| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.31 |
| Liaison | Feng Teter |
| Submission Date | Dec. 4, 2023 |
California State University, Fresno
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Feng
Teter Sustainability Analyst Office of the Provost |
Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
This project will provide much needed upgrades to the university's central utility plant. This project will provide energy efficient and reliable heating and cooling to the campus. Renewable energy generation and energy conservation measures will be implemented. Solar panels have been installed on campus, which means 20% of campus energy will come from renewable energy sources. This will reduce the university’s carbon emissions by more than 7 metric tons per year. All of this will reduce the university's energy footprint by more than 30%, which will no longer make Fresno State the largest energy consumer in the Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) service area. As part of this project, a human behavior audit was conducted on the campus community to understand how to best implement energy conservation outreach efforts.
Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Buildings
Energy
Website URL where more information about the accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Name of a second highlighted sustainability program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
In 2023, Fresno State hired a university-wide diversity officer to lead our newly established Division for Equity and Engagement. The diversity officer and the division work to weave equity and inclusivity into the fabric of every aspect of the institution.
Which impact areas does the second program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Diversity & Affordability
Website URL where more information about the second program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the second program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
Name of a third highlighted program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
There are two sustainability-themed first year experiences at Fresno State: BOND and AgBOND for students in the College of Science & Mathematics and the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, respectively. The programs span one academic year, each including two general education courses on the scientific method and evidence based decision making, with content and activities all motivated from issues in campus sustainability.
Which impact areas does the third program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Website URL where more information about the third program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the third program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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