| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.63 |
| Liaison | Kelly Wellman |
| Submission Date | Jan. 23, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Texas A&M University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Kelly
Wellman Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability & Campus Enrichment |
Does the institution have current and formal plans to advance sustainability in the following areas? Do the plans include measurable objectives?:
| Current and Formal Plans (Yes or No) | Measurable Objectives (Yes or No) | |
| Curriculum | Yes | Yes |
| Research (or other scholarship) | Yes | Yes |
| Campus Engagement | Yes | Yes |
| Public Engagement | Yes | Yes |
| Air and Climate | Yes | Yes |
| Buildings | Yes | Yes |
| Dining Services/Food | Yes | Yes |
| Energy | Yes | Yes |
| Grounds | Yes | Yes |
| Purchasing | Yes | Yes |
| Transportation | Yes | Yes |
| Waste | Yes | Yes |
| Water | Yes | Yes |
| Diversity and Affordability | Yes | Yes |
| Health, Wellbeing and Work | --- | --- |
| Investment | Yes | Yes |
| Other | --- | --- |
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Curriculum:
Curriculum is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Curriculum objectives are included in the Education & Research section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Curriculum plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Curriculum plan(s):
The Office of Sustainability, Academic Units
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Research (or other scholarship):
Research is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Research objectives are included in the Education & Research section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Research plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Research plan(s):
SECI, The Office of Sustainability
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Campus Engagement around sustainability:
Campus Engagement is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Campus Engagement objectives are included in the Education & Research section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Campus Engagement plan:
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Campus Engagement plan(s):
The Office of Sustainability
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Public Engagement around sustainability:
Public Engagement is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Public Engagement objectives are included in the Improving Social & Economic Factors section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Public Engagement plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Public Engagement plan(s):
The Office of Sustainability
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Air and Climate:
Air and Climate is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Air & Climate objectives are included in the Management of Climate Change section of the Master Plan.
In addition, Utilities & Energy Services has created Energy Action Plan (EAP) 2015 to address Air & Climate.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Air and Climate plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
The EAP 2015 plan can be viewed here: http://utilities.tamu.edu/energy-action-plan-2015/
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Air and Climate plan(s):
Texas A&M Utilities & Energy Services
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Buildings:
Buildings are addressed in the Sustainability Master Plan. Buildings objectives are included in the Use of Green Building Practices section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Buildings plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Buildings plan(s):
SSC Services, Office of the University Architect
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Dining Services/Food:
Dining Services/Food is addressed in the Sustainability Master Plan. Dining Services/Food objectives are included in the Sustainable Food & Dining section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Dining Services/Food plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Dining Services/Food plan(s):
Chartwells Dining Services
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Energy:
Energy is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Energy objectives are included in the Optimization of Energy Use section of the Master Plan.
In addition, Utilities & Energy Services has created Energy Action Plan (EAP) 2015 to address Air & Climate.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Energy plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
The EAP 2015 plan can be viewed here: http://utilities.tamu.edu/energy-action-plan-2015/
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Energy plan(s):
Texas A&M Utilities & Energy Services
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Grounds:
Grounds are addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Grounds objectives are included in the Sustainable Land Use section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Grounds plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Grounds plan(s):
SSC Services
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Purchasing:
Purchasing is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Purchasing objectives are included in the Purchasing of Sustainable Goods & Services section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Purchasing plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Purchasing plan(s):
Procurement Services, SSC Services
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Transportation:
Transportation is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Transportation objectives are included in the Utilization of Alternative Transportation & Fuels section of the Master Plan.
In addition, Transportation Services continues to promote fuel efficient and alternative vehicles to leasing departments through our website and state contract offerings. This will be measured by number of vehicles purchased. We have established a slow moving vehicle policy to help facilitate the use of smaller electric golf carts and the like on campus rather than full size vehicles. We are currently conducting a study by Alta of the bike and pedestrian atmosphere on campus. The study should produce a viable plan for campus. We will be implementing the plan in the coming 2 fiscal years. This will be measured by our mode of transportation study performed annually. Parking services will also continue to use technology and signage to get vehicles to their destination in a timelier manner decreasing traffic from circling campus. Applications such as the Park Me App will allow visitors to pay in advance and send them directly to where space is available.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Transportation plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Transportation plan(s):
Transportation Services
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Waste:
Waste is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Waste objectives are included in the Waste Management section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Waste plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Waste plan(s):
Texas A&M Utilities & Energy Services, Logistics Services, Residence Life, Environmental Issues Committee
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Water:
Water is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Water objectives are included in the Management of Water Resources section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Water plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Water plan(s):
Texas A&M Utilities & Energy Services
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Diversity and Affordability:
Approved in 2010, the Texas A&M Diversity Plan addresses three goals: Accountability, Climate, and Equity.
1. Accountability: Establish structures, processes, and policies that hold all units accountable, and reward units and individuals for demonstrating their current standing, plans, and progress in creating an environment where the diversity of individual identities and ideas are treated equitably in a climate that fosters success and achievement by all.
2. Climate: Promote a positive and supportive climate by identifying aspects in the climate of individual units and the University which foster and/or impede a working and learning environment that fully recognizes, values, and integrates diversity in the pursuit of academic excellence.
3. Equity: Integrate into the mission and goals for the University and units assurance that students, staff, and faculty (tenure and non-tenure track), regardless of identity, are all treated equitably.
In addition, Diversity & Affordability is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Diversity & Affordability objectives are included in the Improving Social & Economic Factors section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Diversity and Affordability plan(s):
September 2014
Accountability - Units report required data and analysis of progress at campus-wide
Accountability Meeting. Peer comparisons, status of the unit’s climate, outcomes, performance indicators, and measures of success should be included.
Climate - All hiring supervisors and chairs of search, award, promotion, tenure, and selection
committees will attend a program for education on schemas that affect hiring, inclusion,
climate, and advancement. Dates for faculty, staff, and student sessions, respectively, will be
made available.
Climate - Conflict Management and Difficult Dialogues training dates will be made available.
October 2014
Accountability - The VPAPD disseminate internal institutional data to units.
Accountability - CCD meets to focus on unit evaluations and recommendations on accountability based on data submitted September 2014.
November 2014
Accountability - The VPAPD will recommend allocations for units based on ratings from
CCD.
December 2014
Equity - The VPAPD will report university-wide equity efforts to the President and Provost.
February 2015
Accountability - CCD meets to review university-level progress and to make recommendations
for continued advancement.
March 2015
Accountability - The VPAPD will provide institutional-level assessment of progress toward shared diversity goals.
The SMP Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Diversity and Affordability plan(s):
The VPAPD office is responsible for the implementation and coordination of this University Diversity Plan. Outcomes will be reviewed annually, results shared broadly, and improvements continuously introduced. The VPAPD will serve as a resource and facilitator of our collective efforts.
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Health, Wellbeing and Work:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Health, Wellbeing and Work plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Health, Wellbeing and Work plan(s):
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Investment:
Investment is addressed in our Sustainability Master Plan. Investment objectives are included in the Management & Funding Support section of the Master Plan.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Investment plan(s):
The Plan can be viewed here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/Data/Sites/1/downloads/masterplandocument.pdf
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Investment plan(s):
The Office of Sustainability
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in other areas:
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the other plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the other plan(s):
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
Texas A&M University defines “sustainability” as the efficient, deliberate and responsible
preservation of environmental, social and economic resources to protect our earth for future generations of Texas Aggies, the Texas A&M University community and beyond.
Does the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include sustainability at a high level?:
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
Action 2015 Education First, Strategy 5D: Enhance efforts to make Texas A&M University a recognized "green" campus, the institution continually seeks to improve resource utilization.
Our Campus Master Plan includes sustainability at a high level. Goal 7 of the Campus Master Plan states:
Promote sustainability: The campus has finite land and resources. The goal is to promote sustainability by teaching, planning, and acting in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Sustainability is also addressed in the Architectural Principles we are committed to follow.
Architectural Principle 9: Sustainability
Buildings are to be designed with environmentally sustainable features to minimize the environmental damage caused by their construction, and to minimize operational energy use. Qualification for a LEED silver rating should be a goal.
The Campus Master Plan can be viewed here: http://campusplan.tamu.edu/goals.html
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports that update progress on our Sustainability Master Plan can be seen here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/documents.aspx
The 2012 and 2014 Biennial Reports that update progress on our Sustainability Master Plan can be seen here: http://sustainability.tamu.edu/documents.aspx
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