SIUC Sustainability Council Spring 2011 S tewardship of our Environment Community and Resources Introductions Ryan Klopf Chairman Dr Jonathan Gray Vice Chair Susannah Bunny LeBaron ID: 200640
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Sustainability at SIUC
SIUC Sustainability Council
Spring 2011
S
tewardship
of
our Environment,
Community, and ResourcesSlide2
Introductions
Ryan Klopf, ChairmanDr. Jonathan Gray, Vice ChairSusannah Bunny LeBaron
, Green Fund CommitteeDr. Erin Seekamp, Curriculum CommitteeDr. Matthew TherrellJustin Harrell, Assessment CommitteeMakayla TrotterWilliam ConnorsPaul RestivoSlide3
History & Early Successes
Council formed by Dr. Goldman in Fall 2009Advise the Chancellor and provide recommendations related to environmental sustainability Administer the Green Fund
$10 Green Fee approved by 75% of student vote in 2008 referendumDevelop a metric to assess sustainabilityBiennial assessment reportSlide4
History & Early Successes
AchievementsSierra Club: Named SIUC as one of the most improved schools in 2010 Princeton Review Green Schools: SIUC will be listed in 2011
Student sustainability leadershipSustainability Advisory Panel enables students, faculty, and staff to assist the CouncilFirst retreat to identify short, middle, and long term goalsSlide5
2010 Green Fund Projects
Fund innovative projects to advance sustainability
$479,580 committed to sustainability projectsSlide6
Green Fund Committee
Projects save the University moneyVariable speed drives for chilled water pumps: Green Fund support $25,000 ($65,000)Savings $44,493·yr
-1Campus police electric patrol vehicleGreen Fund Support $5838.50 ($11,677) Savings: $3,143
DPS officer patrolling sustainablySlide7
Green Fund Committee
Projects fund student research
Solar water heaterFirst SIUC Climate AssessmentFirst transportation dataSlide8
Green Fund Committee
Projects make Campus a better place to live, learn, and workOutdoor learning spaceGreen roofPrairie restoration
Outdoor learning space
Native prairie habitatSlide9
Curriculum Committee
Goals: Assess presence of sustainability in the SIUC curriculum Measure sustainability literacySlide10
Assessment Committee
GoalFirst quantification of sustainability at SIUC will be complete July 2011 Sustainability Tracking and Rating System (STARS)Set goals and a roadmap to improve future sustainability reporting Slide11
Campus-wide Impacts
Sustainability contributes to:Recruitment and retentionSIUC will be a uniquely green Campus
Student opportunitiesCouncil membership and green fund projectsFinancial health of SIUCGreen fund projects are saving the University moneyQuality of Campus lifeQuantitative and qualitative value of a green Campus
Research presentation, AASHE Conference
Restoring ecosystems on CampusSlide12Slide13
Priority Goals
Hire a Sustainability CoordinatorAdopt sustainability standards for all new construction (IL Green Buildings Act)Encourage more efficient transportationAdvertise sustainability initiatives in promotional materialsSlide14
Creation of a Sustainability Coordinator at SIUC
A Sustainability Coordinator will:Provide stable leadership for long-term sustainability effortsGenerate funds: grants, donations, efficiency cost savings
Integrate sustainability in all Campus unitsTrack and assess all sustainability commitmentsSlide15
In Summary
A Sustainability Coordinator is the necessary next step to further SIUC’s green effortsSustainability is an opportunity to improve efficiencyReduce costs, while making a greener Campus
Sustainability Improves SIUC’s imageAttracts new students, and engages current students and faculty in forging a greener campusImproves recruitment and retentionThe Sustainability Council is here to helpSlide16
Final Thought
Sustainability is larger than us
Yellowstone national park
Lake Mead