| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.71 |
| Liaison | Matthew Harmin |
| Submission Date | May 14, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Goucher College
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
William
Lederer Special Assistant to the President; Chair of Goucher Environmental Sustainability Advisory Council President's Office |
Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee, office, and/or officer that focuses on sustainability broadly and covers the entire institution?:
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the committee(s), office(s), and/or officer(s) during the previous three years:
Goucher's main committee for this purpose is the Goucher Environmental Sustainability Advisory Council, which is co-chaired by Will Lederer (Special Assistant to the President) and a student, Todd Troester. The council was formed in 2007 shortly after President Ungar signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).
The role of GESAC has somewhat morphed since its creation. Composed of staff, faculty, and student members, the group now serves two main purposes. The first is to provide an opportunity for leaders in Goucher's environmental sustainability efforts to come together and discuss ongoing projects, challenges, etc. Secondly, GESAC oversees the application process for the Green Fund, through which students can apply for money to fund sustainability projects.
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:
This council meets at least three times a semester and advises the president and administration on environmental issues and policies. The council also researches and explores solutions to environmental issues raised by members of the Goucher community and reports its findings to the president. It helps to implement campus environmental programs and monitors the college's progress in fulfilling the requirements of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment.
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role (e.g. staff, student, or faculty):
Goucher Energy Action Revolution (GEAR) - student (Annie Causey)
Earthworks - student (TBD)
Marine Conservation - student (Scott Witte)
Student Government Association - student (Andrew Krupa)
Agricultural Co-Op - student (Erin Snyder)
The Greenhouse - student (Mauren Stunes)
Facilities Management Services - staff member (Therese Neal)
Office of Communications - staff member (Angie Cochrun)
Office of the President (chair) - staff member (Will Lederer)
Environmental Studies Department - faculty member (German Mora)
Biology Department - faculty member (Cynthia Kicklighter)
Bon Appetit Management Company - staff member (Tom Brown)
Business Manager - staff member (Calvin Gladden)
The website URL where information about the sustainability committee(s) is available:
Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee?:
A brief description of each sustainability office:
Full-time equivalent (FTE) of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
The website URL where information about the sustainability office(s) is available:
Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
A brief description of each sustainability officer position:
The website URL where information about the sustainability officer(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Goucher does not have a designated Sustainability Office or Officer. Instead, this type of position is split up between Will Lederer (Special Assistant to the President) and several other staff and faculty members and students.
Goucher does not have a designated Sustainability Office or Officer. Instead, this type of position is split up between Will Lederer (Special Assistant to the President) and several other staff and faculty members and students.
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