership of the Environmental Advisory Committee

Madilyn Fletcher Director, School of the Environment Marjorie Aelion Associate Dean for Research Professor, Environmental Health Sciences Michelle Burcin Director, Healthy Carolina Initiative Greg Carbone Associate Professor, Geography Department James Demarest Director, Facilities Services Kirstin Dow Associate Professor, Geography Josh Eagle Assistant Professor, Law School Christy Friend Associate Professor, Department of English William Hogue VP Information Technology & Chief Information Officer Stuart Hunter Director, University 101 National Resource Center Margaret Lamb Director, Office of Media Relations George Lampl Associate General Counsel Scott Lindenberg Director, Student Media Gene Luna Associate VP for Student Affairs Venis Manigo Director, Purchasing Mike Matthews Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering Tom Quasney Facilities Planning & Operations Robert Coffey Resident District Manager, University Dining Services Charles Stevenson Facilities Services James Sweigart Professor Emeritus,Department of Management Science Moore School of Business Tom Syfert - Co-Chair Director, Health & Safety Alicia Wilson Associate Professor, Department of Geological Sciences David Whiteman - Co-Chair Faculty Director, Green Quad Living Learning Center Ben Coonrod USC Landscape Architect Jason Craig Assistant Director, Green (West) Quad Joseph Flora Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Gwen Geidel Assistant Director, School of the Environment Chris Howard Information Resource Coordinator, Transportation & Vehicle Mgt Tom Knowles Landscaping & Environmental Michael Koman Sustainability Director Jim Sherry Director, Housing Facilities Mgmt Student Seat: Net Impact Student Seat: SAGE Student Seat: Sustainable Carolina Student Seat: Student Government Student Seat: Residence Hall Association Student Seat: Environmental Law Society

The Office of Sustainability is led by a Director and includes an assistant director and an outreach/educaiton position. Additoinally, the Office coordinates and assists with the direction of other sustainability positions on campus including the environmental programs manager for Housing and the faculty and staff of the Learning Center for Sustainable Futures. The Learning Center has a Faculty Principal and an assistant. All of these positions combine to increase their efforts and oversee approximately 45 interns.

The Director reports dually to the VP Facilities and the President. The Director oversees the office that is responsible for coordinating and implementing all sustainability programs on campus ranging from conservation to curriulum to outreach. The Office is not limited in its scope for activities and engagement. Additionally, the Director serves as the campus expert on the built environment and the primary point person for community engagement and outreach. Mission of the USC Office of Sustainability To advance the University of South Carolina’s efforts to become a sustainability leader in higher education by working with administrators, faculty, staff and students to provide the knowledge, skills, and motivation that will integrate sustainability values and practices into the College’s strategic planning processes; the management of its resources and operations; facilities planning and design; its research activities; the curriculum; and the outside relationships of the University. As the campus leader for sustainability the Office will develop strategies to embed principles of sustainable prosperity in all of the University’s roles—as a place of learning and research, a fiscally responsible institution, and a leader of the community.