Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.11
Liaison Justin Mog
Submission Date Jan. 21, 2011
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University of Louisville
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Justin Mog
Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives
Office of the Provost
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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 :

In 2008, Provost Willihnganz formed a Sustainability Council to help pull together university-wide efforts and to keep the campus community informed of everything that’s happening. The Council also helps UofL move into a leadership position in sustainability.

Among other things, the council:
* Oversees the work of three subcommittees (Education & Research, Operations, and Administration, Finance & Outreach) on sustainability initiatives;
* Develops and reviews policies to recommend for implementation to the President and Provost;
* Sets metrics and provides oversight to measure progress using the categories in the AASHE Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) and in other important areas;
* Creates new subgroups or committees, if needed, to move forward agendas;
* Serves as a clearinghouse for university activities related to sustainable practices;
* Encourages faculty, staff and students to become involved in our efforts;
* Works with the Office of Communications and Marketing to publicize internally and externally what the university is doing.

The University's sustainability subcommittees include:

Education and Research Subcommittee
This subcommittee looks at instituting sustainability practices in co-curricular education, curriculum, faculty and staff incentives, student outreach programs and orientation and behavior change programs. It conducts an inventory of research and research expenditures, faculty involvement in sustainability research and incentives for involvement.

Operations Subcommittee
This subcommittee explores how UofL can manage its campus environment and facilities more effectively. It focuses on buildings and grounds, dining services, energy and climate, materials, recycling and waste minimization, purchasing and transportation.

Administration, Finance & Outreach Subcommittee
This subcommittee looks at the university's investment policies, planning processes, infrastructure, community engagement, diversity initiatives, and human resources policies and practices.


Members of the committee, including affiliations:

Chair: Joy Hart, communication, College of Arts and Sciences
Anna Roeder, student, Housing Green Committee
Avery Kolers, philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences
Barbara Burns, psychological and brain sciences, College of Arts and Sceinces
Bob Staat, Dental School
Brent Fryrear, Staff Senate and Partnership for a Green City
Cam Metcalf, Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center, Speed School of Engineering
David Simpson, urban and public affairs, College of Arts and Sciences
Denise Fitzpatrick, Communications and Marketing
John Guardiola-Bright, student, Group Recycling And Sustainable Solutions
John Weber, Student Government Association representative
Jonathan Johnson, Housing & Residential Life
Justin Mog, assistant to the Provost for sustainability initiatives
Kandi Walker, communication, College of Arts and Sciences
Keith Inman, University Advancement
Keith Sharp, mechanical engineering, Speed School of Engineering
Larry Owsley, Vice-President for Business Affairs
Mike Mardis, Dean of Students
Mike Curtin, Vice-President for Finance
Melissa Laning, Faculty Senate
Nat Irvin, management, College of Business
Paul Salmon, psychological and brain sciences, College of Arts and Sceinces
Pete Cautilli, Athletics
Rodger Payne, political science, College of Arts and Sciences
Russ Barnett, Kentucky Institute for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Office of the Executive Vice President Teddie Phillipson Mower, teaching and learning, College of Education and Human Development
Tom Starr, research, Speed School of Engineering
Tony Arnold, School of Law


The website URL where information about the sustainability committee is available:
Does the institution have a sustainability office?:
No

A brief description of the sustainability office:
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The number of people employed in the sustainability office:
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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:
Justin Mog, PhD

Sustainability coordinator's position title:
Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives

A brief description of the sustainability coordinator’s position:

In 2009, the University of Louisville created the position of Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives to coordinate and manage the operation of the University's Sustainability Program. The Assistant reports directly to the Provost and works closely with the Sustainability Council, made up of faculty, staff, students, Vice Presidents and Administrators of the University. The Council provides oversight and direction, coordinates activities and recommends policy to the President and Executive Vice President and Provost of the University.

The Assistant is responsible for developing new policies and programs at the University to improve the sustainability of its operations, to increase the breadth and scope of educational outreach on this issue, and to assure that financial investments are not detrimental to sustainability.

Responsibilities include the following:
• Develop and direct sustainability initiatives as directed by the Chair of the Council;
• Manage operations of the Council and its programs;
• Coordinate and collaborate with related sustainability programs of the University;
• Develop, obtain and administer grants to support the Sustainability Council*s initiatives;
• Hire or supervise staff, students and volunteers;
• Prepare reports, records, video productions and other documentation of the Sustainability Council's initiatives and programs;
• Maintain a website of Council activities and schedules;
• Develop a matrix to assess the sustainability of University operations, education and financial management and conduct annual evaluations of progress to be published in an annual report;
• Serve as a liaison to connect faculty, researchers and students with local community organizations;
• Prepare and deliver professional development and training programs on sustainability to Council members, staff and faculty;
• Assist in the implementation of the Green Threads program to integrate sustainability education into existing courses offered at the University; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Sustainability Council.

The Assistant is required to have a high degree of knowledge on a wide variety of sustainability issues. S/he must have proven interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills; experience in sustainability development; the ability to work with a diverse population of administrators, staff and students; and the ability to foster a collaborative work environment. A Ph.D. in environmental science, education, or management is required for this position with 10 years of experience.


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