| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.40 |
| Liaison | Robert Sitler |
| Submission Date | July 14, 2023 |
Stetson University
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Tony
Abbott associate professor environmental science and geography |
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:
Description: The Environmental Fellows work to develop a more cognizant and purposeful Stetson community focused on social, economic, and environmental practices. We foster a culture of environmentalism through education and direct involvement within our campus and the greater community.
Mission Statement: To maintain Stetson University as a leader in environmental stewardship through thoughtful communication and activities linking community and planet.
Activities:
1) Conducts an annual campus-wide greenhouse gas audit using SIMAP software
2) Manages and invests an annual Revolving Green Fund of $30,000 into energy
efficiency and renewable energy projects
3) Tracks return on investments made through the Revolving Green Fund using the
GRITS software
4) Creates educational events centered around the environment or sustainability for community events such as Values Day or Earth Day.
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
Dr. Tony Anthony: Professor of Environmental Science and Studies, Mentor of the
Environmental Fellows
Kevin Winchell: Director of Community Engagement, Mentor of the Environmental
Fellows
Audrey Berlie: Environmental Fellow, Student
Jacob Robinson: Environmental Fellow, Student
Sugeeth Sathish: Environmental Fellow, Student
Mackenzie Powers: Environmental Fellow, Student
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:
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:
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) comprises faculty, staff, and students
dedicated to improving the environmental sustainability of operations for all Stetson. This body is chaired by the Environmental Fellows with the Fellows setting the agenda, taking minutes, and facilitating meetings. The EWG meets at least twice per semester to foster communication across the many interested offices, disciplines, and programs.
Activities:
1) Approves how the Revolving Green Fund will be invested each semester
2) Reviews the annual greenhouse gas reports presented by the Environmental Fellows
3) Reviews the yearly campus-wide sustainability survey before sent out to the student body
4) Members support the Environmental Fellows by using the EWG as a space to bring forth ideas and collaborate
5) Initiates and tracks various ad hoc projects for sustainability awareness through media and education
Members:
Ariana Motta: President of Student Government Association
Erik Eisold: Vice President of Student Government Association
Jeremy Digorio: Vice President for Budget and Human Resources
Jason Evans: Professor of Environmental Science and Studies, Director of the
Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience (IWER)
Cory Landcaster: Assistant Vice President for Marketing
Bob Huth: Chief Finacial Officer
Cynthia Bennington: Professor of Biology
Scott Thacker: Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
Rina Arroyo: Chief of Staff & Senior Development Officer
Chris De Bodisco: Professor of Economics
Chris Cloudman: Facilities Energy Specialist
Dr. Tony Anthony: Professor of Environmental Science and Studies, Mentor of the
Environmental Fellows
Kevin Winchell: Director of Community Engagement, Mentor of the Environmental
Fellows
Audrey Berlie: Environmental Fellow, Student
Jacob Robinson: Environmental Fellow, Student
Sugeeth Sathish: Environmental Fellow, Student
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability coordination is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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