| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.17 |
| Liaison | Carly Thibodeau |
| Submission Date | Aug. 21, 2023 |
Endicott College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 4.00 |
Carly
Thibodeau Associate Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in curriculum and/or research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Measurable sustainability objectives related directly to portion of Strategic Plan below will include seeking to become a host for regional and national events on topics of urgency such as climate change, further integration of sustainability into the into general curriculum, and understanding ability to build environmental science program and include sustainability minor.
Excerpt from Endicott's Strategic Plan:
Theme 1: Power of Place
Priority Initiatives:
Convening Conversations of Change & Leadership: Endicott’s stunning campus in Beverly, Mass., is a prime location for hosting premier regional and national events and conferences on topics of growing interest and urgency like higher education affordability, climate change, and social justice. Creating a hub that encourages internal and external scholarship will attract industry experts and guests who engage in interdisciplinary study and groundbreaking research.
Theme 3: Transformational Learning
Priority Initiatives:
Sustainable & Market-Informed Programs: Existing industry partnerships provide insider information in understanding what skills employers seek. A process for evaluating new and existing undergraduate and graduate programs, reviewing curriculum for immediate needs and timely topics like social justice and technology, and adding microcredential opportunities through cross-campus partnerships will strengthen Endicott’s commitment to life-changing education.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address student, employee, or community engagement for sustainability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Measurable sustainability objectives related directly to portion of Strategic Plan below will include measuring student, staff, and faculty engagement through hosting regional and national events on topics of urgency such as climate change, and through occupant engagement and behavior change campaigns within Living and Learning Communities that will help drive sustainability on campus.
Excerpt from Endicott's Strategic Plan:
Theme 1: Power of Place
Priority Initiatives:
Convening Conversations of Change & Leadership: Endicott’s stunning campus in Beverly, Mass., is a prime location for hosting premier regional and national events and conferences on topics of growing interest and urgency like higher education affordability, climate change, and social justice. Creating a hub that encourages internal and external scholarship will attract industry experts and guests who engage in interdisciplinary study and groundbreaking research.
Student Centered Design Decisions: With a heightened commitment to the student experience, Living Learning Communities will grow, allowing for the pursuit of academic interests aligned with personal social, emotional, and ethical development;
and the Student Center will be enhanced to meet evolving multi-cultural, technological, and lifestyle needs.
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address sustainability in operations?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Does the institution have a published plan or plans that include measurable sustainability objectives that address diversity, equity, and inclusion; sustainable investment/finance; or wellbeing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
Measurable sustainability objectives related directly to portion of Strategic Plan below will include measuring student, staff, and faculty engagement through hosting regional and national events on topics of urgency such as climate change, and through occupant engagement and behavior change campaigns within Living and Learning Communities that will help drive sustainability and equity on campus. The College's Strategic Plan also commits to working towards creating a more diverse and inclusive community, and integrating social justice education into the general curriculum.
Excerpt from Endicott's Strategic Plan:
Theme 1: Power of Place
Priority Initiatives:
Convening Conversations of Change & Leadership: Endicott’s stunning campus in Beverly, Mass., is a prime location for hosting premier regional and national events and conferences on topics of growing interest and urgency like higher education affordability, climate change, and social justice. Creating a hub that encourages internal and external scholarship will attract industry experts and guests who engage in interdisciplinary study and groundbreaking research.
Student Centered Design Decisions: With a heightened commitment to the student experience, Living Learning Communities will grow, allowing for the pursuit of academic interests aligned with personal social, emotional, and ethical development;
and the Student Center will be enhanced to meet evolving multi-cultural, technological, and lifestyle needs.
Theme 2: Innovative Culture
Priority Initiatives:
An Inclusive & Engaged Community: A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through a concerted effort will make the Nest more reflective of the world in which we live. Recruiting and retaining a more diverse student body will mean better outreach and financial aid resources, while growing diversity of staff will require differentiators like relocation expenses and employee resource groups.
Theme 3: Transformational Learning
Priority Initiatives:
Sustainable & Market-Informed Programs: Existing industry partnerships provide insider information in understanding what skills employers seek. A process for evaluating new and existing undergraduate and graduate programs, reviewing curriculum for immediate needs and timely topics like social justice and technology, and adding microcredential opportunities through cross-campus partnerships will strengthen Endicott’s commitment to life-changing education.
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:
Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:
The institution's sustainability plan (upload):
Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability | No |
| SDG Accord | No |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | No |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | No |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | No |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The College is in the process of developing its first Sustainability Plan, which it hopes to have published by the end of calendar year 2023 after input from campus stakeholders and community members. This Plan will have measurable objectives and goals to create commitments to which the College will be held accountable to completing.
The College is in the process of developing its first Sustainability Plan, which it hopes to have published by the end of calendar year 2023 after input from campus stakeholders and community members. This Plan will have measurable objectives and goals to create commitments to which the College will be held accountable to completing.
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