| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.49 |
| Liaison | Ezra Small |
| Submission Date | July 29, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Massachusetts Amherst
PAE-15: Employee Sustainability Educators Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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5.00 / 5.00 |
Ludmilla
Pavlova Senior Facilities Planner Campus Planning |
Total number of people employed by the institution:
Program name (1st program) :
Number of employees served by the program (1st program):
A brief description of how the employee educators are selected (1st program):
The campus has partnered with the USGBC MA Chapter in delivering pre-recorded LEED Webinars to the campus community that qualify for Continuing education credits for registered architects and LEED APs.
A senior campus and facility planner works with graduate students in Architecture and Green Building Program to train in becoming LEED Accredited Professionals. Those who have passed the examination are then trained to lead study groups and participate on campus LEED projects. There are two other faculty - one from Architecture + Design and another from Building Construction Technology Program - who participate in training students in energy modeling, building performance assessment and survey methods.
A brief description of the formal training that the employee educators receive (1st program):
A senior campus and facility planner devotes part of her time to providing instruction and facilitating discussions on sustainability practices and LEED that are open to all faculty, students, professional and administrative staff. Study Groups that train participants for the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP BD+C exams take place in the fall and spring. This fall there will be an independent study course offered on Green Building strategies and practices. In addition, campus employees in Facilities & Physical Plant will bet trained on the LEED rating system for Building Design & Construction, as well as for Operations & Maintenance. This program will also be open to the public.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
UMass provides meeting space on a weekly basis for committees and educational lectures/ Webinars, as well as free conference space for events
The website URL where information about the program is available (1st program):
Program name (2nd program):
Number of employees served by the program (2nd program):
A brief description of how the employee educators are selected (2nd program):
Employee Educators are either senior staff or students carrying the LEED AP BD+C, O&M or other LEED AP with specialty credential.
A brief description of the formal training that the employee educators receive (2nd program):
The Employee Educators facilitate conversations between students, staff and interested local professionals on the LEED rating system requirements and support study and practice for testing for the credential. Study materials are provided by the USGBC and GBCI; and the UMass Sustainability Guidelines are used as a tool for understanding our campus and how it benefits from the LEED Programs.
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
The Physical Plant hires interns to work on the program along with the Sustainability Manager. The interns are paid interns who help develop and support the program.
The website URL where information about the program is available (2nd program):
Program name(s) (all other programs):
Number of employees served by the program(s) (all other programs):
A brief description of how the employee educators are selected (all other programs):
The educators are LEED Faculty from the USGBC and the webinars are of highest professional quality
A brief description of the formal training that the employee educators receive (all other programs):
The campus has partnered with the USGBC MA Chapter in delivering pre-recorded LEED Webinars to campus staff and faculty for free. This series also provides Continuing Education credits for registered architects and LEED APs for a nominal feel of $10/seminar.
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program(s) (all other programs):
All of the programs are free to the general public. CEU's are free to MA Chapter Members and UMass Staff through an arrangement with the MA Chapter. All events are advertised on the UMass Calendar of Events.
The website URL where information about the program(s) is available (all other programs):
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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