Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 31.97
Liaison Rebecca Walker
Submission Date Aug. 15, 2011
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Southern Oregon University
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Laurence Blake
Director
Campus Planning & Sustainability
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Does the institution have a sustainability committee?:
Yes

The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :

The Sustainability Council is a University-wide group appointed to (1) advise the President and the Executive Council in matters relating to sustainability and environmental impact; (2) promote environmental stewardship; (3) coordinate efforts of individuals and groups on campus; and (4) educate the campus community about sustainable practices.


Members of the committee, including affiliations:

Keith Beed, Utilities Supervisor
Larry Blake, Director of Campus Planning & Sustainability
Eric Dittmer, Environmental Studies faculty member
Jonathon Eldridge, Vice President for Student Affairs
James Ellsworth, student
Chase Hoseclaw, student
Dr. Laura Jones, Health, PE & Leadership faculty member
Kathi Sheehan, Landscape Supervisor
Sarah Rudeen, student
Steve Schein, Business faculty member


The website URL where information about the sustainability committee is available:
Does the institution have a sustainability office?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability office:

The sustainability office coordinates sustainability-related efforts on campus. The sustainability office compiles data and information for the University's annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory, sustainability assessments, and competitions. The sustainability office provides support for the subcommittees of the Sustainability Council. The sustainability office serves as a resource for student groups and individual students on campus.


The number of people employed in the sustainability office:
1

The website URL where information about the sustainability office is available:
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Does the institution have a sustainability coordinator?:
Yes

Sustainability coordinator's name:
Larry Blake

Sustainability coordinator's position title:
Director of Campus Planning & Sustainability

A brief description of the sustainability coordinator’s position:

The Director plans and develops short- and long-range sustainability programs; develops annual sustainability priorities for the campus; identifies annual expected outcomes and coordinates assessment of these efforts; works with faculty provide input on incorporating sustainability into the curriculum; serves as a guest lecturer in sustainability-oriented courses; collaborates with campus units such as Facilities, Parking, and Student Housing to infuse sustainability practices into campus operations; promotes sustainable building practices; develops communications aimed at raising internal and external awareness of campus sustainability programs and activities; oversees the content, design, and maintenance of the campus sustainability website; builds effective partnerships with the City of Ashland and local organizations to support sustainability efforts; and interact with counterparts at other Oregon University System campuses and the Chancellor’s Office and serves as campus point person for system-wide sustainability efforts.


The website URL where information about the sustainability coordinator is available:
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