| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Alan Burr |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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Reporter |
Amy
Seeboth-Wilson Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management |
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 | No |
| Campus Engagement | Yes | No |
| Public Engagement | Yes | No |
| Air and Climate | No | No |
| Buildings | Yes | Yes |
| Dining Services/Food | Yes | Yes |
| Energy | Yes | Yes |
| Grounds | Yes | Yes |
| Purchasing | No | No |
| Transportation | Yes | Yes |
| Waste | Yes | Yes |
| Water | Yes | Yes |
| Diversity and Affordability | No | No |
| Health, Wellbeing and Work | No | No |
| Investment | No | No |
| Other | --- | --- |
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Curriculum:
Our Campus Sustainability Plan has a section dedicated to advancing sustainability in academics.
https://www.uwplatt.edu/sustainability/sustainability-plan
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Curriculum plan(s):
The plan identifies that we should:
Encourage the advancement of sustainability in curriculum across campus.
• Establish a subcommittee to define criteria for a voluntary “sustainability certification” program March 2014.
• Open participation in this program to faculty & staff by May 2014.
• Publicize courses that meet sustainability criteria by August 2014
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Curriculum plan(s):
Environmental Sustainability Committee
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Research (or other scholarship):
Our Campus Sustainability Plan has a section dedicated to advancing sustainability in academics.
https://www.uwplatt.edu/sustainability/sustainability-plan
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Research plan(s):
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Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Research plan(s):
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A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Campus Engagement around sustainability:
Our Campus Sustainability Plan has a section dedicated to advancing sustainability in our Community & Culture.
https://www.uwplatt.edu/sustainability/sustainability-plan
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Campus Engagement plan:
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Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Campus Engagement plan(s):
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A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Public Engagement around sustainability:
Our Campus Sustainability Plan has a section dedicated to advancing sustainability in our Community & Culture.
https://www.uwplatt.edu/sustainability/sustainability-plan
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Public Engagement plan(s):
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Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Public Engagement plan(s):
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A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Air and Climate:
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The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Air and Climate plan(s):
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Air and Climate plan(s):
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Buildings:
Our campus Master Plan identifies construction projects for the next 15 years. The plan calls for all new construction to meet LEED Silver at minimum.
Our campus sustainability plan identifies the need to use LEED for Existing Buildings. https://www.uwplatt.edu/sustainability/sustainability-plan
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Buildings plan(s):
Master Plan:
Short term (2011-2017)
- Renovation of Boebel Hall,
- New Academic Building on Pine St,
- Williams Fieldhouse Phase II Addition,
- Renovation to all Residence Halls west of campus.
Long Term (2024 and beyond)
- New Academic Building
- Student Housing on Greenwood Ave
- Renovation of McGregor and Wilgus
- Student housing on SW Road
Campus Sustainability Plan:
Explore LEED for Existing Buildings, begin process of certifying the new warehouse LEED for Existing Buildings.
• Seek program mentor for LEED certification by March 2013.
• Develop a plan to obtain LEED certification of Warehouse by May 2014.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Buildings plan(s):
Master Plan: Facilities Management
Campus Sustainability Plan: Environmental Sustainability Committee
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Dining Services/Food:
Our campus sustainability plan identifies the need to manage dining service food waste in a more sustainable way.
https://www.uwplatt.edu/sustainability/sustainability-plan
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Dining Services/Food plan(s):
Establish a University compost program for responsible food waste management.
• Establish daily composting in Bridgeway Commons by Dec. 2013
• Inventory Markee Pioneer Student Center for compost potential; determine what, if any, dining services packaging can be switched to
compostable by March 2014.
• Establish campus-wide compost drop-off points by May 2014
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Dining Services/Food plan(s):
Environmental Sustainability Committee
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Energy:
We have an Energy Retrofit Plan through our performance contractor, McKinstry. This plan has three phases, we completed the first phase two years ago, recently completed phase 2 and are awaiting approval of phase 3 from the Wisconsin Department of Administration.
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Energy plan(s):
In 2012-2014, we retrofitted the following according to the plan:
Building envelops, vending machine controls, interior lighting, computer shutdown software, exterior lighting, vava box occupance-based HVAC controls, and installed solor photovoltaic panels and a small wind turbine.
In 2014-2015, we replaced most exterior lighting with LED lights
At present we are awaiting approval of phase 3 which will upgrade our main chiller plant on campus (located in Russel Hall).
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Energy plan(s):
McKinstry, along with Facilities Management.
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Grounds:
Our campus sustainability plan identifies the need to provide more sustainable landscaping options on campus and specifically identified the creation of a campus food garden.
https://www.uwplatt.edu/sustainability/sustainability-plan
We also have a Land Management Plan in draft form awaiting campus approval.
http://www.uwplatt.edu/sustainability/land-vision
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Grounds plan(s):
Initiate a campus food garden for summer 2014.
• Apply for SUFAC funding to hire student staff for this garden, fall 2013.
• Select garden site by March 2014.
• Develop plan for garden operations, including garden site, by March 2014.
• Begin garden (no larger than 1,500 sq ft) by April 2013.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Grounds plan(s):
Environmental Sustainability Committee
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Purchasing:
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The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Purchasing plan(s):
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Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Purchasing plan(s):
n/a
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Transportation:
We hired a consultant to complete a Transportation Study for campus in 2011. This plan identifies methods to encourage alternative transportation on campus.
http://www.uwplatt.edu/files/transportation/transportation-study.pdf
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Transportation plan(s):
Immediate actions and improvements include:
-Immediate Actions and Improvements
-Establish Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Coordinator Position
-General Marketing and Education
-Increase Campus Enforcement
-Monitor New University Construction Projects
-Rountree Commons Student Housing
-Private Off-Campus Development
-Public Street Parking Permit Fees and Controls
-Public Street Parking Permit Fees and Controls (Greenwood Avenue and Campus Drive)
-Establish University Shuttle Service
-Review University Shuttle System
-On-Line Ride Share Board
-Car Pooling Incentives
-Bike Lanes on Public Streets
-Bike Leasing Program
-Inventory Campus Bike Racks/Lockers Number and Location
-Study Lighting and Security of Bike Racks/Lockers
-Convert a Portion of Greenwood Tiered Lot (Lot 21) to a Remote Parking Lot
-Increase Parking Permit Costs for On-Campus Residents to
-Discourage Bringing a Vehicle to Campus
Future Actions and Improvements
- At-Grade Parking Construction
- Parking Garage Construction
- Remote Parking Lot Construction and Leased Parking
- Restrict On-Campus Residents (Freshmen) From Having a Vehicle
- Car Share Program
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Transportation plan(s):
Transportation Demand Management Staff (Sustainability Coordinator)
Campus Parking Committee
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Waste:
Our Campus Sustainability Plan has a section dedicated to advancing sustainability in our solid waste
https://www.uwplatt.edu/sustainability/sustainability-plan
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Waste plan(s):
n/a
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Waste plan(s):
n/a
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Water:
Campus has a stormwater management plan adopted in 2008 and updated annually.
https://www.uwplatt.edu/system/files/stormwater_management_plan_draft.pdf
The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Water plan(s):
The Plan establishes stormwater up-charge levels that campus must receive, plans for testing these levels, public outreach goals, and methods for achieving these levels anytime new impervious surfaces are added to campus.
Complete recommendations and timelines are listed in section 7.
Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Water plan(s):
Pete Nemmetz, Building and Grounds Superintendent
A brief description of the plan(s) to advance Diversity and Affordability:
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The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Diversity and Affordability plan(s):
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Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Diversity and Affordability plan(s):
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A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Health, Wellbeing and Work:
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The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Health, Wellbeing and Work plan(s):
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Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Health, Wellbeing and Work plan(s):
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A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in Investment:
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The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the Investment plan(s):
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Accountable parties, offices or departments for the Investment plan(s):
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A brief description of the plan(s) to advance sustainability in other areas:
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The measurable objectives, strategies and timeframes included in the other plan(s):
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Accountable parties, offices or departments for the other plan(s):
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The institution’s definition of sustainability:
"Meet the needs of the present while also enhancing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
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:
The future vision for campus, as identified in the 2011 Master Plan, includes a strong emphasis on building community and multi-model transportation. The Plan further has a section dedicated to "Environmental Responsibility and Energy Conservation" (section 3.28) where sustainable site and building opportunities are identified, including the recommendation that all future construction be built to a minimum of LEED Silver.
Future Vision:
- Academic building expansion is promoted in the existing campus core, building on the current strengths of the historic layout.
-New buildings are clustered to increase a sense of place, vitality, and campus security for pedestrians and reduce operation costs.
- Enhanced multi-modal campus roads are located at the perimeter to create a pedestrian environment throughout the campus core.
- Distinct campus entryways are positioned on bounding city streets to facilitate wayfinding and orient students and visitors to the campus facilities.
- Development of a University Outreach Gateway District that creates engagement with downtown Platteville through community and civic development to provide support for both the campus and the community.
- Creation of a Student Life Gateway District that encourages lively on and off campus housing options centered around athletic and academic activities.
- Safe bicycle and pedestrian connections between the campus environment and surrounding community.
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning is available:
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