| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 42.20 |
| Liaison | Tracy Harvey |
| Submission Date | Dec. 21, 2023 |
Loyola University Maryland
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
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:
The purpose of this committee is to build and foster a framework for building a culture of sustainability at the University. The committee makes recommendations related to environmental sustainability to the appropriate offices and governing bodies of the university. The committee may form subcommittees or working groups to plan/study particular projects as needed. The committee helps to set the University’s sustainability goals & evaluate the progress toward these goals. The committee reviews & advises the university on current and proposed projects and policies related to sustainability. The committee determines ways to increase environmental awareness and education by fostering a dialogue between operations, teaching, research, and student engagement around the issue of sustainability & justice. The committee works with Marketing and Communication to ensures that the sustainability efforts of the University are being appropriately publicized.
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
Faculty Co-Chair
Elizabeth Dahl, Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Administrative Co-Chair
Tracy Harvey, Sustainability Director
Members
Danny Esposito, Sustainability Coordinator
Pat Cassidy, Associate Director of Programs, Center for Community, Service, and Justice
Maren Blohn, Associate Professor of Biology
Astrid Schmidt-King, Assistant Teaching Professor of Management and Organizations
Dobin Yim, Assistant Professor of Info Sys Law and Ops
Carissa Cordero, Student
Louis Umerlik, Senior Graphic Designer
Laurel Peltier, Community Member
Evelyn Williams, Student
John Dougherty, Associate Professor of Economics
Joe Bradley, Executive Director of Event and Conference Services
Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent employee?:
A brief description of each sustainability office:
Loyola's Sustainability Office helps to fulfil the institution’s mission in a way that encompasses human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations. Our work encompasses reducing our impact on the environment, fostering healthy ecosystems on our campus, and investing in resiliency and adaptation efforts. Caring for Our Common Home also extends beyond the environment, also focusing on the social, economic, and spiritual aspects related to sustainability.
Full-time equivalent of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Does the institution have a mechanism for broad sustainability coordination for the entire institution?:
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
Loyola has sustainability working groups to coordinate this work across the entire institution. These five groups (Academics, Operations, Engagement, Planning & Administration, and Laudato Si') organize sustainability efforts on campus and align these efforts with the STARS framework, the Laudato Si’ commitment, other university initiatives, and the strategic planning process. The Sustainability Working Groups meet monthly during the semesters and provide an inclusive and collaborative experience for students, staff, faculty, and community members to contribute to sustainability on campus.
Job title of the sustainability officer position:
Job description for the sustainability officer position:
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Job title of the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
Job description for the sustainability officer position (2nd position):
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Job title of the sustainability officer position (3rd position):
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.