| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.28 |
| Liaison | Nina Bisbee |
| Submission Date | Sept. 22, 2023 |
Bryn Mawr College
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Nina
Bisbee Director Facilities Services |
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:
Our mission is to galvanize a strong, supportive culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship amongst the members of the Bryn Mawr College community and to ensure the inclusion of environmental sustainability in the College’s decision-making processes.
We strive to enable our students, staff and faculty to make meaningful contributions to Bryn Mawr College’s sustainability through interdisciplinary collaboration, community education and academic, extracurricular and professional opportunities.
Our committee meets on a regular basis to support projects and events in the Tri-College Consortium, assess campus-wide progress and periodically report to the president of the College.
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
Faculty and Staff
Nina Bisbee, Director, Facilties Services
Jim McGaffin, Assoc. Director of Energy and Project Management
Don Barber, Current Head of Environmental Studies Program
Denise Romano, Head of Housekeeping
Victor Donnay, Faculty
Dawn DiGiovanni, Associate Director, Grounds
Rachel Heiser, Academic Support and Learning Resources Specialist
Richard Clow, Assistant Director, Bryn Mawr College Dining Services
Steve Green, Transportation/Staff
Students
Palmer Jones, Student Coordinator
Rachel Sontheimer, Student Coordinator
Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent employee?:
A brief description of each sustainability office:
Full-time equivalent 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?:
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
The Sustainability Leadership Group (SLG) is responsible for coordinating and implementing sustainability initiative across the College. The group plans initiative and facilitates implementation across the departments. Examples of accomplishments include organizing Earth Week activities, developing educational material, creating and reporting on the Climate Action Plan. The SLG conducted the Carbon Footprint assessment for the college in coordination with the facilities department.
Job title of the sustainability officer position:
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
In addition to other responsibilities, the Director of Facilities Services promotes sustainable design and practices and constantly explores opportunities for energy saving and carbon footprint reduction initiatives.
This position is responsible for leading the Sustainability Leadership Group (SLG) that coordinates sustainability planning and implementation across the campus and supports other “green” initiative groups on campus, including student committees.
Job title of the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Student sustainability coordinators work closely with the college sustainability officer to organize SLG meetings, conduct sustainability assessments of the college, plan sustainability initiatives, and lead and organize the student green club leaders in their sustainability efforts in order to encourage communication and collaboration.
Job title of the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
Members of the SLG committee participate in regular meetings, initiate and enact sustainability initiatives in their areas of expertise, and assist with sustainability assessments of the college.
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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