| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.98 |
| Liaison | Jay Price |
| Submission Date | March 6, 2020 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
EN-9: Staff Professional Development
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.25 / 2.00 |
Jay
Price Sustainability Manager Facilities Services |
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Does the institution make available professional development and training opportunities in sustainability to all staff at least once per year?:
Yes
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (the rate of employee participation in sustainability professional development and training)?:
Yes
Estimated percentage of regular staff (full-time and part-time) that participates annually in sustainability professional development and training that is either provided or supported by the institution (0, 1-24%, 25-49%, 50-74%, 75% or more):
1-24%
If sustainability professional development and training opportunities for staff are made available or supported, provide at least one of the following:
Any employee can request, through the submission of a proposal, funding through the Green Fee to pursue sustainability related training or professional development. Also, Facilities Services hosts sustainability workshops which are attended by various Facilities Services staff members.
A brief description of any external professional development and training opportunities in sustainability that are supported by the institution(e.g. through payment, reimbursement, or subsidy):
UT sends staff members to TNAPPA (Tennessee Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers) conferences which have included breakout sessions on sustainability topics. The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSAWG) conference funding is offered for professional development of employees upon request and approval. Additionally, UT has sent UT Recycling and Office of Sustainability staff to the annual AASHE conference.
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