| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.23 |
| Liaison | Keaton Schrank |
| Submission Date | Aug. 15, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Westminster University - Utah
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Kerry
Case Environmental Director Environmental Center |
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
• Review all submissions to the Associated Students of Westminster Eco Warrior Fund over $1000, and oversee submission to the 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):
2017-2018 Members:
Kerry Case, Environmental Center Director & Assistant Provost for Integrative Learning (Chair)
Curtis Ryan, VP for Finance and Administration
Cid Seidelman, Professor of Economics
Colette McAfee, Assistant Professor of Public Health
Christy Clay, Professor of Environmental Studies
Eyrie Horton, Associated Students of Westminster College
Dale Biancucci, Plant Operations
Mariah McCoy, Student Sustainability Coordinator
Chase Beyer, Student Energy Analyst
Rosanise Odell, Student Sustainability Fellow
Sarah Baytop, Alumni/Community Representative
Brianna Buckley, Director of Campus Safety
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):
Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Does the institution have a mechanism for broad sustainability coordination for the entire institution (e.g. a campus-wide committee or an officer/office responsible for the entire campus)?:
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
The Environmental Center supports all the primary sustainability related project and campaigns on campus, as well as assessing sustainability. Major accomplishments since our last STARS report include lighting and chiller upgrades, a new waste management plan, and several successful student campaigns.
Job title of the sustainability officer position:
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
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Job title of the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
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Job title of the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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.