| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.66 |
| Liaison | Howard Ways |
| Submission Date | Feb. 17, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of the District of Columbia
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Joshua
Lasky Sustainability Manager Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |
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 :
The University Sustainability Task Force was created in September 2010, as directed by UDC's President. The Task Force was charged with developing a long term strategic vision on sustainability for UDC. The Task Force held several meetings which involved at least one member from each academic department, as well as students. Several open houses and community meetings were held to involve community members in the process as well. The Task Force developed a framework which provided general recommendations and potential actions for 16 different categories identified as integral to the sustainability of the University. The Task Force developed a Sustainability Strategic Plan for the University in May 2011.
Members of the committee, including affiliations:
1. Adenike Ogunbode (Student, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences)
2. Alvin Venson (Campus Services)
3. Barbara Jumper (Vice President for Facilities and Real Estate)
4. Barbara J. Riddick (Risk Management)
5. Benjamin G. Marcus (Student)
6. Bryant E. Evans (Adjunct Professor, School of Business and Public Administration)
7. Coy McKinney (Student, David A. Clarke School of Law School)
8. Clearance Pearson (Professor, Department of Urban Architecture, CAUSES)
9. Deborah Lyons (Associate Professor, School of Business and Public Administration)
10. Diane Hyman (CAUSES Associate Director, AES)
11. Erik L. Thompson (Senior Project Manager, Facilities and Real Estate)
12. Gloria Wyche-Moore (Dean, CAUSES)
13. Howard Ways (Co-Chair, Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs)
14. Iveracottis Short (CAUSES Sustainable Agriculture Project Specialist, AES)
15. Joe Libertelli (Director of Alumni Relations, David A. Clarke School of Law)
16. Josh Lasky (Co-Chair, Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs)
17. Jovita Wells (Director, Office of Sponsored Programs)
18. Karen Wong (Business Analyst, Office of the Chief Financial Officer)
19. Kimberly Pennamon (Associate Vice President for Student Affairs)
20. Laurie Morin A. (Professor, David A. Clarke School of Law School)
21. Lillie Monroe-Lord (CAUSES Director, Center for Nutrition, Diet and Health, CES)
22. Linda Carmichael-Freeman (CAUSES Program Coordinator, Office of the Dean)
23. Mary Harris (Chief Procurement Officer)
24. Maxwell Fairweather (CAUSES Environmental Project Specialist, AES)
25. Mike Ewall (Student, David A. Clarke School of Law School)
26. Noel Richey (Student, School of Business and Public Administration)
27. Patricia Thomas (Director of Athletics)
28. Patrick F. Bateman (Legislative Assistant, Government Relations)
29. Pradeep K. Behera (Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Applied Science)
30. Rachel G. Perry (Student, CAUSES)
31. Selvon Waldron (Student, School of Business and Public Administration)
32. Stacie Mills (Office of the General Counsel)
33. Thomas Kakovitch (CAUSES, Environmental Science Department)
34. Tolessa Deksissa (CAUSES, Director, Professional Science Master’s Program)
35. Okolo Thomas-Toure (Student, School of Business and Public Administration)
36. William Hare (CAUSES Associate Director, CES; Director of WRRI)
37. William Clemmons (Procurement)
38. Tracy Williams (Procurement)
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 Sustainability Initiative for UDC is maintained within the Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University.
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:
Assist with all activities required to ensure UDC serves as a sustainability leader among institutions of higher education and as a national model for urban sustainability in both campus operations and educational offerings. Manage the UDC Sustainability Initiative to expand and enhance academic offerings to prepare students for some of the greatest environmentally related challenges of our time.
The website URL where information about the sustainability coordinator is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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