| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.68 |
| Liaison | Darcy Coughlan |
| Submission Date | Nov. 24, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Coastal Carolina University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.83 / 4.00 |
Jennifer
Sellers Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
Does the institution have current and formal plans to advance sustainability in the following areas? Do the plans include measurable objectives?:
| Current and Formal Plans (Yes or No) | Measurable Objectives (Yes or No) | |
| Curriculum |
No
Date Revised: July 12, 2016
|
No |
| Research (or other scholarship) |
No
Date Revised: July 12, 2016
|
No |
| Campus Engagement |
No
Date Revised: July 12, 2016
|
No
Date Revised: July 12, 2016
|
| Public Engagement | Yes | Yes |
| Air and Climate | No | No |
| Buildings | Yes | Yes |
| Dining Services/Food |
No
Date Revised: July 12, 2016
|
No |
| Energy | Yes | No |
| Grounds | Yes | No |
| Purchasing |
No
Date Revised: July 12, 2016
|
No |
| Transportation | Yes | No |
| Waste | Yes | Yes |
| Water | Yes | No |
| Diversity and Affordability | No | No |
| Health, Wellbeing and Work | Yes | No |
| Investment | No | No |
| Other | No | No |
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Curriculum:
Curriculum is the focus of the Certificate in Sustainability, which was approved for Fall 2015. Three courses were added to the catalog, including UNIV 122 - Introduction to Sustainability, which is also part of the core curriculum; UNIV 421 - Sustainability Development, and UNIV 315 - Service in Sustainability. Part of this plan will be to create a summer curriculum workshop for faculty on how to integrate sustainability into their curriculum. http://www.coastal.edu/newsarticles/story.php?id=4047
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Curriculum plan(s):
Measurable Objectives: The Certificate in Sustainability was just approved for Fall 2015. UNIV 122 has been offered 4 times since 2014 with a total enrollment of 35 students. There are more than 100 listed courses that offer sustainability in its curriculum as a part of earning the certificate.
Strategies:
- Engage more faculty members in integrating sustainability into the curriculum through workshops and training opportunities.
- Add more sections to UNIV 122, especially depending upon enrollment numbers.
- Encourage students to earn the Certificate in Sustainability.
Timeframe: Three (3) years
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Curriculum plan(s):
University College, Provost's Office, Sustainability Initiative and Political Science Department
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Research (or other scholarship):
Sustainability in academic research progresses with faculty members conducting research. Coastal Carolina University participates in a variety of sustainability research projects including:
- Offshore wind power research - Dr. Paul Gayes / http://www.coastal.edu/newsarticles/story.php?id=2902 - "CCU's Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetlands Studies has been working with this great group of colleagues from across the state for six or seven years, trying to realize the full potential of our offshore renewable energy resources
- Sustainability development research - Dr. Pamela Martin, Martin joined CCU's Department of Politics and Geography in 1999, focusing her research activities in the areas of sustainability and energy. She has worked closely on international collaborations with Ecuador and has written extensively about oil extraction in the Amazon and on the Galapagos Islands. She has directed CCU's Model U.N. Team for 12 years and co-authored a textbook with former HTC Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Richard Oliver Collin.
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The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Research plan(s):
Measurable Objectives:
Strategies:
- Dr. Pam Martin is beginning a new sustainable development program at the University in which students produce digital case studies of local sustainability issues and challenges.
Time Frames:
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Research plan(s):
College of Science, Department of Politics and Geography, Sustainability Initiative, Provost's Office
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Campus Engagement around sustainability:
Campus Engagement around sustainability will be advanced through the education and outreach through the Eco-Rep Leaders Program. Plans include adding classroom presentations, staff and faculty training, interactive events and residence hall training.
Campus Engagement will also include a monthly email of events and announcements to those that sign up willingly. Eco-Rep Leaders will write blogs about sustainability and sustainable living.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Campus Engagement plan:
Measurable Objectives: Eco-Rep Leaders have given more than 100 classroom presentations since 2011. The email list has 515 registered emails.
Strategies:
- Addition of residence hall activities to students to encourage sustainable living.
- Addition of Earth Fair special event in April every year.
- Collaborate with Dining Services to offer Weigh the Waste awareness event.
- Continue monthly email.
- Initiate a blog of sustainability.
Timeframe: Three (3) years
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Campus Engagement plan(s):
Eco-Rep Leaders, Sustainability Initiative
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Public Engagement around sustainability:
The plan to advance Public Engagement around sustainability is a part of the CCU Strategic Plan under Goal 1.5. Mutually-Beneficial Community Partnerships: Enhance and expand connections between the
community and University programs and services to support enrollment, academic, cultural,
and athletic outcomes which further the mission of Coastal Carolina University
Objective 1.5.1. Increase community involvement in University programs and departments
Objective 1.5.2. Enhance the role of the University’s Centers as bridges to community
Objective 1.5.3. Expand the Campus Sustainability Initiative to enable the University to serve
as a role model to the community on sustainability
Objective 1.5.4. Increase interaction and opportunity for community-based student service
learning/experiential learning through the development of an Office of
Student Engagement
The plan to advance public engagement around sustainability is to immerse the student Eco-Reps in with giving presentations about CCU's sustainability initiatives to civic groups, volunteering with local organizations, and driving awareness through public events, such as Campus Salvage and athletic games at CCU.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Public Engagement plan(s):
Measurable Objectives:
Objective 1.5.3. Expand the Campus Sustainability Initiative to enable the University to serve as a role model to the community on sustainability
Strategies:
- Increase the number of civic group presentations per year.
- Volunteer and invest with local organizations.
- Increase the awareness with public events.
Timeframe: 2008-2013
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Public Engagement plan(s):
Campus and Community Sustainability Initiative office
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Air and Climate:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Air and Climate plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Air and Climate plan(s):
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Buildings:
Per the South Carolina state mandate, all new construction and renovated buildings are required to be set for LEED silver rating, however, our University strives for a gold rating. Also as a part of the CCU Strategic Plan, Goal 2.3. Supportive Learning and Living Facilities: Provide facilities and services that support a rich academic, residential, athletic, co-curricular, and sustainable environment in which students, faculty, and staff effectively interact
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Buildings plan(s):
Measurable Objectives, strategics and timeframe: The number of LEED buildings on campus and their ratings. Objective 2.3.1. Plan and execute new construction and renovations, and designate green spaces to support improved quality of campus life, learning, and scholarship with a continuing commitment to sustainability, Objective 2.3.5. Improve residence education programs and living-learning communities in university-sponsored housing (2008-2013)
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Buildings plan(s):
Facilities Planning and Management, Sustainability Initiative, University Housing
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Dining Services/Food:
Aramark's plan to advance sustainability is found as a part of their corporate responsibility:
- Where possible, we purchase local, seasonal and responsibly raised, grown and sourced products.
- Using environmentally preferable products, like reusable or compostable to-go containers
As a part of the plan to advance sustainability in Dining Services/Food is to offer awareness of a sustainability map to educate students, staff and faculty about where their food comes from. This map will show the locations of the farms for food supply to campus. Other plans include to advance food waste composting across campus in partnership with Dining Services.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Dining Services/Food plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Dining Services/Food plan(s):
Dining Services, Sustainability Initiative
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Energy:
As a part of the campus master plan and the state required LEED certificate requirements through the Energy Efficiency Act. This act applies to all major facility projects that receive approval of the State Budget and Control Board - Permanent Improvement Project Request A-1 form.
All Major Facility Projects in this State, must be designed, constructed, and at least certified as receiving two globes using the Green Globes Rating System or receiving the LEED Silver standard.
Major Facility Project’ means:
a state-funded new construction building project in which the building to be constructed is larger than ten thousand gross square feet;
a state-funded renovation project in which the project involves more than fifty percent of the replacement value of the facility or a change in occupancy; or
a state-funded commercial interior tenant fit-out project that is larger than seven thousand five hundred square feet of leasable area.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Energy plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Energy plan(s):
Facilities Planning and Management, https://www.coastal.edu/administration/facilities/projects/projects/sustain/requirements.html
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Grounds:
As a part of the master plan, the following are goals for the university:
- retain and celebrate the distinctive pattern of the existing wetland sloughs on campus.
- redevelop the horseshoe at Blanton Circle as a pedestrian quad by removing existing vehicular drive and parking.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Grounds plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Grounds plan(s):
Grounds, Facilities Planning and Management, Sustainability
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Purchasing:
South Carolina state government seeks to further reduce the environmental and human health impacts of its operations by integrating environmental considerations into its procurement process.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Purchasing plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Purchasing plan(s):
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Transportation:
As a part of the master plan, the goals for Transportation & Parking include:
- Create a pedestrian focused campus with parking at the periphery.
- Provide pedestrian access to the campus from residential areas north of campus.
- Make the campus more bicycle friendly and foster regional bicycle connections.
A task force was formed to help determine best practices and options for the mobility of our campus transportation. This Mobility Task Force includes areas that will contribute to the safety and efficient mode of transportation for students, staff and faculty on our campus. This task force was charged to review those recommendations, make a comprehensive evaluation of mobility on campus, and to make additional recommendations for transportation and parking as well as offer alternatives for our campus community. Giving our campus options also gives our community members opportunities. For those who live on or near campus, it improves their quality of life by allowing them to choose healthier modes of transportation. For those who work on this campus on a daily basis, it allows us safe options for getting from one side of campus to the other. The physical activities of walking and biking have been proven to boost your mental wellness, improve your physical fitness and prolong your overall optimal health. http://www.coastal.edu/mobility/mobilitytaskforce/
Another group is the Bike Advisory Committee that is working to designated CCU as a Bicycle Friendly Campus, as well as make improvements to the bicycle program on campus.
As a part of the Strategic Plan, Goal 2.3. Supportive Learning and Living Facilities: Provide facilities and services that support a rich academic, residential, athletic, co-curricular, and sustainable environment in which students, faculty, and staff effectively interact
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Transportation plan(s):
Measurable objectives, strategics and timeframe: Objective 2.3.2. Increase usage of the campus transit system. Reduce the number of cars at the campus core during peak hours. Maintain safety and reduce the number of accidents. The Mobility Task Force conducted a Parking Survey and a Mobility Survey, and a Mobility Study. http://www.coastal.edu/mobility/parkingsurvey/ Plans are underway to make changes this Fall 2015. The Bike Advisory Committee has plans to designate CCU as a Bicycle Friendly Campus by the end of 2015.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Transportation plan(s):
Mobility Task Force, Facilities Planning and Management, Campus Recreation, President's Office, Safety and Transportation, Public Safety, Athletics,
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Waste:
In April 2012, the University adopted a policy entitled, "Recycling and Waste Reduction"
Policy Summary:
As a part of its mission, Coastal Carolina University is committed to a sustainable stewardship of resources. The Campus and Community Sustainability Initiative seeks to create a comprehensive recycling and waste reduction program at Coastal Carolina University. The policy was created in order to accomplish this program and to increase efforts in recycling.
Date Revised: July 12, 2016
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Waste plan(s):
Goal or Measurable Objective: To reach a 35% recycling rate by 2018. This 30 yard container should be added during the summer of 2015. Eventually, the goal will be to remove one dumpster at each location at University Place and replace it with an 8 yard comingle recycling container. This would also occur at Ingle, Palmetto, Eaglin, and Cypress Halls. This is the most convenient option for students and would provide uniformity across living areas. The goal is to have an 8 yard beside every dumpster in housing areas by 2018.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Waste plan(s):
Waste Reduction, Sustainability Initiative, Facilities Planning and Management
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Water:
As a part of the campus master plan and the state required LEED certificate requirements through the Energy Efficiency Act. This act applies to all major facility projects that receive approval of the State Budget and Control Board - Permanent Improvement Project Request A-1 form.
All Major Facility Projects in this State, must be designed, constructed, and at least certified as receiving two globes using the Green Globes Rating System or receiving the LEED Silver standard.
Major Facility Project’ means:
a state-funded new construction building project in which the building to be constructed is larger than ten thousand gross square feet;
a state-funded renovation project in which the project involves more than fifty percent of the replacement value of the facility or a change in occupancy; or
a state-funded commercial interior tenant fit-out project that is larger than seven thousand five hundred square feet of leasable area.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Water plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Water plan(s):
Facilities Planning and Management
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Diversity and Affordability:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Diversity and Affordability plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Diversity and Affordability plan(s):
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Health, Wellbeing and Work:
Coastal Carolina University is committed to its mission of developing healthy and productive citizens through a supportive environment dedicated to continuous self-improvement.
In Spring 2014, Coastal Carolina University launched a campus-wide initiative, entitled “LiveWell@CCU”, to promote the positive overall well-being of students, faculty and staff.
The initiative connects people to resources that encourage healthy, engaged and more productive behaviors. In support of healthy living, on July 1, 2014, the University adopted a tobacco-free policy on campus. The policy applies to all faculty, staff, students and visitors.
In December 2014, the University engaged a 3rd party to administer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide short-term counseling, referral services and wellness support for employees. The EAP program is expected to enhance overall well-being at home and work
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Health, Wellbeing and Work plan(s):
The Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity has plans to do the following during 2015:
-The University has hired a full-time health educator to promote healthy behaviors on campus. This position will also support the "LiveWell@CCU" initiative.
-Offer 9 educational programs on health, wellness and wellbeing topics such as managing stress, financial health, dealing with dysfunctional teams, etc. (April - November) -Conduct a promotional campaign on the EAP program which will be focused specifically on health and wellness -Host a benefits fair which will include vendors and resources which support healthy lifestyles (September - October) -Provide offer health screenings and mammography screenings on campus. (February - April)
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Health, Wellbeing and Work plan(s):
The Offices of Human Resources & Equal Opportunity and Student Health Services
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Investment:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Investment plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Investment plan(s):
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in other areas:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the other plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the other plan(s):
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
Does the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include sustainability at a high level?:
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
Goal 1.5. Mutually-Beneficial Community Partnerships: Enhance and expand connections between the community and University programs and services to support enrollment, academic, cultural, and athletic outcomes which further the mission of Coastal Carolina University
Objective 1.5.1. Increase community involvement in University programs and departments Objective 1.5.2. Enhance the role of the University’s Centers as bridges to community Objective 1.5.3. Expand the Campus sustainability Initiative to enable the University to serve as a role model to the community on sustainability
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning is available:
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