| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.75 |
| Liaison | Keaton Schrank |
| Submission Date | April 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Westminster University - Utah
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Mariah
McCoy Sustainability Fellow Westminster Environmental Center |
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee, office, and/or officer that focuses on sustainability broadly and covers the entire institution?:
Yes
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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.
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
Yes
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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
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Members of each committee, including affiliations and role (e.g. staff, student, or faculty):
2015-2016 Members:
Kerry Case, Environmental Center Director & Assistant Provost for Integrative Learning (Chair)
Curtis Ryan, VP for Finance and Administration
John Watkins, Professor of Economics
Carol Jeffers, Associate Professor of Nursing
Brent Olson, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
Nohemy Solorzano-Thompson, Professor
Ryan Harrison, Information Services
David Herzog, Associated Students of Westminster College
Representative, Bon Appetite
Josh Wennegren, Alumni/Community Representative
Dale Biancucci, Plant Operations
Kate Puddy, Student Sustainability Coordinator
Syd Sattler, Organic Garden Coordinator
Holden Rasmussen, Eco-Living Resident Advisor
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The website URL where information about the sustainability committee(s) is available:
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee?:
Yes
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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.
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Full-time equivalent (FTE) of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
1
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The website URL where information about the sustainability office(s) is available:
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Yes
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Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Kerry Case, Environmental Center Director, Monica Ferreira, Westminster College Environmental Center Assistant Director
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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.
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The website URL where information about the sustainability officer(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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