Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.63
Liaison Amy Kadrie
Submission Date Jan. 6, 2016
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STARS v2.0

University of Rochester
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Karen Berger
Ph.D.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee, office, and/or officer that focuses on sustainability broadly and covers the entire institution?:
Yes

A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the committee(s), office(s), and/or officer(s) during the previous three years:

The University Council on Sustainability conducts annual review of the University’s progress in environmental sustainability initiatives in operational and academic areas; to establish and maintain communication vehicles for conveying the University’s sustainability initiatives; and to recommend new sustainability initiatives that the University might undertake.


Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
Yes

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

The University Council on Sustainability’s mission is to aim to be a leader in promoting a sustainable society through our academic, education, research, patient care and health programs, in the operation of our campuses and facilities, and in our interactions with the community. This vision will guide the Sustainability Council's actions, priorities, and positions with respects to academics, operational stewardship, and community responsibility.


Members of each committee, including affiliations and role (e.g. staff, student, or faculty):

Bruce Bashwiner, Associate Vice President for University Facilities and Services
Patricia Beaumont, Director Facilities Support Operations
Karen Berger (co-chair), Earth and Environmental Sciences Professor
Jonathan Burdick, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Arts, Sciences, and Engineering
Oliver Cashman-Brown, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
Randall Curren, Chair and Professor of Philosophy
Antoinette Esce, Students Association (undergrad)
Jose Fernandez, University Architect and Executive Director of Planning, Design, and Construction Management
Stacey Fisher, Assistant Director of Wilson Commons Student Activities
Michele Gibson, Eastman School of Music Senior Associate Dean of Administration & Finance
Timothy Hong, Medical Student
Charlotte Humes, Grass Roots (undergraduate)
Rachel Carmen, Manager University Wellness & Well-U
Amy Kadrie, Recycling Coordinator
Hugh Kierig, Director of Parking & Transportation
Katrina Korfmacher, (co-chair) Environmental Medicine Professor
Phil Lederer, Simon School Professor
Peter Lennie, Provost and Dean of Faculty for School of Arts, Science and Engineering
Katrina Nagle, Medical Center Senior Space Planer
Mary Ockenden, Associate Vice President & Director for Medical Center Space Planning
Lori Packer, University Web Editor
Ron Paprocki, Senior Vice President, Administration & Finance; Chief Financial Officer
Rachel Sanguinetti, Team Green (undergrad)
Cameron Schauf (co-chair), Director of Dining Services & Auxiliary Operations
Michael Scott, Computer Science Professor
Carol Shuherk, Senior Associate Provost
Carl Tietjen, Associate Vice President for Purchasing & Supply Chain
Leslie Wolf, Sustainability Intern
Mike Zavaglia, Director of Eastman School of Music Facilities & Auxiliary Operations


The website URL where information about the sustainability committee(s) is available:
Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee?:
No

A brief description of each sustainability office:
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Full-time equivalent (FTE) of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
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The website URL where information about the sustainability office(s) is available:
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
No

Name and title of each sustainability officer:
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A brief description of each sustainability officer position:
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The website URL where information about the sustainability officer(s) is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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