| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.80 |
| Liaison | Kate Witte |
| Submission Date | Feb. 17, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Keene State College
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Mary
Jensen Sustainability Consultant via KSC Provost's Office |
Does the institution have a sustainability committee?:
The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :
The mission of The President's Council for a Sustainable Future at Keene State College is to affirm the beliefs that college faculty, staff, administration and students have a responsibility to take a leadership role in conducting activities as responsible stewards of the environment.
Through role-modeling as a college-wide proactive learning community and by serving as an interdisciplinary resource group, the Council will strive to support educational and institutional activities that promote environmental awareness and stewardship though local action and global thinking.
Members of the committee, including affiliations:
Members
Mary Jensen, Campus Sustainability Officer, Chair
Sharon Fantl, Redfern Arts Center
Ken Goebel, Advancement Office
Brian Green, Sociology Faculty
John Sturtz, Sociology Faculty
Bart Sapeta, Architecture Faculty
Karen Balnis, Dietetic Internship Program Coordinator
Becca Hickam, CELT Coordinator for Experiential Learning
Kathleen Johnson, Management Faculty
Robert Shalit, Chemistry Faculty
Lucy Webb, PAT Staff Rep.
Dee Denehy, Operating Staff Rep.
Dianne Arsenault, Student, Environmental Studies
Chris Riley, Student, Architecture
Ex-officio members:
James B. Draper, III, Purchasing
Tim Allen, Environmental Studies Faculty
Jay Kahn, Vice-President for Finance and Planning
Gordon Leversee, Dean of Sciences and Social Sciences
Frank Mazzola, Physical Plant Director
Joseph Quirinale, Sodexo Dining Services Manager
Allen Morrison, Information Technology
The website URL where information about the sustainability committee is available:
Does the institution have a sustainability office?:
A brief description of the sustainability office:
The Office of Sustainability Programs is responsible for identifying and championing sustainable efforts on campus, for supporting members of the campus community as they initiate and develop sustainable practices/teaching on campus. The OSP is responsible for publicizing the sustainable efforts on campus and for keeping a focus on sustainable practices. The OSP is also responsible for the Eco-reps peer to peer education program and for supporting and developing student focused education and activities promoting sustainability.
The number of people employed in the sustainability office:
The website URL where information about the sustainability office is available:
Does the institution have a sustainability coordinator?:
Sustainability coordinator's name:
Sustainability coordinator's position title:
A brief description of the sustainability coordinator’s position:
The CSO is responsible for the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives including the development of a carbon inventory and plan for becoming carbon neutral; the promotion of sustainability across Keene State College; the establishment of relationships with relevant bodies external to the College; and provide high level policy and technical advice to senior management.
The website URL where information about the sustainability coordinator is available:
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