| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.69 |
| Liaison | Ian McKeown |
| Submission Date | Jan. 27, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Loyola Marymount University
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Joseph
Rasmussen Sustainability Manager Facilities Management |
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 :
In March of 2007 President Lawton created the Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Committee (E2SC), with the charge of identifying how LMU as a university could ideally care for our planet in our actions, while balancing real world complexities such as fiscal constraints and competing values. The committee comprises students, faculty and staff and meets regularly to discuss campus programs, events and initiatives related to sustainability.
Members of the committee, including affiliations:
Dr. Joe Rasmussen, Chair
Sustainability Manager
Facilities Management
Dr. Brian Treanor
Professor of Philosophy
Clarence E. Griffin
Director of Community & Government Relations
Dr. Richard Plumb
Dean, College of Science and Engineering
Dr. John Dorsey
Professor of Natural Science
Michael Wong
Associate Vice President
Administration Services
Michael G. Lotito, P.E.
Director of Plant Operations
Facilities Management
Dr. Jeremy Pal
Professor of Civil Engineering
April Sandifer
Program Coordinator
Center for Urban Resilience and Ecological Solutions (CURES)
Dr. Ivan Montiel
Assistant Professor
Management
LMU College of Business Administration
Diane Meyer
Professor of Photography
Mara Luevano
ASLMU, Director of Environmental Responsibility
Bree Aguinaldo
Sustainability Project Coordinator
Facilities Management
Jason Adams
General Manager,
Sodexo
LMU Dining Services
Carolyn French
Recreation Specialist
Campus Recreation
Bryce Davis
Sustainability Education Coordinator
Facilities Management
Bryon Erwin
LIONS Garden Coordinator
Facilities Management
Natalie Hernandez
Sustainability Outreach Coordinator
Facilities Management
Nathaniel ‘Nan’ Miller
Director of Resident Services
Student Housing Office
Karina Johnston
Restoration Ecologist
Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission
Tom Ford
Director of Marine Programs
Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission
Mario Inga
Director of Parking and Transportation
Administrative Services
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:
Green LMU is administered by LMU Facilities Management. One of its goals is making sure the campus is efficient and innovative with energy usage, water, transportation, waste, and building structures. Green LMU also works with many different departments on campus to collaborate with sustainability events and projects, such as the annual Earth Day Fair, farmers’ markets, or a dorm hall trash audit. Some of the current projects Green LMU supervises are the E2SC committee, Sustainability Week and the LIONS Garden. Green LMU has one full time staff director and four work-study students.
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:
Primary responsibilities include designing, collecting, analyzing and reporting on current sustainability data, environmental stewardship, and green initiatives (i.e. President's Climate Commitment) at LMU. The incumbent is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and implementing programs, initiatives and resources by working with the Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability (ES2C) committee and Academic Division to promote campus awareness and visibility. The Campus Sustainability Coordinator will establish and maintain the website as a communications tool and resource for information on LMU environmental initiatives and GHG emissions reporting as required under the ACUPCC. Working with the Director of Plant Operations and Energy Manager, and other University departments as appropriate, this position will help increase awareness and promote the implementation of campus-wide sustainable practices. Additional responsibilities include advising University Administration of changes in laws/regulations that may affect policies, require the implementation of new policies, or affect operating budgets; partnering with the Academic community to provide assistance with Environmental Studies, research and programs; collaborating on sustainability issues with the local communities; and liaising with sustainability leaders at other institutions.
The website URL where information about the sustainability coordinator is available:
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