| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.31 |
| Liaison | Keaton Schrank |
| Submission Date | June 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Westminster University - Utah
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Kyle
Wray Sustainability Fellow Environmental Center |
Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee, office, and/or officer that focuses on sustainability broadly and covers the entire institution?:
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the committee(s), office(s), and/or officer(s) during the previous three years:
ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER - The Westminster College Environmental Center supports environmental learning and leadership, connects campus and the environmental community, and helps transform Westminster into a model for sustainability. The Environmental Center is the hub for campus sustainability efforts and offers the Bike Collective, Eco-team, Green Point Average, Organic Garden, Westminster Honey Bees, and sustainability curriculum support. It also has teams of Sustainability Fellows and funds to support student led projects to promote sustainability.
Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL - The purpose of the Sutainability Council is to advocate for sustainability across campus. Specifically, the council responsibilities are to
• Advise Westminster administration on matters related to sustainability
• Integrate sustainability into the curriculum, operations, and campus life to create awareness and action among students, faculty, staff, and community
• Set high level vision and priorities regarding sustainability on campus and in the community
• Lead participation in the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS), and other sustainability ratings and certifications
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role (e.g. staff, student, or faculty):
Kerry Case, Environmental Center Director & Assistant Provost for Integrative Learning (Chair)
Curtis Ryan, VP for Finance and Administration
Richard Collins, Associate Professor of Economics
Brian Avery, Associate Professor of Biology
Carol Jeffers, Associate Professor of Nursing
Brent Olson, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Karnell Black, Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Orientation
Mindy Wennegren, Registrar
Collin Bunker, Director of Information Services
Ideana Carrasco, Junior Pre-Med/Environmental Studies, Student Sustainable Food Coordinator
Kailey Kornhauser, Junior History, ASWC Speaker of the Senate
Dallas Balzly, General Manager Bon Appetite
The website URL where information about the sustainability committee(s) is available:
Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee?:
A brief description of each sustainability office:
The Environmental Center (described above) functions as the sustainability office and has responsibility for all campus sustainability initiatives.
Full-time equivalent (FTE) of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
The website URL where information about the sustainability office(s) is available:
Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
A brief description of each sustainability officer position:
The Environmental Center Director's role is to oversee, lead, and develop Westminster College's sustainability efforts. The Assistant Director's job is focused on assisting and coordinating the sustainable projects and groups on campus.
The website URL where information about the sustainability officer(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.