AASHE Digest 2006 - Association for the Advancement of

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2006 AASHE Digest © 2007
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Published February 2007
Compiled by Sam Hummel, Julian Dautremont-Smith and Judy Walton
Photos & design by Sam Hummel
AASHE is a professional, membership-based association
of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. Its
mission is to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher
education - from governance and operations to curriculum
and outreach - through education, communication,
research and professional development.
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Table of Contents
Contents
Page
Prologue .............................................................................................................. 7
Introduction..............................................................................................................................7
2006 in Review .........................................................................................................................8
How is the Digest Compiled?...............................................................................................10
Tips for Using the Digest......................................................................................................11
AASHE Member Organizations ............................................................................................12
Chapter 1: Institutional Change....................................................................... 14
Sustainability Policies & Commitments
Talloires Declaration Signings ...........................................................................................18
Climate Pledges ................................................................................................................18
Sustainability Committees/Taskforces ..............................................................................19
Other..................................................................................................................................20
Sustainability/Environmental Professionals Hired
Sustainability Directors, Coordinators, Managers .............................................................21
Academic Hires Focused on Sustainability .......................................................................23
Professional Sustainability/Environmental Job Postings
Sustainability Coordinators with Broad Focus...................................................................24
Sustainability Staff with Specific Area of Focus ................................................................26
Academic Positions Focused on Sustainability .................................................................30
Campus Sustainability Plans & Reports
Strategic Plans ..................................................................................................................33
Campus Sustainability Reports .........................................................................................33
Environmental Management Systems...............................................................................34
Campuses Launch Sustainability Programs
Administration-Run ............................................................................................................34
Student-Run.......................................................................................................................36
Awards & Recognition ..........................................................................................................36
Signs that Professional Recognition of Campus Sustainability is Growing ..................37
New Campus Sustainability Websites ................................................................................40
New Resources for Institutionalizing Sustainability .........................................................40
Chapter 2: Education & Outreach.................................................................... 43
Academic Programs
Degrees, Certificates & Programs .....................................................................................46
New Centers & Institutes ...................................................................................................50
Courses .............................................................................................................................54
Student Design Competitions ............................................................................................55
Campus Outreach
Social Marketing ................................................................................................................56
Dorm Competitions............................................................................................................57
Celebrations.......................................................................................................................58
Sustainability-Themed Housing.........................................................................................58
Other Outreach Programs .................................................................................................59
New Resources......................................................................................................................59
Other .......................................................................................................................................62
Chapter 3: Social Responsibility ..................................................................... 63
Access to Education .............................................................................................................65
Sustainable Endowments
Divestment.........................................................................................................................66
Sustainable Endowment Resources .................................................................................69
Workers Rights
Collective Bargaining.........................................................................................................70
Outsourcing/Insourcing......................................................................................................70
Anti-Sweatshop .................................................................................................................72
Living Wages .....................................................................................................................73
Wage Increases.................................................................................................................73
Childbirth Policies ..............................................................................................................74
Diversity Initiatives................................................................................................................75
Town-Gown ............................................................................................................................75
Fair Trade ...............................................................................................................................76
Other .......................................................................................................................................76
Chapter 4: Green Building ............................................................................... 77
Policies ...................................................................................................................................80
Building Ratings & Awards
LEED-NC Gold ..................................................................................................................80
LEED-NC Silver .................................................................................................................83
LEED-NC Basic .................................................................................................................84
LEED-EB Silver .................................................................................................................84
LEED-CS Gold ..................................................................................................................84
Awards...............................................................................................................................85
Building Openings
Residential .........................................................................................................................86
Teaching/Research Facilities ............................................................................................88
Auxiliary Facilities ..............................................................................................................90
Buildings In-Progress
Residential .........................................................................................................................91
Teaching/Research Facilities ............................................................................................92
Auxiliary .............................................................................................................................94
Community Housing ..........................................................................................................95
New Resources......................................................................................................................95
Other .......................................................................................................................................96
Chapter 5: Climate & Energy Management..................................................... 98
Climate Protection
GHG Reduction Commitments ........................................................................................103
GHG Registries & Exchanges .........................................................................................105
Education & Awareness ..................................................................................................105
Other................................................................................................................................106
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Success Stories...............................................................................................................107
Energy Engineering & Performance Contracting ............................................................109
Efficient Appliances & Lighting ........................................................................................111
Conservation Programs...................................................................................................113
Conservation Competitions .............................................................................................115
Awards & Recognition .....................................................................................................116
Other................................................................................................................................118
On-Campus Alternative Energy
Solar Photovoltaic............................................................................................................118
Solar Thermal ..................................................................................................................121
Wind.................................................................................................................................121
Geothermal ......................................................................................................................123
Biomass ...........................................................................................................................124
Biofuels (non-transportation) ...........................................................................................125
Biogas..............................................................................................................................126
Fuel Cells.........................................................................................................................126
Other................................................................................................................................127
Renewable Energy Purchasing
Institutional Purchases ....................................................................................................127
Opt-in Programs ..............................................................................................................131
Other................................................................................................................................133
Combined On and Off-site Renewable Energy Initiatives ...............................................133
New Resources....................................................................................................................134
Chapter 6: Food & Agriculture....................................................................... 136
Sustainable Dining on Campus .........................................................................................137
Fair Trade .............................................................................................................................139
Sustainable Campus Farms & Gardens............................................................................139
New Resources....................................................................................................................139
Chapter 7: Transportation.............................................................................. 141
Transportation Demand Management...............................................................................143
Bicycling...............................................................................................................................144
Car-Sharing ..........................................................................................................................145
Biofuels
Self-Produced ..................................................................................................................146
Purchased........................................................................................................................147
Automotive Fuel Cells.........................................................................................................148
New Resources....................................................................................................................149
Other .....................................................................................................................................149
Chapter 8: Waste, Water, Landscaping & Procurement .............................. 151
Waste
Reduce ............................................................................................................................153
Reuse ..............................................................................................................................153
Recycle ............................................................................................................................154
Water.....................................................................................................................................157
Landscaping ........................................................................................................................158
Procurement
Preferable Purchasing .....................................................................................................158
Customer Activism...........................................................................................................159
New Resources....................................................................................................................160
AASHE Digest 2006
Prologue
Introduction
by Tom Kimmerer, Executive Director, AASHE
When historians of the future look back on the profound changes that
resulted in a truly sustainable society, they will likely regard 2006 as a
watershed year. Throughout the year, it was hard to avoid news coverage
of global warming, alternative energy and the growing concern over our
dependence on oil. The public has begun to realize the true cost of the
way in which we have chosen to live.
Change is never easy, and the changes that our society needs will be
disruptive and wrenching. It is easy to throw up our hands and despair
that the changes we need will not happen in a timely fashion. This would
be wrong and counterproductive.
The truth is that we are at the beginning of an era of opportunity that is equal to the challenges
we face. Already, colleges and universities are taking a leading role in exploiting these
opportunities. The initiatives are legion: food services that buy local produce; physical plant
departments implementing combined heat and power systems; developing new majors in
sustainability; implementing sustainability principles across the curriculum. It is clear that colleges
and universities are leading the way to a sustainable future.
There is no doubt that the challenges are complex. It is difficult, perhaps impossible, to envision
what a sustainable world will look like. It is critically important that colleges and universities take
a holistic view of sustainability. Colleges and universities will need to fundamentally redesign
themselves, and this will perhaps be the greatest challenge of the next few years.
The biggest challenge that colleges and universities now face, along with the larger society, is the
compelling need to address global climate change. Reducing carbon emissions through
conservation, increased efficiency and renewable energy sources is a necessary prerequisite to
sustainability. Without a vigorous and successful effort to address climate change, all other
sustainability efforts could be rendered meaningless.
With that in mind, AASHE is helping to coordinate the American College & University Presidents
Climate Commitment a high-visibility initiative by chancellors and presidents to address global
warming. The ACUPCC provides a framework and support for America’s colleges and
universities to go climate neutral, and to accelerate the research and educational efforts of higher
education to equip society to combat the climate challenge. As of this writing nearly 150
institutional leaders have signed the Commitment.
Campuses are laboratories that invent the future. Constant change has been a hallmark of
higher education from its very start. It is fitting, then, that colleges and universities are taking the
lead in taking society to a sustainable future.
AASHE is pleased to present this Digest, which is a round-up of campus sustainability news
articles, drawn from the weekly AASHE Bulletins distributed during 2006. I believe, and I think
you will agree, that it stands as testimony to the incredible variety of sustainability efforts on
campuses.
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Prologue
2006 in Review
by Sam Hummel and Judy Walton
We hope you enjoy this retrospective look at campus sustainability stories and events from 2006,
compiled from the weekly AASHE Bulletin.
In the introduction to the 2005 Digest, we remarked that the sheer number of stories that year
offered evidence that the campus sustainability movement had achieved a critical mass of sorts.
To our delight, the number of campus sustainability stories in AASHE Bulletin and Digest this
year has more than doubled, from 250 to 629.
Part of the explanation for this lies with improved methods of data gathering by AASHE, as well
as better reporting by institutions; but we believe another significant part of the explanation is the
deepening and broadening of the campus sustainability movement. The summaries below point
out the increasingly wide range of institutions participating, the growing diversity and depth of
initiatives, which has “raised the bar” in many cases, and the new attention by higher education
associations to reorienting programs, professional development and operations around
sustainability.
Growing Institutional Participation
•
More 4-year Universities & Colleges - From Slippery Rock University to the University
of Texas at Austin, there are more than 175 four-year schools mentioned in the 2006
Digest that were not in last year’s Digest.
•
Community Colleges – There are 35 community colleges featured in the 2006 Digest
compared to 13 in the 2005 Digest. Most impressively, the annual Bellwether Awards
program – honoring outstanding and innovative programs and practices that are
successfully leading community colleges into the future – recognized a campus (Cape
Cod Community College) for its greening initiatives. Cape Cod CC titled its application
for the peer-selected award “You Too Can be Green.”
•
Religious Universities & Colleges – Sustainability is becoming a religious mission on
many Christian campuses. The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities took notice
last year, and profiled the “green” initiatives on its member campuses. Meanwhile, the
presidents of 39 evangelical colleges signed a statement that expresses a biblicallydriven commitment to curb global warming.
•
Tribal Colleges – Tribal College Journal focused its Winter issue on sustainability
initiatives on tribal campuses. Articles include “The Future is Green: Tribal colleges
saving water, electricity - and money” by Dr. Gelvin Stevenson, and “Building Green
Campuses for the Seventh Generation” by Marjane Ambler.
•
Growing Conference Participation – AASHE’s 2006 conference continued a trend of
ever-larger campus sustainability conferences. At nearly 700 participants from 170
different campuses, it surpassed all previous records for a single event.
Raising the Bar
•
Gold is the New Silver - In 2005, LEED Silver certification was the standard (80% of
certified campus buildings). In 2006, LEED Gold has replaced Silver as the standard.
Twelve of the eighteen campus buildings certified were rated Gold.
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Prologue
•
Sustainability Hires – While 11 campuses hired new sustainability directors, managers
and coordinators in 2006, the bar has been raised by a number of campuses who are
now supporting their sustainability coordinators with additional staff. The creation of
focused staff positions, such as Communication Coordinators, Green Building
Assistants, Transportation Demand Managers, and Program Coordinators, suggests that
campuses are recognizing the challenge of institutionalizing sustainability and are rising
to meet that challenge.
•
Academic Integration – At least 22 schools launched sustainability-themed degrees,
certificates or academic programs in 2006, up from three in 2005. Arizona State
University went a step further by opening the first School of Sustainability.
•
Dedicated Centers – At least 18 schools established new research and academic
institutes or centers dedicated to studying aspects of environmental sustainability:
alternative energy, environmental education, organic agriculture and transportation.
•
Workers Rights – Many schools raised the bar this year by instituting living wages, insourcing contract workers, strengthening anti-sweatshop programs, and adopting
progressive childbirth policies.
•
Sustainable Endowments – Responding to student activism around the genocide in
Sudan, at least 14 schools disclosed their endowment holdings and/or divested assets
from specific corporations. According to the Sustainable Endowments Institute,
transparency and community involvement in investing priorities are two keys to
sustainable endowment management.
•
Climate Protection – In 2006, four schools committed themselves to achieving “carbon
neutrality,” four more joined climate registries and three more committed to other
reduction targets. Meanwhile, the University of New Hampshire announced that it had
reduced its emissions 5% from 2003 levels.
•
On-Campus Renewable Energy – From geothermal and biomass to wind and solar,
2006 saw an explosion in on-campus alternative energy installations. At this rate, it
might not be long before there are more campuses that have such systems than do not.
•
Renewable Energy Purchasing – The EPA’s list of the Top 10 green power purchasers
in higher education saw a lot of jostling in 2006 as campuses upped their purchases
(many to 100% of their campus’ usage). The combined green power purchases of the
Top 10 purchasers tripled in 2006 to an amount equivalent to the annual usage of
51,000 average American homes.
•
Sustainable Dining – Several schools opened farm-to-fork sustainable eateries on their
campuses last year, but UC Berkeley raised the bar yet again by earning the first organic
certification for a kitchen on a college campus.
•
Car-sharing – Thanks in part to a break-through in insuring 18 to 21 year-old drivers, at
least seventeen campuses launched car-sharing programs that allow students to run
errands without owning or bringing a car to campus.
Higher Education Associations Embrace Sustainability
•
Big News on Campus – Articles about campus sustainability were featured in the
magazines of five major associations of higher education professionals. Feature articles
also appeared in several other publications aimed at a higher education audience, such
as the Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Education, and University Business.
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Prologue
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Campus of the Future Conference – An entire track at this first-of-its-kind joint
conference between APPA, NACUBO and SCUP was devoted to campus sustainability.
•
New Resources – Several higher education professional associations published
resources designed to help their members and others improve sustainability
performance. These included websites, such as SCUP’s “Play a Greater Part,” reports,
such as AIA’s, Ecology and Design, and books, such as The Business Case for
Renewable Energy (a joint project of NACUBO, APPA, SCUP and NHJEPS).
Variety is the Name of the Game
One thing that is quickly evident upon reading this year's Digest is the diversity of approaches to
campus sustainability. From curriculum and social justice to food, building, and energy initiatives,
there is an amazing range of efforts underway that reflect the particular contexts of each
institution. Innovation and experimentation also feature prominently, as colleges push the
envelope and learn from each other.
AASHE embraces this diversity of approaches, recognizing that no one size fits all. Campus
sustainability is still evolving, and there are many paths toward our common goal.
Over the next year we’ll continue to provide you with the latest news and resources from the
campus sustainability community via AASHE Bulletin. To subscribe, visit:
http://www.aashe.org/publications/bulletin.php
How is the Digest compiled?
The Digest is a categorized compilation of the news articles that appear throughout the
year in the weekly AASHE Bulletin. Bulletin stories are collected through exhaustive
internet searches, listserve reviews and individual submissions. AASHE does not do any
additional research for the Digest.
As they are collections of news articles, the Digest and Bulletin have some biases. First,
many sustainable actions taken by campuses do not make it into the news because they
have no clear start and end point, or, are not considered appealing to a broad readership.
Second, since it only contains news stories from the past year, the Digest is unlikely to
provide a comprehensive overview of an institution's sustainability efforts. Finally, the
regularity or irregularity of a school’s appearance in the Bulletin and Digest may have more
to do with their press relations than with the quality of their sustainability efforts.
If you would like to improve the chances of your school’s sustainability activities appearing
in future Bulletins and Digests, here is what you can do:
1) Get articles about your school’s sustainability work published online. This can be done
through traditional media outlets, such as newspapers, or by self-publishing press releases
on a website (campus Press Relations departments can usually help with this).
2) Send links to the online articles to [email protected].
Note: AASHE cannot include all the campus sustainability articles it receives each week.
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Prologue
Tips for Using the Digest
by Sam Hummel
The stories in the Digest are arranged into categories so you can quickly identify campuses doing
work of interest to you. The Digest is a round-up of recent campus sustainability activity, drawn
from AASHE Bulletins during 2006, and does not purport to be a comprehensive account of every
campus sustainability initiative. For a longer-term perspective on the campus sustainability
movement, visit the Resource Center on the AASHE website (www.aashe.org), where you will
find listings of hundreds of campus sustainability-related programs, projects, degrees, courses,
hires and organizations.
Printing the Digest:
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been carefully designed to be browsed quickly and easily on computer screens using
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If you must print the Digest, please (1) consider printing only the most relevant sections,
(2) print double-sided, and (3) use recycled paper (of course!).
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access this search tool, press Ctrl+F, or choose “Search” from the Edit menu.
We hope that these features will make the Digest an efficient and useful resource for you!
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Prologue
AASHE Member Organizations
Colleges & Universities
Special thanks to our members:
Allegheny College
American University
Antioch University Seattle
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Augustana College
Bainbridge Graduate Institute
Ball State University
Bates College
Bemidji State University
Berea College
Boise State University
Boston University
Brandeis University
Bridgewater State College
British Columbia Institute of
Technology
Broward Community College
Bucknell University
Buffalo State College
Butte College
California Polytechnic State
University San Luis Obispo
California State University, Chico
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Castleton State College
Central College
Chandler-Gilbert Community
College
City College of San Francisco
Coastal Carolina University
College of Marin
College of Menominee Nation
College of the Atlantic
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Columbus State Community
College
Concordia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Delta College
DePauw University
Dickinson College
Duke University
East Los Angeles College
Eastern Connecticut State
University
Ecosa Institute
Edmonds Community College
Emory University
Front Range Community College
Furman University
George Mason University
Grand Rapids Community
College
Grand Valley State University
Green Mountain College
Green River Community College
Gustavus Adolphus College
Harford Community College
Hartwick College
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Howard Community College
Humboldt State University
Idaho State University
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
LaGrange College
Lane Community College
Lewis & Clark College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Technical
College
Los Angeles Valley College
Manchester Community College
Marlboro College
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
Mesa Community College
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological
University
Middlebury College
Mills College
Milwaukee Area Technical
College
New College of California
North Carolina State University
Northeastern Illinois University
Northern Arizona University
Northwest State Community
College
Oakland Community College
Oberlin College
Ohlone College
Oklahoma City University
Orange Coast College
Pacific Lutheran University
Pierce College
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Point Loma Nazarene University
Pomona College
Portland Community College Rock Creek
Portland State University
Pratt Institute
Prescott College
Presidio School of Management
Princeton University
Purdue University
Randolph College
Red River College
Reed College
Rice University
Rockefeller University
Saint Mary's College of California
San Diego State University
San Jose State University
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Clara University
Seattle University
Shoreline Community College
Smith College
Spokane Community College
St. Olaf College
Stanford University
State University of New York
College of Environmental
Science and Forestry
Stony Brook University
The Evergreen State College
Unity College
University at Buffalo
University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University at Albany
University of Alberta
University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa
Cruz
University of Central Florida
University of Central Oklahoma
Continued…
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Prologue
Non-Profit
Corporate
Special thanks to our members:
University of Colorado at
Boulder
University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Idaho
University of Maryland
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota, Morris
University of Montana
University of Nebraska at
Omaha
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
University of New Hampshire
University of New Mexico
University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
University of Oklahoma
University of Puget Sound
University of Redlands
University of Rhode Island
University of Rochester
University of Saskatchewan
University of Scranton
University of South Carolina
University of St. Thomas
University of Texas at Austin
University of Vermont
University of Victoria
University of Washington, Seattle
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Utah State University
Vanderbilt University
Vermont Technical College
Wagner College
Warren Wilson College
Washington State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wayne State University
West Chester University of
Pennsylvania
West Los Angeles College
Western Illinois University
Western Washington University
Willamette University
Williams College
Winona State University
Yale University
York University
Aramark Education
BuildingGreen, Inc.
Busby Perkins + Will
Chevron Energy Solutions
Community Energy, Inc.
DesignGroup
Facility Engineering Associates
Green Ideas Environmental
Building Consultants
Green IT
Interface Engineering
LPA, Inc.
Mithun
Nike, Inc.
Paper Clip Communications, Inc.
PortionPac Chemical Corp.
Powersmiths International
Sasaki Associates
Saucier + Flynn Landscape
Architects
Sterling Planet
Stone House Group
Verdiem Corp.
VMDO Architects, PC
Yudelson Associates
ZGF Partnership
Alliance to Save Energy
American Association of State
(AASCU)
ACPA-College Student
Educators International
Association of College and
University Housing OfficersInternational (ACUHO-I)
Association of Governing
Boards of Universities and
Colleges (AGB)
Campus Consortium for
Environmental Excellence
(C2E2)
Energy Center of Wisconsin
Environmental Consortium of
Hudson Valley Colleges &
Universities
Global Footprint Network
Idaho GEMStars
International Sustainable
Development Studies Institute
Leonardo Academy
Living Routes Ecovillage
Education
National Association for Campus
Activities (NACA)
National Association of College
and University Business Officers
(NACUBO)
National Association of College
Auxiliary Services (NACAS)
National Association of
Educational Procurement
(NAEP)
National Intramural-Recreational
Sports Association (NIRSA)
National Wildlife Federation
Net Impact
New Jersey Higher Education
Partnership for Sustainability
(NJHEPS)
Second Nature, Inc.
Sierra Youth Coalition
Society for College and
University Planning (SCUP)
Solar Living Institute
Southern Alliance for Clean
Energy
Strategic Energy innovations
Institute
Continued from previous page.
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K-12 Member:
Upper Canada College
System Offices:
California State University
Chancellor's Office
Los Angeles Community
College District
University of California Office of
the President
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Ch. 1: Institutional Change
1. Institutional Change
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Sustainability Policies & Commitments
Talloires Declaration Signings...............................................................................................18
1.
Miami Dade College Signs the Talloires Declaration (02.02.06)
2.
Ithaca College Signs Talloires Declaration (03.02.06)
3.
UW-Oshkosh Signs Talloires Declaration (10.12.06)
Climate Pledges ......................................................................................................................18
4.
University of Florida Commits to Climate Neutrality (11.02.06)
5.
Oberlin to Sign Climate Neutral Pledge (11.16.06)
6.
UC Berkeley Joins the California Climate Action Registry (11.09.06)
Sustainability Committees/Taskforces .................................................................................19
7.
UCLA Creates Campus Sustainability Committee, Website (05.18.06)
8.
University of Michigan-Flint Launches Environmental Stewardship Initiative (06.22.06)
9.
UW-Green Bay Chancellor Appoints Sustainability Committee (07.27.06)
10. UW-Oshkosh Creates Sustainability Team (10.12.06)
11. Allegheny College Launches Its First Environmental Responsibility Taskforce
(11.30.06)
Other.........................................................................................................................................20
12. City College of San Francisco Trustees Adopt Sustainability Resolution (06.08.06)
13. Indiana University Student Association Adopts Sustainability Resolution (10.12.06)
14. Harvard President Pledges to Double Green Campus Loan Fund (05.04.06)
Sustainability/Environmental Professionals Hired
Sustainability Directors, Managers, Coordinators Hired ....................................................21
15. University of Colorado Environmental Center Announces New Director (01.19.06)
16. University of Florida Announces New Sustainability Director (02.09.06)
17. Johns Hopkins University Hires New Environmental Director (04.06.06)
18. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Hires Sustainability Officer (06.08.06)
19. Columbia University Hires Its First Director of Environmental Stewardship (09.21.06)
20. Princeton Appoints Its First Sustainability Manager (09.28.06)
21. Santa Clara University Hires First Sustainability Coordinator (03.30.06)
22. University of Dayton Hires Environmental Sustainability Coordinator (09.14.06)
23. University of Minnesota, Morris Hires Its First Sustainability Coordinator (09.21.06)
24. New Sustainability Coordinator Starts at Berea College (03.02.06)
25. Duke Hires New Environmental Sustainability Coordinator (09.28.06)
26. Ohio University Hires Resource Conservation Coordinator (07.20.06)
27. Furman University Hires First Environmental Sustainability Intern (08.03.06)
Academic Hires Focused on Sustainability .........................................................................23
28. Hartwick College Names Coordinator of Environmental and Sustainability Studies
(08.10.06)
29. University of Oregon Business School Appoints Professor of Sustainable Management
(02.23.06)
30. UC Davis Announces Head of Sustainable Agriculture Programs (07.27.06)
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Professional Sustainability/Environmental Job Postings
Sustainability Directors / Coordinators ................................................................................24
31. Director of Sustainability Initiatives, Emory University (03.16.06)
32. Environmental Stewardship Director, Columbia University (04.20.06)
33. Director of Sustainability, University of Calgary (12.14.06)
34. Director, Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation, Gustavus Adolphus College
(09.21.06)
35. Sustainability / Environmental Health & Safety Officer, Massachusetts College of Art
(12.14.06)
36. Manager for Sustainability Initiatives, UC Riverside (11.09.06)
37. Environmental Coordinator, Bates College (01.19.06)
38. Environmental Center Coordinator, Westminster College (03.02.06)
39. Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, Duke University (03.30.06)
40. Sustainability Coordinator, Associated Students CSU, Chico (06.15.06)
41. Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, Oberlin College (08.03.06)
42. Sustainability Coordinator, University of Idaho (11.30.06)
Sustainability Staff with Specific Area of Focus..................................................................26
43. Sustainability Outreach & Communication Coordinator, Duke University (01.19.06)
44. Sustainability Education and Outreach Manager, Yale University (02.09.06)
45. Biodiversity Education and Climate Education Initiatives Coordinator, U. New
Hampshire (07.06.06)
46. Sustainability Programs Manager, UC Santa Cruz (10.26.06)
47. Green Campus Program Assistant, Harvard University (08.03.06)
48. Energy Conservation/Clean-Air-Cool Planet/Recycling Coordinator, Clark University
(03.09.06)
49. Energy Conservation Manager, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (06.01.06)
50. Energy Program Manager, University of Colorado at Boulder Environmental Center
(08.03.06)
51. Energy and Utility Manager, University of Maine (09.21.06)
52. University Energy Manager, George Mason University (11.16.06)
53. High Performance Building Services Assistant, Harvard Green Campus Initiative
(04.20.06)
54. Green Building Project Manager, Sustainable Meadowlands, Ramapo College of New
Jersey (03.16.06)
55. Integrated Waste Management Coordinator, San Jose State University (11.16.06)
56. Recycling and Waste Reduction Coordinator, Duke University (06.08.06)
57.
Assistant Environment, Health and Safety Officer, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (05.04.06)
58. Director of Center for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Vermont (03.23.06)
59. Transportation Demand Management Specialist, University of Chicago (08.17.06)
60. Director, Sustainable Transportation and Parking Systems, Yale University (08.31.06)
61. Green Purchasing and Supplier Diversity Coordinator, Duke University (08.17.06)
62. Special Projects Coordinator, Harvard Green Campus Initiative (07.06.06)
63. Manager, Communications & Business Organization, Harvard Green Campus Initiative
(07.20.06)
Academic Positions Focused on Sustainability ..................................................................30
64. Director, Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute, U. of Michigan (01.26.06)
65. Executive Director, Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, University of
Tennessee, Knoxville (03.23.06)
66. Ontario Research Chair in Environmental Policy and Renewable Energy, University of
Waterloo (05.04.06)
67. Bro Professor of Regional Sustainable Development, Northland College (02.16.06)
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69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
David Croll Professor of Sustainable Energy Systems, Cornell University (07.27.06)
Assistant Professor of Sustainable Enterprise, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNCChapel Hill (01.06.06)
Assistant/Associate Professor of Management, Colorado State University (07.20.06)
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Sustainable Global Enterprise, Cornell
University (08.03.06)
Assistant Professor in Urban Studies and Sustainable Community Development,
Simon Fraser University (01.06.06)
Assistant Professor, Sustainable Landscape Design, University of Florida (09.21.06)
Professor in Sustainable Design, Oxford Brookes University (U.K.)
U. of Washington to Create Endowed Professorship in Sustainability (10.19.06)
Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist in Sustainable Living, Utah State (12.07.06)
Campus Sustainability Plans & Reports
Strategic Plans ........................................................................................................................33
77. U. of British Columbia Publishes Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy (07.06.06)
Campus Sustainability Reports .............................................................................................33
78. Sustainability at SCU: An Update of Santa Clara University's Progress (06.15.06)
79. Western Illinois U. Reports Progress on Sustainability Commitments (08.03.06)
80. Furman University 2006 President's Report on Sustainability (06.08.06)
Environmental Management Systems ..................................................................................34
81. UNH and Dartmouth EMS Cooperative (08.10.06)
82. Edgewood is First College Accepted into Wisconsin Green Tier Program (11.09.06)
Campuses Launch Sustainability Programs
Administration-Run.................................................................................................................34
83. Penn State Behrend Announces Sustainability Efforts (08.31.06)
84. UC Davis Announces New Sustainability Initiatives (03.09.06)
85. Peralta Community College District Launches Sustainability Initiative (03.16.06)
86. Marietta College Moves Toward Sustainability (08.03.06)
87. Saint Mary's College of California Launches Sustainability Initiative (09.14.06)
Student-Run.............................................................................................................................36
88. CSU Chico Students Approve Fee to Create Fund and Hire Coordinator (04.20.06)
89. Student-Run University of Idaho Sustainability Center Begins Operation (08.24.06)
Awards & Recognition
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90. Cape Cod Community College Receives Award for Sustainability Efforts (02.09.06)
91. Illinois State University Receives Green Government Award (04.27.06)
92. University of Florida Receives Sustainable Florida Best Practices Award (06.15.06)
93. Drury University Receives “Sustainable Solutions” Award (07.27.06)
94. AASHE Presents Sustainability Leadership Awards (10.12.06)
95. Campuses Win NC Sustainability Awards (11.09.06)
Signs that Professional Recognition of Campus Sustainability is Growing
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96. New Trends in Higher Education Includes Section on Environment (02.16.06)
97. Higher Education Presidents Support Sustainability in Winter Issue of ACE's
Presidency Magazine (03.02.06)
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99.
100.
101.
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103.
104.
105.
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107.
108.
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Cover Story of NACUBO's Business Officer Magazine on Sustainability (04.20.06)
University Business Special Section on “Going Green while Saving Green” (06.08.06)
AASCU Article on Campus Sustainability (07.27.06)
Special Issue of Chronicle of Higher Education on Sustainability (10.19.06)
Inside Higher Ed Covers Campus Sustainability (10.26.06)
Special Issue of Facilities Manager Focuses on Sustainability (07.06.06)
US House to Hold Sustainability Summit for Higher Education (04.06.06)
New Survey Shows Campus Sustainability Becoming Mainstream (09.14.06)
Grist Magazine Covers Sustainability on Campus (09.14.06)
Tribal Colleges Going Green (01.19.06)
Green Initiatives Underway at Christian Colleges & Universities (11.09.06)
Maine Campuses Embrace Sustainability (11.16.06)
Ocean County College President Declares Support for Sustainability (04.06.06)
Campus Sustainability Websites
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111. Broward Community College Launches New Sustainability Website (04.06.06)
112. Cal State Chico Launches Campus Sustainability Website (06.01.06)
New Resources
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113. Higher Education Associations' Sustainability Consortium Launches Website and
Newsletter (05.11.06)
114. Greening Your Campus Forum (08.03.06)
115. Northwest Green Campus Initiative Website (09.28.06)
116. Annotated Listing of Sustainable Campus Master Plans (08.03.06)
117. Listing of Alumni Sustainability Networks (08.10.06)
118. Worldwatch Institute Green Campus Profiles (09.14.06)
119. Self-reported Campus Sustainability Profiles (10.12.06)
120. Survey on Environmental Management Systems in Higher Education (11.09.06)
121. A Practical Guide to Hiring a Sustainability Professional for Higher Ed. (02.16.06)
122. Best Practices for Designing an Institution's Sustainability Website (07.13.06)
123. Planet U: Sustaining the World, Reinventing the University (06.15.06)
124. Renewing the Commons: University Reform in an Era of Degraded Democracy and
Environmental Crises (07.13.06)
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Talloires Declaration Signings
1. Miami Dade College Signs the Talloires Declaration (02.02.06)
During a ceremony on January 30, 2006, Miami Dade College President Dr. Eduardo Padrón
signed the Talloires Declaration. By formally signing the Declaration, Dr. Padrón joins nearly 300
university and college presidents worldwide in pledging to commit to a 10-step-action plan for
creating an institutional culture of environmental sustainability. ”I want you to know that this
signing is not only symbolic … we will continue to play an important role in educating our
community to help improve an environment as fragile as ours is,” said Dr. Padrón during the
signing ceremony. “Our entire faculty has always shown a tremendous concern for the
environment and is committed with providing the guidance and education necessary to the
stabilization of our ecological system.” The signing of the declaration continues Miami Dade
College’s tradition of being sensitive to environmental issues. Through its Earth Ethics Institute,
the college provides resources, workshops, programs and projects for the college community.
The Institute also collaborates with organizations in the larger community to educate about
environmentally sustainable living and business practices. Miami Dade College is one of the
largest community colleges in the US.
http://www.mdc.edu/Home/Press/talloires.htm
2. Ithaca College Signs Talloires Declaration (03.02.06)
Ithaca College joined the more than 300 institutions from around the world on February 28th
when President Peggy R. Williams formally signed the Talloires Declaration. In doing so, she
committed the College to a 10-point action plan for incorporating sustainability and environmental
literacy in teaching, research, operations, and outreach. "By signing the declaration, the College
will continue to explore opportunities to support the global effort to build a sustainable future,
develop and share relevant information, and educate our students to meet the challenges that will
face them in the coming years," said Williams.
http://www.ithaca.edu/news/article.php?id=1896
3. UW-Oshkosh Signs Talloires Declaration (10.12.06)
This week, the University is holding its sixth, weeklong Earth Charter Community Summit. As
part of the Summit, the University will sign the Talloires Declaration.
UW-Oshkosh News Bureau article (www.uwosh.edu)
Earth Charter Community Summit Agenda (www.uwosh.edu)
Climate Pledges
4. University of Florida Commits to Climate Neutrality (11.02.06)
University of Florida President Bernie Machen recently announced his intent to be among the first
signatories of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).
Signatories to the ACUPCC commit to developing a comprehensive plan to achieve climate
neutrality that includes a target date and interim goals. Signatories also commit to taking some
short term actions to reduce emissions and to report publicly on their progress toward achieving
climate neutrality. Machen announced the commitment at the inaugural Campus and Community
Sustainability Conference which was held at UF.
Gainsville Sun newspaper article (www.gainesville.com)
5. Oberlin to Sign Climate Neutral Pledge (11.16.06)
Oberlin College President Nancy Dye recently pledged her support for the American College and
University Presidents Climate Commitment, which commits Oberlin College to developing a
comprehensive plan aimed at achieving a climate neutral campus as soon as possible.
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climate neutrality.
Oberlin Review article (www.oberlin.edu)
6. UC Berkeley Joins the California Climate Action Registry (11.09.06)
The University of California, Berkeley, has joined the California Climate Action Registry, pledging
to measure, report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Three other UC Campuses - San
Diego, Santa Barbara and Davis - joined earlier this year. "Our decision to join the climate
registry is an important early milestone in our longer-term effort to address the effects our campus
has on climate change," said Edward Denton, UC Berkeley Vice Chancellor for Facilities
Services. Reporting will begin in 2007.
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/11/03_registry.shtml
Sustainability Committees / Taskforces
7. UCLA Creates Campus Sustainability Committee, Website (05.18.06)
UCLA Chancellor Albert Carnesale has chartered a permanent committee to advise his office on
advancing sustainability. "We want to continue building a culture of sustainability at UCLA and to
provide leadership in addressing sustainability issues," Carnesale said. The purpose of the
Campus Sustainability Committee is to promote sustainability in planning, development and
operation of the campus environment and facilities, as well as in the development of sustainability
initiatives in education, research and community engagement. The committee will be co-chaired
by Mary D. Nichols, director of the UCLA Institute of the Environment, and Tova Lelah, assistant
director of Campus and Environmental Planning. The committee has developed a website which
includes a report on summarizing UCLA's accomplishments in sustainability and setting the stage
for future endeavors.
http://www.newsroom.ucla.edu/page.asp?RelNum=7024
http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/
8. University of Michigan-Flint Launches Environmental Stewardship Committee (06.22.06)
A new Environmental Stewardship Committee at University of Michigan-Flint has been created to
improve the University's environmental performance. The committee is considering and
prioritizing an array of potential campus sustainability projects including energy saving
competitions and waterless urinals.
(webpage no longer available)
9. UW-Green Bay Chancellor Appoints Sustainability Committee (07.27.06)
In an effort to move the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to the forefront of the sustainability
movement, Chancellor Bruce Shepard has appointed a permanent Campus Sustainability
Committee. The committee of students, faculty, staff and community members will address a
range of campus issues related to minimizing the long- and short-term impacts of the University's
actions on the environment. The first action of the Campus Sustainability Committee will be to
conduct a survey of current practices at UW-Green Bay related to sustainability. The committee
also will create task forces to address issues identified in the survey and other emerging issues,
including energy, natural areas, indoor environmental quality, water and stormwater
management.
http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006july.htm#sustainability
10. UW-Oshkosh Creates Sustainability Team (10.12.06)
UW-Oshkosh has created a Sustainability Team to devise a plan to make the university
sustainable in its operations and effective in advancing a sense of environmental and social
citizenship among its students and throughout the region. The team will be led by UW-Oshkosh
Facilities Management Director Stephen Arndt and Professor Michael Lizotte, director of the
university’s Aquatic Research Laboratory. It will include a total of six students, six faculty
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members and 11 classified and other staff employees. This week, the University is holding its
sixth, weeklong Earth Charter Community Summit. As part of the Summit, the University will sign
the Talloires Declaration.
UW-Oshkosh News Bureau article (www.uwosh.edu)
Earth Charter Community Summit Agenda (www.uwosh.edu)
11. Allegheny College Launches Its First Environmental Responsibility Taskforce
(11.30.06)
Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania recently convened its first environmental taskforce
to study how the college can reduce its environmental impact and become more sustainable.
The group is comprised of administrators, staff, and faculty from all areas of the college, plus
three students. The taskforce hopes to create a broad vision of sustainability for campus and
serve as a model for the surrounding community. In the short term it will identify specific steps
that can be taken immediately.
http://www.allegheny.edu/green/
Listing of over 200 campus sustainability websites (AASHE members-only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/campus_links.php
Other Sustainability Commitments
12. City College of San Francisco Trustees Adopt Sustainability Resolution (06.08.06)
The City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees has passed a resolution on sustainability.
The resolution commits the Trustees to "reviewing and updating District policies on sustainability
issues including, but not limited to: clean energy, green building, reduced and more efficient
energy consumption and increase in renewable energy, reduced consumption of materials and
supplies, increased use of sustainability-produced materials and supplies, development of
educational programs on sustainability and 'green industry.'" Further, the Trustees requested that
a draft Sustainability Plan be prepared no later than August 31, 2006 and ultimately adopted by
no later than December 31, 2006. Finally, the resolution directs the Administration to conduct an
energy audit of campus buildings and investigate how to create educational and vocational
training programs for emerging green industries.
http://www.ccsf.edu/Offices/VCFA/PDF_May_25_2006/S3.pdf
13. Indiana University Student Association Adopts Sustainability Resolution (10.12.06)
The Indiana University Student Association has passed a resolution requesting the creation of an
IU-Bloomington Sustainability Task Force consisting of faculty, staff and students. The task force
would assess IU's current sustainability status, identify key areas of concern and create a plan to
make the campus more environmentally efficient.
http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.php?id=38077&adid=campus
14. Harvard President Pledges to Double Green Campus Loan Fund (05.04.06)
Harvard University President Lawrence Summers has pledged to double the Harvard Green
Campus Loan Fund to $12 million. Speaking at Harvard's first ever conference on campus
sustainability - entitled Harvard Vision 2020: A Bridge to Campus Sustainability - Summers said,
"The best investment in the University is not the endowment but the Green Loan Fund." The
Fund provides interest-free capital for high performance campus design, operations, maintenance
and occupant behavior projects that reduce the University’s environmental impacts and have a
payback period of 5 years or less. Applicant departments then repay the fund via savings
achieved by project-related reductions in utility consumption, waste removal or operating costs.
http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=513157
http://www.greencampus.harvard.edu/gclf/
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Sustainability Directors, Managers, Coordinators Hired
15. University of Colorado Environmental Center Announces New Director (01.19.06)
The University of Colorado Environmental Center has announced the appointment of Dave
Newport as director the Center. Previously the Director of University of Florida’s Office of
Sustainability, Newport started work at the Center on Jan. 9.
http://ecenter.colorado.edu/in_the_news/press_releases/06-01-10newport.pdf
16. University of Florida Announces New Sustainability Director (02.09.06)
Dedee DeLongpré, the former executive director of Sustainable Alachua County, has been
named the new director of the University of Florida’s Office of Sustainability. DeLongpré has a
bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern California and a
master’s of business administration with an emphasis in sustainable management from the
Presidio School of Management in San Francisco.
http://news.ufl.edu/2006/02/02/sustainability-director/
17. Johns Hopkins University Hires New Environmental Director (04.06.06)
Johns Hopkins University has hired Davis Bookhart to oversee and coordinate green projects that
will foster energy efficiency on campus. His official title is of "Manager, Energy Management and
Environmental Stewardship" and his position is housed within the Facilities Department.
Bookhart has an extensive professional background in energy efficiency and alternative energy
and will launch new energy efficiency projects at the University and will also work to increase the
visibility of existing green initiatives.
Campus newspaper article (www.jhunewsletter.com)
18. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Hires Sustainability Officer (06.08.06)
David E. Schnabel, director of services at UCCS, announced Linda Kogan as the new
sustainability officer at UCCS. Kogan, a UCCS alumna holding a master’s in geography and
environmental studies, joins the Facilities Services Department with the mission of guiding the
university’s sustainability initiatives and promoting the university as a leader in sustainable
development. In this new position, Kogan will: work with faculty, staff, and students to integrate
sustainable leadership, curriculum, and operations to achieve the goals of the UCCS Chancellor’s
Sustainability Taskforce Final Report of June 2005; manage $1.3 million in energy conservation
funding provided by the UCCS administration; create a campus-wide sustainability committees to
address energy management, landscape design, waste and recycling programs, transportation
and green procurement; participate on the design committee of several construction projects;
inspire student interest in the environment, and design a comprehensive recycling program for
the campus.
http://www.uccs.edu/~webdept/CMS/getnewscontent.php?id=262
19. Columbia University Hires Its First Director of Environmental Stewardship (09.21.06)
Columbia University has named Nilda Mesa as its first Director of Environmental Stewardship. In
this role, she will work closely with student, faculty and staff groups who are committed to the
ongoing support of Columbia's formal and informal environmental stewardship activities, both on
and off its campuses. Mesa brings to Columbia a wealth of professional experience focused on
the environment having served as lead legal negotiator on the environmental side agreement of
the North American Free Trade Agreement and assistant deputy for environment at the US Air
Force, among other government positions. Nilda will report to Robert Kasdin, Columbia’s senior
executive vice president.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/06/09/mesa.html
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20. Princeton Appoints Its First Sustainability Manager (09.28.06)
Shana Weber has been named to the newly created position of Sustainability Manager in
Princeton University's facilities department. She will work with students, faculty and staff to
diminish the University's ecological footprint by coordinating improvements in energy efficiency,
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and waste, supporting local businesses, improving
public awareness of University sustainability efforts, encouraging creative collaboration and
dialogue, developing University-wide policies and engaging the University community in the
national sustainability discussion. Weber served as a faculty member and as director for campus
and community programs at Santa Clara University's Environmental Studies Institute from 2002
to 2005. She has been co-producer and contributing science editor since 2005 for "EcoTalk," a
nationally syndicated interview format radio program dedicated to environmental sustainability.
News@Princeton article (www.princeton.edu)
21. Santa Clara University Hires First Sustainability Coordinator (03.30.06)
In an effort to continue to improve upon its environmental sustainability programs, Santa Clara
University has hired its first Sustainability Coordinator. Lindsey Cromwell, a 2004 SCU alumna,
recently joined the Environmental Studies Institute at SCU with the mission of coordinating and
promoting the implementation of the university’s Comprehensive Policy on Sustainability.
Lindsey will help advance campus sustainability efforts by connecting existing sustainability
efforts and will also develop and implement sustainability resources and workshops for students,
faculty, and staff.
http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/newsandevents/index.cfm
22. University of Dayton Hires Environmental Sustainability Coordinator (09.14.06)
University of Dayton has hired Brian DeRouen as its first Environmental Sustainability
Coordinator. He has already begun work on making recycling easier by adding new recycling
receptacles around campus. DeRouen is also working to create a student-to-student education
and outreach program called "Eco-Reps."
http://www.flyernews.com/article.php?volume=54&section=News&issue=4&artnum=01
23. University of Minnesota, Morris Hires Its First Sustainability Coordinator (09.21.06)
The University of Minnesota, Morris has appointed Troy Goodnough as UMM’s first campus
sustainability coordinator. The responsibilities of the newly established position include creating a
campus sustainability plan, assisting faculty and students with research, projects, and curricula
promoting green building, landscaping, and recycling policies and serving as a resource to the
community and to the region.
http://www.morris.umn.edu/ummnews/View.php?itemID=1153
24. New Sustainability Coordinator Starts at Berea College (03.02.06)
Tammy Clemons is Berea College’s new sustainability coordinator, a two-year grant supported
position funded by the Jesse Ball duPont Fund. Clemons comes to the position from the Berea
College President’s Office, where she has been Executive Assistant to President Larry Shinn
since 2001. She had been employed half-time at each position since December before moving
into her new role full-time this month. Among Clemons’ first projects is creating “A Guide to
Sustainability at Berea College,” an annotated directory of sustainability programs already going
on or planned.
http://www.berea.edu/publicrelations/newsreleases/2006/2006-2-22-newcoordinator.asp
25. Duke Hires New Environmental Sustainability Coordinator (09.28.06)
After a national search, Duke has hired Tavey McDaniel as its new Environmental Sustainability
Coordinator. Tavey has worked on sustainability programs at Duke since starting as the Outreach
and Communication Coordinator for Sustainability in March. Tavey will be working directly with
the Executive Vice President's Office to develop a long-term sustainability plan for the University.
Tavey brings seven years of experience in the environmental field with four of those years
focused on sustainability in higher education at NC State and UNC Greensboro.
http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/2006-09-19tavey.html
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26. Ohio University Hires Resource Conservation Coordinator (07.20.06)
Ohio University Facilities and Auxiliaries has hired Sonia Marcus as the first resource
conservation coordinator. In this position, Marcus will be responsible for the outreach,
communication and education for topics such as resource conservation, energy efficiency and
campus sustainability. She will be involved in a range of university committees and groups,
including the Energy and Ecology Committee, Campus Recycling, the Green Network, Sierra
Student Coalition, Sustainable Living and the OHIO Ecohouse. Ohio University is believed to be
the first public institution of higher education in the state to create a position of this kind.
http://www.ohio.edu/outlook/05-06/June/a387-056.cfm
http://www.athensnews.com/issue/article.php3?story_id=25445
27. Furman University Hires First Environmental Sustainability Intern (08.03.06)
James Wilkins has joined Furman University as the school’s first Environmental Sustainability
Intern. Wilkins, who recently graduated from Antioch College of New England with a master's
degree in Environmental Studies, will be responsible for enhancing Furman’s conservation and
recycling efforts as well as supporting its sustainability programs and projects. One of Wilkins’
primary responsibilities will be developing and maintaining Furman’s organic garden. He will also
work with the Environmental Sustainability Committee, assist the Environmental Action Group in
its annual projects, and work closely with Furman’s food service provider, ARAMARK, in
upgrading its environmental services, both on-campus and nationwide.
http://www.furman.edu/press/pressarchive.cfm?ID=3867
Directory of campus sustainability professionals (AASHE members only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/ftdirectory.php
Academic Hires Focused on Sustainability
28. Hartwick College Names Coordinator of Environmental and Sustainability Studies
(08.10.06)
Hartwick College has announced the appointment of Patrick Drohan as the Director of the Pine
Lake Institute for Environmental and Sustainability Studies. In this role, Drohan will lead the
development of educational outreach, research, and curriculum in the area of environmental and
sustainability studies. He will also manage Hartwick's 920-acre Pine Lake environmental campus
and its associated programs.
http://www.hartwick.edu/x17880.xml
29. University of Oregon Business School Appoints Professor of Sustainable Management
(02.23.06)
The University of Oregon’s College of Business has named Michael Russo as the Charles H.
Lundquist Professor of Sustainable Management. Russo is known internationally as a pioneer in
business strategy and environmental issues and teaches courses on strategic management and
sustainable business development. He is working with the university’s chemistry department to
finalize two business cases on green chemistry issues and will debut those this spring. His future
research will focus on small companies that leverage their talents in the areas of sustainable
business to meet increasing customer demand for green products and services.
http://duckhenge.uoregon.edu/io/article.php?id=541
30. UC Davis Announces Head of Sustainable Agriculture Programs (07.27.06)
Thomas Tomich, a California-trained agricultural economist with a doctorate in food systems
research, has been selected to lead UC Davis' new Agricultural Sustainability Institute and the
statewide UC Agriculture and Natural Resources' Sustainable Agriculture Research and
Education Program. In connection with his appointment, he has been named professor and first
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holder of the UC Davis W.K. Kellogg Endowed Chair in Sustainable Food Systems. The new
Agricultural Sustainability Institute draws together several UC Davis campus programs and
numerous faculty members whose research and teaching interests span a broad array of
disciplines. Tomich is currently global coordinator of the Alternatives to Slash-and-Burn Program,
which is hosted by the World Agroforestry Center, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
http://news.ucanr.org/newsstorymain.cfm?story=824
Job Postings:
Sustainability Directors / Coordinators
31. Director of Sustainability Initiatives, Emory University (03.16.06)
Emory University is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director of Sustainability
Initiatives. Reporting jointly to the Offices of the Executive Vice President for Finance and
Administration and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost), the Director will have
direct responsibility for overseeing all University initiatives related to sustainability. The Director
will be expected to function as a visionary leader and organizational strategist to help Emory
become a national model for sustainability in higher education. The Director will also create the
strategy to integrate sustainability into both the operational and academic functions of the
University, network with and facilitate internal and external resources to accomplish that goal, and
evaluate the needs of the University community. The ideal candidate will have an advanced
degree in an appropriate field and five to ten years of progressive experience and leadership in
the area of sustainability, resource management and/or related initiatives. The expected start
date for this position is September 1, 2006. Review of applications will begin immediately and will
continue until an appointment is made.
Position filled: Ciannat Howett
32. Environmental Stewardship Director, Columbia University (04.20.06)
Columbia University seeks to fill the new position of Environmental Stewardship Director. This
position will be funded for two years during which time the Director is expected to design and
implement a well-crafted program for stewardship efforts across the university. The broad goals
of this program are (1) fostering a culture of respect for the environment among students, faculty,
and staff and (2) minimizing the institution's environmental footprint. Extension of the position
past the second year is contingent on the success of efforts to that point. This position will report
to the Office of the Senior Executive Vice President. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree
(Master's preferred) in a related field and a minimum of 7 years related work experience with
proven success in a leadership role.
http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=98412
33. Director of Sustainability, University of Calgary (12.14.06)
University of Calgary Campus Planning seeks a full-time limited-term (2 years) Director of
Sustainability. The Office of Sustainability manages the development of sustainability initiatives
in planning, development and operations of the lands and facilities of the University as well as the
development of sustainability initiatives in the area of academia and research. Applicants should
have ten or more years of progressive experience and leadership related to sustainability. The
application deadline is December 21st, 2006.
34. Director, Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation, Gustavus Adolphus College
(09.21.06)
Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for the Director of the newly established Johnson
Center for Environmental Innovation. The Director will collaborate with the Environmental Studies
Program in launching the Center which will implement innovative environmental initiatives on
campus. The Director position will have the opportunity to teach Environmental Studies courses
however, the position is non-tenure track. The Johnson Center will primarily provide
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environmental leadership on campus, but also reach out to the local community, and serve as a
national model for other liberal arts colleges. Candidates must have a Master's Degree or
equivalent education (Ph.D. preferred) in environmental management, environmental policy,
environmental economics, or related field and a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.
http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=175201449
35. Sustainability / Environmental Health & Safety Officer, Mass. College of Art (12.14.06)
Massachusetts College of Art seeks a Sustainability / Environmental Health & Safety Officer to
take administrative and supervisory responsibility for the operation and coordination of the
College's Sustainability and energy management efforts, and to work with the State Office of
Sustainability, students, faculty and staff to improve the College's sustainability profile and with
staff to improve energy efficiencies. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field
and two years of relevant practical experience. To be considered for this position, applications
must be received by 12pm on Friday December 22, 2006.
36. Manager for Sustainability Initiatives, UC Riverside (11.09.06)
University of California, Riverside seeks a Manager for Sustainability Initiatives to develop and
implement a comprehensive campus sustainability program. Applicants should have a Bachelors
degree in Environmental Studies (or related discipline) and a minimum of seven years relevant
experience. The position will be housed within the Department of Environmental Health and
Safety and is open until filled.
http://humanresources.ucr.edu/jobs/JobsBrowse.aspx?@strJobNumber=06-10-026
37. Environmental Coordinator, Bates College (01.19.06)
Bates College (Lewiston, ME) seeks an energetic leader to fill its newly-expanded Environmental
Coordinator position. This unique individual whose work will transcend all campus boundaries, by
bringing students, staff and faculty together in common pursuit of campus sustainability, will lead
a campus-wide effort to develop and implement a master plan for sustainability. The
Environmental Coordinator may teach one course per year, research new methods and
techniques that promote conservation and efficiency, and collect and analyze pertinent campus
data to monitor the campus impact on climate change and other environmental issues. This
position will also develop a web presence and other communication materials. A master’s degree
in Environmental Studies or a related field and strong oral and written communication skills are
required. Review of resumes will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.
(website no longer available)
38. Environmental Center Coordinator, Westminster College (03.02.06)
Westminster College seeks a full-time Environmental Center Coordinator to develop and direct
Westminster's new Environmental Center. The Environmental Center is one of the central
initiatives of the college’s strategic plan, and of the college's commitment to environmental
values. The Coordinator will work with the Utah environmental community, the Westminster
student body and the Environmental Studies faculty to promote environmental education at
Westminster College. The ideal candidate will possess a graduate degree in some aspect of
Environmental Studies. Review of applications begins April 3, 2006, and the new Coordinator will
start between July 1 and September 1 of 2006.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000449713-01&pg=s&cc=
39. Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, Duke University (03.30.06)
Duke University is seeking applicants for the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator position.
The Sustainability Coordinator will develop, coordinate and administer programs and advise
policies within the area of sustainability at Duke University. Applicants should have a Bachelor's
degree. A recent Duke graduate is preferred. Sam Hummel, Duke's current Environmental
Sustainability Coordinator has announced that he wants to pursue some of his other career goals.
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Job description
http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/2006-03-10departure.html
40. Sustainability Coordinator, Associated Students CSU, Chico (06.15.06)
The Associated Students of California State University, Chico is hiring a Sustainability
Coordinator. The Sustainability Coordinator will responsible for developing and coordinating
sustainability standards and policies for the Associated Students, collaborating with individual
departments to implement approved project plans; fostering a corporate-wide culture of
environmental mindfulness allowing the integration of sustainability values and practices into the
AS strategic plan and processes; and to do related work as required. A Bachelor’s degree and a
minimum of three years experience working with sustainability or the environmental field is
required. Applications are due by July 6.
41. Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, Oberlin College (08.03.06)
Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH) is reopening its search for an Environmental Sustainability
Coordinator. The successful candidate will provide leadership to the Oberlin community in
implementation of the College’s comprehensive environmental policy. This is a full-time
Administrative & Professional Staff position reporting to the Office of the Provost. A bachelor’s
degree in a relevant field is required, and a Master's degree or higher is preferred. The
application deadline is 1 October. Late applications may be accepted until the position is filled.
Candidates should indicate whether they will be attending the AASHE conference at Arizona
State University in October.
http://www.oberlin.edu/HR/APSopenings/APS06-211.html
42. Sustainability Coordinator, University of Idaho (11.30.06)
The University of Idaho is seeking an enterprising and energetic individual to provide leadership
in a newly created Sustainability Coordinator position. The Sustainability Coordinator will lead
efforts to create and implement an institution-wide sustainability plan for the University of Idaho,
and will work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff and students to advance
sustainability initiatives that will be effectual in transforming curriculum, research, operations and
outreach activities at the UI. Primary goals of this position are to educate the campus about
sustainability issues, help the university prepare future leaders who are knowledgeable about
sustainability, and assist the university to conduct its affairs in a sustainable manner. The
Coordinator will also collaborate on sustainability issues with the local communities, and liaise
with sustainability leaders at other institutions. The position is fully funded for two years, and
partially funded for three subsequent years. Its continuation is contingent on securing additional
future funding. Oversight for this position will be shared by the College of Graduate Studies and
Facilities. A bachelor's degree and at least 3 years progressively responsible experience in a
related field are required. Review of applications will begin no sooner than January 9, 2007.
Job Description
Job Postings:
Sustainability Staff with Specific Area of Focus
43. Sustainability Outreach & Communication Coordinator, Duke University (01.19.06)
Duke University is seeking applications for a Sustainability Outreach & Communication
Coordinator position. The Coordinator will design and implement culture change and behavior
modification programs to promote resource efficiency and will aid in communicating Duke's
sustainability initiatives. Salary range is $31,000 to $45,000 depending on experience. Duke
would like to fill this position as soon as possible.
Job Description (pdf)
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44. Sustainability Education and Outreach Manager, Yale University (02.09.06)
The Yale Office of Sustainability seeks to hire an Education and Outreach Manager. This
position will be responsible for the overall development and implementation of communication
and educational outreach programs for both on-campus and off-campus audiences. Additional
duties include providing support for on-going sustainability projects, oversight of the student
outreach program, research support and general office support. The salary for this position is in
the mid 40’s, depending on experience. The closing date for applications is March 10th, 2006.
http://www.yale.edu/sustainability/jobOpportunities.htm
45. Biodiversity Education and Climate Education Initiatives Coordinator, University of
New Hampshire (07.06.06)
The UNH's Office of Sustainability is seeking an educational program coordinator for its
Biodiversity Education and Climate Education Initiatives. The coordinator will manage all aspects
of the Biodiversity and Climate Education Initiatives, including employing independent judgment
and creative problem solving in planning, budgeting for, carrying out, and coordinating
educational, research, and outreach programming. Applicants should have a Master's degree,
preferably in education or human services, and two years experience in counseling and/or related
work in planning, organizing and evaluating educational programs or Bachelor's degree and four
years of related experience. The minimum salary for this position is $40,070.
UNH Human Resources
46. Sustainability Programs Manager, UC Santa Cruz (10.26.06)
The UC Santa Cruz Student Environmental Center and Education for Sustainable Living Program
are hiring a "Sustainability Programs Manager" to help develop, implement, and supervise
programs and activities with student organizations and various campus units which guide the
UCSC community towards the use of sustainable (environmentally- and socially-responsible)
practices on-campus. This full time position is under Student Affairs. Review of applications will
begin on October 30, 2006, and will continue until position is filled.
http://jobs.ucsc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62306
47. Green Campus Program Assistant, Harvard University (08.03.06)
Harvard University seeks a full time Green Campus Program Assistant to: work with the Graduate
Green Living Program and Longwood Green Campus Initiative; coordinate the Green Living
Program at Harvard Law School to ensure effective continuity and advancement of basic program
goals such as reduced energy and water consumption and increased recycling; and assist with a
variety of communications tasks. This is a 12-month position. A related BA/BS is required and 2
years of relevant work experience is preferred.
http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=30551
48. Energy Conservation/Clean-Air-Cool Planet/Recycling Coordinator, Clark University
(03.09.06)
Clark University seeks an energetic self-starter with an active interest in energy topics and issues
to fill its newly-expanded Coordinator position. The Coordinator will assist the Associate Director
of Physical Plant with implementing Clark's growing energy management program; will assist the
Assistant Director for Custodial Services by coordinating the University's recycling program. The
Coordinator will steward faculty, staff and students in common pursuit of campus sustainability
and energy conservation; ensure convergence with a campus-wide effort to develop and
implement a master plan.
http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=3D175172496
49. Energy Conservation Manager, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (06.01.06)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an energetic leader for the position of
Energy Conservation Manager to guide and coordinate efforts to reduce campus energy
consumption in both new and existing buildings. The position, which reports to the Sustainability
Director, will develop a demand management strategy, monitor consumption trends, make the
business case for efficiency improvements, and educate the campus community about the costs
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and benefits of energy efficiency. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
and four years of related experience in energy management (or equivalent). The closing date for
applications is June 30, 2006.
https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/details.do?posID=0054384
50. Energy Program Manager, U. of Colorado at Boulder Environmental Center (08.03.06)
The University of Colorado at Boulder Environmental Center is hiring a full-time Energy Program
Manager. This position is in the Environmental Center and is responsible for developing
educational campaigns; developing strategies for campus involvement in efforts to influence and
advance University policy regarding energy efficiency, recycling and other campus environmental
goals; conducting research on campus energy use and analyzing campus environmental
performance; analyzing research and writing reports, press releases, position papers and policy
proposals; and supervising student employees. Applicants should have a BS or BA in
Environmental Studies or a related field and one year of professional experience planning and
promoting environmental or educational community programs.
Applications must be received by August 9, 2006.
http://www.colorado.edu/humres/jobs/specvacancy.html?a=51#16915
51. Energy and Utility Manager, University of Maine (09.21.06)
The University of Maine is seeking an experienced, creative and innovative professional with
excellent management skills to serve as Energy and Utility Manager. An ongoing, fiscal year, fulltime position reporting to the Associate Vice President for Administration and Finance, the Energy
and Utility Manager coordinates the University's energy and utility programs as well as the
University's long-term Strategic Energy Management and Utilities Plan. The Energy and Utility
Manager will apply his or her expertise and experience towards the goals of reducing energy
consumption, reducing the University's carbon footprint, increasing use of renewable sources of
power, and saving energy costs. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree,
significant experience in mechanical, electrical, utility systems and energy management. Review
of applications will begin October 25th, and will continue until the position is filled.
52. University Energy Manager, George Mason University (11.16.06)
The George Mason University Facilities Management Department is seeking a full time University
Energy Manager. This person will organize, plan, and coordinate the effective operation of the
Energy Management Program & Computerized Work Generation & Maintenance Management
System. He or she will also be required to direct and/or coordinate EMS system for energy audits,
building trends, and cost reallocations. Successful candidate must have demonstrated knowledge
of technical network systems, telecommunications and transmission technologies, including
network architecture, topologies, protocols and interfaces; extensive technical knowledge and
understanding HVAC, electrical systems and equipment, environmental controls, logic networks
and DDC. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering,
Telecommunications, or a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
(no website available)
53. High Performance Building Services Assistant, Harvard Green Campus Initiative
(04.20.06)
The Harvard Green Campus Initiative is seeking a full-time High Performance Building Services
Assistant to conduct building energy assessments for a wide variety of buildings across Harvard
University. The purpose of these assessments is to identify, cost out and implement a myriad of
energy conservation projects. Applicants should have a related undergraduate and/or graduate
degree. Direct experience in high performance building management is preferred, but not
required. This is a 12 month position.
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54. Green Building Project Manager, Sustainable Meadowlands, Ramapo College of New
Jersey (03.16.06)
Ramapo College of New Jersey seeks a Project Manager to establish the Sustainable
Meadowlands Resource Institute (SMRI) with the goals of increasing sustainable/green building
design in the Meadowlands District and developing a model that can be applied elsewhere in NJ
and the US. The SMRI will provide a leadership role and support the incorporation of guidelines
on sustainable/green building in all construction projects in the Meadowlands. Applicants should
have a Master's degree in a related field. Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled.
55. Integrated Waste Management Coordinator, San Jose State University (11.16.06)
San Jose State University seeks an Integrated Waste Management, Recycling & Moving Services
Coordinator. This position provides all programmatic, fiscal, and administrative functions of the
recycling and waste management program. In addition, the position develops and implements
policies and procedures that promote recycling and related programs on campus; assures
compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations governing recycling and non-hazardous
solid waste; serves as the liaison with various local and State agencies. A bachelor's degree in
environmental sciences or a related field and two years of experience in administration of a waste
management program are required.
56. Recycling and Waste Reduction Coordinator, Duke University (06.08.06)
Duke University seeks a Recycling and Waste Reduction Coordinator to plan, promote and
coordinate a comprehensive campus-wide Recycling and Waste Reduction Program. The
minimum salary for this position is $35,188. Applicants should have at least one year of
experience in a recycling program.
57. Assistant Environment, Health and Safety Officer, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (05.04.06)
MIT seeks an Assistant Environment, Health And Safety Officer to provide technical, program
development, and implementation support in the areas of hazardous (chemical) waste
management and campus sustainability initiatives. Applicants should have a minimum of three to
five years' professional experience in an environmental field including hazardous waste
management and/or environmental sustainability, preferably in a college or university setting. A
bachelor's degree in an environmental management-related discipline is also required.
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=631&ji=1778039&sn=I
58. Director of Center for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Vermont (03.23.06)
The University of Vermont is seeking a Ph.D. with experience in sustainable agriculture to provide
vision and leadership for programs of the Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Applicants should
have five years experience in organizational leadership, including managing personnel,
programs, budgets, and boards. Review of applications will begin April 14, 2006 and will continue
until the position is filled.
59. Transportation Demand Management Specialist, University of Chicago (08.17.06)
University of Chicago seeks a Transportation Demand Management Specialist to develop and
implement programs to promote and encourage transit, carpool, vanpool, bike, walk, and other
transportation options. The successful candidate will work on transportation demand
management policy issues; manage parking, coordinate transportation fairs and employee
outreach activities, handle commute incentives, perform data collection and analysis, and work to
promote commute options programs. A Bachelor's degree or five years of experience in
transportation, planning, or marketing is required.
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60. Director, Sustainable Transportation and Parking Systems, Yale University (08.31.06)
The Department of Parking & Transit Services at Yale seeks a Director of Sustainable Systems to
develop and implement a sustainable transportation demand management system. Applicants
should have a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) and seven years of relevant professional
experience.
Job Description (www.yale.edu)
61. Green Purchasing and Supplier Diversity Coordinator, Duke University (08.17.06)
Duke University's Department of Procurement Services is seeking qualified applicants for a
Green Purchasing and Supplier Diversity Coordinator position. This position is responsible for
continually expanding and improving the sustainable purchasing program already in place at
Duke. Applicants should have one year of experience in program administration or involving
academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and
implement a variety of program activities and events.
Job Description (www.duke.edu/sustainability)
62. Special Projects Coordinator, Harvard Green Campus Initiative (07.06.06)
The Harvard Green Campus Initiative seeks a Special Projects Coordinator to: oversee
administration, project case study updates and financial transactions related to the Harvard
Green Campus Loan Fund; update Harvard's Greenhouse Gas Inventory and assist with other
campus environmental indicator and benchmarking projects; coordinate HGCI-related events and
training programs; assist with general fundraising efforts; provides research support; and assist
with other special projects as they arise. This is a 12 month position. An undergraduate degree
is required.
63. Manager, Communications & Business Organization, Harvard Green Campus Initiative
(07.20.06)
The Harvard Green Campus Initiative is seeking a part time (28 hours per week), term position
Manager of Communications and Business Organization. The position has numerous
responsibilities related to Business and Communications including: developing Fiscal Year
budget projections for HGCI programs; tracking current program expenses and reimbursements;
drafting press releases; producing a newsletter, and web development. Applicants should have a
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years experience in human resources, financial
administration, fundraising, communications and marketing.
Academic Positions Focused on Sustainability
64. Director, Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute, U. of Michigan (01.26.06)
The University of Michigan (UM) seeks a full-time Director for its newly created Graham
Environmental Sustainability Institute. The Graham Institute is a University-wide unit with the
mission of promoting interdisciplinary research and education in environmental sustainability
related fields, providing financial support to encourage outstanding students to incorporate
environmental sustainability issues into their studies, and developing outreach programs that
demonstrate the University's environmental sustainability commitment. UM is seeking an
outstanding individual at the full professor level to provide leadership in environmental
sustainability that will: (1) increase interdisciplinary research and educational opportunities; (2)
attract the best students and researchers to the University of Michigan; (3) support and
encourage new courses and degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level; and
(4) develop new strategic initiatives. Nominations and applications will be reviewed beginning
February 1, 2006, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
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65. Ex. Dir., Inst. for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, U. Tennessee, Knoxville
(03.23.06)
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a full-time Executive Director for its newly created
Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment (ISSE). ISSE is charged with the mission of
developing multidisciplinary research programs crossing traditional college and departmental
lines. Applicants should hold a doctoral or terminal degree in a discipline related to the mission of
ISSE and possess the qualifications of a senior researcher in an academic department or
equivalent, knowledge of potential funding sources, demonstrated success in securing research
funding, and successful experience managing interdisciplinary efforts. This appointment will
become available on July 1, 2006. Review of applications will begin April 1, 2006.
66. Ontario Research Chair in Environmental Policy and Renewable Energy, U. Waterloo
(05.04.06)
The University of Waterloo is seeking an outstanding professional to fill the new position of
Ontario Research Chair in Environmental Policy and Renewable Energy. The position is one of
eight Chairs endowed by the Ontario government at six universities to promote leading edge
research in key areas of public policy. The Chair will lead the development of an interdisciplinary
research program focused on addressing key policy-oriented questions underlying the
development of innovative sustainable energy policy solutions for Ontario. The University is
committed to building research capacity in green energy technology, management and policy and
will establish two new junior positions to support the work of the Ontario Research Chair. The
ideal candidate will hold a PhD and be an internationally recognized scholar with
accomplishments in influencing and formulating policy to promote sustainable energy
management with policymakers and stakeholders. It is anticipated that the appointment will
commence on September 1, 2006. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
67. Bro Professorship of Regional Sustainable Development, Northland College (02.16.06)
Northland College (WI) seeks applicants for a unique opportunity in the history of the college. The
Bro Professor of Regional Sustainable Development will lead a three-way integration between the
academic program of the college, the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute (SOEI), and the
agencies, governmental and non-governmental, who represent the needs of the Chequamegon
Bay region. The Bro Professor will teach two or three courses in an academic program and create
opportunities for Northland faculty, staff, and students to work with regional players on
sustainable regional development. The preferred candidate will have a PhD and demonstrated
success in both disciplinary teaching and research as well as in mentoring outreach programs
and experiential education. Review of applicants begins March 20, 2006.
68. David Croll Professor of Sustainable Energy Systems, Cornell University (07.27.06)
Cornell University's College of Engineering has identified sustainable energy systems as a priority
area for growth in research and education. It seeks an individual for the newly established David
Croll Professorship of Sustainable Energy Systems. The David Croll Professor will be expected to
lead research and teaching efforts for this strategic priority. Applications are welcome from
persons with distinguished academic and research backgrounds in any of the engineering and
scientific disciplines which contribute to knowledge in the energy field. Applicants must have an
outstanding record of engineering and scientific accomplishment in an area critical to energy
systems, and vigorous current activity in an energy system suitable to a sustainable future. The
successful candidate must possess a clear and broad vision of the central issues of energy and
its environmental impacts; a firm grasp of what universities can contribute; and the ability to
develop and provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary, university-wide, research and education
program devoted to energy and its environmental impacts. Review of applications will begin on
September 1, 2006, and continue until the position is filled.
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69. Assistant Professor of Sustainable Enterprise, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNCChapel Hill (01.06.06)
The Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking
to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach basic and advanced MBA courses on
sustainable business and social/environmental impact management. Applicants should be able to
teach in some or all of the following areas: sustainable business strategy, international trade and
development, environmental economics, design for sustainability, eco-efficiency, and corporate
social responsibility. Applicants must show promise of productive research and teaching at
various levels. The position is available 07/01/06 and review of applications begins immediately.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000441279-01&pg=n
70. Assistant/Associate Professor of Management, Colorado State University (07.20.06)
The Department of Management of the College of Business, Colorado State University invites
applications for the position of Assistant/ Associate Professor with expertise in international
management and an interest in the financially, socially and environmentally sustainable
enterprise. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses, conducting
research leading to publication in leading scholarly journals, and service to the College and
beyond. Applicants must have an earned terminal degree in international management or a
related field. For full consideration, applications must be postmarked by September 30, 2006.
71. Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Sustainable Global Enterprise, Cornell
University (08.03.06)
The S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University is recruiting a tenuretrack Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor responsible for conducting research on the impact of
global sustainability issues on the conduct of business enterprises; teaching basic and advanced
courses in sustainable global enterprise at the MBA and Executive levels; and working with
students, faculty, and executives to help build a world class program in sustainable enterprise at
the University. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in management, organization theory,
business strategy, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, or related fields; a research
presence in the field; and evidence of teaching excellence. This position is open until filled.
72. Assistant Professor in Urban Studies and Sustainable Community Development,
Simon Fraser University (01.06.06)
The Urban Studies Program and the Centre for Sustainable Community Development at Simon
Fraser University invite applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor appointment
beginning July 1, 2006. The appointee will be an Assistant Professor in Urban Studies and will
serve an initial term as Associate Director of CSCD with ongoing roles in both units. The position
will be located at Simon Fraser’s campus in downtown Vancouver. Applicants for this position
should have a doctoral degree and an active research program that bridges theory, practice, and
policy. We especially encourage applicants with expertise in research areas such as: community
economic development; land, housing and infrastructure; participatory governance and
management; social inclusion and poverty alleviation. The successful candidate will be expected
to teach core courses in urban studies and sustainable community development, including
research methods. Consideration of applications will commence on February 15, 2006 and will
continue until the position is filled.
http://www.sfu.ca/urban/documents/MUrb-CSCD%20Faculty%20Ad.pdf
73. Assistant Professor, Sustainable Landscape Design, University of Florida (09.21.06)
This is a 12-month tenure accruing position that will be 40% teaching (College of Agricultural &
Life Sciences) and 60% Extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service), available in the
Environmental Horticulture Department. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in horticulture, botany,
ecology, landscape design or other related natural resources field and a record showing potential
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to obtain competitive extramural funding at the national level. Applications are due by 10/13/06.
74. Professor in Sustainable Design, Oxford Brookes University (U.K.)
The Oxford Brookes University Department of Architecture seeking someone, who may come
from an academic or a practice background, to set the agenda for research and teaching in
sustainable design and provide academic leadership for the Oxford Institute for Sustainable
Design Architecture research unit. The closing date for applications is October 10, 2006.
75. University of Washington to Create Endowed Professorship in Sustainability (10.19.06)
University of Washington has announced that it will create an endowed professorship in
sustainability within the College of Architecture and Urban Planning. The professor will be
expected to take a multidisciplinary approach, linking the sustainable design activities of the
departments of architecture, construction management, landscape architecture, and urban design
and planning with the environmental work of other schools at the university. Funding for the
professorship comes from the architecture firm Mithun and the Russell Family Foundation.
http://www.djc.com/news/en/11183004.html?cgi=yes
76. Asst Professor & Extension Specialist in Sustainable Living, Utah State (12.07.06)
The Department of Environment and Society at Utah State University, in association with the Vice
President's Office for Extension, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor and
Extension Specialist in Sustainable Living. This is a tenure-track, full-time (12-month)
appointment. Assignment of effort will be 75% for Extension and associated scholarship/creative
activity and 25% for teaching. The core of the position will be working with a statewide Extension
faculty, private individuals, communities, NGOs, and government to create and deliver innovative,
science-based outreach programs dealing with Sustainable Living themes throughout the State of
Utah. Applicants must have an earned doctorate or other terminal degree in a field related to the
natural environment and human behavior. The position is open until filled.
Strategic Plans
77. University of British Columbia Publishes Sustainability Strategy (07.06.06)
University of British Columbia has published what it believes to be the comprehensive university
sustainability strategy in North America. Inspirations and Aspirations: The Sustainability Strategy
identifies 68 targets and actions for achieving nine major sustainability goals. Following extensive
consultation with more than 100 stakeholders, at least one UBC faculty, department or student
organization has assumed responsibility for achieving each of the strategy's targets.
http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/ubcthisweek/2006/06jun29.html#1
Archive of Strategic Sustainability Plans (AASHE members only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/strategic_plans.php
Campus Sustainability Reports
78. Sustainability at SCU: An Update of Santa Clara University's Progress (06.15.06)
Santa Clara University has released a new report describing sustainability programs and projects
of SCU students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The 20 page report highlights the activities that the
University has taken in the areas of environmental stewardship, environmental education, and
environmental service. Suggestions for continued progress in each area are also provided.
http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/projects/reportjune2006.cfm
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79. Western Illinois University Reports Progress on Sustainability Commitments (08.03.06)
Western Illinois University's strategic plan sets a goal of improving the university's commitment to
environmental sustainability. A recent Strategic Plan Update to the University's trustees
describes steps the University has taken to achieve this goal. The steps include: creating a
Campus Sustainability Committee; requiring LEED Silver certification for all new buildings on its
Quad Cities campus; conducting a series of lighting upgrades; signing the Talloires Declaration;
and developing a sustainable master plan. Western Illinois University has also become the first
higher education institution in Illinois to join AASHE and is sending a large delegation to the
AASHE conference at Arizona State in October.
http://www.wiu.edu/Provost/strategicplanupdate/juneupdate.shtml
http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=4632
80. Furman University 2006 President's Report on Sustainability (06.08.06)
Furman University's 2006 President's Report focuses on sustainability. The 28 page report
illustrates how sustainability is woven through the fabric of university life at Furman. Stories
cover sustainable living, landscaping and maintenance, student activism, Furman's trail system,
green building, and research. According to the report, Furman aims to be the national leader
among liberal arts colleges committed to sustainability, both educationally and operationally.
http://www.furman.edu/sustain/sustainabilityreport.pdf
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
81. UNH and Dartmouth EMS Cooperative (08.10.06)
Dartmouth College and the University of New Hampshire have received funding from the Davis
Educational Foundation to support a cooperative network of colleges and universities around
meeting environmental health and safety requirements at the local, state, and federal levels. The
network, called The New Hampshire College and University Compliance Assistance Cooperative,
includes the 16 campuses that make up the New Hampshire College and University Council. The
three-year grant of more than $100,000 will support a program of conducting audits at each
institution to identify the requirements needed for achieving regulatory compliance. The grant will
also support the development of a password-protected Web site for sharing and the hiring of a
student intern to collect information as well as assist in the environmental audits at each school.
The long-term goal of the Cooperative is to develop a comprehensive Environmental
Management System for all the colleges and universities throughout New Hampshire.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2006/08/08.html
82. Edgewood is First College Accepted into Wisconsin Green Tier Program (11.09.06)
Edgewood College is the first college or university in Wisconsin to be accepted into the
Department of Natural Resources’ Green Tier program. The statewide program that encourages
institutions and businesses to go beyond current rules and regulations to reduce their impact on
the environment. Through participation in Green Tier, Edgewood will develop an Environmental
Mgmt System focused on waste minimization, energy use, recycling and water conservation.
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/news/rbnews/BreakingNews_Lookup.asp?id=348
Campuses Launch Sustainability Programs:
Administration-Run
83. Penn State Behrend Announces Sustainability Efforts (08.31.06)
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College has released a press release describing its sustainability
activities, including geothermal heating, heat reclamation, heating and cooling setbacks, habitat
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preservation, and storm water management.
http://www.pserie.psu.edu/newscal/news2006/aug-sustain.htm
84. UC Davis Announces New Sustainability Initiatives (03.09.06)
UC Davis is launching its campus-wide commitment to sustainability with six new initiatives: the
creation of a campus "green map" that highlights sustainability-oriented locations on campus; the
production of a short video documentary that highlights key ways that UCD "walks the walk" in its
commitment to sustainability; the development of a campus sustainability Web site that promotes
UC's and UCD's commitment to sustainable practices, goals and values; the launch of a research
grant competition for promising student-researchers interested in sustainability; the development
of a plan for financing a comprehensive building "renewal" program; increase sustainable
practices in the campus' food services. Vice Chancellor Stan Nosek has committed spending up
to $54,000 on those initiatives, all recommendations of a report presented to him in late January
by the campus's 1-year-old Sustainability Advisory Committee.
http://www.dailydemocrat.com/news/ci_3574396
http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/bulletins/downloads/sustainability.pdf
85. Peralta Community College District Launches Sustainability Initiative (03.16.06)
Peralta Community College District recently held a mini conference to kick off the Sustainable
Peralta Colleges Initiative, a District-wide effort to enhance and dramatically expand the work
being done within the Peralta Community College District to build a movement for environmental
sustainability both regionally and globally. Part of the initiative will be the distribution of small
grants to promote environmental projects throughout the district. In a letter promoting the
initiative, Peralta Chancellor Elihu Harris expressed her desire for “the Peralta Colleges to be
known throughout the state as THE place to go for green job training, model sustainable building
projects, thoroughly integrated environmental curriculum development, as well as traditional
environmental studies education.”
http://www.peralta.cc.ca.us/apps/comm.asp?$1=191
http://www.berkeleydaily.org/text/article.cfm?issue=03-14-06&storyID=23636
86. Marietta College Moves Toward Sustainability (08.03.06)
Marietta College has begun moving toward sustainability. In recent years the college has
installed bike racks; installed to fluorescent lighting water saver devices in showers and low-flush
toilets; and completed an energy savings performance contract that traded old heating plants and
an underground distribution system for new, high-efficiency satellite boilers. New buildings are
also being built to be more efficient. For example, the new Rickey Science Center includes a
heat exchanger that uses air exhausted from the chemistry fume hoods to pre-condition the air
coming into the building.
87. Saint Mary's College of California Launches Campus-wide Sustainability Initiative
(09.14.06)
Responding to growing support by faculty, staff, and students, Saint Mary's College President
Brother Ronald Gallagher has pledged his support for "incorporating principles of sustainability in
our mission and activities." His recognition of sustainability as "an important concern in our
academic life, in campus facilities and operations, and in our College outreach" came in response
to formal resolutions by faculty and staff calling on the College to endorse such principles. The
College is already engaged in a number of sustainability efforts, including energy and water
conservation; carpool matching; purchase of local, organic, and fair trade food items; dorm
recycling contests; and bicycle promotion. Through a special course, students are engaged in
the redevelopment of a nearby EPA Superfund site.
http://sustainsmc.stmarys-ca.edu/ResolutiononPrinciplesofEnvironmentalSustainability.htm
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Campuses Launch Sustainability Programs:
Student-Run
88. CSU Chico Students Approve Fee Increase to Create Sustainability Fund and Hire
Coordinator (04.20.06)
Students as California State University, Chico have approved a $5 increase in student fees to hire
a sustainability coordinator and create a fund for sustainability projects on campus. The
sustainability coordinator will focus on sustainability issues within the Associated Students and
will work in cooperation with the University's own sustainability coordinator. Students also
approved an advisory measure to make learning about sustainability an upper division graduation
requirement.
Campus newspaper article
89. Student-Run University of Idaho Sustainability Center Begins Operation (08.24.06)
The student-run University of Idaho Sustainability Center has begun operation. The Center is the
result of a student campaign last year that resulted in an allocation of $85,000 to the center. The
center is currently in the process of hiring its five-person staff and planning activities for the fall.
Potential activities include promoting fair trade coffee and local, organic foods in campus dining
halls and developing a composting system for food waste.
http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_4212791
http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/envs/sustainability.htm
90. Cape Cod Community College Receives Award for Sustainability Efforts (02.09.06)
Cape Cod Community College was selected by its peers at the 2006 Community College Futures
Assembly to receive a Bellwether Award. The award recognizes outstanding and innovative
institutions and programs that are leading colleges in the 21st century. Cape Cod Community
College was honored for its presentation, “You, Too, Can Be Green,” documenting its eleven year
commitment to being a “green campus” and its work to promote sustainability as a core value
across the institution. In addition, the College’s presentation provided a step-by-step guide for
others to follow in “becoming green.”
http://www.capecod.edu/events/BellwetherAward2006.htm
91. Illinois State University Receives Green Government Award (04.27.06)
Illinois State University and ISU’s Green Team have won a Green Government Award from the
Illinois Green Government Coordinating Council in recognition of its environmental achievements
on campus. The award is in the areas of energy efficiency and general achievement. Since 2003,
when the ISU Green Team established energy efficiency goals, Illinois State has completed
several important energy conservation projects on campus, include lighting upgrades, steam trap
replacements and insulation of various steam pipes and mechanical systems. The University has
also implemented new operational procedures involving electrical demand and consumption
during times of University closure.
http://www.mediarelations.ilstu.edu/news_releases/0506/april/greengov.asp
92. University of Florida Receives Sustainable Florida Best Practices Award (06.15.06)
The Council for Sustainable Florida has selected the University of Florida to receive 1 of 9
Sustainable Florida Best Practices Awards. University of Florida was recognized for many
sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency, green building, buying fuel-efficient state
vehicles, and working toward becoming a zero waste campus by 2015.
Gainsville Sun news article (www.gainesville.com)
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93. Drury University Receives “Sustainable Solutions” Award (07.27.06)
Drury University has received a “Sustainable Solutions” award from Benjamin Cummings
publishers in recognition of the 2005-06 “Sustainability” Theme Year as well as ongoing efforts to
incorporate environmentally-friendly practices into campus operations. “The award is great
recognition for the increasing role of sustainability at Drury,” said Wendy Anderson, Ph.D.,
associate professor of biology and co-chair of the President’s Council on Sustainability at Drury.
“Drury has made extraordinary progress this year towards becoming a green campus, and we
have much to celebrate with the progress and commitment from Drury students, staff, faculty, and
administration.”
http://www.drury.edu/multinl/story.cfm?ID=17579&NLID=259
http://www.drury.edu/sustainability/
94. AASHE Presents Sustainability Leadership Awards at Largest Campus Sustainability
Gathering (10.12.06)
ASHE presented its first annual Campus Sustainability Leadership Awards Thursday night. The
winners were the University of British Columbia, Berea College, Warren Wilson College, and
Lane Community College. The awards recognize institutions that have demonstrated an
outstanding overall commitment to sustainability in their governance, academics, operations, and
community outreach. Each winner received $750 cash and a $250 gift card from award sponsor
Office Depot. AASHE also presented a Student Sustainability Leadership Award to Emilie BrillDuisberg, a senior at the University of Arizona. The award, which comes with a $750 prize,
honors an undergraduate student from an AASHE member institution who has demonstrated
outstanding leadership in promoting campus sustainability. The awards were presented during
AASHE's inaugural conference, The Role of Higher Education in Creating a Sustainable World.
With over 650 registered participants, the conference is the largest campus sustainability
gathering to date in the United States or Canada.
http://www.aashe.org/highlights/awards06.php
http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~storyteller/NEWS/NEWS-benjand-2006-10-6-11-22-11.shtml
95. Campuses Win NC Sustainability Awards (11.09.06)
Warren Wilson College and the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at the UNC Kenan-Flagler
Business School recently received 2006 North Carolina Sustainability Awards from Sustainable
North Carolina. Warren Wilson, which was selected for the award in the Environmental
Stewardship category, was recognized for its leadership in higher education sustainability
practice and policy. The Center for Sustainable Enterprise was recognized in the Innovative
Initiatives category for its CSE Consulting Program. This program provides MBA students as
consultants to fill the growing need of businesses in North Carolina for sustainability expertise
while providing a unique hands-on learning opportunity for students. The program simulates a
real-world sustainability consulting firm where students apply their classroom knowledge to realworld projects. CSE officials say it is the only program of its kind at a business school, worldwide.
http://www.sustainnc.org/public/awards/index.cfm?menuid=19&pageid=19
http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~storyteller/NEWS/NEWS-benjand-2006-10-6-11-22-11.shtml
http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/News/DetailsNewsPage.cfm?id=3146
Signs that Professional Recognition
of Campus Sustainability is Growing
96. New Trends in Higher Education Includes Section on Environment (02.16.06)
The new issue of the Society for College and University Planning’s quarterly environmental
scanning report, Trends in Higher Education, includes a section on environmental sustainability.
The section focuses on green building and the creation of well-funded multidisciplinary centers
focused on sustainability. Another featured trend is the rising cost of energy, and campus efforts
to mitigate higher prices.
http://www.scup.org/knowledge/pdfs/SCUP_Trends_2-2006.pdf
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97. Presidents Support Sustainability in Issue of ACE's Presidency Magazine (03.02.06)
The Winter 2006 issue of the American Council on Education’s Presidency magazine includes a
series of articles about the importance of sustainability in higher education by the presidents of
Georgia Institute of Technology, Oakland Community College, Furman University, Grand Rapids
Community College and University of Vermont. Special thanks to ACE for generously allowing
AASHE to post the articles on the AASHE website.
http://www.aashe.org/resources/pdf/W06Presidency_sustainability.pdf
98. Cover Story of NACUBO's Business Officer Magazine Focuses on Sustainability in
Higher Ed (04.20.06)
The April 2006 issue of the National Association of College and University Business Officers'
Business Officer magazine includes a feature article on campus sustainability. The article,
entitled "Will Sustainability Take Root?," explores the rapid growth of campus sustainability
initiatives over the past few years, focusing on energy, buildings, food, and curriculum. The
article highlights the sustainability efforts of University of Florida, Lane Community College,
Middlebury College, Berea College, University at Buffalo, and Georgia Institute of Technology.
http://www.nacubo.org/x7977.xml
99. University Business Special Section on Going Green while Saving Green (06.08.06)
The June issue of University Business magazine includes a special section on sustainability
entitled "Going Green while Saving Green." The 24 page section includes articles on alternative
energy, hazardous waste laws, student-led energy initiatives, energy planning, green building and
the bottom line, Recyclemania, and energy conservation. The section also highlights the
activities of 10 "Higher Education Sustainability Stars."
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/pmg/ub0606-GG/
100. AASCU Article on Campus Sustainability (07.27.06)
The current issue of Public Purpose, the magazine of the American Association of State Colleges
and Universities (AASCU), includes a cover story entitled "Save the Planet, One Campus at a
Time." The article highlights the sustainability efforts of California State University, Chico,
Coastal Carolina University, and University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.
http://www.aascu.org/public_purpose/july_august_06.pdf
101. Special Issue of Chronicle of Higher Education on Sustainability (10.19.06)
This week's issue for the Chronicle of Higher Education focuses on sustainability. Articles focus
on student activism for sustainability, the emergence of "sustainability science," and new degree
programs in sustainability, among other things.
http://chronicle.com/free/v53/i09/09a01001.htm
102. Inside Higher Ed Covers Campus Sustainability (10.26.06)
A recent article in Inside Higher Ed describes the growth of the campus sustainability movement.
"On university campuses, the environment is hot, and not just as a research topic," says the
article. The article highlights sustainability efforts at campuses around the US, including Furman
University, College of the Atlantic, Arizona State University, Prescott College, Columbia
University, and others.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2006/10/24/environment
103. Special Issue of Facilities Manager Focuses on Environmental Stewardship
(07.06.06)
The May/June issue of Facilities Manager includes several articles related to the issue's theme of
Environmental Stewardship. The articles cover sustainability education initiatives at the
University of Washington, the business case for renewable energy on campus, and tools for
sustainable facilities management.
http://www.appa.org/FacilitiesManager/index.cfm
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104. US House to Hold Sustainability Summit for Higher Education (04.06.06)
The US House of Representatives recently approved an amendment to the Higher Education Act
authored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) and Rep. David Wu (DOR) directing the U.S. Secretary of Education to convene within the next year a summit of higher
education sustainability experts to identify best practices in sustainability education. "The
national summit called for in this legislation is an excellent opportunity to highlight the quiet
revolution going on within higher education as colleges and universities across the country
embrace and adopt sustainability in their curricula and campus operations, and to begin a
dialogue with the federal government about how it can help this movement," said James Elder,
Director of the Campaign for Environmental Literacy.
http://blumenauer.house.gov/newsroom/PressRelease.aspx?NewsID=1383
Campaign for Env. Literacy article (www.democracyinaction.org)
105. New Survey Shows Campus Sustainability Becoming Mainstream (09.14.06)
A new survey conducted for University Business magazine and Education and Institutional
Cooperative Services shows that "[t]here is a distinct trend among colleges and universities
toward environmental sensitivity" and therefore "implementing [sustainability] initiatives will likely
become a requirement for institutions desiring to be in the mainstream of higher education." The
survey, titled "Institutions of Higher Education: A Study of Facilities and Environmental
Considerations," covered professionals involved facility purchasing decisions - including campus
facilities planners and managers; college presidents; and finance, business, purchasing, and
academics managers - at 470 colleges and universities. Specifically, the survey found that: nine
of 10 campuses take sustainability into account in deciding upon new products and equipment,
including consumables, furnishing and building materials; three-quarters are switching to
environmentally friendly janitorial products equipment; one of three now has or will likely have
offices of sustainability; and three-quarters will consider LEED certification in future construction
or renovation projects.
http://www2.universitybusiness.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=549
http://www.universitybusiness.com/uploaded/pdfs/HiEdGreenFacilitiesStudyECNN.pdf
106. Grist Magazine Covers Sustainability on Campus (09.14.06)
A recent article in Grist Magazine describes the movement toward sustainability on campus. The
article says that "The greening of academe is nothing new, but it seems to have taken root in a
big way. Today, it's not just about doing a few good, green things -- recycling, buying green
energy, building green buildings, and all the rest -- and it's not just about saving money or being
seen as a good neighbor. It's about being seen as a sustainability leader in order to attract
students, funding, and media attention."
http://www.grist.org/biz/tp/2006/09/12/green-U/
107. Tribal Colleges Going Green (01.19.06)
The current issue of Tribal College Journal focuses on sustainability. Articles include “The Future
is Green: Tribal colleges saving water, electricity - and money” by Dr. Gelvin Stevenson, and
“Building Green Campuses for the Seventh Generation” by Marjane Ambler.
http://www.tribalcollegejournal.org/themag/current.html
108. Green Initiatives Underway at Christian Colleges & Universities (11.09.06)
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) has published an article describing
sustainability initiatives underway at some of its member institutions. The article highlights: green
buildings at Calvin College, Judson College, Seattle Pacific University; renewable energy at
Eastern University and Messiah College; and waste minimization efforts at Point Loma Nazarene
University, among others.
http://www.cccu.org/news/newsID.492/news_detail.asp
109. Maine Campuses Embrace Sustainability (11.16.06)
A recent Portland Press Herald article describes the sustainability efforts underway on many
Maine campuses. In particular, the article highlights: biodiesel and green cleaning initiatives at
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University of New England, a working ranch at Unity College, the Communal Bike Club at
Bowdoin College, a sustainability across the curriculum initiative at University of Southern Maine,
composting at University of Maine at Farmington, and the College of the Atlantic's "net zero"
greenhouse gas commitment.
http://business.mainetoday.com/news/061112sustain.html
110. Ocean County College President Declares Support for Sustainability (04.06.06)
Ocean County College President Jon H. Larson has published an article in a local newspaper
describing the College's sustainability efforts. In the article, President Larson states, "We have
reached that time when every global citizen must understand and practice the principles of
sustainability science, or we will bequeath a ruined garden to our grandchildren. … At Ocean
County College, we have accepted responsibility for our part in this effort. We must lead by
example as a symbol of best practices and an information resource for our community." The
College's sustainability efforts focus on smart growth, resource conservation, and environmental
scholarship.
http://www.ocean.edu/welcome/president_writings/Sustaining_the_Planet.htm
New Campus Sustainability Websites
111. Broward Community College Launches New Sustainability Website (04.06.06)
The Broward Community College Committee on Environmental Sustainability recently launched a
new website describing the College's environmental sustainability initiatives. Specifically, the
website describes the College's work in energy and water conservation, green building, green
purchasing, recycling, education and outreach, and policy, among other things. Broward
Community College is also a new member of AASHE.
http://www.broward.edu/environmental/
112. Cal State Chico Launches Campus Sustainability Website (06.01.06)
California State University, Chico has developed "Our Sustainable Future," a website describing
the University's sustainability efforts. The website describes CSU Chico's sustainability initiatives
in academic programs, campus operations, student activities, research, and community.
http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/
Listing of over 200 campus sustainability websites (AASHE members-only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/campus_links.php
New Resources for Institutionalizing Sustainability
113. Higher Education Associations' Sustainability Consortium Launches Website and
Newsletter (05.11.06)
The Higher Education Associations’ Sustainability Consortium (HEASC) is new network of higher
education associations with a commitment to advancing sustainability within their constituencies
and within the system of higher education itself. The Consortium recently launched a website
that includes the first issue of its newsletter. The website describes the Consortium's planned
activities and contains related resources, a list of upcoming events, and information about
membership. The newsletter includes information about what the member associations are doing
related to sustainability as well as a feature article about campus action on global warming.
http://www.aashe.org/heasc/
http://www.aashe.org/heasc/newsletters/HEASC-News-Spring-2006.pdf
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114. Greening Your Campus Forum (08.03.06)
The Climate Institute an online forum to connect members of universities that are looking to make
their campuses more environmentally friendly. The forum provides a place for people to share
their experiences and ask questions about campus sustainability.
http://greencampus.forumer.com/
115. Northwest Green Campus Initiative Website (09.28.06)
The Northwest Green Campus Initiative (a program of Northwest Sustainable Energy for
Economic Development) provides information and guidance to College and University campuses
as they explore clean alternatives to meet their energy needs. Specifically, the Program helps
students and administrators garner campus support for green power investments while evaluating
utility green power purchases, on-site demonstration projects, and certified renewable resource
credit acquisition. The newly-launched NW Green Campus website serves as a resource tool for
students, faculty, and staff on issues ranging from renewable energy to green buildings and
campus transportation. The website is also meant to foster connections between activists at
different schools throughout the region. Representatives from individual campuses are
encouraged to post their sustainability efforts, events, and successes to the website.
http://www.nwgreencampus.org/
116. Annotated Listing of Sustainable Campus Master Plans (08.03.06)
AASHE has produced a new resource listing 30 campus master plans that incorporate
sustainability. A brief description of each plan is included and plans that AASHE staff have
identified as having particularly strong emphasis on sustainability are highlighted.
http://www.aashe.org/resources/master_plans.php
117. Listing of Alumni Sustainability Networks (08.10.06)
AASHE has produced a new resource listing alumni sustainability networks. Alumni sustainability
networks provide a mechanism for members to support campus sustainability initiatives. For
example, such networks can mobilize alumni to lobby administrators on sustainability issues.
Since their membership often includes professionals working in sustainability fields, alumni
networks can also provide guidance, mentoring, and technical expertise to support campus
sustainability efforts.
http://www.aashe.org/resources/alumni_networks.php
118. Worldwatch Institute Green Campus Profiles (09.14.06)
The Worldwatch Institute has posted a series of profiles of campus greening initiatives at
institutions across the US. Profiled institutions include Duke, St. Olaf, Lane Community College,
Harford Community College, College of the Atlantic, American University and Ball State.
Worldwatch is encouraging institutions to submit 200-500 word profiles of their campus greening
initiatives by Oct. 1 to be added to the list.
http://www.worldwatch.org/taxonomy/term/458
119. Self-reported Campus Sustainability Profiles (10.12.06)
AASHE has posted the applications from this year's Campus Sustainability Leadership Awards
program. 35 applications containing detailed information about institutions' overall commitment to
sustainability in their governance, academics, operations, and community outreach have been
posted. AASHE intends to add new profiles to this resources after each year's award program.
http://www.aashe.org/resources/profiles/profiles.php
120. Survey on Environmental Management Systems at Colleges & Universities (11.09.06)
The Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence (C2E2) has released the 2006
Benchmark Survey of the State of Environmental Management Systems at Colleges and
Universities. The survey found that two-thirds of colleges and universities are developing or have
an interest in developing an Environmental Management System (EMS), yet EMS activities are
still in their infancy. More than 250 individuals at 206 colleges and universities completed the
survey. The report also provides information regarding the campus management of sustainability
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initiatives, and includes benchmark data regarding the emergence of environmental performance
reporting on campus.
http://www.c2e2.org/2006_EMS_Report.pdf
121. A Practical Guide to Hiring a Sustainability Professional for Universities and Colleges
(02.16.06)
The Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence has released a guide to help campuses
hire a sustainability professional. The report includes sections on sustainability professional
specifications, organizational models, remuneration, and lessons learned. The report also
provides example job descriptions.
http://www.c2e2.org/sustainability_guide.pdf
http://www.aashe.org/resources/sust_professionals.php
122. Best Practices for Designing an Institution's Sustainability Website (07.13.06)
In response to inquires from AASHE members and others in the campus sustainability
community, AASHE has prepared "Best Practices for Designing an Institution's Sustainability
Website." The document provides guidance for preparing or redesigning an institution's
sustainability website and is based upon examination of over a hundred such websites.
http://www.aashe.org/resources/website_tips.php
123. Planet U: Sustaining the World, Reinventing the University (06.15.06)
This new book, by Michael M'Gonigle and Justine Starke of University of Victoria's POLIS Project
on Ecological Governance, argues that higher education is an overlooked but vital catalyst for
social and ecological progress. The book highlights best practices for sustainability in higher
education, but maintains that, on the whole, higher education has not yet achieved its full
potential in fostering sustainability. It thus calls for a new social movement to take a lead in
reforming the university. The book is published by New Society Publishers.
http://www.newsociety.com/bookid/3922
124. Renewing the Commons: University Reform in an Era of Degraded Democracy and
Environmental Crises (07.13.06)
Author Chet Bowers has made his new book Renewing the Commons: University Reform in an
Era of Degraded Democracy and Environmental Crises available for free download from his
website.
http://cabowers.net/pdf/Renewing%20the%20commons-.pdf
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Ch. 2: Education & Outreach
2. Education & Outreach
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Academic Programs
Sustainability-Related Degrees, Certificates & Programs ..................................................46
125. Arizona State University Launches School of Sustainability (10.19.06)
126. UC Berkeley Announces New Major in Society and Environment (09.07.06)
127. University of Minnesota Approves Minor in Sustainability (09.14.06)
128. SUNY Canton to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Renewable and Alternative Energy
Applications (01.19.06)
129. Six PA Campuses Selected to Participate in Solar Scholars Program (04.27.06)
130. Lawrence Tech to Launch Energy Engineering Minor (07.27.06)
131. Penn State Receives $400,000 NSF Grant for Integrating Sustainability into
Engineering Curriculum (09.28.06)
132. Lakeshore Technical College Creates Wind System Technician Program (09.14.06)
133. Cloud County Community College Receives Funding for Wind Energy Technology
Program (06.29.06)
134. New Architectural Technology Program at Centennial College Emphasizes Sustainable
Design (01.19.06)
135. Yale to Offer Joint Degree in Architecture and Environmental Management (01.26.06)
136. Wilbur Wright College Starts New Building Energy Technology Certificate (09.07.06)
137. Washington State U. to Offer First Bachelors Degree in Organic Agriculture (06.15.06)
138. Colorado State University Announces New Undergraduate Program in Organic
Agriculture (08.31.06)
139. University of Florida Announces Organic Agriculture Degree Program (09.07.06)
140. Organic Farming Certificate Program (04.20.06)
141. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Offers Sustainable Agriculture Option (11.30.06)
142. McGill U. Announces New Master's Program in Environmental Assessment (07.13.06)
143. Royal Roads U. Launches Online Certificate in Environmental Practice (11.02.06)
144. Goshen College to Offer MA in Environmental Education (10.19.06)
145. Sauder School of Business at UBC Launches MBA Specialization in Sustainability and
Business (11.16.06)
146. Duke, Cambridge, Climate Group Launch 'Climate Academy' for Business Executives
(12.14.06)
147. Conservation International and George Washington University Create Ecotourism
Training Program (02.02.06)
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148. Stanford Receives $30 Million Gift for Environmental Institute (02.16.06)
149. The New School Launches Environmental Studies Initiative (03.16.06)
150. University of Arizona Receives Grant for U.S.-Mexico Center for Environmental
Science (04.06.06)
151. UW-Madison Receives Grants of $6 Million for Sustainability Research (05.18.06)
152. Stanford Receives $30 Million to Fund Energy Efficiency Institute (10.12.06)
153. Dept. of Energy Selects 26 Universities to Assess Industrial Energy Efficiency
(07.27.06)
154. BP Pledges $500 Million for Energy Biosciences Institute at a University (06.22.06)
155. Penn State Behrend Receives Grant to Establish Energy Research Center (03.02.06)
156. CU Boulder Launches Renewable and Sustainable Energy Initiative (03.23.06)
157. Colorado Fuel Cell Center Opens at Colorado School of Mines (05.11.06)
158. Penn State Creates Biomass Energy Center (10.19.06)
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Auburn University to Launch Research Center to Study Alternative Fuels (08.03.06)
U. of Michigan Establishes Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute (09.21.06)
Indiana U. School of Medicine Establishes Center for Environmental Health (05.04.06)
Royal Roads University To Open Environmental Education Centre (06.29.06)
Center for Fair and Alternative Trade Studies Founded at Colorado State (07.06.06)
California State University, Chico Opens Organic Dairy Teaching Facility (07.13.06)
Alfred State College Receives Grant for Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
(10.12.06)
166. University of Vermont Launches National University Transportation Center (07.20.06)
Courses ....................................................................................................................................54
167. Wake Forest University Class Examines University’s Environmental Impact (02.16.06)
168. Teaching College Students About Water Conservation (03.16.06)
169. Master Classes in Environmental Design Offered at Washington University of St. Louis
(04.06.06)
Student Design Competitions................................................................................................55
170. Six Student Teams Win EPA P3 Awards (05.18.06)
171. N.C. State Design Team Awarded First Place at National Sustainable Design
Competition (11.16.06)
172. Florida State Undergrad Wins Student Sustainable Design Competition (05.18.06)
173. Virginia Tech Wins Challenge X Fuel Efficiency Competition (06.15.06)
174. UW Madison, Utah State Win Clean Snowmobile Challenge (03.23.06)
Campus Outreach
Social Marketing......................................................................................................................56
175. University of Toronto Using Social Marketing to Promote Energy Conservation
(09.28.06)
176. New Program Changing Environmental Culture on Duke's Campus (03.23.06)
177. NC State Launches Residential Environmental Education Program (09.07.06)
178. "Green Apartment" at UC Berkeley Opens for Tours (11.16.06)
Dorm Competitions.................................................................................................................57
179. Carleton College and Stanford Save Money with Dorm Energy Competitions
(03.09.06)
180. Dickinson College Kicks Off "Green Devil Challenge" (09.28.06)
181. Pomona College Holds Dorm Energy Conservation Challenge (11.09.06)
182. Mills College Holds Dorm Recycling Competition (10.26.06)
Celebrations.............................................................................................................................58
183. Furman to Celebrate 'Year of the Environment' (09.07.06)
184. Campuses Celebrate Campus Sustainability Day (11.02.06)
Sustainability-Themed Housing ............................................................................................58
185. Malaspina University-College Opens Sustainability-Themed Residence (09.28.06)
186. Drake University to Open Eco-House (03.30.06)
187. California State University, Chico Opens Sustainability House (04.27.06)
Other Outreach Programs ......................................................................................................59
188. Educational Materials about Green Building Features at Evergreen State College
(06.01.06)
189. Oberlin Campus Resource Monitoring System (06.01.06)
190. Allegheny College Students Create Sustainability-Themed Insiders Guide (11.30.06)
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New Resources
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191. 147 Practical Tips for Teaching Sustainability (04.20.06)
192. Degrees, Minors and Certificates in Sustainability (06.29.06)
193. New Directory of Energy Programs at Colleges and Universities (04.27.06)
194. Business as UNusual: The Net Impact Student Guide to Graduate Business Programs
(08.31.06)
195. Sustainability in Business Education: Finance (05.04.06)
196. Dictionary of Sustainable Management (04.06.06)
197. Survey Shows MBA Students Support Sustainability in the Curriculum (11.02.06)
198. Resources on Sustainability in Business Education (11.16.06)
199. Macroeconomics in Context Textbook Available Free Online (08.31.06)
200. How to Teach Environmental Studies Without a Textbook (05.04.06)
201. Teaching Psychology for Sustainability: A Manual of Resources (09.28.06)
202. Play A Greater Part: Online Sustainability Assignments "Matchmaking" Service
(10.12.06)
203. Revitalizing the Commons: Cultural and Educational Sites of Resistance and
Affirmation (04.13.06)
204. Activist Training In The Academy: Developing A Master's Program In Environmental
Advocacy (10.19.06)
205. Ecology and Design: Ecological Literacy in Architecture Education (08.10.06)
206. “Undergraduate Education, Environmental Attitudes and the Design Professions”
(03.23.06)
207. Communicating Climate Change (11.09.06)
Other
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208. Ithaca College Awards Mini-Grants for Sustainability Curriculum Development
(04.27.06)
209. Cornell Task Force on Sustainability in the Age of Development Report (04.27.06)
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Sustainability-related Degrees, Certificates & Programs
125. Arizona State University Launches School of Sustainability (10.19.06)
Arizona State University has announced the creation of a new degree granting School of
Sustainability. The new school is at the center of a university-wide, interdisciplinary initiative to
find solutions to the most pressing sustainability issues the planet faces. The School, which
begins enrolling students in January, will offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in
sustainability. Within five years, the school expects to have 450 undergraduate students and 50
students each in its master’s and doctoral degree programs. The curriculum builds upon an
existing base at ASU that includes 300 courses, 80 degree programs and 170 research projects
that involve sustainability.
http://www.asu.edu/news/stories/200610/20061004_sustainability.htm
http://www.aacu.org/aacu_news/AACUNews06/October06/feature.cfm
126. UC Berkeley Announces New Major in Society and Environment (09.07.06)
College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley is launching a new major with the goal of
integrating social and environmental sciences. The new major, which is called Society and
Environment, was approved by the university in May and officially opened for enrollment in July.
Students in the major will study the application of social science theories to environmental
problems. The major includes three concentrations: U.S. Environmental Policy and Management,
Global Environmental Politics, and Environmental Justice and Development.
http://www.dailycal.org/sharticle.php?id=21193
http://espm.berkeley.edu/ugmajors/SE/index.html
127. University of Minnesota Approves Minor in Sustainability (09.14.06)
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has approved the establishment of a new minor
in sustainability. The program consists of 6 credits of required courses (two 3-credit courses) and
9-12 restricted electives (three 3-4 credit courses), for a total of 15-18 credits. The
interdisciplinary program will emphasize interconnections between society and the environment,
and build a community of faculty and students committed to seeking opportunities for
sustainability. In related news, the University has announced plans to establish a system-wide
Institute on the Environment to coordinate the University's environmental expertise across all of
its campuses and its outreach and its research locations.
http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2006/09/12/68918
http://www.sustainability.umn.edu/minor/index.html
UM press service article
128. SUNY Canton to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Renewable and Alternative Energy
Applications (01.19.06)
SUNY Canton has announced that a new four-year Renewable and Alternative Energy
Applications program will begin in Fall 2006. The program will focus on wind, solar, geothermal,
fuel cell, biofuel and other emerging technologies. It is one of only a small number of programs
offering a Bachelor’s degree in renewable energy. The campus already has a biodiesel research
lab on campus and is in the process of setting up a methane digester to capture natural gas from
the breakdown of manure produced at a nearby farm.
http://www.canton.edu/public_relations/news/alt_renew_energy_degree.html
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2006/jan/1285667.htm
129. Six PA Campuses Selected to Participate in Solar Scholars Program (04.27.06)
Bucknell University, Clarion University, Mercyhurst College, Messiah College, The Pennsylvania
State University, and Villanova University have been selected to participate in a solar-energy
education program for university-level students called Solar Scholars. The program offers
undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity for in-depth, hands-on study, training and
research in the application of photovoltaic solar technology. Students will receive funding and
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incentives to design, build, operate and maintain a solar system of significant impact on their
campus, for which they will receive academic credit. The goal of the program is to cultivate the
solar energy leaders, policy-makers and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
http://renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=44687
http://www.mercyhurst.edu/ne/college_news_detail.php?id=882&m=4&y=2006
http://archive.dailyitem.com/archive/2006/0425/local/stories/01local.htm
130. Lawrence Tech to Launch Energy Engineering Minor (07.27.06)
Lawrence Technological University will launch a new undergraduate minor in energy engineering
this fall, aimed to provide mechanical engineering students with a better understanding of
alternative or renewable energy sources, traditional fossil fuels, nuclear energy, energy
management, and conservation. The courses will also be offered to practicing engineers as a
certificate program. “The world in which our students will be operating will be one where new
energy sources, sustainability, and conservation will be the norm, and where global energy issues
will affect all areas of the economy,” said Lewis N. Walker, Lawrence Tech president.
Lawrence Tech News article (www.ltu.edu/news)
131. Penn State Receives $400,000 NSF Grant for Integrating Sustainability into
Engineering Curriculum (09.28.06)
The National Science Foundation has awarded Penn State a three-year, $400,000 grant for
integrating sustainability in the curriculum. The grant will fund "Teaching Sustainability in
Engineering through Public Scholarship." The principal investigators on the grant are David Riley,
associate professor of architectural engineering and director of the Center for Sustainability, and
Carol Colbeck, director of the Center for the Study of Higher Education. The grant will be used to
develop a tool to help faculty integrate sustainability to their courses.
http://live.psu.edu/story/19707
132. Lakeshore Technical College Announces Wind System Technician Program
(09.14.06)
To meet the growing demand for technicians in the wind energy industry, Lakeshore Technical
College developed a new associate degree track in Electro-Mechanical Technician—Wind
Systems. Industry giants Gamesa Wind US, Energy Maintenance Services, and Seventh
Generation Energy Systems contributed ideas, job descriptions, and task lists to drive curriculum
development. Four additional courses were added to the Electro-Mechanical program, including:
Introduction to Wind Systems, Wind Technician I and Wind Technician II, and a Wind Farm
Internship. Students will benefit from hands-on experience gained from working on the 65kW E15 wind turbine installed on campus, as well as from several commercial wind farms that are
planned for nearby communities.
http://www.gotoltc.com/press/June_06_6.htm
133. Cloud County Community College Receives Funding for Wind Energy Technology
Program (06.29.06)
Cloud County Community College has been awarded a $102,750 Innovative Technology grant
from the Kansas Board of Regents to assist in the development of its Wind Energy Technology
program set to begin this fall. CCCC and Manhattan Area Technical College have partnered to
develop the joint technical degree program designed to produce a qualified workforce to serve the
wind industry in Kansas and the Midwest. Graduates of the program will be trained in the
construction, operation, maintenance and repair of wind turbines. As part of the program, CCCC
officials want to install a wind turbine on campus.
http://www.hutchnews.com/news/regional/stories/wind062206.shtml
http://www.cloud.edu/news/articles/windenergygrant.htm
134. New Architectural Technology Program at Centennial College Emphasizes
Sustainable Design (01.19.06)
Centennial College has launched a new full-time program in architectural technology that
emphasizes sustainable building design and construction. "Sustainability is the important next
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direction in architectural design and construction," says Ted Rosen, an architect and program
coordinator at Centennial.
http://canada.archiseek.com/news/2006/000012.html
135. Yale to Offer Joint Degree in Architecture and Environmental Management (01.26.06)
Yale’s School of Architecture and the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies will soon
offer a joint degree program allowing students to receive a Master's of Architecture I or II and a
Masters of Environmental Management in less time than they would be enrolling in each program
independently. "We are combining both the skills of architecture and ecology, so that our
buildings and landscapes can result in less adverse effects on the natural environment and create
more positive connections between people and nature," says Environment School professor
Stephen Kellert . "It's an attempt to really focus on the challenge to build a more sustainable
human-built environment."
http://www.yaledailynews.com/article.asp?AID=31355
136. Wilbur Wright College Starts New Building Energy Technology Certificate (09.07.06)
Wilbur Wright College has developed a new 6-course, 21-credit hour Building Energy
Technologies Certificate program to train construction professionals in green building techniques.
http://wright.ccc.edu/department/etp/build.asp
137. Washington State U. to Offer First Bachelors Degree in Organic Agriculture (06.15.06)
Washington State University has received approval from the state Higher Education Coordinating
Board to offer what is believed to be America's first Bachelor's of Science degree in organic
agriculture systems. The major includes a summer practicum at WSU's three-acre organic farm
on the east edge of campus. There, students will get hands-on experience in planting, nurturing,
harvesting and marketing organic produce.
http://www.wsutoday.wsu.edu/completestory.asp?StoryID=2988
138. Colorado State University Announces New Undergraduate Program in Organic
Colorado State University has announced the creation of a new undergraduate program in
organic agriculture. The new program will focus on organic food and fiber production and will
train students for careers in organic agriculture. The interdisciplinary program will draw on the
resources of four departments: agricultural and resource economics; soil and crop sciences;
horticulture and bioagricultural sciences; and pest management. Courses required in the
program include studies of ecology or environmental conservation; environmental issues in
agriculture; human nutrition; soil science; agribusiness management; crop, fruit and vegetable
production; plant disease diagnosis and treatment; and greenhouse production. Students must
also complete an internship to gain hands-on work experience in the organic agriculture industry.
Colorado-based Aurora Organic Dairy will provide a $1,000 annual tuition scholarship to every
student participating in the program.
www.coloradoan.com (paid archive: “Organic agriculture at CSU gets a lift”)
http://organic.colostate.edu/
139. University of Florida Announces Organic Agriculture Degree Program (09.07.06)
University of Florida has announced the launch of an organic agriculture undergraduate degree
program. The undergraduate degree program will focus on training students to manage an
organic farming unit. The program requires 120 credit hours, most of them in science courses,
including chemistry, botany, genetics, entomology and soil science, capped off by several
production-agriculture classes. University of Florida is one of the first U.S. institutions to offer this
major. Colorado State University and Washington State University will debut similar programs this
fall. UF has also offered a minor in organic agriculture for the past year.
http://news.ufl.edu/2006/08/31/organic-ag/
http://organic.ifas.ufl.edu/index.htm
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140. Organic Farming Certificate Program (04.20.06)
Michigan State University is happy to announce the first year of the Organic Farming Certificate
Program. The one year practical organic farm training program will start in January 2007. The
program consists of management of a 10 acre Student Organic Farm and course work in organic
farming. To complete the certificate, students will complete a 3- 4 month, off-site internship or
apprenticeship on a working farm or urban garden at the end of the program. Applications are
now being accepted.
http://www.msuorganicfarm.com/dnav/218/page.htm
141. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Offers Sustainable Agriculture Option (11.30.06)
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has added a new sustainable agriculture option within the
crop and soils major in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. The goals
of the program are to provide the students with knowledge and skills needed to produce food,
fiber and other agriculture products within the framework of sustainable agriculture systems; learn
to market sustainable agricultural products in local, national, and international markets; and
explore and promote land stewardship and agricultural community viability. The sustainable
agriculture option was approved a recent faculty senate meeting after more than two years in the
planning stage.
http://www.uwrf.edu/pa/2006/0611/1120065.htm
142. McGill U. Announces New Master's Program in Environmental Assessment (07.13.06)
McGill University's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has announced a new
M.Sc. in Environmental Assessment. This one-year, non-thesis program, offered by the
Department of Natural Resource Sciences, is an initiative of the McGill-UNEP Environmental
Assessment Collaborating Centre and will be launched in January 2007. The program is
comprised of three inter-related elements: graduate level courses, an internship, and a project
related research paper.
http://www.mcgill.ca/nrs/graduate/environment/
143. Royal Roads U. Launches Online Certificate in Environmental Practice (11.02.06)
Canadian Centre for Environmental Education at Royal Roads University has launched a
distance-based certificate program Environmental Practice. The program is the first offering of
the new centre, formed March 30 as a partnership between the Environmental Careers
Organization of Canada (ECO Canada) and Royal Roads University. The federally funded
initiative aims to offer education, training, professional development and accreditation for
members of the environmental professions – whose sector is the fastest growing in Canada. All
courses in the program are distance-based.
Royal Roads press release
Royal Roads certificate program website
http://www.ccee.ca/certificate.aspx
144. Goshen College to Offer MA in Environmental Education (10.19.06)
Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College has announced the launch of a
Master of Arts in Environmental Education program. All of the courses for the degree will be
taught at Merry Lea and the requirements for the program will be completed in one calendar year
– starting in July and ending the following June. The degree program is built around three major
components: core courses, an extensive practicum and a project. A central theme of the
curriculum is the integration of ecological learning and the development of pedagogical skills.
Additionally, students will focus on many practical concepts that are needed in delivering quality
environmental education programs from land management to administration. The first cohort of
students begins July 2007.
http://www.goshen.edu/news/pressarchive/10-11-06-enviro-ed.html
http://www.goshen.edu/merrylea/eemasters/graduate.html
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145. Sauder School of Business at UBC Launches MBA Specialization in Sustainability
and Business (11.16.06)
The Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia has launched a MBA
specialization in Sustainability and Business. The specialization was created through an initial
collaboration between the Sauder School of Business and the UBC Faculty of Forestry. Both
faculties have seen increased demand from industry, alumni and prospective students for
graduate education that recognizes the convergence of business management and leadership
skills with environmentally and socially sustainable practices. In its first year, curriculum will be
taught by professors from both faculties, and the long-term goal for the specialization is to include
experts from other academic areas as well, such as environmental science and geography. “Only
with the active engagement of the business community is there any realistic hope that our
economic, social, and ecological systems can achieve sustainability. This will require early
exposure to the core concepts by embedding them in business school curricula,” Peter Nemetz,
coordinator for the new specialization, and author of "Bringing Business On Board: Sustainable
Development and the B-School Curriculum".
http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/news/releases/2006/nov/20061107.cfm
http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/mba/program_details/sustainability.cfm
146. Duke, Cambridge, Climate Group Launch 'Climate Academy' for Business Executives
(12.14.06)
Duke University, the University of Cambridge, and an international non-profit organization The
Climate Group are launching the “Climate Academy” to educate business executives on how to
seize the business advantage inherent in addressing global climate change. The academy will
feature a Climate Leadership Program that will combine the universities’ knowledge of climate
science and policy with The Climate Group’s insight into business leadership to provide
participants with a vision for how to succeed in a world moving toward a low-carbon economy.
http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2006/12/climate_academy.html
147. Conservation International and George Washington University Create Ecotourism
Training Program (02.02.06)
Conservation International and The George Washington University have entered into an
agreement to develop and implement the Ecotourism Learning Program. The program will
provide a set of tools, knowledge and standards to help communities create ecotourism
destinations that successfully attract tourists while protecting the natural environment and
improving their welfare. The program targets government and non-governmental staff working in
tourism within the 34 biodiversity hotspots, major tropical wilderness areas, wetlands and key
marine areas of the world where ecotourism is increasing or will be implemented.
http://www.celb.org/xp/CELB/news-events/press_releases/01192006.xml
Annotated listing of degrees, minors and certificate programs in sustainability:
http://www.aashe.org/resources/programs.php (AASHE members-only)
New Centers & Institutes
148. Stanford Receives $30 Million Gift for Environmental Institute (02.16.06)
Stanford University trustee Ward W. Woods, and his wife, Priscilla, have committed $30 million to
the Stanford Institute for the Environment. The gift is designed to support innovative
environmental programs and collaborative research that lead to significant advances in
environmental science and policy. The Institute is the cornerstone of the campus-wide Initiative
for Environmental Sustainability, which was launched in 2004 to promote an environmentally
sustainable world where human needs are met while protecting and restoring the Earth's natural
resources. To accomplish this goal, the initiative promotes work at the intersection of traditional
disciplines by attracting faculty and students from every school, laboratory and institute on
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campus.
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2006/february15/woodsr-021506.html
149. The New School Launches Environmental Studies Initiative (03.16.06)
The New School has announced the establishment of the Tishman Environment and Design
Center, a major education and research initiative in the field of environmental studies. The center,
officially launched in January 2006, will build an undergraduate curriculum in environmental and
allied sciences and support cross-disciplinary, long-term research projects. The university has
appointed Joel Towers, an architect and educator, as the director of the center and the associate
provost of environmental studies for the university. “In a democratic society, we have an
obligation as citizens to be environmentally literate in order to participate in some of the great
debates of our time and to affect change on a local and global scale,” said New School President
Bob Kerrey.
http://www.newschool.edu/pressroom/pressreleases/2006/012306_env_studies.html
150. University of Arizona Receives Grant for U.S.-Mexico Center for Environmental
Science (04.06.06)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the University of Arizona a $1,750,815 grant
to fund a U.S.-Mexico Binational Center for Environmental Science and Toxicology. The center is
designed to build Mexico’s academic capacity to address environmental and human health risks,
particularly those associated with arsenic and other metals resulting from mining activities. The
first research project will investigate the relationship of arsenic and diabetes and breast cancer
incidences along the U.S.-Mexico border, long-term effects of heavy metals on children's health,
landfill leachate plumes, and mine tailings. The center will also provide training fellowships for
Mexican doctoral students of environmental science, engineering, and toxicology. It will also
develop Spanish-language textbooks and information sheets addressing environmental
legislation, environmental engineering and science, and environmental toxicology.
US EPA news release (http://yosemite.epa.gov)
151. University of Wisconsin Madison Receives Grants of 6 Million for Sustainability
Research (05.18.06)
Twin grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), coupled with matching institutional
funds, will give a $6.8 million boost to graduate study and research in global sustainability,
development, and the environment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The two $3 million
grants - one to the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, another to the College of
Agricultural and Life Sciences - come from the NSF's Integrative Graduate Education and
Research Traineeships program. The Nelson Institute's program seeks to interweave natural and
social sciences to better understand the vulnerabilities and resilience of human communities
facing complex environmental hazards such as global climate change. Among other things, the
initiative will lead to a new graduate-level certificate program in sustainability and the global
environment, offer international field research experiences, and provide leadership training.
http://www.news.wisc.edu/12602.html
152. Stanford Receives $30 Million to Fund Energy Efficiency Institute (10.12.06)
Stanford University alumnus Jay A. Precourt has committed $30 million to establish the Precourt
Institute for Energy Efficiency at the university. The gift will provide program funds, endow new
energy-related faculty positions and help support Stanford's new Environment and Energy
Building currently under construction. The Precourt Institute's mission is to improve the efficiency
of energy use. It will emphasize research, decision-making and policy in the discovery and
adoption of energy-efficient technologies, systems and practices. Initial work will focus on
improving energy efficiency in buildings, the transportation sector, fuels and power distribution.
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2006/october11/precourt-101106.html
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153. Department of Energy Selects 26 Universities to Assess Industrial Energy Efficiency
(07.27.06)
U.S. Department of Energy has announced the selection of 26 US universities to negotiate for
awards to set up and operate regional Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC). The centers will
employ faculty and students to assist small-to-medium sized American manufacturing plants to
use energy more efficiently. The IAC program is intended to train young engineers to better
understand how the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy can play in manufacturing
and industrial processes. Participating students gain practical experience and hands-on training
in energy engineering. The IAC program also helps America’s small- and medium-sized
manufacturers and industrial processors receive comprehensive, energy assessments of their
operations, performed at no cost. University of Florida, San Diego State University, and
University of Washington, Seattle were among the selected institutions.
http://www.energy.gov/news/3857.htm
154. BP Pledges $500 Million for Energy Biosciences Institute at a University (06.22.06)
BP has announced plans to spend $500 million over the next ten years to establish the BP
Energy Biosciences Institute, a dedicated biosciences energy research laboratory attached to a
yet unnamed major academic centre in the US or UK. BP hopes to launch early research
programs by the end of 2007. The new institute would focus initially on three key areas of energy
bioscience: developing new biofuel components and improving the efficiency and flexibility of
those currently blended with transport fuels; devising new technologies to enhance and
accelerate the conversion of organic matter to biofuel molecules, with the aim of increasing the
proportion of a crop which can be used to produce feedstock; and using modern plant science to
develop species that produce a higher yield of energy molecules and can be grown on land not
suitable for food production.
http://www.bp.com/genericarticle.do?categoryId=2012968&contentId=7018719
155. Penn State Behrend Receives Grant to Establish Energy Research Center (03.02.06)
Penn State Behrend has received a $231,000 grant to establish a new Applied Energy Research
Center. The Center will work to develop advanced manufacturing products that will improve
energy efficiency in the industrial, power generation, and transportation business sectors.
http://www.pserie.psu.edu/neWscal/news2006/jan-kizenergycenter.htm
156. CU Boulder Launches Renewable and Sustainable Energy Initiative (03.23.06)
The University of Colorado at Boulder has launched a Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Initiative to coordinate the university's campus resources devoted to energy coursework and
research, and mobilize resources to develop leadership in energy innovation. The goals of the
energy initiative are to: Create a center that will bring researchers from all fields together to
address innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformation in energy development and use;
Establish partnerships and consolidate resources with nearby federal labs, including the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as other universities and departments of state
government; Strengthen ties with entrepreneurs, businesses, and utilities; Develop an
interdisciplinary research and graduate program to train future leaders and innovators; Develop
courses and learning experiences that will engage broad participation of undergraduates; Foster
community engagement and outreach that applies knowledge, technologies, and best practices to
unmet needs. Carl Koval, a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is the acting faculty
director for the initiative.
http://www.colorado.edu/news/releases/2006/104.html
http://www.colorado.edu/insidecu/archives/2006/2-28/chancellor.html
157. Colorado Fuel Cell Center Opens at Colorado School of Mines (05.11.06)
The Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation along with its partners,
the Gas Technology Institute, the Colorado School of Mines, Versa Power Systems, Inc., and the
U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently announced the
grand opening of Colorado's first fuel cell center, the Colorado Fuel Cell Center. The Center,
which already has research projects underway, will be the home to world class experts and
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projects focusing on research in the areas of electrochemical technology, materials, and fuel
processing.
http://www.mines.edu/all_about/public/spotlight/fuelcellopening.shtml
158. Penn State Creates Biomass Energy Center (10.19.06)
In an effort to enhance coordination and collaboration among the many and varied green energy
research projects under way and planned across the University, Penn State recently created the
Biomass Energy Center. An interdisciplinary initiative that also includes the Eberly College of
Science, the College of Engineering and the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, the center
will be housed in the College of Agricultural Sciences' Environment and Natural Resources
Institute. The focus of the Biomass Energy Center will be to coordinate and facilitate research and
outreach across the university, building teams to address the complete value chain of biomass
energy systems.
159. Auburn University to Launch Research Center to Study Alternative Fuels (08.03.06)
Auburn University is launching a new research center to engage in research and development of
alternatives to petroleum-based fuels. The center, called the Auburn Alternative Fuels Initiative,
has received a one-year grant from the University to fund the launch but continued operation of
the initiative or center will depend on its ability to secure external funding.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/news_releases/altfuelstr.html
160. University of Michigan Establishes Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute
(09.21.06)
The University of Michigan will significantly expand efforts in energy research with the creation of
The Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute. The institute will coordinate activities, serve as
an international authority and resource in energy related issues, assist in developing funding
sources and attracting faculty, manage the facilities, engage industry and provide a unified voice
and focal point on energy research, policy, and education. "Finding renewable sources of energy
is one of our most urgent global problems, and the University of Michigan is in a unique position
to make an immense contribution to finding solutions," said U-M President Mary Sue Coleman.
http://www.umich.edu/news/?Releases/2006/Sep06/r091906a
161. Indiana U. School of Medicine Establishes Center for Environmental Health (05.04.06)
The Indiana University School of Medicine is establishing a Center for Environmental Health to
study connections between health and the environment. The Director of the new center is James
E. Klaunig, a professor of pharmacology and toxicology and a former State Toxicologist for
Indiana.
http://www.medicine.indiana.edu/news_releases/viewRelease.php4?art=501
162. Royal Roads University To Open Environmental Education Centre (06.29.06)
Royal Roads University will become the home of the Robert Bateman Art and Environmental
Education Centre, the celebrated wildlife artist and environmentalist Robert Bateman and his
wife, photographer Birgit Freybe Bateman, announced recently. The $10 million centre will house
an extensive collection of Robert Bateman’s original artwork and prints and will also become the
home of the Canadian Centre for Environmental Education, which will offer education, training,
professional development and accreditation for members of the environmental professions. An
architectural design competition will be held to design the new centre, for which construction is
expected to get underway in late 2008 or early 2009, with the building opening in 2010.
Press Release (www.royalroads.ca)
163. Center for Fair and Alternative Trade Studies Founded at Colorado State University
(07.06.06)
Colorado State University is home to the new Center for Fair and Alternative Trade Studies. The
center will study how consumer-based movements throughout the world can help ameliorate
problems such as poverty and environmental degradation. The Center’s research agenda builds
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upon the success of the Fair Trade Research Group, an international network of scholars and
practitioners coordinated by a team at CSU. The center is directed by Doug Murray, professor of
sociology, and Laura Raynolds, associate professor of sociology.
http://welcome.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=programs_fairtrade
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Sociology/cfats/
164. California State University, Chico Opens Organic Dairy Teaching Facility (07.13.06)
CSU, Chico College of Agriculture recently received organic certification for its dairy facility at the
Agricultural Teaching and Research Center. The unit will be a seasonal, pasture-based operation
milking 50 jersey cows, with plans to grow to 100 cows in the next three years. The unit will be
managed by a team of students who will be responsible for all aspects of organic dairy
production. "Organic agriculture has gone mainstream in many respects, and our students need
to have that training to be competitive in the industry," explained Cindy Daley, professor of animal
science and director of the project.
http://www.csuchico.edu/pa/news/Fall2006/7.6.2006.shtml
165. Alfred State College Receives Grant for Center for Organic and Sustainable
Alfred State College has received a $4.9 million state grant to fund the Center for Organic and
Sustainable Agriculture. The new facility will house the state’s first on-campus organic dairy herd.
The Center also will include renovated facilities, a working farm, applied research, a new
computerized dairy management system, and a variety of continuing education opportunities,
such as research projects, conferences, workshops and online tutorials for the community. The
state funds represent a down payment on cutting-edge agricultural education, sustainable natural
resource management and organic dairy and crop production, college officials said. Alfred State
also plans to take a leadership role in the integration of alternative energy technology. In
addition, the college plans to set the standard for organic education by approaching SUNY with a
proposal to develop New York state’s first degree program in organic agriculture.
Press Release (www.alfredstate.edu)
166. University of Vermont Launches National University Transportation Center (07.20.06)
The University of Vermont has formally launched the National University Transportation Center.
The center, one of 10 nationwide, will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation
over a five-year period to build core faculty, programs, and technologies to create multidisciplinary research in the transportation sector. The center will employ sustainable systems
and advanced technologies to address regional and national transportation challenges, especially
those in northern communities. Potential projects the center might pursue include three
dimensional computer aided visualization of sustainable transportation systems and tourism
transportation opportunities to advance economic development and sustainability. The center will
also help UVM with its own efforts to become a more sustainable campus.
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmpr/?Page=News&storyID=8386
Courses
167. Wake Forest University Class Examines University’s Environmental Impact (02.16.06)
A professor of physics and professor of chemistry have teamed up to teach a class on “Physics
and Chemistry of the Environment,” which will study the university’s pollutions emissions. In
particular, students in the class will calculate the University’s green house gas emissions.
http://ogb.wfu.edu/?id=3057_0_9_0_M
168. Teaching College Students About Water Conservation (03.16.06)
An article in E Magazine by a Muhlenberg College biology professor describes a successful
exercise to teach students about water conservation. Students in an Aquatic Ecology class were
asked to monitor their water-use habits and measure how much they could conserve by making
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one change in their behavior. The students found they were able to make big savings without
any hardship on their part. Several months after the course, at least some of the students have
continued their efforts to save water.
http://www.emagazine.com/view/?3128
169. Master Classes in Environmental Design Offered at Washington University of St.
Louis (04.06.06)
At Washington University of St. Louis, students and faculty in the Sam Fox School of Design &
Visual Arts have increasingly integrated environmental principles and techniques into the
architecture curriculum, through required and elective courses as well as through special events
and voluntary groups. Over the next several weeks, the Graduate School of Architecture & Urban
Design will take on the issue with special intensity, through a series of intensive "Master Classes
in Environmental Design." Each of the half-dozen one-credit workshops will be open to 12
graduate and undergraduate students. Topics range from building technologies and sustainable
building design to landscape design and urban and regional planning.
http://record.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/6878.html
Design Competitions
170. Six Student Teams Win EPA P3 Awards (05.18.06)
The EPA has recently announced the winners in the 2nd Annual P3 Awards – People, Prosperity,
and the Planet. Six student teams from Appalachian State University, University of Michigan,
Lafayette College, Portland State University, University of Massachusetts - Lowell, and Stanford
University won the awards by competing at the National Sustainable Design Expo in Washington
DC. Out of a group of 41 teams composed of more than 350 university students and advisors,
these six teams were chosen for the creativity and utility of their sustainability designs.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12755712/
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/p3/project_websites/2006/2006awardwinners.html
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/p3/
A student design team from N.C. State University was one of three teams awarded first place at
the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Natural Talent Design Competition. The winning
design, which is currently being constructed by three North Carolina Habitat for Humanity
affiliates, integrates sustainable design strategies that could be used by all income levels.
Innovations include $46 per square foot materials costs, passive solar design, energy efficient
construction and universal accessibility.
Press Release (www.advancedenergy.org)
172. Florida State University Undergrad Wins Student Sustainable Design Competition
(05.18.06)
Florida State University interior design student Bridget Dunn was selected "Best of Competition"
in the International Interior Design Association's Student Sustainable Design Competition.
Bridget's design envisions a new sustainably designed clinic for Tallahassee's underprivileged
women set in a historic downtown office building that was once a church. "At FSU, our
accredited design program emphasizes environmental protection across the curriculum at both
the undergraduate and graduate levels, and because we embrace this critical issue many of our
graduate students choose research topics that encompass elements of sustainability," said
professor and Interior Design Chair Eric Wiedegreen—also the national president of the Interior
Design Educators Council.
http://www.fsu.edu/news/2006/05/17/interior.design/
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173. Virginia Tech Wins Challenge X Fuel Efficiency Competition (06.15.06)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University took first place in the Challenge X: Crossover to
Sustainable Mobility a 3-year engineering competition, sponsored by General Motors and the
U.S. Department of Energy. 17 universities from across North America participated in the
competition to improve the fuel efficiency of a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. Virginia Tech's team
reengineered the vehicle as a split parallel hybrid that uses two electric motors and runs on E85 –
an ethanol/gas blend that reduces the vehicle’s well-to-wheels petroleum use by 74 percent.
http://www.challengex.org/pdfs/2006_winner_release_final.pdf
http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2006&itemno=341
174. UW Madison, Utah State Win Clean Snowmobile Challenge (03.23.06)
The University of Wisconsin at Madison has won the Society of Automotive Engineers 2006
Clean Snowmobile Challenge. The Clean Snowmobile Challenge is a collegiate design
competition in which teams of engineering students from participating schools take a stock
snowmobile and reengineer it to reduce emissions and noise while maintaining or improving
performance. UW Madison's four-stroke Polaris placed first in one category, receiving the Lotus
Engineering and Horiba Instruments Award for Lowest Emissions, and was competitive enough in
all the other events to earn top honors. Utah State University's electric sled won in the
Challenge's zero-emissions division.
http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/news/media_relations/458/
Campus Outreach: Social Marketing
175. University of Toronto Using Social Marketing to Promote Energy Conservation
(09.28.06)
University of Toronto has launched the Rewire campaign, designed to decrease energy
consumption at seven St. George campus residences, two university offices and the University of
Toronto at Mississauga campus. The campaign is based on the success of a pilot study
conducted during the 2005-2006 academic year. The study synthesized many social marketing
strategies, such as soliciting personal pledges to act sustainably, word-of-mouth encouragement
and visual prompts, into a single plan. Equipment was strategically installed in the residence to
monitor electricity use in the building. Statistical analysis of the data showed a drop in electricity
consumption between 5 and 10 percent. This year’s expansion will see electricity monitored
before, during and after the implementation of the Rewire information toolkits that are the key
resource for the project. There are plans for further expansion next year to target classrooms,
common areas, laboratories and the hotel and apartment-style residences.
http://www.news.utoronto.ca/bin6/060926-2583.asp
176. New Program Changing Environmental Culture on Duke's Campus (03.23.06)
A new program is out to make Duke's culture more embracing of environmentally friendly
behavior. The Students for Sustainable Living team (SSL) have been busy creating a buzz by
engaging campus community members one-on-one. The program was started by Duke's
sustainability coordinator but the students have taken the lead, promoting everything from
sustainable dining to vanpooling.
http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/2006-03-20ssl.html
177. NC State Launches Residential Environmental Education Program (09.07.06)
North Carolina State University has launched a new peer to peer sustainability outreach program
called Generating Residential Environment Education Now (GREEN). Under the program, a
GREEN student coordinator will be assigned to each residence hall. The coordinators will
organize educational programs throughout their residence halls about environmental issues and
will distribute information about environmentally-focused campus events to students. The
program is managed by a steering committee made up of three representatives from University
Housing, two from the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling and one from the Office of
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Campus newspaper article (www.technicianonline.com)
http://www.ncsu.edu/housing/state/viewarticle.php?newsid=129
178. "Green Apartment" at UC Berkeley Opens for Tours (11.16.06)
UC Berkeley has opened a "Green Apartment" for tours. The apartment, which is inhabited by 4
students, is outfitted with energy-saving appliances, environmentally-sensitive household and
personal hygiene products, as well as other environmentally preferable products. The apartment
builds on the success of a similar "Green Room" project last year.
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/11/09_green.shtml
Campus Outreach: Dorm Competitions
179. Carleton College and Stanford Save Money with Dorm Energy Competitions (03.09.06)
Carleton College's Dorm Wars pit dorms against one another to see which buildings reduce their
per capita energy usage most drastically over the month of February. Overall Carleton dorms
reduced their energy use by 7.7 percent in February, saving about 20,000 kilowatt hours of
energy. Meanwhile, Stanford's Energy Bowl is also creating savings for the University. Last year,
Stanford's Student Housing saved around $2,500 in water and energy costs and expansion to
more buildings this year is expected increase the savings substantially.
http://apps.carleton.edu/news/?content=3Dcontent&module=3D&id=3D192= 430
Stanford Daily article (http://daily.stanford.edu)
180. Dickinson College Kicks Off "Green Devil Challenge" (09.28.06)
Dickinson College recently kicked off the second year of its "Green Devil Challenge" program, a
campaign to encourage students, faculty and staff to practice sustainability on campus. Last
year, the College reduced overall electricity consumption by 20 percent during the Green Devil
Challenges and is looking to improve that number this time around. The College has introduced
the “Green Devil,” a counterpart to the school's traditional "Red Devil" mascot, to lead the effort.
The College has taken numerous other actions to increase environmental awareness on campus,
including employing a Sustainability Specialist and constructing a sustainability themed residence
hall called the “Treehouse.” In addition, the College has designated over a dozen employees as
"Sustainability Sheriffs" who work to encourage sustainability among the College's workforce.
They are empowered to reward people seen doing something sustainable with a Green Devil coin
redeemable for a cookie from Dining Services. A similar program exists for students.
http://www.dickinson.edu/news/nrshow.cfm?985
During the month of November, Pomona College will hold a Dorm Energy Conservation
Challenge. The dorm with the highest percentage of signatories to the Pomona College
Sustainability Pledge as well as the highest percentage reduction in energy use will receive a
prize. Individuals are also eligible to receive gift certificates for outstanding conservation efforts.
If more than 50 percent of all residents sign the pledge and all dorms reduce energy consumption
by at least five percent, the college has committed to purchase renewable energy certificates.
http://www.tsl.pomona.edu/author.php?article=1939
Mills College is holding a friendly competition among the dorms to see which building can
produce the most recyclables. The purpose of the competition is to raise awareness about a
recently-improved recycling program, which includes new recycling posts in the student dorms
and compost bins in all the private kitchens on campus. The winning dorm will receive prizes
from Campus Facilities.
Campus newspaper article (www.millsweekly.com)
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Campus Outreach: Celebrations
183. Furman to Celebrate 'Year of the Environment' (09.07.06)
Furman University has announced plans to celebrate a "Year of the Environment" this school
year. Throughout the year, the university will sponsor a series of programs, lectures and events
to emphasize environmental citizenship and develop greater environmental consciousness, both
on campus and off. Among other things, the university will work with local farmers to provide the
freshest food possible in the dining hall, undertake an experiment in residential living that will give
students a more complete understanding of environmental issues, begin a restoration of the
Furman Lake, and host a three-day conference on the environment. "Furman has adopted a
commitment to environmental sustainability as one of its foremost strategic goals, and the Year of
the Environment will help us focus even more on that commitment," said President David E. Shi.
"The university wants to be the national leader among liberal arts colleges committed to
sustainability, both educationally and operationally."
184. Campuses Celebrate Campus Sustainability Day (11.02.06)
Campuses from across the US and Canada celebrated Campus Sustainability Day on October
25th. Participating campuses watched webcast sponsored by the Society for College and
University Planning entitled "Where Is Your Campus On the Continuum of Integrated
Sustainability Planning?." The webcast featured representatives of Arizona State University,
Grand Valley State University, Harvard University and Pima Community College. Many
campuses also organized additional events. Ithaca College launched a campus-wide initiative
called "I Care" that aims to create a culture of sustainability on campus. University of Florida
debut a biodiesel initiative in which the agricultural and biological engineering department will
produce biodiesel from waste vegetable oil and sell it to the physical plant for use in campus
vehicles. Castleton State College held a light bulb exchange while Juniata College organized a
waste audit. At Santa Clara University, organizers encouraged students to sign sustainability
pledge committing them to more sustainability behavior.
http://www.scup.org/csd/4/
Ithaca Journal article (www.theithacajournal.com)
http://www.cornellsun.com/node/19220
Ithaca Times article (www.zwire.com)
Gainesville Sun article (www.gainesville.com)
Rutland Herald article (www.rutlandherald.com)
http://www.wjactv.com/news/10160914/detail.html
Santa Clara campus newspaper
http://www.uwyo.edu/news/showrelease.asp?id=11026
http://www.statenews.com/article.phtml?pk=38364
Campus Outreach: Sustainability-Themed Housing
185. Malaspina University-College Opens Sustainability-Themed Residence (09.28.06)
A 20-bed sustainability-themed residence opened this semester at Malaspina University-College.
A resident advisor has been hired to help coordinate the sustainable activities students decide
upon. Some of those activities may include educational campus programs, composting in
residence, local produce deliveries and community gardening.
http://www.malaspinaresidences.ca/current.html
186. Drake University to Open Eco-House (03.30.06)
Drake University in Iowa will open a new "eco-house" next fall for environmentally conscious
students. To live in the eco-house, students will pledge to live as sustainably as possible and will
be expected to perform at least one community improvement project per semester. The house
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will accommodate 6 students.
http://www.drake.edu/artsci/ENV/current/EcoHouse_App.html
187. California State University, Chico Opens Sustainability House (04.27.06)
CSU, Chico recently held a grand opening for the CSU, Chico Sustainability House. The house,
a retrofitted residence hall, houses 16 students and has been equipped with energy-saving
appliances, electronics and lighting. The residents will also use sustainable living products, such
as bath care, kitchen supplies and cleaning supplies.
http://www.csuchico.edu/pa/news/Spring%202006/4.14.2006.shtml
Campus Outreach: Other Programs
(06.01.06)
Evergreen State College has produced a series of educational cards describing sustainability
features of its LEED Gold Seminar II building. For each green building feature, a photograph is
provided with a one page description of the feature and how it works. The cards describe
recycled carpet, rain channels, operable windows, natural light, waterless urinals, motion sensors,
green roofing, cork flooring, recycled content concrete, recycled flooring, natural ventilation, and
thermal mass, among other things. Wire-bound flip books of these cards have been made
available to people with offices in the building.
http://academic.evergreen.edu/k/knappr/rhkhomepage_files/SEM2postcards.pdf
189. Oberlin Campus Resource Monitoring System (06.01.06)
Oberlin has developed a system to monitor and display online the electricity consumption in the
dormitories. The objective of the system is to provide real-time feedback to students about their
electricity use. Two psychology professors are now working to quantify the effects of this
technology on student attitude and behavior toward the environment. The project is funded in
part through the EPA's “People, Prosperity and Planet” (P3) program.
http://www.oberlin.edu/dormenergy/index.htm
http://www.oberlin.edu/stupub/ocreview/2006/05/26/news/article2.html
190. Allegheny College Students Create Sustainability-Themed Insiders Guide (11.30.06)
A class of students at Allegheny College has launched an online "Insiders Guide" designed to
connect students and the local community. The Guide lists local businesses, events, recreation
and entertainment, and a section focused on sustainability. The sustainability section describes
local businesses that offer more sustainable products and services.
http://insidersguide.allegheny.edu/
New Resources
191. 147 Practical Tips for Teaching Sustainability (04.20.06)
147 Practical Tips for Teaching Sustainability: Connecting the Environment, the Economy, and
Society is a new book by William M. Timpson, Brian Dunbar, Gailmarie Kimmel, Brett Bruyere,
Peter Newman, and Hillary Mizia. The book includes forwards by Tony Cortese and David Orr,
and provides advice for educators seeking to teach sustainability.
http://www.atwoodpublishing.com/books/245.htm
192. Degrees, Minors and Certificates in Sustainability (06.29.06)
AASHE has produced three new resources to help institutions that are considering establishing
academic programs in sustainability. The resources provide annotated listings of sustainability
degrees, minors and certificate programs related to sustainability. When available, the actual
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proposals to create such programs have also been posted. These resources are only accessible
to AASHE members.
http://www.aashe.org/resources/programs.php
193. New Directory of Energy Programs at Colleges and Universities (04.27.06)
The International Energy Program Evaluation Conference (IEPEC) has released a new directory
on energy programs at colleges and universities. The primary purpose of this directory is to
provide information to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are considering
energy and energy-related programs of study.
http://www.iepec.org/links.htm#CU
194. Business as UNusual: The Net Impact Student Guide to Graduate Business Programs
(08.31.06)
Net Impact has released a new guide to graduate business programs based on student
evaluations of their institution's dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. The report
includes student-written profiles of 39 business schools and a series of rankings on social and
environmental criteria.
http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=1020
195. Sustainability in Business Education: Finance (05.04.06)
This briefing explores how business schools are integrating social and environmental into the
teaching of finance. It finds that sustainability is being incorporated into finance education at
similar rates to other core business fields but that the teaching of sustainability in finance courses
is limited to small number of topics and rarely involves asking fundamental questions about the
purpose of a firm. The briefing also provides a listing of notable coursework as well as teaching
materials and case studies related to sustainability and finance education.
http://www.resourcesaver.org/file/toolmanager/CustomO16C45F69148.pdf
196. Dictionary of Sustainable Management (04.06.06)
Responding to a need for an accurate go-to reference source for definitions of the terms of
sustainability, the Class of 2006 MBA students at Presidio School of Management has compiled
and posted online what is believed to be the first Dictionary of Sustainable Management. The
dictionary, which features 279 crucial terms related to sustainable business, is designed as a tool
for anyone interested in understanding the business of sustainable management.
http://www.sustainabilitydictionary.com/
197. Survey Shows MBA Students Support Sustainability in the Curriculum (11.02.06)
The overwhelming majority of today's MBA students believe that businesses should work toward
the betterment of society, that managers should take into account social and environmental
impacts when making business decisions, and that corporate social responsibility should be
integrated into core curricula in MBA programs, according to a new survey by Net Impact.
Seventy-eight percent of the over 2,000 respondents agreed that the subject of corporate social
responsibility should be integrated into the MBA core curriculum.
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/news_third.cfm?NewsID=34178
198. Resources on Sustainability in Business Education (11.16.06)
AASHE has produced a series of new resources related to sustainability in business education.
These new resources include a list of undergraduate and graduate business programs in
sustainability, a listing of business school academic centers and research initiatives on
sustainability, and a listing of publications on sustainability in business education.
http://www.aashe.org/resources/business.php
199. Macroeconomics in Context Textbook Available Free Online (08.31.06)
The Global Development And Environment Institute at Tufts University has posted the preliminary
edition of Macroeconomics in Context as a free downloadable text for classroom use in Fall
2006. In addition to the standard elements of macroeconomics, this text also provides more in
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depth examination of questions of ecological sustainability, non-marketed production, the quality
of life, and income distribution than is usually provided in standard texts.
http://www.ase.tufts.edu/gdae/publications/textbooks/macroeconomics.html
200. How to Teach Environmental Studies Without a Textbook (05.04.06)
In fall 2005, Professor Eric Pallant of Allegheny College taught an Introduction to Environmental
Science without using a textbook. Instead, in an effort to reduce resource consumption, save
students money, and make readings more timely and interesting, all of the readings were
websites. Surveys collected at the end of the semester showed that most students preferred the
online readings and did the same or more reading than they would have done in a textbook.
http://www.grist.org/comments/soapbox/2006/05/02/pallant/
201. Teaching Psychology for Sustainability: A Manual of Resources (09.28.06)
Britain Scott & Sue Koger have developed a new web-based manual of resources to help
instructors begin integrating psychology and environmental issues in their courses. The site
includes: instructor resources (including lecture and discussion topics, class activities, multimedia
resources, and suggested readings for students); a compendium of syllabi from instructors who
currently teach psychology for sustainability; and a comprehensive site bibliography with links to
publisher sites for authored books and tables of contents for edited volumes.
http://www.teachgreenpsych.com/
202. Play A Greater Part: Online Sustainability Assignments "Matchmaking" Service
(10.12.06)
To engage students in creating the solutions for our sustainability challenges as their course
assignments or thesis, this web-based system matches up those who need help with
sustainability projects (e.g. non-profits, faculty members, businesses and government planners)
with students and graduates eager to participate in sustainability-related projects. Students can
connect with faculty who offer credit, and thus enhance the service learning potential in
sustainability learning and action. Those with projects can post a call for volunteers, and once
volunteers are accepted and the project begins, the person posting the project receives a free
website for posting of the project’s progress. This website is designed by the Society for College
and University Planning in collaboration with the US Partnership for Education for Sustainable
Development.
http://www.playagreaterpart.org/
203. Revitalizing the Commons: Cultural and Educational Sites of Resistance and
Affirmation (04.13.06)
Revitalizing the Commons: Cultural and Educational Sites of Resistance and Affirmation is a new
book by Chet Bowers. The book champions the cultural and environmental commons as sites of
resistance to the accelerating privatization of the commons, and explains the nature of
educational reforms that promote ecological sustainability, conserving of cultural and linguistic
diversity, local democracy, and greater community self-sufficiency.
More about the book (www.lexingtonbooks.com)
204. Activist Training In The Academy: Developing A Master's Program In Environmental
Advocacy (10.19.06)
Steve Chase, the Director of Antioch University's Environmental Advocacy and Organizing
Program has published his doctoral dissertation online. Activist Training in the Academy:
Developing A Master's Program In Environmental Advocacy provides a discussion of the key
theoretical issues facing educators who might want to create activist training programs at their
own colleges and universities. The report also includes a detailed case study of the development
process and curriculum design of the master's program in Environmental Advocacy and
Organizing at Antioch University New England.
Download the Dissertation (www.antiochne.edu)
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205. Ecology and Design: Ecological Literacy in Architecture Education (08.10.06)
This new report from the American Institute of Architects' Committee on the Environment
provides a look at the degree to which ecological literacy and sustainability are playing a role in
American architecture education. The report includes: a survey of recent efforts to bring
environmental awareness into education across the board and issues of sustainability into
architecture education; definitions of sustainability, ecological literacy, and sustainable design;
examples of U.S. academic architecture departments where ecological literacy has had an
impact; surveys of U.S. architecture school Web sites and course offerings; profiles of grant
winners following a call for coursework; and a proposal for the establishment of a national Center
for Ecological Design which would focus on architecture education at all levels, and a detailed
look at the activities of such a center.
http://www.aia.org/cote_tides
206. “Undergraduate Education, Environmental Attitudes and the Design Professions”
(03.23.06)
This study, a Masters thesis by Traci R. Rider, examines the influence of undergraduate
education on designers’ interest in sustainable design. Self-proclaimed practitioners in the green
building industry were surveyed with the help of the US Green Building Council. Contrary to the
main hypothesis of the study, undergraduate education was not seen by subjects to be a
fundamental force in the decision to concentrate on sustainability. The study recommends
specific aspects of environmental education that seem more likely to produce graduates that
engage in sustainable design.
http://dspace.library.cornell.edu/bitstream/1813/2118/1/Rider_Thesis2.pdf
The Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence (C2E2), MIT and CERES have made
available a streaming media presentation on "Communicating Climate Change" by Solitaire
Townsend, a co-found of Futerra, a sustainability communications firm in the United Kingdom.
Townsend spoke at MIT on September 7, 2006. Townsend discusses her market research based
insights concerning how best to communicate the issues and promote behavior change. The
presentation also includes a review of her 20 practical "tips" for effective climate change
communication.
http://www.c2e2.org/climatechange.htm
Other Education & Outreach Programs
208. Ithaca College Awards Mini-Grants for Sustainability Curriculum Development
(04.27.06)
Ithaca College has awarded 28 mini-grants of $1,000 to support curriculum development
initiatives in the area of sustainability. The grants will support work conducted during the summer
of 2006. Awardees are required to take part in two half-day workshops on Teaching
Sustainability across the Curriculum. The goal of the program is to provide incentives for faculty
to develop new courses or modify curriculum in existing courses to include considerations of
sustainability.
http://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/sallen/Sustainability/summer_proposal.html
209. Cornell Task Force on Sustainability in the Age of Development Report (04.27.06)
Cornell's Task Force on Sustainability in the Age of Development has released its final report.
The Task Force was created to develop academic plans in the general area of sustainability and
was charged to develop a comprehensive inventory of relevant research and teaching in the area
of sustainability. The report calls for the formation of the Cornell Institute for Sustainability and
Development to better connect the work on sustainability that Cornell is already doing.
http://www.cornell.edu/provost/docs/SustFinalRept.pdf
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Ch. 3: Social Responsibility
3. Social Responsibility
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Access to Education
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210. Stanford University to Cover Tuition for Low-Income Students (03.23.06)
211. Harvard Expands Financial Aid for Low- and Middle-Income Families (04.06.06)
212. Columbia University to Eliminate Debt for Low-Income Graduates (09.21.06)
213. University of Washington Promises Free Tuition to Low-Income Students (10.19.06)
214. MIT to Match Federal Pell Grants (03.02.06)
Divestment ...............................................................................................................................66
215. College of the Atlantic Divests from Exxon (04.27.06)
216. Amherst College Board Votes Against Investments in Sudan (02.09.06)
217. Yale Divests from Sudan Holdings (02.23.06)
218. Brown Votes to Divest from Sudan in Response to Genocide (03.02.06)
219. University of California to Divest from Companies with Business Ties to Sudan
Government (03.23.06)
220. Brandeis Announces Sudan Divestment (04.13.06)
221. Sudan Divestment Campaign Covered by New York Times (04.27.06)
222. Columbia to Divest from Sudan (05.04.06)
223. Smith College Bans Investment in Sudan (05.11.06)
224. Boston University Divests from Companies Linked to Sudan Government (05.25.06)
225. U Washington, Princeton, and Williams College Bar Sudan Investments (06.15.06)
226. University of Pennsylvania to Divest From Sudan in Response to Genocide (06.22.06)
227. University System of Maryland Foundation Proscribes Sudan Investment (08.17.06)
228. Cornell Bars Investments in Sudan Oil Companies (08.24.06)
229. University of Wisconsin System to Divest Sudan Investments (08.24.06)
230. American University Proscribes Sudan Investments (09.28.06)
231. Bowdoin and Lafayette Colleges Proscribe Sudan Investment (11.16.06)
232. University of Colorado Proscribes Sudan Investments (12.07.06)
Sustainable Endowment Resources .....................................................................................69
233. Sustainable Endowments Institute Releases Survey of Shareholder Practices in Higher
Education Endowments (06.08.06)
234. Exercising Ownership: Responsible Investing at the University of Toronto (03.30.06)
Workers Rights
Collective Bargaining .............................................................................................................70
235. Janitors at University of Miami Vote to Authorize Strike (03.02.06)
236. University of Miami Students End Sit-In for Labor Rights with Agreement (03.30.06)
237. Strike Ends with Agreement at University of Miami (05.04.06)
Outsourcing/Insourcing .........................................................................................................70
238. University at Buffalo Shifts to In-House Custodial Workers (04.13.06)
239. Brandeis "Insources" Custodial Services (09.21.06)
240. Florida International University Insources Custodial Workers (10.12.06)
241. Stanford Raises Wages for Subcontracted Workers (05.11.06)
242. University of Miami to Raise Wages for Contract Workers (03.23.06)
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243. University of Florida Persuades Contractors to Increase Wages (11.02.06)
Anti-Sweatshop .......................................................................................................................72
244. Duke Strengthens Policy Against Sweatshops (02.16.06)
245. Cornell Endorses Anti-Sweatshop Designated Supplier Program (04.13.06)
246. UC Berkeley and Riverside Students Arrested After Occupying Chancellors' Offices in
Support of Designated Supplier Program (04.13.06)
247. University of California Endorses Anti-Sweatshop Designated Suppliers Program
(05.11.06)
Living Wages ...........................................................................................................................73
248. Seventeen University of Virginia Students Arrested in Living Wage Sit-In (04.20.06)
249. University of Maryland, Baltimore County Requires Living Wage in New Housekeeping
Contract (09.28.06)
250. UW-Madison Adopts Limited Term Employee Reform Plan (10.12.06)
Wage Increases .......................................................................................................................73
251. University of Mary Washington Increases Pay for Lowest Paid Employees (02.02.06)
252. University of Virginia to Raise Pay for Lowest Paid Workers (03.16.06)
253. Lowest paid UC Berkeley Workers Get Pay Hike (04.27.06)
254. University of Georgia Increases Minimum Salary Paid to Employees (04.27.06)
Childbirth Policies...................................................................................................................74
255. Stanford University Adopts Pioneering Childbirth Policy (02.02.06)
256. Dartmouth Announces New Child Accommodation Policy for Graduate Students
(05.25.06)
Diversity Initiatives
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257. UC Berkeley Announces New Diversity Initiatives (08.31.06)
258. University of Wisconsin Regents Approve Tuition Increase for Diversity at UW La
Crosse (08.24.06)
Town-Gown
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259. Urban Colleges Learn to Be Good Neighbors (01.12.06)
260. New Book on Institutionalizing Community-University Engagement (03.30.06)
Fair Trade
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261. Center for Fair and Alternative Trade Studies Founded at Colorado State U. (07.06.06)
262. Students Campaign for Fair Trade Products at Jazzman's Cafes (03.23.06)
Other
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263. Universities Come Together to Fight World Hunger (10.19.06)
264. Stanford Announces Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers (10.12.06)
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Access to Education
210. Stanford University to Cover Tuition for Low-Income Students (03.23.06)
In an effort to increase the economic diversity of its student body, Stanford University has
announced that families with annual incomes of less than $45,000 will not be expected to
contribute to the cost of tuition at Stanford University, and the requirements for middle-income
families will be cut in half. The change applies to both new and continuing undergraduate
students and will go into effect with the new academic year in September. The program is
anticipated to cost the university $3 million in the first year.
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2006/march15/tuition-031506.html
211. Harvard Expands Financial Aid for Low- and Middle-Income Families (04.06.06)
Harvard has announced that, beginning with the class admitted this spring, parents in families
with incomes of less than $60,000 will no longer be expected to contribute to the cost of their
children attending Harvard. In addition, Harvard will reduce the contributions of families with
incomes between $60,000 and $80,000. The new income thresholds build on the program
announced two years ago, which provided that families with incomes below $40,000 would not be
expected to contribute to the cost of education, with a reduced contribution for families with
incomes between $40,000 and $60,000. The number of students enrolled at Harvard from these
income brackets increased by 24 percent for the class entering this past fall - the first full year of
the program.
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/daily/2006/03/30-finaid.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/31/education/31harvard.html
Boston Globe article (www.boston.com)
212. Columbia University to Eliminate Debt for Low-Income Graduates (09.21.06)
Columbia University has announced that it will enhance undergraduate financial aid by
eliminating the debt burden on students attending Columbia College and the School of
Engineering and Applied Science whose families earn less than $50,000 per year. Columbia is
taking the step of replacing loans with grants for these undergraduates beginning in academic
year 2007–2008. This includes not just entering freshman but also eligible students in all classes
next year.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/06/09/lenfest.html
213. University of Washington Promises Free Tuition to Low-Income Students (10.19.06)
University of Washington has announced a new scholarship program guaranteeing full payment
of tuition and fees for students from the state of Washington who come from low- and lower
middle-income families. The new program, called "Husky Promise," guarantees full tuition and
fee scholarships for students attending the University who are residents of Washington state and
who qualify for Pell Grants or State Need Grants. Students whose family incomes are at or below
65 percent of the state median income -- currently 235 percent of the federal poverty level -- will
qualify for the scholarships. In general, a family of four with an income of $46,500 or less will be
able to send their children to the University of Washington tuition free. The program will start next
fall with the 2007-08 academic year. The University expects to support some 5,000 students a
year in this program, comprising approximately 20 percent of the total number of undergraduates
at its three campuses in Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma. All full-time undergraduates who qualify
financially are eligible, whether they entered the University as freshmen or transfer students.
http://uwnews.washington.edu/ni/article.asp?articleID=27325
214. MIT to Match Federal Pell Grants (03.02.06)
Acknowledging the decline in federal funding for student financial aid, MIT has announced it will
match Federal Pell Grants for all eligible students attending the Institute starting in September
2006. Because the doubled Pell Grant is over and above any need-based MIT scholarship, this
new Pell Grant match will limit, or in some cases, eliminate student loan debt for Pell Grant
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recipients. Congress has frozen Pell Grants at 2003 levels despite rising tuition costs.
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2006/pell.html
Divestment
215. College of the Atlantic Divests from Exxon (04.27.06)
College of the Atlantic President Steven K. Katona announced on Earth Day that the college
would sell its holdings in Exxon-Mobil, due to concerns about Exxon-Mobil's stance on climate
change. "I personally feel that global climate change is the most serious challenge we all face,
and that fossil fuel consumption worldwide must be reduced at least 50 percent by mid-century or
there will be horrible consequences," said Katona. "Some energy companies, such as BP and
Royal Dutch, are actively helping to avoid that scenario, but Exxon-Mobil insists on doing
business as usual."
http://coa.edu/html/pressreleases_135.htm
216. Amherst College Board Votes Against Investments in Sudan (02.09.06)
The Amherst College Board of Trustees voted in January to divest any direct holdings, and refrain
from future direct investment, in nearly two dozen multinational companies whose business
activities have been identified as supporting the Sudanese government. The Board’s decision is
part of a broader set of actions that are designed to encourage change in the Sudan. “We hope
to encourage a climate in which an increasing number of colleges, universities and pension funds
take similar actions” said Board of Trustees chair Jide Zeitlin.
Amherst News Release (www.amherst.edu)
Amherst Magazine article (www.amherst.edu)
217. Yale Divests from Sudan Holdings (02.23.06)
Yale University President Richard C. Levin announced last week that the University would bar
investments of its endowment assets in obligations of the Sudanese government as well as in
seven oil companies currently operating in Sudan as a response to the genocide being committed
with support from the government of Sudan in the Darfur region. Yale’s policy on ethical
investments calls for divestment in an entity that it concludes is committing grave social injury
when the prospect of changing that behavior through engagement or dialogue would be nil.
http://www.yale.edu/opa/newsr/06-02-15-07.all.html
http://acir.yale.edu/sudan.html
218. Brown Votes to Divest from Sudan in Response to Genocide (03.02.06)
The Brown Corporation, Brown University’s governing board, voted at its Feb. 25, 2006, meeting
to divest from companies whose business activities can be shown to be supporting and facilitating
the Sudanese government in its continuing sponsorship of genocidal actions and human rights
violations in Darfur. The University will exclude from its direct investments – and require the
University’s separate account managers to exclude from their direct investments – any such
companies. In addition, the Investment Office will share with all investment managers the
University’s desire to adhere to this investment philosophy.
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/News_Bureau/2005-06/05-084.html
219. University of California to Divest from Companies with Business Ties to Sudan
Government (03.23.06)
In response to concerns about genocide in Darfur, the University of California Board of Regents
has voted unanimously to divest all UC shares, including those combined in index funds, from
nine companies whose business activities provide revenue to the Sudanese government.
University of California is the first major public university in the US to take such action. To protect
the Regents’ fiduciary obligations to the health of the UC investments, as a result of making this
decision on non-financial criteria, the implementation of the divestment plan is conditioned upon
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passage of legislation to indemnify individual Regents and the University as a whole for all costs
and defense of any claim arising from the decision to divest. Divestment would be completed
within an 18-month period, commencing once indemnification legislation has been enacted.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2006/mar16.html
http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/03/17/intl
http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0316/p02s02-legn.html
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/17/SUDAN.TMP
220. Brandeis Announces Sudan Divestment (04.13.06)
On April 10, the executive committee of Brandeis University’s board of trustees unanimously
endorsed a statement to keep the university’s endowment free of any holdings in companies
doing business in Sudan. Brandeis does not have any such investments, according to school
officials, and the committee said the university should maintain that position. Citing the
university’s founding commitment to social action and social justice, the committee adopted a
disinvestment policy that reaches farther than such measures at many other colleges and
universities. The committee said the following should be prohibited: Investment in any companies
that are conducting business activities in Sudan such as maintaining equipment, facilities,
personnel, or other tools of commerce; that are providing goods and services to companies
operating in Sudan; and that are investing in the bonds or other financial obligations of the
government of Sudan. The policy makes exceptions for companies that contribute to the
economic or humanitarian welfare of the people of Sudan.
http://my.brandeis.edu/news/item?news_item_id=104603
221. Sudan Divestment Campaign Covered by New York Times (04.27.06)
The New York Times reports that at least seven universities have sold off Sudan-related
investments, including the University of California system, Harvard, Yale, Stanford and Brown
and that similar campaigns are underway at campuses around the US.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/26/nyregion/26divest.html
222. Columbia to Divest from Sudan (05.04.06)
Columbia University has announced that it will divest from and prohibit future investment in direct
holdings of 18 companies with business in Sudan. The University's decision is based on the
unanimous recommendation of its Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing. All 18
companies are either in the oil and gas industry or are providers of Sudan's infrastructure,
specifically in the energy/utilities and telecommunications sectors. "Columbia University strongly
condemns the genocidal actions being committed in Darfur and the Khartoum government's
complicity in these atrocities," said University President Lee C. Bollinger.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/06/05/sudan.html
223. Smith College Bans Investment in Sudan (05.11.06)
Citing the Sudanese government’s campaign of genocide in the Darfur region, Smith College has
banned investment in companies directly or indirectly supporting that regime. The Smith College
Board of Trustees voted to take action based on a recommendation of the college’s Committee
on Investor Responsibility, and after research undertaken at the request of Smith’s president,
Carol T. Christ.
http://www.smith.edu/newsoffice/releases/05-075.html
224. Boston University Divests from Companies Linked to Sudan Government (05.25.06)
Boston University Board of Trustees recently approved divestment of any and all direct
investments in multinational companies (i) identified as having direct business ties to the
Sudanese government, or (ii) whose business activities are in direct support of these companies
and the activities of the government. Although the University does not currently have direct
investments in such companies, this action will preclude future direct investment in these
companies. “For a university to contemplate a divestment action is a very, very serious thing for
us to do, and it’s something we should not do except in the most extreme of circumstances,” says
President Robert A. Brown. “But if you look at what’s going on in Darfur and Sudan and what the
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whole world understands is really genocide, this is one of those special circumstances where the
University should take a position.”
http://www.bu.edu/phpbin/news-cms/news/?dept=4&id=39205&template=4
http://www.bu.edu/president/announce/letters/2006/5-10/index.html
225. U Washington, Princeton, and Williams College Bar Sudan Investments (06.15.06)
The University of Washington Board of Regents recently voted to prohibit "[d]irect investment in
companies doing business in Sudan whose business activities support the Sudanese government
in its continuing sponsorship of genocidal actions and human rights violations in Darfur."
Trustees at Princeton also recently adopted a policy of disassociating from companies that
directly or indirectly conduct operations in Darfur that support acts of genocide, and to prevent
future investment in such companies. Likewise, the Trustees at Williams College have voted to
divest from 28 companies identified as supporting Sudanese government activities in Darfur.
http://www.williams.edu/admin/president/letters/060606_Sudan_Divestment.php
News@Princeton article (www.princeton.edu)
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/273351_uwregents09.html
http://www.washington.edu/regents/meetings/meetings06/june/items/fin/f-5.pdf
226. University of Pennsylvania to Divest From Sudan in Response to Genocide (06.22.06)
The University of Pennsylvania will bar investments of its endowment assets in seven oil
companies currently operating in Sudan as well as in obligations of the Sudanese government as
a response to the genocide being committed in Darfur, Penn President Amy Gutmann announced
recently. The decision to divest was made by the University Board of Trustees based on a
recommendation by Penn University Council, a deliberative and broadly representative forum that
exists to consider the activities of the University in all its phases. This recommendation follows a
report developed and presented by members of the Social Responsibility Advisory Committee, a
group comprised of faculty, students and staff that advises the president and trustees on proxy
matters.
http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/article.php?id=970
http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/06/16/sudan
227. University System of Maryland Foundation Proscribes Sudan Investment (08.17.06)
The University System of Maryland Foundation has adopted a resolution directing the managers
of its actively managed separate accounts of publicly traded equity portfolios not to hold shares in
companies identified as complicit in genocide in Sudan's Darfur region. Currently, USMF does
not have any direct holdings in any of the companies. Also in accordance with the board's
resolution, the USMF staff has communicated the board's decision to all of its endowment
investment managers, requesting that they consider the foundation's stand on the issue as they
make future investment decisions.
http://www.usmd.edu/newsroom/news/91
228. Cornell Bars Investments in Sudan Oil Companies (08.24.06)
Cornell has announced its intention to bar investment of its endowment assets in oil companies
currently operating in Sudan as a response to the genocide in Darfur. It also will ban investing in
obligations of the Sudanese government. In addition, Cornell will talk to managers of commingled
funds in which it invests about strategies seeking to eliminate any future association or indirect
exposure to these companies.
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Aug06/Sudan.announcement.html
229. University of Wisconsin System to Divest Sudan Investments (08.24.06)
The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System have voted to prevent university
funds from being invested with companies that support or abet acts of genocide in the country of
Sudan. The Regent vote directs that UW System assets held in separately managed accounts,
over which the Board of Regents serves as trustees and fiduciaries, shall not be invested in
companies that do business with the Sudanese government or have been complicit in the Darfur
genocide. Investments will also be prohibited in companies that provide military equipment, arms,
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or defense supplies to any Sudanese domestic party. Where assets are invested through mutual
funds, the fund firms will be notified of the Board’s action and asked to adopt similar policies. The
Regent action will be shared with UW foundations that manage private funds on behalf of UW
institutions so they can consider a similar policy.
http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2006/r060818c.htm
230. American University Proscribes Sudan Investments (09.28.06)
The American University Board of Trustees recently passed a resolution proscribing investments
in directly in companies doing business in the oil and gas sector in Sudan. In addition, the
University will communicate its decision to its investment managers and advisors urging them to
end any investment in companies doing business in the oil and gas sector in Sudan.
http://www.american.edu/trustees/statements/Darfur.html
231. Bowdoin and Lafayette Colleges Proscribe Sudan Investment (11.16.06)
The Board of Trustees at Bowdoin College has voted to divest any direct holdings in companies
doing business in the Sudan and to avoid future direct investments in companies that sustain
genocide through their support of the Sudanese government. Similarly, the Board of Trustees at
Lafayette College has requested that its external investment managers not invest Lafayette funds
with multinational companies that the College has determined have direct business ties to the
Sudanese government and whose actions are believed to further the continuing genocide in
Darfur. Both colleges intend to hold educational events on campus to raise awareness about the
situation in Darfur.
http://www.bowdoin.edu/news/archives/1bowdoincampus/003572.shtml
http://www.lafayette.edu/news.php/view/9372/
232. University of Colorado Proscribes Sudan Investments (12.07.06)
The University of Colorado Board of Regents have voted unanimously to withdraw CU's
investments from companies doing business with the Sudanese government. The move comes
in response to a student-led campaign claiming the investments support genocide in Darfur.
Campus newspaper article (www.coloradodaily.com)
http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_4779438
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233. Sustainable Endowments Institute Releases Survey of Shareholder Practices in
Higher Ed (06.08.06)
The Sustainable Endowments Institute has released a survey of shareholder practices in higher
education that targeted the 331 largest college and university endowments and included all
schools with $100 million or more in endowment assets. The survey looked at proxy voting,
transparency of endowment holdings, and related policy questions. Key findings about
shareholder practices at the 216 colleges and universities who responded to the survey (65%)
include: two-thirds of the colleges and universities do not disclose university endowment
investments; nearly three-quarters of colleges and universities keep proxy voting records private;
only five percent of schools include students in proxy voting decision-making; and almost half of
the schools would be open to giving students and others a voice in proxy voting.
http://www.endowmentinstitute.org/survey.html
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2006-05-29-college-invest_x.htm
http://www.socialfunds.com/news/article.cgi/2020.html
234. Exercising Ownership: Responsible Investing at the University of Toronto (03.30.06)
The Responsible Investment Working Group, a group of University of Toronto students dedicated
to improving the environmental, social and governance performance of university endowment and
pension funds, has released an 80-page report that describes how University of Toronto could
become a leader in responsible investing. Among other things, the report recommends that the
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University: actively vote and disclose proxy votes, form an Advisory Committee on Responsible
Investment, become active participants in institutional investor coalitions, and engage with
investment managers in discussions on responsible investment.
http://www.responsibleinvestment.ca/
Toronto Star article (www.thestar.com)
Listing of Socially Responsible Investment Policies adopted by Institutions of
Higher Education (AASHE members-only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/investment_policies.php
Collective Bargaining
235. Janitors at University of Miami Vote to Authorize Strike (03.02.06)
Janitors at the University of Miami recently voted to authorize a strike over what union organizers
described as unfair labor practices committed by UNICCO, the company hired by the University
to provide janitorial services. Janitors at the campus earn as little as $6.40 and hour and are not
provided with health insurance. Last week, the University announced the formation of an internal
work group to study compensation and benefits of outside contract workers.
SEIU Press Release (www.prnewswire.com)
University Statement (www.miami.edu)
http://www.yeswecane.org/
236. University of Miami Students End Sit-In for Labor Rights with Agreement (03.30.06)
University of Miami students ended a 13-hour sit-in in the admissions office early Wednesday
morning after the University agreed to: put out a statement saying it would not tolerate
intimidation or coercion of workers; encourage Unicco and the union to reach an agreement over
the labor dispute; and would host a meeting within 48 hours involving the union, Unicco, faculty
and student groups. UM janitors and other contract workers of Unicco Services Co. seeking
union representation with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have been on partial
strike for over four weeks.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/email/news/breaking_news/14210704.htm
http://www.uniccotruth.com/
237. Strike Ends with Agreement at University of Miami (05.04.06)
A 9-week walkout of janitorial workers at University of Miami has ended with agreement between
the University contractor Unicco Services and the Service Employees International Union. Under
the agreement, Unicco will allow workers to indicate their desire to join a union a card-check
verification process rather than insisting on a formal election. For its part, the SEIU has agreed
that support of 60 percent of the janitors would be necessary for recognition of the union, instead
of traditional simple majority.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/14477887.htm
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/02/us/02labor.html
http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/05/02/miami
Outsourcing/Insourcing
238. University at Buffalo Shifts to In-House Custodial Workers (04.13.06)
Citing high staff turnover rates and quality concerns, the University at Buffalo has decided to
cease outsourcing of custodial work. Over the next three years, the contracted janitorial workers
will be gradually insourced and in turn represented by the existing union on campus. Their wages
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are expected to increase from $7.03/hour to as much as $10.60/hour and they will also be
receiving state health benefits. "There's a direct link between quality assurance problems and
low wages of janitors," said Michael Dupre, associate vice president for University Facilities.
Student Justice for Janitors organizers expressed support for the move and will work to ensure
that current workers are prioritized for the new unionized positions.
http://spectrum.buffalo.edu/article.php?id=26742
http://www.livingwageaction.org/campaigns_ub.htm
239. Brandeis "Insources" Custodial Services (09.21.06)
Brandeis University has hired custodians previously employed by outside contractors. The
custodians will receive higher wages as a result of the switch. The move comes after a student
campaign to improve working conditions for janitors.
http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/09/14/brandeis
240. Florida International University Insources Custodial Workers (10.12.06)
Florida International University has announced plans to convert approximately 150 currently
outsourced custodial positions into jobs to be filled by university employees. The transition to inhouse custodial workers will begin immediately and current custodial workers will be granted the
first interviews for the new positions. The plan, which ultimately will cost the university $1.8 million
a year, calls for the new custodial workers’ starting wage to be set at $9.58 per hour. This
represents a 50 percent increase over the current starting wage. Additionally, long-term FIU
employees are being offered the opportunity to convert from temporary to permanent employment
with full benefits.
http://news.fiu.edu/releases/2006/09-27_custodial.htm
241. Stanford Raises Wages for Subcontracted Workers (05.11.06)
Stanford University has announced that it will raise the wage rate it requires contractors to pay
their employees by more than 10 percent to $11.15 per hour for workers with health benefits and
to $12.59 per hour for workers without health benefits. The university decided to adjust the wage
rates after reviewing comparable rates for a range of Bay Area municipalities that have living
wage policies. Stanford established living wage guidelines for subcontracted employees in April
2003. The policy became effective as new contracts were established or existing contracts were
renewed or extended. The policy calls for a regular review of wage and benefit minimums.
Because of the rolling start date for the policy, the first review was conducted early this year.
Successive reviews will be undertaken on an annual basis. In addition to setting wage
minimums, the policy also requires subcontractors to provide 10 paid days off per year for eligible
employees.
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/news/pr/2006/pr-wage-051006.html
http://daily.stanford.edu/tempo?page=content&id=20413&repository=0001_article
242. University of Miami to Raise Wages for Contract Workers (03.23.06)
In response to student, faculty and community pressure, the University of Miami has agreed to
provide healthcare for contracted workers and raise their pay by at least 25 percent. Before the
wage increase, UM's wages to contract workers were among the lowest of major U.S.
universities. UM janitors and other contract workers of Unicco Services Co. are seeking union
representation with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and have been on partial
strike for over three weeks. Union supporters praised UM's move but said that the struggle for
union representation would continue. They also expressed disappointment that UM has not
acknowledged the janitors' right to form a union and has not addressed alleged labor law
violations by Unicco.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/14118887.htm
http://www.uniccotruth.com
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243. University of Florida Persuades Contractors to Increase Wages (11.02.06)
As part of a broader sustainability initiative, the University of Florida has persuaded two of major
contractors to pay a living wage. Since October 1, Aramark and Follett, which manage food
service and the bookstore respectively, have been paying full-time employees working on
campus at least $8.84 an hour, consistent with UF's own minimum wage.
Anti-Sweatshop
244. Duke Strengthens Policy Against Sweatshops (02.16.06)
In an effort to better monitor those factories that produce apparel with Duke University logos,
Duke has agreed to reduce the number of factories that manufacture Duke merchandise.
Specifically, Duke will require 25% of Duke apparel to be made at designated factories that meet
Duke’s anti-sweatshop standards and can be more closely monitored.
http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2006/02/sweatshop.html
245. Cornell Endorses Anti-Sweatshop Designated Supplier Program (04.13.06)
Cornell University has come out in support of the proposed Designated Supplier Program, which
would require factories producing clothing with a Cornell logo to pay a living wage, allow workers
to unionize and freely express their rights, and prohibit sweatshop conditions. Cornell already
has a code of conduct that requires licensees to avoid factories that don’t respect workers rights
and don’t pay a living wage. The Designated Supplier Program goes a step further by requiring
licensees to use only designated factories that are known to respect workers rights and pay a
living wage.
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/April06/Cornell.sweatshops.ssl.html
Campus newspaper article (www.cornellsun.com)
246. UC Berkeley and Riverside Students Arrested After Occupying Chancellors' Offices in
Support of Designated Supplier Program (04.13.06)
Students at the University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Riverside were
arrested on Tuesday for occupying their respective Chancellor's office. The students were
demanding that the University of California endorse the Designated Supplier Program (DSP) to
ensure that apparel bearing the University's logo is produced in factories where workers are
represented by a democratic union and earn a living wage. The students, who have been
campaigning on the issue for several months, accused the UC administration of dragging its feet
on the proposal and argued that since all other avenues have been pursued without success, civil
disobedience was necessary to persuade the university to support the DSP. Administrators said
that the issue is currently under discussion by a committee that is due to make a recommendation
to the UC President in early May.
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/04/11/MNG3NI7KRD11.DTL
Press Enterprise article (www.pe.com)
247. U. of California Endorses Anti-Sweatshop Designated Suppliers Program (05.11.06)
The University of California (UC) system has announced its commitment to implement that antisweatshop Designated Suppliers Program. In the first year of implementation, the UC will require
licensees to purchase at least 25% of logo apparel from factories that have been designated as
paying a living wage and respecting workers rights. The move follows student protests and
arrests in support for the program.
http://www.workersrights.org/DSP/Scan00117.PDF
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/living/education/14534945.htm
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Living Wage
248. Seventeen University of Virginia Students Arrested in Living Wage Sit-In (04.20.06)
Seventeen University of Virginia students were arrested this weekend, ending a 4 day sit-in for
living wages. The students had occupied the University's central administration building and
were calling for the University to raise wages for its lowest paid workers to $10.72, up from a
current minimum of $9.37. Student rallies in support of a living wage have continued in the days
after the arrests. The University administration has questioned the methodology used to derive
the $10.72 figure.
Washington Post article 1 (www.washingtonpost.com)
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Washington Post article 3
http://www.virginia.edu/wages/
http://www.uvalivingwage.net/
249. University of Maryland, Baltimore County Requires Living Wage in New Housekeeping
Contract (09.28.06)
A new housekeeping contract at University of Maryland, Baltimore County includes a living wage
provision that requires contractors to pay their workers a living wage, as determined by the
Baltimore City Wage Commission. Under the new contract, workers will be paid $9.30 per hour $1.50 more than the previous wage of $7.80 per hour - and will receive 10 days of paid vacation
annually.
http://www.umbc.edu/newsevents/insights/archives/2006/09/new_housekeepin.html
250. UW-Madison Adopts Limited Term Employee Reform Plan (10.12.06)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has adopted a detailed, multi-year plan that will reform its
use of Limited Term Employees (LTEs). The plan designates two types of functions - seasonal
and irregular - as appropriate activities for units to create LTE appointments. Over a six-year
period, the University will convert 95 percent of all "inappropriate" LTE appointments to full time
equivalent positions. In addition, beginning in July 2007, the plan would give most LTEs a pay
increase to the "living wage" defined by the City of Madison.
http://badgerherald.com/news/2006/10/04/chancellor_signs_new.php
http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/10/05/employees
Wage Increases
251. University of Mary Washington Announces Pay Increase for Lowest Paid Employees
(02.02.06)
Officials at the University of Mary Washington announced that the institution will increase salaries
for its lowest paid workers. For all full-time and part-time employees, the base rate will rise from
$8.72 to $9.18 an hour. The increase is based on an updated comparison of the university’s total
compensation with that paid by Stafford County to its entry level custodial workers. In 1998, the
University adopted Stafford County’s entry level custodial worker salary as the benchmark for its
base rate to assist in recruitment and retention efforts. This is the third review and base rate
market adjustment since that time. The raises will take effect between March 10 and March 20.
Press Release (www.umw.edu)
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2006/012006/01282006/163571
252. University of Virginia to Raise Pay for Lowest Paid Workers (03.16.06)
University of Virginia President John T. Casteen III recently announced an increase in the
University’s minimum pay rate. Effective March 20th, the minimum pay for all employees in the
academic division and at the Medical Center will be $9.37 per hour. Approximately 375
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employees will benefit from the wage increase. The University is seeking clarification from the
state Attorney General as to the legality of applying the wage increase to contract workers as
well. Students and community members who are campaigning for a living wage of $10.72 per
hour praised the increase, but said that more needs to be done.
Daily Progress article (www.dailyprogress.com)
http://www.cavalierdaily.com/CVArticle.asp?ID=26233&pid=1411
http://www.virginia.edu/president/spch/06/compensation.html
253. Lowest paid UC Berkeley Workers Get Pay Hike (04.27.06)
About 180 of the lowest paid employees at the University of California, Berkeley are receiving pay
increases up to 20 percent, following a decision to raise the baseline wage for career and limitedappointment employees to $11.25 per hour. In announcing the increases, Chancellor Robert J.
Birgeneau noted that campus employees face significant challenges with the high cost of living in
the Bay Area. The decision to raise the baseline wage affects primarily food service employees, a
group whose lowest hourly rate was previously $9.39.
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/04/21_wagehike.shtml
254. University of Georgia Increases Minimum Salary Paid to Employees (04.27.06)
The University of Georgia will increase the minimum wage paid to salaried employees to $19,000
per year as part of the pay increases that will be effective Jan. 1, 2007. The lowest-paid salaried
employees at the university were paid $12,790 just four years ago, when the minimum level was
increased to $15,000. Last year, it was increased to $17,500. Next year’s increase to $19,000
will affect 596 salaried employees. “I am pleased that we are able to give priority in directing the
university’s resources to those among our employees who most need it,” President Michael F.
Adams said. “The university recognizes the importance of paying a living wage to its employees."
http://www.uga.edu/news/artman/publish/060425_SalaryIncrease.shtml
http://onlineathens.com/stories/042606/uganews_20060426052.shtml
Childbirth Policies
255. Stanford University Adopts Pioneering Childbirth Policy (02.02.06)
In an effort to increase the number of women pursuing the advanced degrees, Stanford University
has adopted a pioneering Childbirth Policy for graduate students. The policy offers women
graduate students anticipating or experiencing a birth a number of options designed to
accommodate for the demands placed them by late-stage pregnancy, childbirth, and the care of a
newborn. Specifically, the policy offers such students an Academic Accommodation Period of up
to two academic quarters before and after the birth, during which the student may postpone
course assignments, examinations, and other academic requirements. During this time, students
are eligible for full-time enrollment status and will retain access to Stanford facilities, Cardinal
Care, and Stanford housing. In addition, new or expecting mothers are granted an automatic
one-quarter extension of University and departmental requirements and academic milestones,
with the possibility of up to three quarters by petition under unusual circumstances. Finally,
students supported by fellowships, teaching assistantships, and/or research assistantships will be
excused from their regular TA or RA duties for a period of six weeks during which they will
continue to receive support. Stanford officials believe that only one other school, MIT, has a
similar policy.
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/DoR/GSH/childbirth.html
http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/01/30/stanford
256. Dartmouth Announces New Child Accommodation Policy for Graduate Students
(05.25.06)
Dartmouth College has announced a comprehensive new child accommodation policy, effective
immediately, which allows graduate students who are full-time, stipend-supported and primary
care providers to take up to 12 weeks of accommodation following the birth or adoption of a child.
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During the accommodation period, graduate students remain enrolled and receive their full
stipend support and health benefits. An automatic one-term extension will also be granted to
complete their degree.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2006/05/17.html
Diversity Initiatives
257. University of Wisconsin Regents Approve Tuition Increase for Diversity at UW La
Crosse (08.24.06)
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents recently approved a plan to increase tuition by
$1,320 over three years in order to diversify its student body. The income from the tuition
increase will be used to hire new faculty members, provide financial aid for recruiting low-income
and minority students, and support outreach to Wisconsin’s elementary and secondary school
system and retention efforts. The increases, which have yet to be approved by the Wisconsin
legislature, would be in addition to usual annual tuition increases.
http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/08/21/tuition
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=484998
258. UC Berkeley Announces New Diversity Initiatives (08.31.06)
UC Berkeley has announced its intent to hire a vice chancellor for equity and inclusion. The new
chancellor enhance will work to improve access, climate, and inclusion — not only for
underrepresented minorities, but for people with disabilities and the LGBT community, and not
only among students and faculty but among staff as well. The University also announced the
selection of three projects for funding under the new Berkeley Diversity Research Initiative
(BDRI). The selected projects focus on racial inequities in urban public schools, the root causes
of health disparities among diverse populations, and diversity and democracy.
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/berkeleyan/2006/08/23_press.shtml
Town-Gown
259. Urban Colleges Learn to Be Good Neighbors (01.12.06)
A recent Washington Post article describes “a national trend of urban colleges that are
aggressively trying to bridge "town-gown" tensions by investing heavily in adjacent troubled
neighborhoods -- and by making a connection with local civic life.” The article focuses primarily
on University of Pennsylvania, which over the past 10 years has dramatically revitalized its
surrounding neighborhood. School administrators attribute increases in applications and
improvements in U.S. News & World Report ranks in large part to the University’s revitalization
initiatives in West Philadelphia. "We said we teach our students about civic engagement. You
can't do that and not be role models for civic engagement," said former Penn president Judith
Rodin, who was a catalyst in the renewal efforts.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/08/AR2006010801164.html
260. New Book on Institutionalizing Community-University Engagement (03.30.06)
Creating a New Kind of University, a new book edited by Stephen L. Percy, Nancy L. Zimpher,
and Mary Jane Brukardt, explores institutional transformation through university-community
collaboration. This book examines engagement from historical and comparative perspectives and
provides a spectrum of practical ideas for and solutions to the real-world challenges of "doing"
engagement. It concludes with a challenge to higher education from a group of national leaders
who believe it is time for colleges and universities to take action.
More about the book (www.aidcvt.com)
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Fair Trade
261. Center for Fair and Alternative Trade Studies Founded at Colorado State University
(07.06.06)
Colorado State University is home to the new Center for Fair and Alternative Trade Studies. The
center will study how consumer-based movements throughout the world can help ameliorate
problems such as poverty and environmental degradation. The Center’s research agenda builds
upon the success of the Fair Trade Research Group, an international network of scholars and
practitioners coordinated by a team at CSU. The center is directed by Doug Murray, professor of
sociology, and Laura Raynolds, associate professor of sociology.
http://welcome.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=programs_fairtrade
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Sociology/cfats/
262. Students Campaign for Fair Trade Products at Jazzman's Cafes (03.23.06)
United Students for Fair Trade has launched the Justice at Jazzman’s campaign to challenge
officials of Jazzman’s Cafes to provide products that are environmentally sensitive and improve
the working conditions of overseas laborers. The students are calling for Jazzman's to serve and
promote 100% Fair Trade Certified coffee, teas, cocoa, chocolate, and sugar at their cafes.
Jazzman's operates over 120 campus cafes and has been growing rapidly.
http://www.usft.org/index.php?p=/ActionCenter/Jazzmans/
Other Social Responsibility Programs
263. Universities Come Together to Fight World Hunger (10.19.06)
More than 30 universities have joined together over the past year in a coalition focused on
combating world hunger. The Universities Fighting World Hunger initiative was formally
announced recently in an event on World Food Day in Washington D.C. To highlight the role of
the university in dramatically reducing hunger domestically and globally, a World Food Day
Teleconference featured a documentary entitled Universities Fighting World Hunger. The new
initiative is headquartered at Auburn University, which will be the host of the Universities Fighting
World Hunger conference in February.
http://www.auburn.edu/event/hunger/publish.php?doc_id=1
264. Stanford Announces Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers (10.12.06)
A $10 million gift matched by Stanford will create a $20 million loan-forgiveness program at the
university's School of Education to encourage students to become K-12 teachers. The new
program will significantly reduce the debt for students enrolled in the yearlong Stanford Teacher
Education Program (STEP) who, upon graduation, enter the teaching profession for at least four
years. Under the program, half of a STEP student's loan will be "forgiven"-effectively cancelledwhen the graduate has taught for two years. After four years, the loan balance will be forgiven.
Any student enrolling in STEP who plans to teach in a public school will be eligible to apply for the
program. Students teaching in private schools that benefit underserved communities also will be
considered.
Press Release (http://ed.stanford.edu)
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Ch. 4: Green Building
4. Green Building
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Policies
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265. Grinnell Adopts Environmentally Responsible Building Guidelines (06.15.06)
266. Rice University Commits to Green Building (08.31.06)
267. Oberlin Adopts Green Building Policy (11.16.06)
268. Mesa Community College Launches Sustainable Building Remodel Policy (12.14.06)
Building Ratings & Awards
LEED-NC Gold .........................................................................................................................80
269. University of British Columbia Building Earns LEED Gold Certification (01.12.06)
270. Haverford College Athletic Facility Receives LEED Gold Certification (04.27.06)
271. Central College Residence Hall Receives LEED Gold Certification (05.25.06)
272. Grinnell College Education Center Receives LEED Gold Certification (06.08.06)
273. Collaborative Innovation Center at Carnegie Mellon University Earns LEED Gold
Certification (06.29.06)
274. Warren Wilson College Building Receives LEED Gold Certification (07.20.06)
275. Pacific Lutheran’s Morken Center Receives LEED Gold Certification (07.27.06)
276. U. of Victoria’s Medical Sciences Building Receives LEED Gold (08.24.06)
277. Penn State Building Receives LEED Gold Certification (09.07.06)
278. Oregon State U. Engineering Building Receives LEED Gold Certification (09.21.06)
279. Yale Building Receives LEED Gold Certification (11.09.06)
280. CU Boulder Facility Receives LEED Gold Certification (12.14.06)
LEED-NC Silver .......................................................................................................................83
281. Two Bowdoin College Residence Halls Receive LEED Silver Certification (04.06.06)
282. Hamilton College Residence Hall Receives LEED Silver Certification (04.20.06)
283. Pomona College Biology Building Receives LEED Silver Certification (11.16.06)
LEED-NC Basic........................................................................................................................84
284. UC Santa Barbara Research Building Receives LEED Basic Certification (11.30.06)
LEED-EB Silver........................................................................................................................84
285. UCSB's Girvetz Hall Receives LEED EB Silver (03.09.06)
286. CU-Boulder's University Memorial Center Earns LEED-EB Silver (07.27.06)
LEED-CS Gold .........................................................................................................................84
Awards .....................................................................................................................................85
288. Three South Carolina Universities Receive Green Building Awards (10.26.06)
289. Green Residence at U. of Washington Receives AIA Housing Award (03.16.06)
290. North Cariboo Community College Receives Building Engineering Award (03.16.06)
291. University of Toronto at Mississauga's Green Dorm Wins Award (05.04.06)
292. UNH Earns First EPA ENERGY STAR Rating for Dormitories (05.11.06)
293. Furman University's Duke Library Wins Interior Design Award (06.08.06)
294. University of Miami Recognized for Green Building Initiatives (07.06.06)
295. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Receives Brownfields Project Award (08.10.06)
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296. Los Angeles Community College District Receives Sustainable Future Award
(12.07.06)
Building Openings
Residential ...............................................................................................................................86
297. University of Maine at Farmington Opens Green Residence Hall (03.09.06)
298. Tufts University Opens 'Green' Dorm (09.07.06)
299. Green Residence Hall Renovation at Harvard Business School (09.21.06)
300. University of Vermont Opens Green Residence (09.28.06)
301. Pacific University Dedicates Green Residence Hall (10.12.06)
302. Saint Xavier University Dedicates New Green Residence Hall (10.12.06)
303. Plymouth State University Opens Energy Efficient Dorm (10.19.06)
Teaching/Research Facilities.................................................................................................88
304. Green Buildings Open at Santa Clara University and Laramie County Community
College (01.19.06)
305. Goshen College Dedicates First Phase of Eco-Village (04.13.06)
306. Solar-Hydrogen Home Opens at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (07.06.06)
307. Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Opens Green Addition (07.20.06)
308. Duke University Medical Center Goes 'Green' (08.17.06)
309. New Tahoe Center for Environmental Science Building to Open at Sierra Nevada
College (08.24.06)
310. Cape Cod Community College to Open Green Technology Building (08.24.06)
311. Berkeley City College Opens Green Building (09.07.06)
312. Southern Methodist University Opens Green Engineering Building (09.07.06)
313. University of Victoria Opens Green Engineering Building (10.12.06)
314. Auburn University Dedicates New Green Building (11.02.06)
315. Georgia Tech Opens Green Building (11.02.06)
316. Duke Marine Lab Dedicates Ocean Conservation Center (11.09.06)
Auxiliary Facilities...................................................................................................................90
317. Lawrence Tech Dedicates Green Student Services Center (04.13.06)
318. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dedicates Green Welcome Center (06.15.06)
319. Colorado State University Opens Green Transit Center (08.31.06)
320. Green Union & Athletic Centers Open at University of Connecticut (08.31.06)
Buildings In-Progress
Residential ...............................................................................................................................91
321. Saint Xavier University Breaks Ground for Green Residence Hall (01.19.06)
322. Green Dorms Coming to Dartmouth College (02.23.06)
323. College of the Atlantic Receives Grant for Green Dormitory (08.24.06)
324. Duke Announces Construction of 'The Home Depot Smart Home' (10.26.06)
325. Spelman College Breaks Ground on Green Residence Hall (10.26.06)
Teaching/Research Facilities.................................................................................................92
326. Humboldt State Seeking LEED Gold on Behavioral and Social Sciences Building
(02.09.06)
327. St. Louis Community College to Open New Green Campus (03.30.06)
328. University of Saskatchewan Planning LEED Gold Addition (03.30.06)
329. Walsh College Planning Green Expansion (06.22.06)
330. University of British Columbia Planning "Most Innovative and High Performance
Building in North America" (07.13.06)
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331. Wilson Technical Community College Receives County Backing for Green Building
(07.13.06)
332. Adrian College Planning Green Renovations (07.13.06)
333. Clarion University Planning LEED Science Center (08.03.06)
334. Ohlone College Developing New Green Campus (08.03.06)
335. Green Business Building Under Construction at U. of Minnesota Duluth (08.24.06)
336. Green Renovation Project Underway at Saginaw Valley State University (11.02.06)
337. Hartwick College Receives Grant for Green Building (11.16.06)
338. University of Western Ontario Plans Green Building for Sustainability Research
(12.14.06)
Auxiliary ...................................................................................................................................94
339. UC Santa Barbara Seeking LEED Silver on New Student Center (02.16.06)
340. University of Vermont “Tops Off” Green Student Center (06.22.06)
Community Housing ...............................................................................................................95
341. Tulane Helps Initiate Sustainable Building Project in New Orleans (07.13.06)
342. Coastal Carolina University Partners with Habitat for Humanity on Green Home
(11.09.06)
New Resources
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343. Emory’s Green Building Efforts Profiled (02.16.06)
344. Green Residence Halls Database (03.02.06)
345. Green Library Buildings on Campus (03.23.06)
346. Green Science Buildings (05.18.06)
Other
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(06.01.06)
348. University of Michigan Begins Space Utilization Study (11.30.06)
349. Campus Green Building in the New York Times (01.12.06)
350. CNNMoney.com Covers Sustainable "Dorms of the Future" (08.03.06)
351. Auburn Students Design Green Roof (11.16.06)
352. Macalester College Students to Install Green Roof (04.06.06)
353. University of Arkansas to Install Experimental Green Roof (08.03.06)
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Green Building Policies
265. Grinnell Adopts Environmentally Responsible Building Guidelines (06.15.06)
The Building and Grounds Committee of the Grinnell College Board of Trustees has approved
Environmentally Responsible Building Guidelines which calls for all new major construction and
major renovation to meet the LEED “certified” standard. The policy does not require projects to
be certified through the USGBC, but all projects must display the ability to earn the necessary
points to meet certification standards.
http://www.grinnell.edu/etal/green/
266. Rice University Commits to Green Building (08.31.06)
Rice University has announced that all new buildings will be constructed to at least the LEED
Certified standard. The first building on campus that will be designed to LEED standards will be
the Collaborative Research Center. In addition, two new residential colleges, both built to LEED
standards, are scheduled to open in the fall of 2009. “Although Rice has always been interested
in building durable facilities, minimizing waste and maximizing energy efficiency, the LEED
evaluation process permits us to consider decisions specifically through a filter that reflects
sustainability values,” said Barbara White Bryson, associate vice president of Facilities
Engineering & Planning.
Rice News article (www.media.rice.edu)
267. Oberlin Adopts Green Building Policy (11.16.06)
Oberlin College's Board of Trustees has approved a policy stating, "Oberlin will achieve a LEED
rating of a least silver for new construction and major renovation projects, unless, with regard to a
particular project, it is determined that either doing so would be financially imprudent or that
specific alternate steps would allow Oberlin to achieve superior environmental performance at a
cost similar to that involved in the LEED standard."
http://www.oberlin.edu/news-info/06nov/leed.html
268. Mesa Community College Launches Sustainable Building Remodel Policy (12.14.06)
Mesa Community College recently launched a sustainable building remodel program. All office
and classroom remodels now adhere to an environmentally-preferable standard set of finishes
and procedures. For example, all interior paint will be zero-VOC and new carpet tiles will be
designed for cradle-to-cradle recycling. The College will also participate in a carpet recycling
program for existing carpet. In addition, MCC will be using linoleum produced from renewable
resources. This sustainable building remodel program was an outcome of Interior Design
students working with the Maintenance and Operation Department.
http://keeptool.mc.maricopa.edu/html/snapshot.php?id=87640254560523
Annotated list of campus green building policies (AASHE members only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/building_policies.php
Buildings Rated: LEED-NC Gold
269. University of British Columbia Building Earns LEED Gold Certification (01.12.06)
The University of British Columbia’s Life Sciences Centre has received LEED Gold certification.
The $125-million, 52,165-sq. meter building is the largest building in Canada to achieve a LEED
Gold certification and the second facility that houses research laboratories in Canada to receive
this certification. Compared to a conventional building of the same size, the LSC consumes 50
per cent less water and 28 per cent less energy, in part due to a dynamic monitoring system,
which adjusts interior lighting and ventilation according to the external conditions. In addition, 80
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per cent of the construction waste was recycled or salvaged.
http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/media/releases/2006/mr-06-004.html
270. Haverford College Athletic Facility Receives LEED Gold Certification (04.27.06)
Haverford College's Douglas B. Gardner '83 Integrated Athletic Center has been awarded LEED
Gold Certification. The 100,000-square-foot facility is believed to be the first LEED certified
athletic building.
http://www.haverford.edu/publicrelations/news/greenconference.htm
http://sev.prnewswire.com/higher-education/20060421/NEF01221042006-1.html
271. Central College Residence Hall Receives LEED Gold Certification (05.25.06)
A Central College residence building has received LEED Gold certification. The 1203
Independence residence hall houses 120 students and is the first residence hall in the state of
Iowa to receive LEED certification. Green features include a student-developed recycling plan, a
green-cleaning program, and online tracking of energy consumption.
http://www.central.edu/calendar/index.cfm?sAction=dspNews&eventID=3952
http://software.qualityattributes.com/pages/press_releases/20051215.asp
http://pods.centralcollege.greentouchscreen.com
272. Grinnell College Education Center Receives LEED Gold Certification (06.08.06)
Grinell College's Conard Environmental Research Area facility has received LEED Gold
Certification. Green design features include: a geothermal heat pump system; a cistern system to
collect and filter rainwater for greenhouse irrigation and bathroom flushing water; natural lighting
to illuminate the building during the day; a high performance glazing curtain wall to reduce solar
heat gain; building materials, paints, and adhesives low in volatile organic compounds; and
extensive use of recycled and local building materials. The College currently has three other
buildings under consideration for certification.
http://www.grinnell.edu/tv/leed/
The Collaborative Innovation Center at Carnegie Mellon University has been award LEED Core
and Shell Gold certification. The 136,000 square-foot structure includes an energy-efficient,
modular raised-floor system that allows twice as much fresh air to enter the building, and
removable floor panels that allow air diffusers, power, communications and other utility lines to be
easily reconfigured to meet workspace needs. The building also includes large exterior windows
to maximize daylight, an interior indirect lighting system to reduce glare and a storm water
collection system to help control storm water runoff and recycle water for use within the building's
restroom facilities. Large concrete slabs and solar shades are located above the windows on the
south and west ends of the building to reduce the amount of cooling needed in the spring and
summer months. The building's underground parking garage includes a recharging station for
electric vehicles, bicycle racks, and shower facilities.
http://www.cmu.edu/cmnews/extra/060629_cic.html
http://www.gbapgh.org/casestudies_CollaborativeInnovation.asp
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274. Warren Wilson College Building Receives LEED Gold Certification (07.20.06)
Warren Wilson's Doug and Darcy Orr Cottage has received LEED Gold Certification. The
building, which houses the offices of Admission and College Relations, includes many
sustainability features, including: a ground-source heat pump, dual flush toilets, locally produced
construction materials, native landscaping, and bio-retention trench collects and filters stormwater
on-site. Warren Wilson is believed to be the first college or university in North Carolina to have a
LEED Gold building.
Warren Wilson article
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275. Pacific Lutheran University's Morken Center Receives LEED Gold Certification
(07.27.06)
Pacific Lutheran University's $21 million Morken Center for Learning and Technology has
received LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council. Green features include: a
geothermal heat-pump system for heating and cooling; over 90 percent recycling of construction
waste, concrete floors require no chemical cleaning products or waxes; waterless urinals; day
lighting; and stainless steel siding and roof tiles are long-lasting and “heat neutral,” meaning they
don’t contribute the urban heat island effect like traditional blacktopped roofs. The 53,137 square
feet building was designed by the Zimmer, Gunsul, Frasca Partnership.
http://news.plu.edu/node/1010
http://www.plu.edu/~morken/fact-sheet.html
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/5974070p-5252732c.html
276. University of Victoria’s Medical Sciences Building Receives LEED Gold Certification
(08.24.06)
The University of Victoria’s Medical Sciences Building has received LEED Gold Certification. The
$12-million, 43,000-square foot facility incorporates energy efficient systems, locally-sourced
recycled and salvaged building materials, wastewater recycling and natural landscaping.
http://communications.uvic.ca/releases/release.php?display=release&id=749
277. Penn State Building Receives LEED Gold Certification (09.07.06)
The Stuckeman Family Building for the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at
Pennsylvania State University has been awarded LEED Gold certification. Sustainability features
include: integration of the building and site design, use of natural light, fitness for the regional
climate, use of low-maintenance planting materials, use of recycled materials and certified wood,
and a ventilation system that reduces the need for mechanical heating and cooling. During
construction, the project followed a rigorous program to reduce waste and limit site disturbance.
The energy-efficient design of the 111,000-square-foot building is projected to reduce its annual
energy costs by 35 percent compared to a conventionally designed structure.
http://energy.opp.psu.edu/green-buildings/stuckeman-family-center-sala-building
278. Oregon State University Engineering Building Receives LEED Gold Certification
(09.21.06)
The Kelley Engineering Center at Oregon State University has been awarded LEED Gold
certification. The 153,000 square-foot structure includes a number of sustainability features. In
addition to the use of solar electric and solar thermal panels to reduce energy consumption, a
portion of the building’s electricity is purchased from renewable wind, solar and biomass sources.
Rainwater is captured for reuse in toilets and urinals within the building, reducing water use by
about 372,000 gallons per year. Sustainability features include: natural light; payment of living
wages to construction workers; use of native plants; bicycle parking and showers; and recycled
content and indoor air quality friendly building materials.
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/Sep06/kelleyleed.html
279. Yale Building Receives LEED Gold Certification (11.09.06)
Yale University's Malone Engineering Center has received LEED Gold certification. The Malone
Center is Yale's first building to receive LEED certification. The building reclaims wastewater
normally sent to the sewer, treats it in a system in the basement and then reuses it to flush toilets.
Waste heat and cooling is recovered from the exhaust air to precondition incoming fresh air. A
daylight harvesting system controls lighting when ambient daylight is available to supplement light
fixtures in the hallways and offices. There are no ozone depleting chemicals in the refrigerants
used in the building. The tinted glass of the curtain wall filters out ultraviolet rays to keep the heat
from accumulating in the warmer months, and to gain and store heat in the winter. Rainwater
falling on the building is collected in an underground retention tank and then slowly released into
the ground rather than going into the sewer. Partly as a result of Yale's successful experience
with green building, all new buildings are new building designed to meet LEED Silver standards.
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http://www.yaledailynews.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=34107
http://www.yale.edu/opa/v34.n8/story1.html
280. CU Boulder Facility Receives LEED Gold Certification (12.14.06)
University of Colorado at Boulder's new technology learning center, ATLAS (Alliance for
Technology, Learning and Society), has become the first facility in the CU system to achieve
LEED Gold certification. The building is 20 percent to 30 percent more water and energy efficient
than an equivalent conventional building and incorporates a variety of green furnishings and
finishing materials.
Buildings Rated: LEED-NC Silver
281. Two Bowdoin College Residence Halls Receive LEED Silver Certification (04.06.06)
Bowdoin College's two new residence halls - East and West Halls - have received LEED Silver
certification. The two 35,000-square-foot first-year residence halls are heated and cooled
geothermally, allowing Bowdoin to save over 40% of the energy usually consumed in a residence
hall. In addition, the residence halls feature: a system that pumps collected rainwater to the
toilets, saving on potable water; Energy Star rated white roofs, which necessitate less cooling for
the building in hot weather; locally manufactured construction materials, composed of recycled
content (including 99.9% recycled wallboard); individual thermostats in all rooms; large windows
and skylights for maximum natural light; and indoor bicycle rooms and outdoor racks, to
encourage students to bike to class and town. The College is striving for any new construction
projects to reach LEED certification.
http://orient.bowdoin.edu/orient/article.php?date=2006-03-31&section=1&id=9
282. Hamilton College Residence Hall Receives LEED Silver Certification (04.20.06)
The Skenandoa House, an 84-year-old residence hall renovated in 2004, has been awarded
LEED Silver certification. The renovations included a 16-well geothermal ground water heating
and cooling system, individual thermostats in each room, energy efficient lighting, extensive
building materials reuse and construction waste management. As a result of the geothermal
system, in Skenandoa House uses less than half as much energy per gross square foot than a
comparable residence hall with a standard gas-fired heating system in (47.6 mbtu/gsf vs. 123.2
mbtu/gsf). In addition, the electrical power used in Skenandoa House is produced from
renewable sources.
http://www.hamilton.edu/news/more_news/display.cfm?ID=10688
283. Pomona College Biology Building Receives LEED Silver Certification (11.16.06)
Pomona College’s Richard C. Seaver Biology Building has been awarded LEED Silver
certification. The $23.5 million, biology building achieved the certification by maximizing natural
light filtration with large windows, light shelves and a three-story glass atrium and through the use
of high efficiency indoor lighting, photovoltaic panels for solar energy, certified renewable wood,
recycled construction materials, low-emitting materials (e.g. adhesives, carpet), and a thermal
energy storage system that will help the college to reduce energy use during peak demands. The
46,270-square-foot building opened in January 2005 and exceeds California energy-related
design codes by 10 percent, yielding an estimated $75,000 per year in energy savings.
http://pomona.edu/events/news/NewsItems/110306greenaward.shtml
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Buildings Rated: LEED-NC Basic
284. UC Santa Barbara Research Building Receives LEED Basic Certification (11.30.06)
University of California, Santa Barbara's Marine Science Research Building has received LEED
basic certification. The $25 million building includes waterless urinals and dual-flush toilets, and
is powered with wind energy.
http://www.ucsbdailynexus.com/news/2006/12646.html
Buildings Rated: LEED-EB Silver
285. UCSB's Girvetz Hall Receives LEED EB Silver (03.09.06)
University of California, Santa Barbara recently received LEED EB silver certification on Girvetz
Hall, which was built in 1955 and is one of the oldest buildings on campus. Girvetz Hall is the first
building in the UC system to receive such an award. To achieve certification, Physical Facilities
installed waterless urinals; upgraded the building control system; and installed new heating
valves with individual thermostats. Custodial services implemented a green cleaning program
consisting of green seal cleaning chemicals, zinc free floor finishes, and high recycled content in
bathroom paper products and trash bags. The grounds department is grooming the grounds
organically and with minimal amounts of water.
http://sustainability.ucsb.edu/girvetzceremony/
286. CU-Boulder's University Memorial Center Earns LEED-EB Silver (07.27.06)
An expansion and renovation of the University Memorial Center at the University of Colorado at
Boulder has received Silver certification under the LEED for Existing Buildings system.
Completed in 2002, the expansion and renovation added roughly 50,000 square feet of new
space and renovated 136,000 square feet of existing area. Sustainability features include: an
EPA Energy Star score of 91 out of 100; powered by 100 percent renewable wind energy; use of
recycled and sustainable materials in the building process, including bamboo flooring and
workstations made of 98 percent recycled content; 89 percent recycling diversion rate; day
lighting; use of nontoxic, environmentally friendly cleaning products; and native flora used in the
surrounding landscape.
Campus newspaper article (www.coloradodaily.com)
Buildings Rated: LEED-CS Gold
287. Collaborative Innovation Center at Carnegie Mellon Earns LEED Gold (06.07.06)
The Collaborative Innovation Center at Carnegie Mellon University has been award LEED Core
and Shell Gold certification. The 136,000 square-foot structure includes an energy-efficient,
modular raised-floor system that allows twice as much fresh air to enter the building, and
removable floor panels that allow air diffusers, power, communications and other utility lines to be
easily reconfigured to meet workspace needs. The building also includes large exterior windows
to maximize daylight, an interior indirect lighting system to reduce glare and a storm water
collection system to help control storm water runoff and recycle water for use within the building's
restroom facilities. Large concrete slabs and solar shades are located above the windows on the
south and west ends of the building to reduce the amount of cooling needed in the spring and
summer months. The building's underground parking garage includes a recharging station for
electric vehicles, bicycle racks, and shower facilities.
http://www.cmu.edu/cmnews/extra/060629_cic.html
http://www.gbapgh.org/casestudies_CollaborativeInnovation.asp
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Green Building Awards
288. Three South Carolina Universities Receive Green Building Awards (10.26.06)
Clemson University, Furman University, and the University of South Carolina each received a
Leadership Award from the USGBC South Carolina Chapter. The Leadership Awards recognize
outstanding organizations that have shown vision, leadership and commitment to the
advancement of green building and construction in South Carolina. Clemson’s Advanced
Materials Research Laboratory was the first public/state-funded project in South Carolina to be
LEED Certified and the first certified at the Silver level. Furman’s Hipp Hall was the first LEED
Certified and is still the only Gold Rated building in South Carolina. University of South Carolina's
LEED Silver West Quad Dormitory is one of the largest green residence halls in the US.
http://chapters.usgbc.org/southcarolina/documents/postawardsrelease10-18-06.pdf
http://clemsonews.clemson.edu/WWW_releases/2006/October/green_building.html
289. Green Residence at University of Washington Receives AIA Housing Award
(03.16.06)
University of Washington’s Nordheim Court, a LEED certified residence complex, was recently
selected as one of thirteen recipients of the American Institute of Architects’ 2006 Housing
Awards. The awards program recognizes the best in housing design. AASHE member Mithun
was the architecture firm for the project.
AIA article (www.aia.org)
290. North Cariboo Community College Receives Building Engineering Award (03.16.06)
Consulting Engineers of British Columbia have awarded an Award of Excellence in Building
Engineering to North Cariboo Community College, an applied academic and research facility
located in Quesnel, BC. The facility is designed to LEED Gold standards and is expected to
achieve 66% savings in energy consumption as a result of features like an in-slab radiant heating
and cooling system, heat recovery, efficient lighting, and an earth-tube. In addition, Water
conservation strategies are anticipated to result in an overall savings of 41% compared to a
standard facility. University of British Columbia’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre received an
Award of Merit in the Building Engineering category as well.
http://www.cebc.org/awards/winners/cebc1AE1.pdf
http://www.cebc.org/awards/winners/cebc1AM1.pdf
291. University of Toronto at Mississauga's Green Dorm Wins Award (05.04.06)
The designers of University of Toronto at Mississauga's Erindale Hall have been selected for a
Governor General's Medal in architecture. The 200 bed residence hall is sited and configured to
preserve environmentally sensitive plant communities which include mature trees and a wetland.
Other green features include heat recovery from exhaust air and specially insulated outer walls.
Royal Architect Institute of Canada article
292. University of New Hampshire Earns First EPA ENERGY STAR Rating for Dormitories
(05.11.06)
Three residence halls at University of New Hampshire have received the EPA's ENERGY STAR
rating. According to the EPA, the residence halls are the first residence halls to receive this
rating. Recent extensive upgrades in these residence halls, part of a campus-wide Climate
Education Initiative to conserve energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions, are saving UNH
nearly $80,000 per year compared to an average dorm in the United States.
http://www.ceps.unh.edu/news/releases06/estar508.html
US EPA article (http://yosemite.epa.gov)
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293. Furman University's Duke Library Wins Interior Design Award (06.08.06)
Furman University’s James B. Duke Library has been awarded the 2006 Sustainable Design
Award from the Carolinas Chapter of the International Interior Designers Association. Furman
completed a $25 million expansion and renovation of the library in 2004. The project, which has
applied for LEED Silver certification, was designed by Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott of
Boston and Neal Prince + Partners Architects, Inc., of Greenville.
http://www.iida-carolinas.org/news.html
http://library.furman.edu/leed/
294. University of Miami Recognized for Green Building Initiatives (07.06.06)
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz recently chose the campus of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller
School of Medicine to announce a new environmentally-friendly initiative for the city. Mayor Diaz
chose UM’s new Clinical Research Institute as the venue because it is among the first high-rises
in South Florida to incorporate sustainable design. The CRI uses double-paned, argon-filled
glass so windows stay cool even in direct sunlight. It is topped with a white sealed roof to reflect
sunlight, uses high-efficiency light fixtures tied to a building energy management system, has a
clean and efficient air management system to minimize impurities and maximize comfort – and
nearly all internal materials, including walls and carpeting, are made from recycled and recyclable
materials. The medical campus’ next three buildings will embrace many of the same features.
http://www.med.miami.edu/news/view.asp?id=642
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/2006/07/01/news/local/14943199.htm
295. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Receives Brownfields Project Award (08.10.06)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has received the 2006 James D. P. Farrell Brownfields Project of
the Year Award from the Environmental Business Council of New England. The award recognizes
the successful remediation and redevelopment of Gateway Park in Worcester, Mass., an 11-acre
master-planned redevelopment of a former brownfield into a mixed-use, life-science-based
campus. WPI shared the award with the Worcester Business Development Corporation, its
partner in the development of Gateway Park.
http://www.wpi.edu/News/Releases/20067/brownfields.html
296. Los Angeles Community College District Receives Sustainable Future Award
(12.07.06)
The United States Green Building Council - Los Angeles chapter has honored the Los Angeles
Community College District with the Sustainable Future Award. The LACCD is currently
undertaking the largest public sector green building program in the United States, as funded by
the $2.2 billion Proposition A/AA Bond Program. The LACCD opened its first green building in
April of this year at Los Angeles Valley College and its new Maintenance and Operations facility
at Valley College is LEED certified.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061201/laf066.html?.v=2
Green Building Openings: Residential
297. University of Maine at Farmington Opens Green Residence Hall (03.09.06)
The University of Maine at Farmington recently opened Frances Allen Black Hall, a 36,100
square-foot green residence hall. UMF officials expect the building to attain LEED certification.
The building, which is UMF's first green building, is expected to be 50 percent more energyefficient than a conventional building. Additional sustainable components include recycling
stations on each floor; sensor lighting throughout the building; and low toxic-emitting carpet, paint
and sealants.
http://www.farmington.edu/news/release.php?id=71
http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/2510172.shtml
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298. Tufts University Opens 'Green' Dorm (09.07.06)
Tufts University has opened its first green building, Sophia Gordon Hall. The 126-bed dormitory is
expected to use 30 percent less energy and 30 percent less water than would a conventionally
designed building. Sustainability features include: solar thermal and photovoltaic arrays; use of
recycled material and renewable resources; bathroom motion sensors; dual-flush toilets; natural
lighting; and energy efficient windows. The building also includes a display showing information
about energy consumption and avoided pollution.
http://enews.tufts.edu/stories/090506TuftsUniversityOpensFirstGreenDorm.htm
299. Green Residence Hall Renovation at Harvard Business School (09.21.06)
Hamilton Hall, a residence hall at Harvard Business School, has reopened after a renovation
designed to achieve LEED Gold certification. The 48,194 square foot renovation includes high
efficiency lighting with occupancy sensors and a nighttime setback in common areas as well as a
dimmable day light harvesting system in areas that receive natural light. Dual flush toilets and
low-flow fixtures make the hall 30% more water efficient than required by code. Occupancy
sensors in each dorm room set the temperature back when the rooms are unoccupied. Furniture
is constructed with laminated bamboo and low-emission paints, sealants, and adhesives were
used to maintain indoor air quality.
Harvard Business School article (www.harbus.org)
300. University of Vermont Opens Green Residence (09.28.06)
University of Vermont recently celebrated the opening of University Heights Residential Learning
Complex, an 800-bed, $60.6 million project – three-plus years in the making – that is a model of
environmental design. The new complex houses two residential colleges: the Honors College in
the north complex, which opened in January 2006, and GreenHouse in the south complex, an
environmentally themed residence hall that opened for the fall 2006 semester. In keeping with
UVM’s green building policy, the new complex is designed for LEED certification. The complex
uses 68 percent less energy than comparable buildings and features such demonstration projects
as composting toilets, green roofs and cork floors. Over 75 percent of construction waste material
generated by the building project was recycled or reused. Over 20 percent of all construction
materials were purchased locally or regionally manufactured, and approximately 60 percent of the
major vendors and subcontractors were from Vermont. A highlight of the new complex is a 500foot vegetative swale that treats the stormwater created by the new project.
301. Pacific University Dedicates Green Residence Hall (10.12.06)
Pacific University recently dedicated Burlingham Hall, a new residence hall designed for LEED
Gold certification. The 59,000 square-foot, 161-bed residence hall features energy efficient
appliances and mechanical systems, organic compound paint and carpeting, regionally
harvested and manufactured materials, rainwater management, and abundant natural light.
Annotated list of green residence halls (AASHE members only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/residence_halls1.php
302. Saint Xavier University Dedicates New Green Residence Hall (10.12.06)
Saint Xavier University recently dedicated Rubloff Hall, a new $9 million energy-efficient 88-bed
residence hall. Sustainability measures include a “green roof” over 10 percent of the surface to
dissipate heat, an energy-efficient lighting system; a building control system that reduces energy
consumption and increases indoor air quality; a ventilation system that brings in outside air for
free cooling; dual-flush toilets, an energy recovery system that captures heat from exhaust
ventilation; energy-efficient double-pane windows; and high-efficiency thermal insulation systems
for the roof and walls.
http://www.sxu.edu/today/story.asp?prevArc=archive&date=10/3/2006&id=3131
http://greenbean.typepad.com/greenbean/2006/08/rubloff_hall.html
303. Plymouth State University Opens Energy Efficient Dorm (10.19.06)
Plymouth State University recently dedicated the Langdon Woods Residence Hall. This $29
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million new building features a layout that follows the contour of the land on-site, preserving
wetlands and other water elements while allowing maximum sunlight exposure for energy
conservation. The brick, wood and glass building is outfitted with energy and water conserving
fixtures and systems, including some waterless urinals. Heat is provided through a co-generation
plant housed next door. These features will mean 58 percent less energy use and a 36 percent
reduction in water use than an equivalent conventional building. PSU intends to pursue LEED
Gold certification for the building.
http://www.plymouth.edu/thirdtier/fullstory.phtml?number=5081
Annotated listing of green dormitories (AASHE members-only):
Green Building Openings: Teaching/Research Facilities
304. Green Buildings Open at Santa Clara University and Laramie County Community
College (01.19.06)
The Commons, a green demonstration building at Santa Clara University, recently opened for
classes. The 7,500 square foot building features natural ventilation, a solar chimney, day lighting,
a green roof, ground water cooling, insulating straw bale walls, displacement ventilation, and
additional energy and water conservation technologies. Laramie County Community College also
recently opened a green building on its new Albany campus. The building, which officials hope
will have 50 percent lower utility costs than a conventional building, features a ground source
heat system, natural lighting, and structural insulated panels. A wind turbine and photovoltaic
solar panels will be used to create electricity for the building.
http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/commons/
http://www.laramieboomerang.com/news/more.asp?StoryID=104562
http://www.lccc.wy.edu/acc/newcampus.php
305. Goshen College Dedicates First Phase of Eco-Village (04.13.06)
Goshen College recently dedicated 3 new buildings comprising the first phase of Reith Village.
The 3 buildings, two living quarters and a classroom, are designed to achieve LEED Platinum
certification. Sustainable features include: ground source heat pumps; rainwater collection for
flushing toilets; solar water heaters; high-emissivity, reflective roofs; volatile organic compoundsfree paint; and an on-site 10kw wind turbine that will supply 30-40 percent of the buildings' total
electricity consumption. The facility is part of the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, a
1,150-acre nature owned and operated by Goshen College that: offers environmental education
to school children, provides programs to the public and serves as a research site for
undergraduates.
http://www.goshen.edu/merrylea/news/dedication48.html
Annotated list of campus wind turbine installations (AASHE members-only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/wind_campus.php
306. Solar-Hydrogen Home Opens at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (07.06.06)
New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) 2005 Solar Decathlon team dedicated their solarpowered fuel cell home as “America's First Solar-Hydrogen Home” at a ribbon-cutting ceremony
held recently at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The solar-hydrogen fuel cell
home, which is now permanently located on the USMMA campus, is now officially open for tours
and will serve as a renewable energy research and educational center for the academy’s
Alternative Power Program. The ceremony was held in conjunction with USMMA’s
commencement, where US President George W. Bush delivered the keynote address.
Fuel Cell Today article (www.fuelcelltoday.com)
http://app.usmma.edu/
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307. Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Opens Green Addition (07.20.06)
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey has opened it's new F-Wing Addition. The addition,
which is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification includes recycled and renewable building
materials, waterless urinals, natural light, and high efficiency glass. The addition is expected to
consume 30 percent less energy than required by code.
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/story/6535007p-6385697c.html
308. Duke University Medical Center Goes 'Green' (08.17.06)
The new Medical Science Research Building II at the Duke University Medical Center was
designed to conserve energy, minimize waste and utilize environmentally friendly building
materials. The five-story, 160,000-square-foot laboratory facility is expected to use 26 percent
less energy than a similar lab building, saving the university more than $150,000 annually.
Sustainable features include: a heat-recovery wheel, local building materials; recycled materials;
low-VOC products, and Green Seal cleaning supplies. The building was designed by Hillier
Architecture.
http://www.duke.edu/web/ESC/2006-08-07Medical_Center.html
309. New Tahoe Center for Environmental Science Building to Open at Sierra Nevada
College (08.24.06)
Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences recently opened at Sierra Nevada College. The
Center, a collaborative effort between the College, the University of Nevada, Reno, the University
of California, Davis, and the Desert Research Institute, will provide new home for scientists
studying environmental issues facing the Tahoe Basin. The $25 million, 45,000 square feet,
building that houses the Center is designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification. It includes a
system to recover heat from exhaust air; cogeneration of electricity and heat; solar photovoltaic
panels; rainwater capture and reuse; exterior walkways made of recycled materials; and natural
light. In addition, the building produces cold water at night and uses it to cool the building by day
thereby saving energy costs.
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/TB/20060820/News/108200038/-1/REGION
http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060814/NEWS10/608140337/1016/NEWS
310. Cape Cod Community College to Open Green Technology Building (08.24.06)
Cape Cod Community College will open its new Lyndon P. Lorusso Applied Technology Building
in September. The building, which was designed for LEED Gold certification, includes a number
of sustainability features. As a result of dual occupancy/daylight sensors and other energy saving
measures, the building is expected to use 35% less energy than an equivalent conventional
building. The electricity the building does use will be generated from renewable sources,
including 27 kW solar array on the roof of the building. By using native, drought-resistant species
in the landscaping; reusing rainwater for flushing toilets; and installing low-flow fixtures and
waterless urinals, the building is also expected to use about 85% less water than a conventional
building. In addition, locally extracted and manufactured materials comprise over 40% of the total
cost of the building.
http://www.capecodtoday.com/news489.htm
311. Berkeley City College Opens Green Building (09.07.06)
Berkeley City College has opened a new green building. The six-story, 165,000-square-foot
structure is designed for LEED certification and includes use 45 percent less energy than the
efficiency targets mandated for state buildings. Sustainability features include bathroom tiles
made of recycled glass, insulation made of recycled cotton, and an efficient ventilation system.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/05/DDGGOKU3411.DTL
http://dailycal.org/sharticle.php?id=21108
312. Southern Methodist University Opens Green Engineering Building (09.07.06)
Southern Methodist University has opened the J. Lindsay Embrey Engineering Building, which it
claims to be the first university building in Texas built for LEED Gold certification. The 56,700square-foot building is expected save the University an estimated 30 percent in energy, water,
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and maintenance costs annually in comparison with a non-LEED building. Sustainability features
include: waterless urinals; local building materials; a three story natural light column; HVAC water
recycling; and construction waste recycling.
http://engr.smu.edu/about/embrey.html
Dallas Morning News article (www.dallasnews.com)
313. University of Victoria Opens Green Engineering Building (10.12.06)
University of Victoria recently opened a new Engineering/Computer Science Building that has
been designed for LEED Gold certification. Sustainability features a dual plumbing system that
uses recycled water from the nearby outdoor aquatic facility, a heat recovery system from recirculated waste water, a partial green roof planted with natural grasses, natural landscaping to
promote storm water retention, and extensive use of recycled materials. The 8,975 square meter,
$25-million building is 25 per cent more energy efficient than the Model National Energy Code.
http://communications.uvic.ca/releases/release.php?display=release&id=756
314. Auburn University Dedicates New Green Building (11.02.06)
Auburn University's College of Architecture, Design & Construction recently dedicated the M.
Miller Gorrie Center. The 33,000 square-foot facility is the first building on the Auburn campus to
be designed for LEED certification.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/news_releases/gorriededication.html
315. Georgia Tech Opens Green Building (11.02.06)
The College of Computing at Georgia Tech recently announced the official opening of the
Christopher W. Klaus Advanced Computing Building. The 412,000 square-foot facility is
designed for LEED Silver certification. Sustainability features include preservation of over 50
percent of the building’s site as green space, a storm water collection system for irrigation, and an
energy efficient heating and cooling system that will save up to $200,000 annually.
http://www.cc.gatech.edu/images/news_articles/2006/bizwire_klaus%20bldg_102606.pdf
316. Duke Marine Lab Dedicates Ocean Conservation Center (11.09.06)
The Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University will soon
dedicate its new 5,600-square-foot Marguerite Kent Repass Ocean Conservation Center. The
Repass Center is the first new academic building constructed at the Marine Lab in 30 years and
is the lab’s first “green” building. It uses geothermal pumps for heating and cooling, solar panels
for hot water, and photovoltaic rooftop panels to convert sunlight into electricity. Local building
materials, such as yellow southern pine and Atlantic white cedar, and recycled wood are used
throughout the structure. Other eco-friendly features include natural daylight in all spaces, freshair ventilation, deep overhangs to provide shade, native landscape and permeable sidewalks, and
a zinc roof designed to last 100 years.
http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2006/11/Marine_lab.html
Listing of green science centers (AASHE members only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/science_buildings.php
Green Building Openings: Auxiliary Facilities
317. Lawrence Tech Dedicates Green Student Services Center (04.13.06)
Lawrence Technological University recently dedicated the A. Alfred Taubman Student Services
Center. The $13.9 million, 42,000 square-foot center incorporates geothermal energy, a 10,000
square-foot green vegetated roof, under floor air distribution and a bioswale for stormwater
management and was designed to achieve LEED Silver certification.
Lawrence Tech News article (www.ltu.edu)
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318. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dedicates Green Welcome Center (06.15.06)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute recently dedicated the Bartlett Center, a new admissions and
financial aid building. The 16,589-square-foot building is the first WPI building designed for LEED
certification. Green features include natural ventilation and lighting, water efficient plumbing,
certified wood, construction waste recycling, and native landscaping.
http://www.wpi.edu/News/Releases/20056/bartlett.html
http://www.wpi.edu/About/Bartlett/green.html
319. Colorado State University Opens Green Transit Center (08.31.06)
Colorado State recently celebrated the opening of its first building designed for LEED certification,
a new Transit Center. The $8.24 million project added 14,458 square feet to the student center
and renovated 7,749 square feet of existing space. Green features include natural light,
construction waste management, water-efficient landscaping and the purchase of wind power.
http://newsinfo.colostate.edu/index.asp?page=news_item_display&news_item_id=370909187
http://www.transitcenter.colostate.edu/transitcenter/leed.aspx
320. Green Buildings Open at University of Connecticut (08.31.06)
University of Connecticut recently opened two green buildings, a student union and a athletic
center. Both buildings are under consideration for LEED certification. Green features include:
recycled construction materials, day lighting, permeable pavement, and wetlands restoration.
http://www.advance.uconn.edu/2006/060828/06082802.htm
Annotated list of green student centers (AASHE members only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/student_centers.php
Green Buildings In-Progress: Residential
321. Saint Xavier University Breaks Ground for Green Residence Hall (01.19.06)
Saint Xavier University officials recently broke ground for a new $9 million, 37,000-square-foot
residence hall that incorporates many environmentally friendly design elements, including a green
roof over 10 percent of the surface. Additional green features include an energy efficient lighting
system; a building control system that reduces energy consumption and increases indoor air
quality; an energy recovery system that captures heat from exhaust ventilation; energy efficient
double pane windows; and high-efficiency thermal insulation systems for the roof and walls. It is
the first university residence hall in the greater Chicago area to be built with the intention of
seeking LEED certification.
Saint Xavier Admission's Article (www.sxu.edu/admission)
322. Green Dorms Coming to Dartmouth College (02.23.06)
Residence halls currently under construction at Dartmouth College will incorporate sustainable
design. Green features include bamboo floors, recycled carpet, a "tempered" drain system that
uses hot drainage water pipes to pre-heat cold water, a geothermal heating system, and a motion
sensing lighting system. The College is seeking LEED Silver certification on the dorms.
http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?aid=2006022201020
323. College of the Atlantic Receives Grant for Green Dormitory (08.24.06)
College of the Atlantic has received a $2.5 million challenge grant to construct the Kathryn W.
Davis Student Residence Village, an environmentally-friendly cross-cultural living and learning
center. The architects are designing the village to be among the most ecologically sensitive of
any college dormitory in the nation with an environmental footprint approaching zero. The village
will house 51 students, thereby bringing the percentage of students living on campus from the
current 33 percent to nearly 50 percent.
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324. Duke Announces Construction of 'The Home Depot Smart Home' (10.26.06)
The Duke University and The Home Depot are partnering to create "The Home Depot Smart
Home," a residential laboratory where students will research and develop innovative solutions for
the home in areas such as energy efficiency, waste minimization, environment and health. The
facility will be a combination residence hall, undergraduate research laboratory and engineering
outreach project that will house 10 upper-class engineering students each year. It will serve as a
technology prototype assembly and testing center where students can test new residential
technology ideas developed by students. Sustainability features will include cisterns that capture
and reuse rainwater and solar panels that track the sun through the day. The dorm has been
designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The 6,000-square-foot house will be located on
the university's Central Campus. Construction has begun, and the house is expected to be
completed by fall 2007.
http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2006/10/smarthome.html
http://www.smarthome.duke.edu/index.php
325. Spelman College Breaks Ground on Green Residence Hall (10.26.06)
Spelman College recently held a ground breaking for a new green residence hall expected to be
completed in Spring 2008. The 201,455 square feet facility is designed to achieve LEED
certification. As a result, Spelman is expected to be first Historically Black College and University
(HBCU) to receive LEED certification. Spelman’s President, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum said, "I
believe we have an obligation to increase our own environmental responsibility at Spelman and to
educate students about it."
http://www.theweekly.com/news/2006/October/19/Spelman_College.html
Annotated listing of green dormitories (AASHE members-only):
Green Buildings In-Progress: Teaching/Research
326. Humboldt State Seeking LEED Gold on Behavioral and Social Sciences Building
(02.09.06)
Construction is underway on a new Behavioral and Social Sciences Building at Humboldt State
University. The 87,000 square foot building is being built to LEED Gold standards. If certified, it
will be the first California-state-funded LEED Gold building at an institution of higher education.
HSU officials anticipate that the building will 25 percent less power than required by code and will
use 25 percent recycled materials. In addition, the building will have a rainwater reuse system for
flushing toilets. The total project cost is projected at $33.9 million and the building is expected to
open for Fall 2007.
News article (www.humboldt.edu)
327. St. Louis Community College to Open New Green Campus (03.30.06)
St. Louis Community College will open a new campus in Wildwood in fall 2007. The initial
building is being designed for LEED certification, and will incorporate a green roof.
http://www.stlcc.edu/ww/
328. University of Saskatchewan Planning LEED Gold Addition (03.30.06)
A new addition to the College of Law building at the University of Saskatchewan is being
designed to achieve LEED Gold Certification. The addition is anticipated to be complete by Fall
2007. In related news, the University of Saskatchewan Student Union recently adopted a
sustainability policy that, among other things, sets principles regarding ethical purchasing
practices for the Student Union.
http://www.thesheaf.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1564&Itemid=44
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329. Walsh College Planning Green Expansion (06.22.06)
Walsh College is planning a $10.5 million, 36,000-square-foot expansion of its Troy campus.
Green features of the expansion include waterless urinals, dual flush toilets, occupancy sensors,
recycled materials and certified wood among others. The project will also improve the quality of
storm water runoff by creating a series of rain gardens to filter the water.
http://www.walshcollege.edu/pages/191.asp
330. University of British Columbia Planning "Most Innovative and High Performance
Building in North America" (07.13.06)
University of British Columbia is planning to build a $36 million Centre for Interactive Research on
Sustainability. Planners are aiming to make the building "the most innovative and high
performance building in North America." To achieve this goal, the building is being designed to
require almost no off-site energy, water or wastewater systems to function. The UBC-owned
building will be built on the Great Northern Way Campus, a collaboration of UBC, the B.C.
Institute of Technology, Simon Fraser University and the Emily Carr Institute of Art+Design. The
building is expected to be complete in mid-2008.
http://www.onedayvancouver.ca/news.php?type=1&id=151
http://www.cirs.ubc.ca/index.php
331. Wilson Technical Community College Receives County Backing for Green Building
(07.13.06)
Wilson County has agreed to back Wilson Technical Community College's application for a
$500,000 loan from the Department of Energy to invest in energy saving technologies for the
College's new building. The proposed energy efficiency investments are expected to reduce
energy needs by 60 to 65 percent. The green building will be used to teach students about new,
energy-efficient ways of constructing buildings.
http://www.wilsondaily.com/Wil_region/Local_News/302983049359980.php
http://www.wilsontech.cc.nc.us/page_green.cfm
332. Adrian College Planning Green Renovations (07.13.06)
Adrian College is investigating its options for a green renovation of its science building. The effort
has received strong support from Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking who has said, “I have
a strong desire for us to become energy independent as a country, so I believe that has to start
with colleges leading the way with new technology.”
http://www.lenconnect.com/articles/2006/07/09/news/news01.txt
http://www.adrian.edu/news/greenbldgs_s06.php
333. Clarion University Planning LEED Science Center (08.03.06)
Clarion University is planning a new, green Science and Technology Center. The $31 million
project, which is being designed for LEED Silver certification, will include: photo-voltaic roof tiles;
an underground cistern that collects rainwater for toilets, selected custodial uses, industrial uses
in labs, and cooling tower make-up water; collection and use of A/C condensation water; and
recycled building materials and furniture; among other sustainable features. The 98,000 square
foot center is expected to save 30 to 40 percent in operational costs over a conventional building.
http://news.clarion.edu/News/10813.html
334. Ohlone College Developing New Green Campus (08.03.06)
Ohlone College is developing what it calls the first green community college campus in the US.
The one-building campus is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification. Sustainable features
include: a 600 kW photovoltaic solar array that will produce 30% of the building's expected
electricity consumption, geothermal heating and cooling, high-efficiency lighting, extensive use of
recycled materials, water efficient fixtures, and native plant landscaping. In addition, a wetland
area will be reclaimed and preserved as a "learning laboratory." The new campus is expected to
open in 2008.
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http://www.ohlone.edu/org/newark/chst/
http://www.ohlone.edu/org/college_rel/articles/20060729newarkctrsolar.html
335. Green Business Building Under Construction at U. of Minnesota Duluth (08.24.06)
The $23 million Labovitz School of Business and Economics currently under construction at
University of Minnesota Duluth is expected to be the first new construction at the University of
Minnesota to achieve LEED-certification. Green features include: Forest Stewardship Council
certified wood; heat recovery; occupancy and daylight sensors; locally sourced and
renewable/recycled building materials, and water efficient fixtures. The 65,000 square-foot
building is expected 40% lower operational costs than a conventional equivalent. The building
will open in mid-2008.
http://www.businessnorth.com/construction.asp?RID=1498
336. Green Renovation Project Underway at Saginaw Valley State University (11.02.06)
Saginaw Valley State University is currently renovating and expanding Pioneer Hall, which
houses university engineering programs. The project, which is designed for LEED certification,
incorporates a number of green features, including: reserved parking spaces for low-emission
vehicles and carpoolers; facilities for bicyclists; recycled materials; certified wood; dual-flush
toilets and waterless urinals; and a heat recovery system.
337. Hartwick College Receives Grant for Green Building (11.16.06)
Hartwick College has been awarded a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the George I. Alden
Trust toward the construction of a new green classroom building. Site selection will minimize the
heat-island effect and aim for no net increase in runoff. The building systems will incorporate a
sustainable design approach that promotes energy efficiency. When complete, the building will be
the most energy-efficient building on the Hartwick campus.
338. U. of Western Ontario Plans Green Building for Sustainability Research (12.14.06)
The University of Western Ontario is planning an $18-million building and research enterprise that
will create the first green structure on campus and act as an incubator for development of
environmental sustainability. The facility will house research on environmental technologies, with
a focus on clean energy. The design of the building will include many green technology features
including solar panel collectors and green space on the roof. Construction on the 10,000-squarefoot building will begin in summer of 2007 with completion expected by the end of 2008.
http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/story.html?listing_id=22411
Listing of green science centers (AASHE members only):
Green Buildings In-Progress: Auxiliary
339. UC Santa Barbara Seeking LEED Silver on New Student Center (02.16.06)
UC Santa Barbara is seeking LEED Silver certification on its new $18 million, 69,500 sqft Student
Resource Building. The facility, which will be completed by this summer, is expected to exceed
California’s energy code (Title 24) by 30 to 40 percent. Green features include day lighting,
natural ventilation and sun shading.
http://california.construction.com/news/building/archive/0602.asp
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340. University of Vermont “Tops Off” Green Student Center (06.22.06)
University of Vermont recently celebrated the "topping off" of the Dudley H. Davis Student
Center. The Davis Center is one of several student unions currently under construction or
recently completed that are striving to be the first LEED certificated student union in the US.
When completed in Fall 2007, the Davis Center is expected to spend approximately 52% less in
electricity and heating and cooling; and 41% less in water. In addition, UVM will re-use of recycle
at least 50% of construction waste and is committed to purchasing materials from local and
regional vendors (within a 500-mile radius) as much as feasibly possible.
http://www.uvm.edu/~davis/?Page=aboutleed.html&SM=greenmenu.html
Annotated list of green student centers (AASHE members only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/student_centers.php
Green Buildings In-Progress: Community Housing
341. Tulane Helps Initiate Sustainable Building Project in New Orleans (07.13.06)
HomeAid, a non-profit developer of transitional housing, has joined forces with Tulane
University's School of Architecture to initiate what is believed to be the first post-Katrina
sustainable building project in the City of New Orleans. The project is a 4,400 square foot, twostory Family Center that will house families displaced by the hurricane. It was designed in the
spring of 2005 by students in a Tulane University School of Architecture Design/Build Class,
taught by Professor Stephen Verderber. The class of both graduate and undergraduate students
was divided into teams and each team created a design-build project for the New Orleans
Rescue Mission, where the winning team's design would actually be built.
http://www.homeaid.org/files/Family_Center_Groundbreaking_71106.pdf
342. Coastal Carolina U. Partners with Habitat for Humanity on Green Home (11.09.06)
Coastal Carolina University is partnering with the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity to build a
green home. The home will contain materials that are energy efficient, environmentally friendly
and designed to improve air quality inside the home. Students in an undergraduate to honors
course will hold workshops to teach Habitat residents about energy efficiency, water
conservation, waste management, recycling and nutrition and fitness.
Zwire article (www.zwire.com)
New Green Building Resources
343. Emory’s Green Building Efforts Profiled (02.16.06)
The February 2006 issue of Building Operating Management magazine features a cover story on
Emory University’s green building efforts. Emory currently has 5 LEED certified buildings, the
most of any campus, and another 7 buildings are in the certification process. Emory has set an
institutional goal of reducing energy use by 25 percent from 2005 levels by 2015 and is using the
LEED for existing buildings program as a tool to help achieve these reductions.
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/bom/article.asp?id=3912
344. Green Residence Halls Database (03.02.06)
AASHE has developed an annotated listing of green residence halls including 30 completed
buildings and another 15 in progress.
http://www.aashe.org/resources/residence_halls1.php (AASHE Members-only)
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345. Green Library Buildings on Campus (03.23.06)
AASHE has posted a new annotated listing of green library buildings on campus. Emory
University, Middlebury College and University of California, Merced are among the schools with
green library buildings.
http://www.aashe.org/resources/libraries.php (AASHE Members-only)
346. Green Science Buildings (05.18.06)
AASHE has posted a new green building resource that is an annotated listing of 16 completed
green science buildings. It isn't yet a comprehensive list, so AASHE welcomes suggestions for
additional buildings to include. This resource is accessible only to members.
Other Green Building News
(06.01.06)
Evergreen State College has produced a series of educational cards describing sustainability
features of its LEED Gold Seminar II building. For each green building feature, a photograph is
provided with a one page description of the feature and how it works. The cards describe
recycled carpet, rain channels, operable windows, natural light, waterless urinals, motion sensors,
green roofing, cork flooring, recycled content concrete, recycled flooring, natural ventilation, and
thermal mass, among other things. Wire-bound flip books of these cards have been made
available to people with offices in the building.
http://academic.evergreen.edu/k/knappr/rhkhomepage_files/SEM2postcards.pdf
348. University of Michigan Begins Space Utilization Study (11.30.06)
The University of Michigan has begun a multi-year space utilization study to investigate how
efficiently the University is using its space. The study will examine why there are relatively few
classes on Fridays; why fewer classes are held in the mornings and evenings; why some
professors have several offices around campus; and how energy costs are linked to underutilized
buildings. Administrators hope that using its facilities more efficiently will reduce the need and
expense of constructing new facilities.
MLive.com article (www.mlive.com)
349. Campus Green Building in the New York Times (01.12.06)
A recent New York Times article reports that “the greening of higher education is everywhere,
showing signs of outlasting earlier, faddish fits and starts.” The article focuses primarily on green
building efforts on campus and particularly highlights the use of such green buildings as teaching
tools. Portland State University, Northern Arizona University, Carnegie Mellon University and
University of South Carolina are featured. An accompanying article reports on the growing
integration of social and environmental responsibility into MBA programs.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/08/education/edlife/egan_environment.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/08/education/edlife/mba.html
350. CNNMoney.com Covers Sustainable "Dorms of the Future" (08.03.06)
A recent article on CNNMoney.com describes the trend toward more sustainable residence halls.
The article highlights the West Quad dormitories at the University of South Carolina, Duke
University's SmartHouse, and Tufts University's Sophia Gordon Hall. While noting the potential
cost savings from green building, the article points out that "green dorms also serve a greater
purpose - they help sell the university to prospective students and can dissuade upperclassmen
from abandoning the dorm for an off-campus apartment."
http://money.cnn.com/2006/08/03/pf/college/future_dorms/
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351. Auburn Students Design Green Roof (11.16.06)
A class of students at Auburn University have designed and installed a green roof. The Green
Roof is made up of rows of specially potted native plants that will provide environmental benefits
such as reducing carbon dioxide and controlling stormwater runoff.
http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/news_releases/greenroof.html
352. Macalester College Students to Install Green Roof (04.06.06)
MacCARES, Macalester College's student environmental group, has received permission to
install a green roof on a link between two buildings known as the fishbowl. If the project is
successful, Macalester will likely install additional green roofs to other buildings. The project is
funded almost completely by outside donations.
http://www.themacweekly.com/node/10520
353. University of Arkansas to Install Experimental Green Roof (08.03.06)
University of Arkansas Landscape Architecture professor Mark Boyer and a group of student
volunteers are installing an experimental green roof on campus. The group will test different plant
species to see which work best. If the green roof proves successful, the group hopes to install
additional green roofs around campus.
http://nwanews.com/nwat/News/43619/
A student design team from N.C. State University was one of three teams awarded first place at
the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Natural Talent Design Competition. The winning
design, which is currently being constructed by three North Carolina Habitat for Humanity
affiliates, integrates sustainable design strategies that could be used by all income levels.
Innovations include $46 per square foot materials costs, passive solar design, energy efficient
construction and universal accessibility.
Press Release (www.advancedenergy.org)
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Ch. 5: Climate & Energy
5. Climate & Energy Management
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Climate Protection
GHG Reduction Commitments ............................................................................................103
355. College of the Atlantic Commits to "Net-Zero" Greenhouse Gas Emissions (10.12.06)
358. Carleton College Adopts Carbon Neutrality Value Statement (06.08.06)
359. Bowdoin College Signs on to Governor's Carbon Challenge (02.02.06)
360. UC Berkeley Adopts Climate Targets, Begins Emission Reductions (05.11.06)
361. Seattle University Signs Seattle Climate Partnership (10.19.06)
362. Greek Theatre at UC-Berkeley Goes Climate Neutral (06.15.06)
363. Middlebury College Ski Facility and Ski Teams Go Carbon Neutral (11.02.06)
GHG Registries & Exchanges ..............................................................................................105
365. UC Davis Joins California Climate Action Registry (09.07.06)
366. Michigan State University Joins Chicago Climate Exchange (11.16.06)
367. UC Merced Joins California Climate Action Registry (12.07.06)
Education & Awareness .......................................................................................................105
368. “Focus the Nation” Global Warming Educational Initiative Launched (09.21.06)
369. Presidents of 39 Evangelical Colleges Sign Statement on Climate Change (02.09.06)
370. Ohlone College President Focuses State of the College Address on Global Warming
(08.31.06)
371. MTV Launches Break the Addiction Challenge (09.07.06)
372. New York Times Columnist Calls for Campuses to go Climate Neutral (04.27.06)
Other.......................................................................................................................................106
373. Harvard Undergraduates Vote In Favor of Greenhouse Gas Reductions (12.14.06)
374. Indiana University to Create "Carbon Grove" to Honor William Ruckelshaus (03.30.06)
Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Success Stories ....................................................................................................................107
375. Largest Retrofit in Canada's History Saves UBC $2.6 Million Annually (06.15.06)
376. Harvard Doubles Highly Successful Green Campus Loan Fund (05.04.06)
377. UNH Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions By Five Percent In Fy '05 (10.12.06)
378. Bryn Mawr College Finds Energy Conservation Success (02.23.06)
379. University of Louisville Finds Success in Energy Conservation Partnership (06.15.06)
380. Performance Contracting Pays Off for Bridgewater State (10.12.06)
381. WUSTL Makes Strides in Energy Conservation (10.16.06)
382. Case Western Reserve U. Cuts Library Energy Consumption by 30 Percent (03.16.06)
383. U. of New Hampshire Cuts Energy Costs with Winter Break Power Down (02.09.06)
384. U. of New Hampshire Saves Money with Fall Conservation Initiatives (12.14.06)
385. University of Colorado at Boulder Provides Monetary Rewards After Staff Conserve
Energy (10.26.06)
386. Carleton College and Stanford Save Money with Dorm Energy Competitions (03.09.06)
387. Yale Buys Clean Energy After Students Meet Energy Reduction Target (10.26.06)
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Energy Engineering & Performance Contracting ..............................................................109
388. West Chester University Plans Major Campus Modernization Project to Conserve
Energy (08.03.06)
389. Memorial University of Newfoundland Embarks on Energy Savings Initiative (10.12.06)
390. Salisbury University Signs Energy Savings Performance Contract (11.30.06)
391. Algonquin College Contracts with Energy Management Firm (12.14.06)
392. Heating Plant Upgrade at Cornell to Cut GHG Emissions by 20% (01.26.06)
393. Rogers State University Adopts an Energy Savings Plan (02.16.06)
394. University of British Columbia to Install Heat Recovery System (06.01.06)
395. Richard Stockton College Plans Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage Project (11.16.06)
396. Susquehanna University Receives Energy Harvest Grant for Efficient
Steam/Condensate System (10.19.06)
397. Ithaca College to Change Thermostat and Upgrade HVAC System to Save Energy
(04.27.06)
Efficient Appliances & Lighting ...........................................................................................111
398. Elon University Switches to More Efficient Washers and Dryers (02.09.06)
399. Ithaca College Moves to More Efficient Washing Machines (08.31.06)
400. University at Buffalo Saves Money with Energy Star Vending Machines (03.02.06)
401. Western Illinois University Receives Grant for Lighting Retrofit (05.25.06)
402. St. Norbert College Distributes Efficient Light Bulbs to Incoming Students (08.31.06)
403. University of Kentucky Holds Light Bulb Exchange (11.16.06)
404. University of Florida Exchange Light Bulbs (11.16.06)
Conservation Programs .......................................................................................................113
405. U. of Toronto Using Social Marketing to Promote Energy Conservation (09.28.06)
406. University of Denver Announces Energy Conservation Initiative (04.06.06)
407. Indiana State University Launches Energy Conservation Initiative (03.02.06)
408. Rice University Promotes “Top Ten Ways to Conserve” List (02.02.06)
409. U. of Wisconsin-Madison Announces Energy Conservation Campaign (06.08.06)
410. Oberlin Campus Resource Monitoring System Gives Occupants Feedback (06.01.06)
411. University of Michigan Studying Energy Use Behaviors (09.07.06)
412. U. of Oregon Establishes Energy Conservation and Alternatives Fund (01.19.06)
413. Behavior-change Initiatives Underway at Campuses Across the US (10.12.06)
414. Princeton Pull-the-Plug Campaign Underway (12.14.06)
415. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Adopts Energy Reduction Plan (02.09.06)
416. University of Central Florida Launches Energy Conservation Initiative (05.18.06)
Conservation Competitions .................................................................................................115
417. University of Dayton Uses Party to Encourage Energy Conservation (01.12.06)
418. Dorm Energy Competitions at CSU Chico and Binghamton University (05.04.06)
419. Harvard Dining Services Hold Inter-Kitchen Conservation Competition (06.22.06)
420. Battle of the Halls Energy Competition Begins at University of Florida (11.02.06)
422. Dorm Energy Competition Begins are Harvard Business School (11.16.06)
423. Connecticut College Holds "Concert from Conservation" Competition (12.14.06)
Awards & Recognition..........................................................................................................116
424. EPA Calls UNH Model of Energy Management Among Higher Education (10.12.06)
425. Cogeneration at University of New Hampshire Featured (08.31.06)
426. UC San Diego Recognized for Energy Excellence (02.23.06)
427. UC Berkeley Receives Energy Efficiency Award (07.20.06)
428. Lakeshore Technical College Receives Energy Performance Award (10.19.06)
429. Winthrop University Receives Energy Efficiency Award (11.16.06)
430. University of Northern Colorado Receives Energy Champion Award (10.12.06)
431. Cal Poly SLO Receives Best Practices Award for Conserving Energy (06.15.06)
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432. University of New Hampshire Earns First EPA ENERGY STAR Rating for Dormitories
(05.11.06)
Other.......................................................................................................................................118
433. 3rd Annual Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Intercollegiate Energy Audit Underway
(02.09.06)
434. Clarion University Students Save Local Businesses Over $34,000 in Energy Costs
(04.06.06)
On-Campus Alternative Energy
Solar Photovoltaic.................................................................................................................118
435. Napa Valley College Dedicates 1.2 MW Solar Electric System (03.02.06)
436. Monmouth University Completes 455 kW Solar Installation (10.12.06)
437. Solar Panels Installed at CSU Chico (10.26.06)
438. Cal State Fullerton Halts Solar Project (03.23.06)
439. Cal Poly Dedicates 175kW Solar Energy System (12.14.06)
440. University of Buffalo Unveils its First Solar Electric System (11.09.06)
441. Springfield Technical Community College Installs Solar Panels (03.02.06)
442. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Installs Solar Panels (02.23.06)
443. Northwestern Michigan College Dedicates Solar Array (10.12.06)
444. Pennsylvania College Students Building Solar Array (08.10.06)
445. Clarion University Installs First Photovoltaic Array (11.16.06)
446. Los Angeles Community College District Announces Major Solar Initiative (10.19.06)
447. UMass Lowell Receives Funding for Solar Energy & Efficiency (05.04.06)
448. Dickinson College Receives Grant for Solar Array (10.19.06)
449. Slippery Rock University to Install Solar-Wind Energy System (08.10.06)
Solar Thermal ........................................................................................................................121
450. Governors State University Installs Large Solar Water Heating System (04.27.06)
451. Cochise College Dedicates Solar Heating and Cooling System (05.11.06)
Wind........................................................................................................................................121
452. St. Olaf College's 1.6MW Wind Turbine Goes Up (08.31.06)
453. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Installs 660kW Wind Turbine (04.20.06)
454. Crowder College Installing 65kw Wind Turbine On Campus (01.26.06)
455. Northwestern Michigan College Installs Wind Turbine (11.30.06)
456. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Planning Multi-Unit Wind Farm on Campus
(07.20.06)
457. U. of Minnesota, Morris Seeking Funding to Erect More Wind Turbines (02.16.06)
458. Milwaukee Area Technical College Planning On-campus Wind Turbine (10.19.06)
459. Oberlin, Utah State University Investigate On-Site Wind Energy Generation (12.14.06)
460. Connecticut College Studying Feasibility of Wind Turbine on Campus (09.28.06)
Geothermal ............................................................................................................................123
461. General Theological Seminary Switching to Geothermal (08.10.06)
462. Hamilton College Uses Geothermal Heating Systems to Cut Costs (02.09.06)
463. Lipscomb University Installs Geothermal Heating and Cooling System (08.10.06)
464. John Wood Community College Receives Grant for Geothermal System (07.13.06)
465. Adelphi University to Install Geothermal Energy System (05.25.06)
466. Students at UNC Chapel Hill Fund Geothermal Energy System (05.25.06)
467. West Chester U. Receives Energy Harvest Grant for Geothermal System (10.19.06)
468. New Mexico Tech Drills for Geothermal Energy (12.14.06)
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Biomass .................................................................................................................................124
469. Biomass Success at University of Idaho (02.23.06)
470. Central Michigan University Saves Money with Biomass Fuel (03.30.06)
471. University of Montana-Western Moving to Biomass for Heating (06.01.06)
472. Middlebury College Announces Plans for Biomass Facility (10.12.06)
Biofuels (non-transportation) ..............................................................................................125
473. University of Tennessee at Martin to Use Biodiesel in Power Plant (03.02.06)
474. Bates College to Heat Residential Houses with Biodiesel (06.08.06)
Biogas ....................................................................................................................................126
475. Biogas Energy Project Under Construction at UC Davis (07.06.06)
476. UC Davis Biogas Energy Project Begins Operation (10.26.06)
477. SUNY Cobleskill Receives Grant for Bio-Energy Facility (12.14.06)
Fuel Cells ...............................................................................................................................126
478. California State University Northridge Buys 1 Megawatt Fuel Cell (04.27.06)
479. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Dedicates Fuel Cell (03.02.06)
480. University of Toronto at Mississauga Installs Fuel Cells in Residence Hall (04.20.06)
Other.......................................................................................................................................127
481. Four University of Wisconsin Campuses to Be Energy Independent By 2012
(09.28.06)
482. U. of Kentucky Students Approve Fee Increase for Renewable Energy (04.06.06)
Renewable Energy Purchasing
Institutional Purchases.........................................................................................................127
483. NYU Makes Largest Higher Ed Renewable Energy Purchase (10.12.06)
484. University of Pennsylvania Triples Its Purchase, Remains Largest Campus Buyer of
Wind Power (04.06.06)
485. Northwestern Becomes 2nd Largest Campus Purchaser of Renewable Energy
(04.13.06)
486. University of Washington is Powered 100% with Renewable Energy (02.09.06)
487. Bowdoin College Purchases Renewable Energy for 100% of Usage (06.01.06)
488. Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Goes 100% Green-Powered
(02.09.06)
489. Duke’s Fuqua School of Business Offsets 100% of Energy-use with Renewable
Energy Certificates (05.25.06)
490. Connecticut College Announces Wind Energy Purchase (04.13.06)
491. University of Denver Purchases Wind Energy (05.25.06)
492. Green Mountain College Signs up for "Cow Power" (11.02.06)
493. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to Purchase Renewable Energy (02.23.06)
494. Central Oregon Community College Students Approve Fee Increase for Clean Energy
(06.01.06)
495. Four Massachusetts Campuses Purchase Wind Power (02.09.06)
496. UC Santa Cruz Students Approve Fee Increase for Renewable Energy (06.01.06)
497. Auraria Higher Education Center Purchases Renewable Energy (09.07.06)
498. Green-Powered Graduation Events Held at Duke, Yale and Brown (06.01.06)
Opt-in Programs ....................................................................................................................131
499. CU Boulder Offers Wind Energy to Campus Residents (02.09.06)
500. Clark University Students Purchase Renewable Energy (11.16.06)
501. Students at SUNY Plattsburgh Approve Optional Fee for Renewable Energy
(12.14.06)
502. Bates College Senior Class to Give Green Energy (01.26.06)
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503. EPA Releases List of Top 10 Higher Education Purchasers of Green Power (02.16.06)
504. EPA Releases Updated List of Top 10 Higher Ed Green Power Partners (07.13.06)
505. EPA Updates Top 10 List of College and University Green Power Partners (10.12.06)
506. Bates College Joins EPA Green Power Leadership Club (11.16.06)
507. Seven New Campuses Join the EPA Green Power Partnership (09.14.06)
508. University of Michigan-Flint Receives Environmental Award for Renewable Energy
Purchase (08.03.06)
Other.......................................................................................................................................133
509. EPA Issues College & University Green Power Challenge (05.11.06)
510. American University Students Approve Clean Energy Resolution (04.13.06)
Combined On and Off-site Renewable Energy Initiatives
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511. Oregon Public Universities to Use 100% Renewable Energy by 2010 (07.13.06)
512. Student Fee Increases for Renewable Energy Approved in Tennessee (07.06.06)
513. Hartwick College Receives Grants for Pine Lake Environmental Campus (06.22.06)
New Resources
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514. U.S. Colleges and Universities Form National Coalition on Renewable Energy
(11.09.06)
515. The Business Case for Renewable Energy: A Guide for Colleges and Universities
(08.31.06)
516. Consumers’ Guide to Retail Carbon Offset Providers (12.07.06)
518. MIT's Energy Research Council Releases Major Report (05.11.06)
519. Special Issue of Facilities Manager Focuses on Environmental Stewardship (07.06.06)
520. Cornell Sustainable Computing Guide (10.19.06)
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Climate Protection: GHG Reduction Commitments
355. College of the Atlantic Commits to "Net-Zero" Greenhouse Gas Emissions (10.12.06)
The College of the Atlantic's Board of Trustees has pledged to avoid, reduce or offset all
contributions to global warming that are associated with any of the college's activities, including
travel by students to and from campus. This first-in-the-nation commitment comes in honor of the
inauguration of COA's fifth president, David F. Hales. By reducing actual emissions on campus,
and by investing in renewable energy and energy-efficient projects elsewhere for those
greenhouse gas emissions it cannot reduce, the college will ensure that its greenhouse gas
emissions have a "net-zero" annual impact on global warming. The college expects to spend no
more than $30,000 a year for the offset program.
http://www.coa.edu/html/pressreleases_199.htm
Washington Post article (www.washingtonpost.com)
http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/10/11/green
University of Florida President Bernie Machen recently announced his intent to be among the first
signatories of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).
climate neutrality. Machen announced the commitment at the inaugural Campus and Community
Sustainability Conference which was held at UF.
Oberlin College President Nancy Dye recently pledged her support for the American College and
University Presidents Climate Commitment, which commits Oberlin College to developing a
comprehensive plan aimed at achieving a climate neutral campus as soon as possible.
climate neutrality.
The Oberlin Review article (www.oberlin.edu)
358. Carleton College Adopts Carbon Neutrality Value Statement (06.08.06)
Carleton College has adopted a Carbon Neutrality Value Statement which says, “Carleton
College recognizes that global warming is one of the greatest local and global challenges of our
time. The college values the goal of carbon neutrality as a priority for our community, recognizing
that this goal merits the consideration of allocation of resources to research and implement
technological and behavioral change. The college commits to developing an emissions reduction
plan with the input of students, staff and faculty. In doing so, Carleton reaffirms its commitment to
sustainability as articulated in the Environmental Statement of Principles."
http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/sustainability/carleton/goals_values/
359. Bowdoin College Signs on to Governor's Carbon Challenge (02.02.06)
Bowdoin College has signed on to the Governor's Carbon Challenge, Maine's voluntary program
dedicated to cutting carbon emissions by the year 2010. Using 2002 emissions data as a
baseline, Bowdoin has set a target goal of 11% overall reduction of carbon emissions. Of the
11%, half is from direct emissions (such as on-campus gas- or fuel-burning appliances), and half
from indirect emissions (such as electricity procurement from out of state). Among the College's
direct emissions reduction initiatives has been converting from #6 fuel oil to a cleaner-burning #2
low-sulfur fuel oil; installing a dual-fuel natural gas/#2 oil burner; reducing the campus building
heating standard from 72 to 68 degrees; and purchasing a hybrid car. The indirect emissions
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reduction initiatives have included committing to the purchase of energy-efficient flat-screen
computer monitors; the annual Energy Conservation Dorm Competition; incorporating VSD
(variable speed drive) motors across campus; installing VendingMisers on all vending machines;
upgrading lighting, including all exit signs; and incorporating geothermal heating systems into
construction projects, including the two new residence halls.
360. UC Berkeley Adopts Climate Targets, Launches Initiative to Reduce Emissions
(05.11.06)
UC Berkeley has launched the Cal Climate Action Partnership (CalCAP), an initiative that will
develop a long-term strategy to significantly reduce the University's greenhouse gas emissions.
As part of the initiative, the University has announced its intent to meet, at a minimum,
California's greenhouse gas targets of reducing emissions to 2000 levels by 2010, to 1990 levels
by 2020, and to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. CalCAP will also bring together
representatives from the campus community to study the feasibility of committing to greenhouse
gas reduction targets significantly more aggressive than these targets.
http://sustainability.berkeley.edu/docs/calcap/BIE_CACS_CalCAP_Announcement.pdf
361. Seattle University Signs Seattle Climate Partnership (10.19.06)
Seattle University recently signed the Seattle Climate Partnership, a voluntary agreement to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The University has already taken a number of steps to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including purchasing 15 percent of its electricity from
renewable sources. In addition, energy conservation measures undertaken by the University
have saved more than eight million kilowatt hours since first adopted in 1993.
Press Release (www.seattleu.edu)
362. Greek Theatre at UC-Berkeley Goes Climate Neutral (06.15.06)
The entire 2006 concert season at UC Berkeley's Greek Theatre will be climate-neutral, thanks to
a partnership between Clif Bar & Co. and Another Planet Entertainment. In addition to
purchasing carbon offsets, sustainability initiatives at the Greek Theatre will include a new
organic food cafe, recycling stations, the use of recycled paper for all printed materials and a
means for Greek-goers to offset their impact on global warming. In addition, performers will be
able to use biodegradable forks, knives, spoons, cups and plates for their backstage meals.
http://www.clifbar.com/connect/release.cfm?location=press&id=120
363. Middlebury College Ski Facility and Ski Teams Go Carbon Neutral (11.02.06)
Beginning this season, the Middlebury College Snow Bowl will be a carbon neutral ski facility.
The College is offsetting electric, gas, propane, diesel and biodiesel usage, as well as skier
transportation to and from the ski area. To achieve carbon neutrality, the college has purchased
carbon offsets for the ski area's 2006-2007 operations in the amount of $7,138 to compensate for
a total of 679.9 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The Middlebury alpine and Nordic ski teams
have also become carbon neutral by purchasing carbon offsets to compensate for the teams'
travel and electricity use-related CO2 emissions.
http://www.middlebury.edu/about/pubaff/news_releases/2006/news632977987165870677.htm
Annotated listing of campus climate commitments:
http://www.aashe.org/resources/gw_commitments.php
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Climate Protection: GHG Registries & Exchanges
The University of California, Berkeley, has joined the California Climate Action Registry, pledging
to measure, report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Three other UC Campuses - San
Diego, Santa Barbara and Davis - joined earlier this year. "Our decision to join the climate
registry is an important early milestone in our longer-term effort to address the effects our campus
has on climate change," said Edward Denton, UC Berkeley Vice Chancellor for Facilities
Services. Reporting will begin in 2007.
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/11/03_registry.shtml
365. UC Davis Joins California Climate Action Registry (09.07.06)
The University of California, Davis has joined the California Climate Action Registry, a group of
organizations that are voluntarily taking action on climate change. As a member, UC Davis will
work with the Registry to annually track, report, and certify its campus-wide greenhouse gas
emissions. Preparation of the University's first greenhouse gas emissions inventory will be a joint
effort between the Environmental Health & Safety Department and the UC Davis Air Quality
Research Center.
http://www.climateregistry.org/docs/PRESS/UC_Davis_2_080906.pdf
http://dwb.sacbee.com/content/news/science/story/14317932p-15237813c.html
366. Michigan State University Joins Chicago Climate Exchange (11.16.06)
Michigan State University has joined the Chicago Climate Exchange, a voluntary, legally binding
rules-based greenhouse gas emission reduction and trading system. As a member, Michigan
State is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 6% below its baseline emissions
1998-2001 by 2010. MSU will be the fifth university to join the CCX, along with Tufts, University
of Iowa, University of Minnesota and University of Oklahoma.
http://newsroom.msu.edu/site/indexer/2910/content.htm
http://www.statenews.com/article.phtml?pk=38746
367. UC Merced Joins California Climate Action Registry (12.07.06)
University of California, Merced has joined the California Climate Action Registry. As a member,
UC Merced commits to annually track, report, and certify its campus-wide greenhouse gas
emissions. The University announced its participation in the registry in conjunction with the
campus-designated Energy Awareness Day. Several other UC Campuses – including San
Diego, Davis, Berkeley, and Santa Barbara – have also joined the Registry.
http://www.ucmerced.edu/news_articles/11292006_uc_merced_signs_on.asp
Climate Protection: Education & Awareness
368. “Focus the Nation” Global Warming Educational Initiative Launched (09.21.06)
Focus the Nation is a major educational initiative that is coordinating teams of faculty, students
and staff at over a thousand colleges, universities and high schools in the United States, to
collaboratively engage in a nationwide, interdisciplinary discussion centered around the theme of
"Stabilizing the Climate in the 21st Century." The project will culminate January 31, 2008, in the
form of one-day, national symposia held simultaneously on campuses across the country.
Students, faculty and staff can sign their schools up to participate on the project's website.
http://www.focusthenation.org/fnpressrelease0906.html
369. Presidents of 39 Evangelical Colleges Sign Statement on Climate Change (02.09.06)
The Presidents of 39 evangelical colleges in the US have joined other evangelical Christian
leaders in signing a statement that expresses a biblically driven commitment to curb global
warming and calls on the government to enact national legislation to reduce carbon dioxide
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emissions. The statement, Climate Change: An Evangelical Call to Action, makes 4 makes
points: 1) “Human-Induced Climate Change is Real;” 2) “The Consequences of Climate Change
Will Be Significant, and Will Hit the Poor the Hardest;” 3) “Christian Moral Convictions Demand
Our Response to the Climate Change Problem;” and 4) “The need to act now is urgent.
Governments, businesses, churches, and individuals all have a role to play in addressing climate
change starting now.” Signatories pledged to act on the basis of these points and “seek ways to
implement the actions that follow from them.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/08/national/08warm.html
http://www.christiansandclimate.org/statement
http://www.christiansandclimate.org/signatories
370. Ohlone College President Focuses State of the College Address on Global Warming
(08.31.06)
Ohlone College President Doug Treadway devoted a portion of his recent State of the College
address to global warming and sustainability. "The evidence for global warming is overwhelming,
and political attempts to deny it are unconscionable," Treadway said. "We are consuming too
much energy, using too much paper and creating too much garbage on this campus," he said.
"Every day needs to be Earth Day at Ohlone." President Treadway went on to announce a series
of initiatives to improve Ohlone's environmental performance.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/localnews/ci_4242761
371. MTV Launches Break the Addiction Challenge (09.07.06)
MTV has announced the launch of the “Break the Addiction Challenge,” a nationwide ecocompetition to challenge millions of high school and college-age youth to demonstrate
environmental changes or actions in their own lives and in their schools. As part of the challenge,
MTV is partnering with the Campus Climate Challenge to offer a series of awards for campus
climate action. In the fall, MTV will award $1000 grants to five student groups that have received
media coverage of their activities to stop global warming. In the spring, MTV will recognize two
schools for achieving a 100% clean energy policy that was passed between September 6, 2006
and March 15, 2007. The winning groups will receive with $5,000 to throw an MTV Break the
Addiction eco-party. Finally, MTV will honor the high school or college that went the furthest and
fastest to reduce their school’s global warming pollution down to zero with an eco-renovation
valued at up to $10,000 as well as the chance to be featured in an MTV on-air news segment.
http://climatechallenge.org/documents/PRBreaktheAddictionChallenge.pdf
372. New York Times Columnist Calls for Campuses to go Climate Neutral (04.27.06)
In a recent New York Times article, columnist Thomas Friedman called for campuses to become
climate neutral. "Why doesn’t every college make it a goal to become carbon-neutral — that is,
reduce its net CO2 emissions to zero?," he asked. "This should be a national movement. After
all, today’s students will be profoundly affected by climate change, the coming energy wars and
the rising danger of petro-authoritarian states, such as Iran." Friedman then encouraged
students to "Take over your administration building, occupy your university president’s office or
storm in on the next meeting of your college’s board of trustees until they agree to make your
school carbon-neutral."
http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/207
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/26/opinion/l26friedman.html
Climate Protection: Other
373. Harvard Undergraduates Vote In Favor of Reducing GHG Emissions (12.14.06)
In a recent election, Harvard undergraduates overwhelmingly supported a referendum calling on
the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to a level 11%
below total emissions in 1990 by the year 2020. The referendum also commits students to do
their part to help achieve this level of emissions reductions.
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http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/%7Eeac/?s=vote
374. Indiana University to Create "Carbon Grove" to Honor William Ruckelshaus (03.30.06)
In recognition of the 35th anniversary of the Environmental Protection Agency, Indiana University
is taking the unique step of creating a "carbon grove" to honor former EPA leader William
Ruckelshaus. The project consists of planting trees and prairie vegetation on two plots, each
about one acre in size. A third area will be left undisturbed to serve as a control plot. The trees
and grasses are expected to capture enough carbon to offset the carbon dioxide emissions
associated with the travel of speakers and attendees to an April 19 celebration of the EPA's
anniversary at which William Ruckelshaus will be speaking. The grove will provide a research and
teaching opportunity for IU faculty and students.
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/3143.html
Energy Management: Success Stories
375. Largest Retrofit in Canada's History Saves UBC $2.6 Million Annually (06.15.06)
The University of British Columbia expects to save an $2.6 million annually with the recent
completion of a three-year upgrade project called ecotrek. The $35 million project, which is
believed to be the largest energy retrofit in Canadian history, will enable UBC to reduce its
emissions by seven per cent below 1990 levels by 2008, thereby meeting the reductions called
for in the Kyoto Protocol. In addition, is expected to reduce campus water use by 30 per cent and
campus electricity consumption by 10%.
http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/media/releases/2006/mr-06-068.html
376. Harvard Doubles Highly Successful Green Campus Loan Fund (05.04.06)
Harvard University President Lawrence Summers has pledged to double the Harvard Green
Campus Loan Fund to $12 million. Speaking at Harvard's first ever conference on campus
sustainability - entitled Harvard Vision 2020: A Bridge to Campus Sustainability - Summers said,
"The best investment in the University is not the endowment but the Green Loan Fund." The
Fund provides interest-free capital for high performance campus design, operations, maintenance
and occupant behavior projects that reduce the University’s environmental impacts and have a
payback period of 5 years or less. Applicant departments then repay the fund via savings
achieved by project-related reductions in utility consumption, waste removal or operating costs.
http://www.greencampus.harvard.edu/gclf/
377. UNH Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions By Five Percent In Fy '05 (10.12.06)
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) reduced its greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) by five
percent from Fiscal Year 2003 to Fiscal Year 2005, according to the UNH Office of
Sustainability’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory that tracks UNH’s greenhouse gas
footprint. UNH reduced its GHGE -- despite increases in the student body and infrastructure -- by
expanding Wildcat Transit ridership, powering down computers and electronics during break
periods, retrofitting buildings with energy-efficient lighting and fixtures, and composting and
recycling, among other initiatives. Several ongoing and upcoming energy and climate related
initiatives, including the establishment of a cogeneration plant and the use of alternative fuel
vehicles, are expected to further reduce the University’s emissions.
http://www.unh.edu/news/cj_nr/2006/september/bp_092806gas.cfm?type=n
378. Bryn Mawr College Finds Energy Conservation Success (02.23.06)
Bryn Mawr College’s long term campaign to reduce energy consumption has resulted in
significantly lower energy consumption than comparable institutions, according to a recent
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benchmarking survey. The survey found that average energy consumption at similar schools was
137,147 BTU/GSF; while Bryn Mawr's consumption was 88,494 BTU/GSF. Energy conservation
efforts taken by the college include: replacing all exit signs with high-efficiency LED signs; lighting
retrofits; reducing the number of transformers on campus; variable-frequency drives; green
building; and switching to a better automated temperature-control system.
http://www.brynmawr.edu/news/2006-02-16/energy.shtml
379. University of Louisville Finds Success in Energy Conservation Partnership (06.15.06)
The University of Louisville is saving energy and money as a result of its participation in the
Partnership for a Green City, a Department of Energy-funded partnership for energy conservation
between U of L, Louisville Metro Government and Jefferson County Public Schools. As part of its
involvement, the University has installed vending machine motion sensors for an expected
savings of $3,000 and $4,000 annually. In addition, energy audits of four U of L buildings have
identified nearly $63,000 in cost savings. U of L faculty and students are also helping the city to
test solar-powered streetlights.
http://php.louisville.edu/news/news.php?news=626
380. Performance Contracting Pays Off for Bridgewater State (10.12.06)
Bridgewater State is engaged in a range of initiatives designed to reduce electricity and water
consumption by 30 percent as part of a performance contract with Ameresco. The campus will
save approximately $900,000 to $1,000,000.
381. WUSTL Makes Strides in Energy Conservation (10.16.06)
Over the past 15 years, Washington University in St. Louis has engaged on a campus-wide
energy conservation initiative which included: replacing inefficient boilers, chillers and other
production equipment, updating HVAC systems, automated lighting systems, and more efficient
fume hoods. As a result, the University is saving millions of dollars in energy costs annually. The
University has also switched from coal to natural gas as its primary fuel source. The University is
now working to connect its operational efforts with the teaching and research related to energy.
http://record.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/8017.html
382. Case Western Reserve U. Cuts Library Energy Consumption by 30 Percent (03.16.06)
Case Western Reserve University recently installed a variety of motion and light sensors
throughout its Kelvin Smith Library. By turning off lights during periods of inactivity and reducing
electrical lighting when natural light is present, the sensors have reduced the library’s energy
consumption by 30 percent. Campus officials expect the energy savings to recoup the cost of the
sensors within one year. The initiative is part of a larger energy conservation effort that seeks to
achieve 15 percent reduction in campus-wide energy consumption by January 2007.
http://observer.case.edu/Archives/Volume_38/Issue_20/Story_732/
http://library.case.edu//ksl/info/news/200600225lights.html
383. U. of New Hampshire Cuts Energy Costs with Winter Break Power Down (02.09.06)
By shutting down computers and unplugging office and lab equipment, University of New
Hampshire faculty and staff saved more than 92,000 kilowatt-hours (kwh) while the university was
closed between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3. The 13 percent reduction saved $12,711 in energy costs.
Prior to winter break, the university’s Energy Task Force encouraged faculty and staff to turn off
computers, lights, equipment, and “phantom” users of electricity like cell phone chargers (which
draw significant electricity even after the phone has charged) before leaving for the winter break.
UNH officials hope that employees begin to get into the habit of powering down before every
weekend so the University can achieve additional savings.
http://www.unh.edu/news/news_releases/2006/january/bp_060125energy.html
384. U. of New Hampshire Saves Money with Fall Conservation Initiatives (12.14.06)
University of New Hampshire faculty, staff, and students saved over 159,000 kWh of energy,
$22,721 dollars in energy and water costs, and over 50 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions
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through the University’s first ever Student Energy Waste Watch Challenge and its annual
Thanksgiving “powerdown” initiative. The Student Energy Waste Watch Challenge rewards the
top three residence halls or apartment complexes that reduce their per capita energy and water
consumption by the largest percentage compared to their building’s average usage from the past
three years during the same time period. In total, all UNH residence halls and apartments saved
a combined 125,203 kwh and 286,802 gallons of water during the four-week fall Challenge,
saving nearly $18,000. Turning off computers, lights, office equipment, and electronics over the
Thanksgiving break saved an additional 34,000 kwh and $4,721 in energy costs.
http://www.unh.edu/news/cj_nr/2006/dec/bp07energy.cfm
385. University of Colorado at Boulder Provides Monetary Rewards After Staff Conserve
Energy (10.26.06)
University of Colorado at Boulder is rewarding staff members who implement energy-saving
strategies in campus buildings. By following five specific program recommendations, winners of
the Buff Energy Star Award for fiscal year 2005-2006 helped reduce energy use in three buildings
by 5 percent compared to the prior 12 months, paring campus energy costs by more than
$90,000. For their efforts, each will receive a one-time $1,000 bonus. To be considered for Buff
Energy Star status, building proctors must show a 5 percent energy reduction over the prior year;
complete an energy audit; take action based on the audit; post energy and water conservation
posters and other educational materials throughout the building; and take an active role in
communicating and encouraging resource conservation.
386. Carleton College & Stanford Save Money with Dorm Energy Competitions (03.09.06)
Carleton College's Dorm Wars pit dorms against one another to see which buildings reduce their
per capita energy usage most drastically over the month of February. Overall Carleton dorms
reduced their energy use by 7.7 percent in February, saving about 20,000 kilowatt hours of
energy. Meanwhile, Stanford's Energy Bowl is also creating savings for the University. Last year,
Stanford's Student Housing saved around $2,500 in water and energy costs and expansion to
more buildings this year is expected increase the savings substantially.
http://apps.carleton.edu/news/?content=3Dcontent&module=3D&id=3D192= 430
http://daily.stanford.edu/tempo?page=3Dcontent&id=3D19709&repositor= y=3D0001_article
387. Yale Buys Clean Energy After Students Meet Energy Reduction Target (10.26.06)
Last year, Yale University challenged undergraduates living on campus to reduce energy
consumption by 15 percent over three years. In the first year, student were able to reduce energy
consumption by 10 percent. As a result of the student efforts, the University was able purchase
10,000 MWh of renewable energy certificates, equivalent to two-thirds of the electricity used by
the residential colleges last year.
Energy Engineering & Performance Contracting
388. West Chester U. Plans Major Campus Modernization Project to Conserve Energy
(08.03.06)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania has contracted with Honeywell on a 15-year, $18.7million energy savings and building modernization project. The project includes infrastructure
upgrades such as lighting, heating, ventilation and cooling equipment; energy and water
conservation measures; and a control system to centralize and optimize energy management
across the university. The University will finance the work from the energy and operational
savings generated by the project. Those savings — expected to be approximately $1.7 million per
year over 15 years, or 20 percent of the school’s current energy bill — are guaranteed by
Honeywell under a performance contract with the university.
Distributed Energy Journal article (www.erosioncontrol.com)
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389. Memorial University of Newfoundland Embarks on Energy Savings Initiative
(10.12.06)
Officials from Memorial University and Honeywell have announced plans for a $13.2-million
energy savings and facility renewal project. The project will enable the university to offset the
impact of rising energy costs while reducing maintenance costs and improving comfort. Memorial
will finance the work from the energy and operational savings the improvements will generate.
Honeywell guarantees those savings – projected to be approximately $1.5 million per year over
the next 14 years – under a performance contract with the university. This ensures the project will
be self funded and will not place an additional burden on the university’s budgets. The project,
which is expected to decrease carbon dioxide emissions by 15 percent, will commence this fall
and Honeywell expects to complete the work over the next two years.
http://today.mun.ca/news.php?news_id=2437
390. Salisbury University Signs Energy Savings Performance Contract (11.30.06)
Salisbury University has entered into an energy savings performance contract with Pepco Energy
Services. The initiative is guaranteed by PES to save at least $5.3 million in energy costs over
the next 15 years, an amount sufficient to pay for the project. PES will provide services for 17
projects, including the replacement of aging mechanical equipment or the installation of more
efficient equipment in 14 buildings, the installation of tens of thousands more energy-efficient
bulbs and lighting fixtures and the installation of energy “misers” on vending machines. The
project also involves upgrading approximately 1,700 plumbing fixtures to conserve 11,000 gallons
of water annually and reducing excessive air and solar infiltration to building interiors in 38
locations. Maintenance and 15-year guarantees are included on all equipment installed.
http://www.salisbury.edu/newsevents/fullstoryview.asp?ID=3101
http://sev.prnewswire.com/oil-energy/20061128/DCTU05728112006-1.html
391. Algonquin College Contracts with Energy Management Firm (12.14.06)
Algonquin College will be working with Direct Energy to reduce its energy consumption and
greenhouse gas emissions over the next 10 years. Direct Energy has conducted an energy audit
of the Algonquin College facilities and is working with Algonquin College to develop and execute
an energy-management strategy that is expected to save more than $6 million in energy costs.
Press Release (www.directenergy.com)
392. Heating Plant Upgrade at Cornell to Cut GHG Emissions by 20% (01.26.06)
Cornell University has announced plans to upgrade its central heating plant with an efficient
combined heat-and-power project. The project, combined with an aggressive energy
conservation initiative, is intended to assure the long-term adequacy of the heating and electrical
supply for campus. It will also allow Cornell to significantly reduce its use of coal thereby
reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 20% and sulfur and nitrogen oxide
emissions by 50%, according to an EPA analysis. The increased efficiency of the system is
expected to provide significant cost savings as well. The project is expected to be completed no
later than 2009.
Cornell Press Release (www.eere.energy.gov)
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/news_third.cfm?NewsID=30147
http://www.utilities.cornell.edu/utl_ldcchp.html
393. Rogers State University Adopts an Energy Savings Plan (02.16.06)
Rogers State University’s Board of Regents has approved a long-term energy savings plan that
includes conversion to geothermal energy systems in several of the largest campus buildings as
well as measures to reduce energy consumption. The plan, which is expected to cost $ 5.6
million, is expected to result in savings of more than $8.7 million over the next 20 years.
Claremore Press article (www.claremoreprogress.com)
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394. University of British Columbia to Install Heat Recovery System (06.01.06)
University of British Columbia has contracted with Sofame Technologies Inc. to equip the
campus' central boiler room with a direct contact heat recovery system to recover energy from the
boiler flue gases. The system will reduce the University's energy costs and will also help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2006/31/c8981.html
395. Richard Stockton College Plans Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage Project (11.16.06)
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is currently seeking bids to construct what is
believed to be the first commercial-sized aquifer thermal energy storage project in the US. The
system is expected to be about 12 times more efficient than traditional cooling systems. It works
by pumping groundwater through a cooling tower during winter and storing the chilled water in
another part of the aquifer. Since water in an aquifer travels very slowly and tends not exchange
heat quickly, the chilled water will stay cold through the summer when it will be used air condition
campus buildings. The system is expected to save the College about $90,000 per year and will
cost about $1 million to construct.
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/story/6929142p-6792334c.html
http://president.stockton.edu/press/2-18-05aquiferenergystorage.htm
396. Susquehanna University Receives Energy Harvest Grant for Efficient
Steam/Condensate System (10.19.06)
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell recently announced $5.1 million to support 27
projects that will advance the deployment of clean energy technologies, lessen the nation’s
dependence on foreign fuels, and significantly reduce air and water pollution. Susquehanna
University received $ 150,000 to purchase and demonstrate an innovative steam/condensate preinsulated piping system to save energy and reduce emissions.
http://www.state.pa.us/papower/cwp/view.asp?A=11&Q=457019
397. Ithaca College to Change Thermostat and Upgrade HVAC System to Save Energy
(04.27.06)
Ithaca College has announced two new initiatives to save energy. First, the College will be
implementing temperature set points in all buildings across campus to 74-76 degrees in the
summer and 69-71 degrees in the winter. As a result, College officials expect to save $125,000
to $200,000 annually. The University is also upgrading heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
systems in a majority of academic and administrative buildings. These upgrades will focus on
installing new motors, drives, and monitoring systems on current equipment. When complete the
upgrades are projected to save another $200,000 to $250,000 annually.
http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php?story=2006040309345560
Efficient Appliances & Lighting
Elon University has replaced nearly 100 inefficient washers and dryers in campus residence halls
with more efficient ENERGY STAR models. The move is expected to save the university $18,000
annually in utility costs. Front loading washers use less water and thus need less energy to heat
the water. In addition the washers spin dry cloths more effectively, resulting in less energy use
needed to run dryers.
http://www.elon.edu/e-net/Note.aspx?id=27750
Ithaca College has upgraded all washers and dryers on campus to new, high efficiency
machines. The new washers use between 13 and 17 gallons per load instead of the approximate
34 gallons per load of the old washers. The resulting savings are approximately 1,500,000
gallons of water per year. The new washers and dryers will also result in per average load drying
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times that are estimated to be 5-10 minutes less than the 60 minutes per load with the old
machines. The resulting electricity savings are approximately 400,000 kWh per year. Finally,
since only 2 tablespoons of detergent are required per load with the new washers, estimates are
that a bottle of detergent will do 43 more loads of laundry than with the old washers.
http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20060829094332348
400. University at Buffalo Saves Money with Energy Star Vending Machines (03.02.06)
Replacing older beverage vending machines with more efficient Energy Star models is expected
to cut energy consumption by the machines in half, and save the University at Buffalo $21,000
annually. The University was able to make the switch by specifically including reference to the
more efficient models in the RFP for the University’s beverage contract. The University
experienced no appreciable increase in costs to get the new machines.
http://www.buffalo.edu/news/fast-execute.cgi/article-page.html?article=77790009
401. Western Illinois University Receives Grant for Lighting Retrofit (05.25.06)
Western Illinois University has received an Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation grant of
$59,262 for an energy efficient lighting upgrade in one campus building. The upgrade will consist
of retrofitting existing fluorescent lighting fixtures with high efficiency electronic ballasts and lamps
that use 35 percent less energy than the original 35-year-old equipment. The project will also
include replacing all incandescent light fixtures with energy efficient fluorescent fixtures. The
completed project will result in nearly $12,700 in costs savings per year. “Improving
environmental sustainability is a priority for the University, and we are pleased that Western has
received funds to implement an energy conservation plan based on preliminary energy audits in
campus facilities,” said Western Vice President for Administrative Services Jackie Thompson.
http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=4518
402. St. Norbert College Distributes Efficient Light Bulbs to Incoming Students (08.31.06)
St. Norbert College Environmental Club is distributing energy efficient compact florescent light
bulbs to incoming students. The bulbs are paid for by the college and are expected result in
savings of more than $5,500 annually in lower electricity bills.
403. University of Kentucky Holds Light Bulb Exchange (11.16.06)
The University of Kentucky kicked off its first Renewable and Energy Efficiency Initiative with a
campus-wide light bulb exchange. The student organization UK Green Thumb Environmental
Club partnered with UK Campus Housing, Student Government, and the Office of Residence Life
to offer 1,000 energy-efficient light bulbs to students. Students were able to trade their inefficient
incandescent bulbs for a compact fluorescent light bulb that saves energy and money.
http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?artid=1726
404. University of Florida Exchange Light Bulbs (11.16.06)
The University of Florida Department of Housing and Residence Education, Gainesville Regional
Utilities (GRU), and the International Carbon Bank and Exchange (ICBE) are piloting a compact
fluorescent light bulb exchange in a University-owned graduate and family housing apartment
complex. Housing maintenance staff will be replacing over 3,700 incandescent light bulbs in
university-owned light fixtures with more efficient compact fluorescent bulbs. The primary goal of
the exchange is to reduce energy consumption and educate residents on energy efficient
behaviors and to see how measurable of an effect the CFLs have on energy consumption.
Organizers anticipate this initiative to save residents over $15,000. GRU and the ICBE are also
conducting customer satisfaction research related to CFL use and ongoing energy use research
as part of this pilot project. Based on the results of this pilot project, the CFL light bulb exchange
may be expanded to other graduate and family housing apartment complexes in the future.
Press Release (http://sustainability.ufl.edu)
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405. U. of Toronto Using Social Marketing to Promote Energy Conservation (09.28.06)
University of Toronto has launched the Rewire campaign, designed to decrease energy
consumption at seven St. George campus residences, two university offices and the University of
Toronto at Mississauga campus. The campaign is based on the success of a pilot study
conducted during the 2005-2006 academic year. The study synthesized many social marketing
strategies, such as soliciting personal pledges to act sustainably, word-of-mouth encouragement
and visual prompts, into a single plan. Equipment was strategically installed in the residence to
monitor electricity use in the building. Statistical analysis of the data showed a drop in electricity
consumption between 5 and 10 percent. This year’s expansion will see electricity monitored
before, during and after the implementation of the Rewire information toolkits that are the key
resource for the project. There are plans for further expansion next year to target classrooms,
common areas, laboratories and the hotel and apartment-style residences.
406. University of Denver Announces Energy Conservation Initiative (04.06.06)
As part of an effort to reduce energy consumption on campus, the University of Denver has
signed a three-year contract with Integrated Energy Solutions to create a resource conservation
program aimed at reducing the University's energy bill. The company will work with faculty, staff
and students to raise environmental awareness and pinpoint ways to save energy. Campus
officials hope to reduce the annual energy bill by 10–15 percent in the first year of the program.
http://www.du.edu/facilities/energymanagement.html
407. Indiana State University Launches Energy Conservation Initiative (03.02.06)
Indiana State University has launched an initiative, "Be Energy Aware," to monitor and conserve
utility consumption and cost on campus. The initiative focuses on educating students and
employees on how to decrease energy-use. The goal is to save 10 percent in utility costs.
News article
408. Rice University Promotes “Top Ten Ways to Conserve” List (02.02.06)
Higher energy costs threaten to increase Rice University’s energy costs by 40 percent when the
University’s current energy contract expires in July 2006. In response, “tiger teams” are working
closely with building occupants to develop energy-conserving behavior. As part of that effort,
Rice is advertising the “Top 10 things everyone can do to help Rice conserve energy.” Rice is
already purchasing energy-efficient equipment for upgrades and retrofits.
The Top Ten List (www.media.rice.edu)
409. U. of Wisconsin-Madison Announces Energy Conservation Campaign (06.08.06)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has begun a drive to slash campus energy consumption by
20 percent by 2010 called “We Conserve.” The chancellor has asked students, faculty and staff
to make energy consumption part of their daily lives, as a way to achieve the 20 percent reduction
on a per-square-foot basis.
http://www.conserve.wisc.edu/
410. Oberlin Campus Resource Monitoring System Gives Occupants Feedback (06.01.06)
Oberlin has developed a system to monitor and display online the electricity consumption in the
dormitories. The objective of the system is to inspire students to conserve by giving them realtime feedback about their electricity use. Two psychology professors are now working to quantify
the effects of this technology on student attitude and behavior toward the environment. The
project is funded in part through the EPA's “People, Prosperity and Planet” (P3) program.
http://www.oberlin.edu/dormenergy/index.htm
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411. University of Michigan Studying Energy Use Behaviors (09.07.06)
The University of Michigan Institute for Social Research is conducting a joint pilot study of energy
use attitudes and behaviors among staff, faculty and students. The primary purpose of the pilot
project is to gather information that will help to develop policies and programs that will succeed in
reducing utility costs. The main study objectives include identifying current utility usage among
U-M faculty, staff and students, both on campus and at home; determining key attitudes and
behaviors leading to poor practices; and helping to identify effective options for reducing energy
consumption. In related news, University of Michigan is holding its 11th Annual Energy Fest to
showcase the University's efforts and commitment to energy conservation, energy efficiency and
alternative energy technologies.
http://www.umich.edu/news/?Releases/2006/Sep06/r090406a
http://www.umich.edu/news/?Releases/2006/Sep06/r090406
http://www.energymanagement.umich.edu/utilities/energy_management/energy_fest/
412. University of Oregon Establishes Energy Conservation and Alternative Futures Fund
(01.19.06)
The Associated Students of the University of Oregon has created an Energy Conservation and
Alternative Futures Fund to distribute approximately $25,000 for student projects that focus on
energy conservation, increase renewable energy usage, and/or educate the campus community
about energy issues. The funds come from a $0.60 per student per term energy fee which was
approved in 2005 by the student body during the ASUO student election and authorized by the
University Administration. The fund is designed to buy wind energy for the EMU and support
student projects recommended to the ASUO executive by ECAFF.
http://www.uoregon.edu/~ecaff
413. Behavior-change Initiatives Underway at Campuses Across the US (10.12.06)
Energy conservation initiatives are currently underway at Penn State, UW Madison, Bowdoin,
Tufts, Boston College, Brown, and Harvard. Penn State has joined the Energy Star Change a
Light, Change the World initiative, in which students, faculty and staff are encouraged to pledge
to replace at least one incandescent bulb with a more efficient one. Penn State is also piloting an
energy conservation marketing program called "Take Charge" in a first-year residence hall. UW
Madison is organizing programs and competitions in dorms, panels and forums on energy-related
topics and a campus-wide Earth Day event as part of “We Conserve,” an effort to reduce the
University's energy consumption 20 percent by 2010. Bowdoin is holding an energy conservation
competition among dorms. Tufts is offering residence hall students the opportunity to power their
dorms with renewable energy by paying a $10 per semester fee. Brown is educating students
about energy conservation through its Empower campaign and is also investigating the purchase
of wind power through a Contract for Differences, a futures contract arrangement that allows the
University to buy energy at a fixed rate in the future, thus avoiding the volatility of the
conventional energy market. Finally, Harvard is conducting an energy conservation competition
among different buildings, including major energy users like labs and science centers.
http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2006/09/09-29-06tdc/09-29-06dnews-04.asp
http://badgerherald.com/news/2006/09/29/indepth_we_conser.php
http://orient.bowdoin.edu/orient/article.php?date=2006-10-06&section=1&id=6
Tufts Daily article (www.tuftsdaily.com)
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/rvp/pubaf/chronicle/v15/o5/energy.html
Brown University article (www.browndailyherald.com)
414. Princeton Pull-the-Plug Campaign Underway (12.14.06)
Students at Princeton are leading a Pull-the-Plug educational campaign to encourage students to
unplug appliances, switch off lights, shut windows and turn down thermostats before they leave
for winter break. During the break, student volunteers will enter dorms accompanied by a
housing representative to test the effectiveness of the campaign, and also to close windows, turn
down thermostats, and unplug appliances. A similar effort over Thanksgiving break showed that
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many students were leaving their windows open and their appliances plugged in.
http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/archives/2006/12/12/news/16968.shtml
415. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Adopts Energy Reduction Plan (02.09.06)
In an attempt to counteract rising energy costs, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has adopted an
Energy Reduction Plan that established temperature set points for occupied areas of 68 degrees
in winter and 74 degrees in summer. Additionally, the plan creates a multi-disciplinary “Tiger
Team” to go through campus buildings looking for opportunities to improve energy efficiency.
Administrators anticipate that the plan will save between $750,000 and $1,000,000 each year in
reduced energy and utility costs.
http://poly.union.rpi.edu/article_view.php3?view=4552&part=1
416. University of Central Florida Launches Energy Conservation Initiative (05.18.06)
Striving to conserve energy and reduce utility bills, the University of Central Florida is developing
a comprehensive energy policy that will include new construction standards; improved heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning performance; and expanded use of automatic sensors and
controls for many systems. The new initiative approved by President John Hitt also calls for
increased education and awareness efforts to assist faculty, staff and students in becoming more
involved in energy conservation and sustainability efforts.
UCF news release (http://news.ucf.edu)
Conservation Competitions
417. University of Dayton Uses Party to Encourage Energy Conservation (01.12.06)
Hoping to stimulate energy conservation on campus, University of Dayton officials have promised
students a party if they can reduce their electricity use by 20 percent during the next six weeks. If
successful, the University would save approximately $15,000. "As much as anything, it's about
getting the students in the mode of saving," says Energy Manager Jim Blevins. "It's just raising
that awareness." Similar competitions organized by the UD Sustainability Club in 2003 and 2004
cut energy consumption in university-owned houses by around 5 percent.
http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/13616386.htm
418. Dorm Energy Competitions at CSU Chico and Binghamton University (05.04.06)
An energy conservation competition is underway between two identical residence halls at
California State University, Chico. Real-time energy meters have been installed and the
information about current consumption is displayed on monitors in the lobby of each hall, allowing
students to immediately see the impact of their actions. The competition will last for two weeks. A
similar five-week Energy Conservation Contest was recently completed at Binghamton University
with the winning dorm reducing energy use by 11 percent.
http://www.csuchico.edu/pa/news/Spring%202006/4.25.2006.shtml
419. Harvard Dining Services Hold Inter-Kitchen Conservation Competition (06.22.06)
This spring, Harvard University Dining Services held the Green Apron competition, an interkitchen competition to use the least energy per meal. Harvard Green Campus Initiative is
providing specialized training to kitchen staff help them save energy. The competition is part of
Harvard University Dining Services' efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water
consumption by 10% within the next two years.
http://www.greencampus.harvard.edu/newsletter/archives/2006/05/harvard_dining.php
420. Battle of the Halls Energy Competition Begins at University of Florida (11.02.06)
The Battle of the Halls Energy Competition is underway at the University of Florida. The
residence hall that reduces its per resident energy consumption the most relative to last year will
receive a Ben & Jerry's ice cream social. In addition, residents will receive complimentary
Starbucks coffee on one day in early December.
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http://www.alligator.org/pt2/061030halls.php
During the month of November, Pomona College will hold a Dorm Energy Conservation
Challenge. The dorm with the highest percentage of signatories to the Pomona College
Sustainability Pledge as well as the highest percentage reduction in energy use will receive a
prize. Individuals are also eligible to receive gift certificates for outstanding conservation efforts.
If more than 50 percent of all residents sign the pledge and all dorms reduce energy consumption
by at least five percent, the college has committed to purchase renewable energy certificates.
422. Dorm Energy Competition Begins are Harvard Business School (11.16.06)
Harvard Business School will be holding a Dorm Energy Competition over a 3 week period
ending December 11. The dorm with the best combined score for electricity savings and the
percent of residents signing a sustainability pledges will win a prize. In addition, all dorms with
more than 70 percent of residents signing the sustainability pledge will receive renewable energy
credits equivalent to 10 percent of the dorm's total electricity consumption.
Havard Business article (www.harbus.org)
423. Connecticut College Holds "Concert from Conservation" Competition (12.14.06)
Students at Connecticut College have initiated a "Concert from Conservation" competition
between residence halls to reduce the consumption of heating fuel and electricity on campus. The
incentive is a concert funded by a percentage of the money saved from conservation, and
perhaps backstage passes for the residence hall that reduces its energy consumption the most.
Twenty-five percent of the dollars saved through conservation in the residence halls this winter,
compared to energy usage from last winter, will go toward funding a band performance on
campus this spring. The Renewable Energy Club is planning an extensive awareness and
educational campaign on campus in support of the effort.
http://aspen.conncoll.edu/camelweb/index.cfm?fuseaction=ccnews&id=3026
424. EPA Calls UNH Model of Energy Management Among Colleges and Universities
(10.12.06)
The US EPA says that the University of New Hampshire has become a model for large
institutions trying to protect the environment and reduce energy costs. Over the last 20 years, the
University has undertaken a number of steps to reduce energy consumption, including automated
building control systems, new lighting, motor replacements and energy education for staff, faculty
and students. To ensure the savings continue to grow, the university requires that any
renovations or new construction incorporate building standards that minimize energy use.
Buildings being completely renovated in next few years will use 20 to 30 percent less energy than
if they were designed to the state’s energy code.
EPA Press Release (http://yosemite.epa.gov)
425. Cogeneration at University of New Hampshire Featured (08.31.06)
The September/October issue of Distributed Energy contains an article featuring the University of
New Hampshire's energy efficiency efforts, particularly the development and construction of a
combined heat and power plant.
http://www.distributedenergy.com/de_0609_working.html
426. UC San Diego Recognized for Energy Excellence (02.23.06)
San Diego Regional Energy Office recently awarded a San Diego Excellence in Energy Award to
University of California San Diego. The University refurbished its oldest and largest steam
turbine powered chiller with a 3 MW steam turbine electrical generator, resulting in a 10 percent
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increase in operating efficiency and a 25 percent reduction in steam required for cooling. The
project reduced load by over 565,000 therms per year in natural gas and over 35 million kWh per
year in imported electricity, saving UCSD about $3.5 million annually in total energy costs.
http://www.sdenergy.org/NewsDetail.asp?ID=62&ContentID=42
427. UC Berkeley Receives Energy Efficiency Award (07.20.06)
UC Berkeley has been selected as one of three winners in the "Best Overall" category of the 4th
Annual Flex Your Power Awards, California's top energy efficiency award. UC Berkeley was
recognized for engaging faculty, staff and students in its conservation efforts, which included
creating the Green Building Research Center and holding contests like "Blackout Battles," in
which residence halls competed to lower their energy use. Thanks to a number of actions taken,
more than 10 million kilowatt hours and about $1 million a year in power costs are saved annually
on the Berkeley campus. UCLA and UCSD received honorable mentions.
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/07/13_flexpower.shtml
428. Lakeshore Technical College Receives Energy Performance Award (10.19.06)
Lakeshore Technical College was one of six Wisconsin technical colleges to receive an energy
performance award from the Wisconsin State Technical College System (WTCS). In 2005-06,
LTC decreased its energy consumption by 19% through a variety of energy savings measures
such as purchasing energy-efficient lighting, maintaining interior room temperatures at 70
degrees, insulating vestibule ceilings, replacing power-operated doors in vestibules, and others.
WTCS tracks energy usage at each of the 16 Wisconsin technical colleges and recognizes those
colleges that annually use less than 85,000 BTU/sqft. This year, an energy management
committee was formed to decrease campus-wide energy consumption through education,
conservation, and energy management.
http://www.gotoltc.com/press/Oct_06_8.htm
429. Winthrop University Receives Energy Efficiency Award (11.16.06)
Winthrop recently was named a 2006 Duke Energy Power Partner Award winner in recognition of
its energy management efforts. Winthrop has reduced energy costs and increased efficiency by
using different fuels to produce steam with a new electrode boiler. According to Walter Hardin,
Winthrop's associate vice president for facilities management, energy conservation is one of the
university's top priorities. "Winthrop incorporates energy savings in all of our planning decisions
because it is the right thing to do."
http://www.winthrop.edu/news/releases/dukenergyaward.htm
430. University of Northern Colorado Receives Energy Champion Award (10.12.06)
The University of Northern Colorado recently received an Energy Champion Award from the
Governor’s Office of Energy Management and Conservation. The award recognizes the
university’s efforts in updating 15 campus buildings with energy-efficient equipment during the
past three years. The $4.5 million upgrades include replacing outdated fixtures with efficient
fluorescent lighting and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; and conserving
additional resources with efficient water and building automation controls. The improvements
have resulted in savings of more than $140,000 a year. The university’s improvements are the
result of a performance contract with the state that enables state and local governments to invest
in energy-saving equipment, using future energy and water cost savings to pay for improvements.
http://www.unco.edu/news/releases.asp?ID=472
431. Cal Poly SLO Receives Best Practices Award for Conserving Energy (06.15.06)
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo has received a 2005 Best Practice
award from the Green Building Research Center at UC Berkeley for relocating air conditioning
chillers. Completed last June, the Chiller Relocation Project won the approval of the Green
Building Research Center for relocating two 150-ton air conditioning chillers from the Performing
Arts Center where they often sat idle to the central plant, and connecting them to the campus air
conditioning distribution loop. For the cost of relocation alone, the university avoided purchasing
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additional air conditioning units for the central plant, reduced the cost of campus electricity
demand, increased air conditioning capacity and efficiency for the campus and improved service
to the Performing Arts Center.
http://calpolynews.calpoly.edu/news_releases/2006/June/facilities_best.htm
432. U. of New Hampshire Earns First EPA ENERGY STAR Rating for Dormitories
(05.11.06)
Three residence halls at University of New Hampshire have received the EPA's ENERGY STAR
rating. According to the EPA, the residence halls are the first residence halls to receive this
rating. Recent extensive upgrades in these residence halls, part of a campus-wide Climate
Education Initiative to conserve energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions, are saving UNH
nearly $80,000 per year compared to an average dorm in the United States.
http://www.ceps.unh.edu/news/releases06/estar508.html
US EPA article (http://yosemite.epa.gov)
Other Energy Efficiency Programs
433. 3rd Annual Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Intercollegiate Energy Audit Underway
(02.09.06)
Eleven student interns from Bard, Marist and Vassar colleges and Dutchess and Ulster
community colleges are participating in the third annual Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Intercollegiate Energy Audit. The students will receive weekly informational sessions about
energy systems, efficiency and audits and use the knowledge to perform an energy audit at their
home institution. They will present their findings and recommendations in May. A grant from
Johnson Controls helps fund the program.
News article must be purchased from PoughkeepsieJournal.com archives
434. Clarion University Students Save Local Businesses Over $34,000 in Energy Costs
(04.06.06)
As part of a service-learning project on electricity in a General Physics class, Clarion University
students performed an energy lighting audit and cost-benefit analysis for their favorite local
business. Students studied the efficiency and costs of switching from normal light bulbs to
compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and discovered that the switch could save the local economy
over $34,500 in electrical costs in just the businesses that agreed to make the change. The
students found that typical Clarion business could save between a few hundred dollars to several
thousand dollars if they switched to CFLs.
Solar Photovoltaic
435. Napa Valley College Dedicates 1.2 MW Solar Electric System (03.02.06)
Napa Valley College recently unveiled a 1.2 MW solar photovoltaic system that is expected to
provide 40% of the campus’ electricity needs. The solar power system’s prime energy output
coincides with periods of highest electric demand, enabling the College to substantially reduce
utility peak period energy charges. Over the 30-year life of the photovoltaic system, the solar
generated electricity is anticipated to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by 13,800 tons equivalent to planting over 130 acres of trees, removing 2,700 cars from California’s highways, or
not driving 35 million miles.
Press Release (www.powerlight.com)
http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2006/02/23/news/local/iq_3313657.txt
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436. Monmouth University Completes 455 kW Solar Installation (10.12.06)
Monmouth University recently completed the installation of a 455 kW solar installation. The solar
panels provide at least 6 percent of the campus's electricity needs, thereby saving the University
$150,000 a year in energy costs. The $2.8 million project was partially funded by a $1.7 million
grant from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' Clean Energy Program.
(article no longer available on www.app.com)
437. Solar Panels Installed at CSU Chico (10.26.06)
Solar panels installed on the roofs of two buildings at CSU Chico recently became operational.
The 300 kW system was installed in partnership with SunEdison, a solar energy service provider.
SunEdison is covering the $2.8 million cost to install and operate the solar arrays over the course
of a 20-year contract with the University. CSU Chico buys the power back from SunEdison at
approximately one cent less than its current rate.
http://www.csuchico.edu/pa/news/Fall2006/10.23a.2006.shtml
438. Cal State Fullerton Halts Solar Project (03.23.06)
CSU Fullerton recently halted a 250kw solar canopy that would have shaded the upper level of a
parking structure. The project was halted due to concerns about the temporary loss of parking
spaces during the installation of the panels. The University may pursue the project at a later
date, but will miss out certain financial incentives that are available now. Student advocates, who
mounted an unsuccessful effort to get the University to go ahead with the project, expressed
disappointment about the decision to halt the project, which would have been among the largest
campus solar installations.
Daily Titan article (www.dailytitan.com)
439. Cal Poly Dedicates 175kW Solar Energy System (12.14.06)
California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) has dedicated a new 175kW solar
photovoltaic energy system. The Cal Poly solar panel system, which is expected to generate
230,000 kilowatt hours per year, was installed in September at no cost to the university. The
system was built and is owned, operated and maintained by SunEdison, a solar energy services
provider, who sells the electricity back to the University at a fixed price. The system will reduce a
portion of Cal Poly’s energy costs by delivering predictable electrical energy pricing for the
university for the next 20 years.
http://calpolynews.calpoly.edu/news_releases/2006/December/solar_dedication.html
440. University of Buffalo Unveils its First Solar Electric System (11.09.06)
The University of Buffalo has installed a 73.5 kW solar array on the roof of Norton Hall. The
6,300 square foot system is the largest solar array on any building in Western New York and will
generate approximately six percent of the building's annual electrical power consumption. In
conjunction with the installation of the solar roof, the university also is launching in its Science
and Engineering Library "Energy for the Future," a major educational exhibit about energy
alternatives, and a Solar Lounge with graphic and computer-run displays, where a wall of
windows provides a close-up view of the new solar roof. The system is being funded in part by a
$367,500 grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA). The remaining costs were financed through savings created by a major energyconservation project now underway.
http://www.buffalo.edu/news/fast-execute.cgi/article-page.html?article=82370009
441. Springfield Technical Community College Installs Solar Panels (03.02.06)
Springfield Technical Community College has installed a 30kW photovoltaic solar array on the
roof of a building in the College’s Technology Park. Officials believe that the project, which is
expected to save $5,800 annually, is the largest solar array in western Massachusetts. They also
intend for the project to stimulate growth of the region’s renewable energy industry. The panels
will be incorporated into the College’s academic offerings.
Mass Live article (www.masslive.com)
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442. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Installs Solar Panels (02.23.06)
A 9kW solar array was recently installed on the roof of Venable Hall at Massachusetts College of
Liberal Arts. The Center for Ecological Technology coordinated the installation through an
incentive program funded by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Renewable Energy
Trust. A U.S. Department of Energy grant provided the additional support needed to bring the
project to fruition.
http://www.mcla.mass.edu/Publications/News__Press_Releases/20060217130507.php
443. Northwestern Michigan College Dedicates Solar Array (10.12.06)
Northwestern Michigan College and Traverse City Light & Power recently celebrate the opening
of the largest commercial solar power system in northern Michigan. The 8 kW solar array is one
of several elements of NMC's new Energy Demonstration Center, which will provide training for
people to work in related trades, as well as education for anyone interested in learning more
about renewable energy sources.
http://www.tclp.org/news_details.php?id=158
http://www.nmc.edu/ees/energycenter/
444. Pennsylvania College Students Building Solar Array (08.10.06)
Pennsylvania college students participating in Solar Scholars – a solar energy educational
program - are taking part in an intensive, weeklong solar energy training. As part of the training
they are designing and installing a 2.5 kilowatt photovoltaic solar array on the Bucknell University
campus. The Solar Scholars program is sponsored by the Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) of
Central Eastern Pennsylvania.
http://www.thesef.org/programs/solarscholars.php
445. Clarion University Installs First Photovoltaic Array (11.16.06)
Clarion University has installed a high efficiency solar photovoltaic array, which will track the sun
and supply electricity to a campus office building. The project is the result of collaboration
between a student environmental group, the physics department, and Facilities Planning and
Maintenance staff. The majority of the funding for this project came from a generous Solar
Scholar Grant provided by the Sustainable Energy Fund of Central Eastern Pennsylvania.
Students will monitor the performance of the solar electrical system.
446. Los Angeles Community College District Announces Major Solar Initiative (10.19.06)
Los Angeles Community College District has announced plans to install 1 MW of solar generating
capacity on each of its 9 campuses. The solar panels should provide enough electricity to
completely power each campus. The district also plans to build a renewable energy Central Plant
and add "sustainability curriculum" at each campus. The plans were announced at the Solar
Power 2006 conference in San Jose.
http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_290182549.html
447. UMass Lowell Receives Funding for Solar Energy & Efficiency (05.04.06)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell has been awarded almost $20,000 to fund environmental
projects on campus, including installations of solar panels and a more efficient water pump. The
award was given by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to recognize
UMass-Lowell for being the first state agency to use renewable energy. Thirteen percent of the
University's electricity consumption comes from renewable sources. "The university's primary
mission is sustainability," said Diana Prideaux-Brune, vice chancellor of UMass-Lowell.
Boston Globe article (www.boston.com)
448. Dickinson College Receives Grant for Solar Array (10.19.06)
dependence on foreign fuels, and significantly reduce air and water pollution. Dickinson College
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received $250,000 to construct a 60.28-kilowatt array of photovoltaic cells on the roof of the
College’s Facilities Management building.
449. Slippery Rock University to Install Solar-Wind Energy System (08.10.06)
Slippery Rock University is planning to install a solar-wind energy system to provide electricity to
several campus buildings. The University will install a 2.5 kilowatt wind turbine and a 2.4 kilowatt
solar photovoltaic array. Including monitoring equipment, the system will cost $71,000, $25,000
of which will be covered by a state grant.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06215/710602-54.stm
Listing of more than 100 campus solar installations:
http://www.aashe.org/resources/solar_campus.php
Solar Thermal
450. Governors State University Installs Large Solar Water Heating System (04.27.06)
Governors State University has installed what is believed to be the largest solar thermal system in
the state of Illinois. The system, which is comprised of 64 4x10 ft solar collectors, pre-heats
water for GSU's swimming pool as well as provide domestic hot water for most of the University.
The system has a life expectancy of over 30 years and is expected to displace 40 therms of
natural gas per day, saving the University $10,000 annually at current natural gas prices.
Advanced physics courses at GSU will monitor the system and use it as a practical hands-on
learning project
http://www.govst.edu/NewsEvents/t_NewsEvents_PressReleases.aspx?id=3767
451. Cochise College Dedicates Solar Heating and Cooling System (05.11.06)
Cochise College and Arizona Public Service Co. recently held a groundbreaking and dedication
of a new solar heating and cooling system now under construction. The system, which is
believed to be the first commercial solar cooling system in the state, is expected to save $15,000
annually. For the first 10 years of operation, the savings will be split between the College and
APS, and after 10 years all savings will go to the College. The solar project will consist of mirrors
that track and collect the sun’s energy to heat an ethylene glycol solution. This liquid, in turn, will
heat water that will be used to operate the college’s central heating and cooling system. When
needed for cooling, the hot water will operate the new absorption chiller. College officials expect
the system to begin operation this fall.
http://www.cochise.edu/information/newsevents/documents/042606_solar_field.pdf
http://www.douglasdispatch.com/articles/2006/05/06/news/news1.txt
Wind
452. St. Olaf College's 1.6MW Wind Turbine Goes Up (08.31.06)
St. Olaf College has completed installation of its 1.6 MW wind turbine. After a few weeks of tests,
the 350-foot tall structure will begin supplying direct power to one-third of the campus.
http://fusion.stolaf.edu/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=NewsDetails&id=3484
http://stolafturbine.blogspot.com/
453. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Installs 660kW Wind Turbine (04.20.06)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has installed a 660kW wind turbine in the center of its
campus. The 248-foot turbine, which cost $1.4 million, is expected to generate over a quarter of
the school's electricity consumption, saving the school $300,000 annually over its 20-year
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lifespan. In addition to saving the Academy money, the turbine will be studied by Engineering
students. The Academy is also investigating other renewable energy options like solar,
geothermal and biodiesel.
http://www.capecodonline.com/special/windfarm/mmaxswind24.htm
454. Crowder College Installing 65kw Wind Turbine On Campus (01.26.06)
Crowder College is in the process of installing 65kw wind turbine. The turbine is expected to
save Crowder between $500 and $1000 dollars each month in lower electricity prices. The
turbine will be one of the largest turbines in the state of Missouri
US Dept of Energy article (http://www.eere.energy.gov)
455. Northwestern Michigan College Installs Wind Turbine (11.30.06)
Northwestern Michigan College has installed a 10-kilowatt wind turbine on campus The generator
is a major addition to NMC's Energy Demonstration Center, which will provide training for people
to work in related trades, as well as education for anyone interested in learning more about
renewable energy sources. Power generated by the system will be tied to the Traverse City Light
and Power grid and will be continuously monitored for performance and reliability. This data will
be used by technical students to study wind power generation and to train installers. Further, the
system will be used to train technicians to service and maintain wind generators.
http://www.nmc.edu/news/2006/111506-wind-tower.html
456. U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Planning Multi-Unit Wind Farm on Campus
(07.20.06)
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is planning $5.7 million wind farm on campus.
Three 1.5 MW wind turbines will be built on the University's south farms and are expected to
supply about 3% of the University's electricity use. The project is being partly funded with a $2
per semester clean energy technology fee increase that students approved in 2003. In addition
to providing electricity, the turbines will be used for education purposes, with students and faculty
in engineering and agriculture departments expressing interest in using the turbines for research.
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-wind13.html
457. U. of Minnesota, Morris Seeking Funding to Erect More Wind Turbines (02.16.06)
University of Minnesota, Morris plans to apply for federal Clean Renewable Energy Bonds to fund
the installation of two additional wind turbines on campus. UMM currently has one 1.6 MW wind
turbine that supplies approximately half of the campuses annual electricity consumption. If
successful, the new turbines could be up and running as early as 2007. Further down the road,
UMM may also apply for additional funding to set up a 20 MW wind farm with 10 turbines in
somewhere in west central Minnesota.
UMM news article
458. Milwaukee Area Technical College Planning On-campus Wind Turbine (10.19.06)
Milwaukee Area Technical College has received approval from a local planning commission to
install a 160-foot tall, 90 kW wind turbine on its Mequon Campus. The installation is a Renewable
Energy Technology Education Center initiative designed to educate students and the public about
renewable energy technologies. The wind tower, which is expected to provide about 8 percent of
the campus’ electricity, will cost about $150,000, with about $57,000 coming from a grant from
the Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation. The college expects to recoup its investment
within eight years or less at current energy prices. As a separate demonstration piece, RETEC
also will include two 1-kilowatt solar cell panels. Construction is expected to begin this fall.
http://matc.edu/matc_now/retec.html
459. Oberlin, Utah State University Investigate On-Site Wind Energy Generation (12.14.06)
Utah State University Facilities has contracted with Chevron Energy Solutions to install a 50
meter anemometer tower and conduct a wind power feasibility study. The study will include wind
data collection, wind turbine site recommendation, conceptual design, construction cost estimate
and economic feasibility. Meanwhile, Oberlin College is also monitoring on-site wind conditions
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and is displaying the results online.
http://www.usu.edu/ust/index.cfm?article=11748
http://hjnews.townnews.com/articles/2006/12/08/news/news03.txt
Oberlin Review article (www.oberlin.edu)
http://wind.oberlin.edu/wind/index.htm
460. Connecticut College Studying Feasibility of Wind Turbine on Campus (09.28.06)
Connecticut College has partnered with Global Energy Concepts (GEC) to take the first step in
determining the feasibility of erecting a wind turbine on campus to generate electrical power. The
wind feasibility project will consist of two phases. In Phase 1, which began Sept. 18, GEC will
determine the amount of wind available on campus and indicate what size turbine, if any, is
practical. Phase 2 will examine the regulatory, economic, engineering, environmental and
aesthetic issues associated with such a project. The study is being funded by a student fee,
which was initiated by students in 2001 to support on-campus renewable energy projects. Last
year, the fund was used to purchase renewable energy credits that offset nearly 50 percent of the
college’s annual electricity usage.
Listing of campus wind turbine installations:
http://www.aashe.org/resources/wind_campus.php
Geothermal
461. General Theological Seminary Switching to Geothermal (08.10.06)
The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church is converting its present fossil fuelbased campus heating and cooling system to an energy-efficient geothermal system. Officials
expect that the system will have a payback period of about nine years. The Seminary's system
will provide 850 tons of cooling to 260,000 square feet of buildings and is believed to be the
largest geothermal well field in the New York City area. "As stewards of both our Chelsea Square
campus and of the glorious but fragile Earth we all share, we are investing in this geothermal
system to benefit the Seminary, our neighbors, and our world for generations to come," said the
Very Rev. Ward B. Ewing, Dean and President of the Seminary.
http://www.gts.edu/news_view.asp?langdisp=&id=152
462. Hamilton College Uses Geothermal Heating Systems to Cut Costs (02.09.06)
Two recently renovated and expanded buildings at Hamilton College include geothermal heating
systems. In its first year of operation, a geothermal system in Skenandoa House cut energy
consumption per square foot by almost two thirds. The building is powered completely by Green
Power and is expected to receive LEED certification. If it does, it will be the first historic structure
in New York State to be so designated. Hamilton’s new Science Center has a geothermal system
that has also reduced energy consumption per square foot.
https://my.hamilton.edu/news/more_news/display.cfm?ID=10233
463. Lipscomb University Installs Geothermal Heating and Cooling System (08.10.06)
Lipscomb University’s new Ezell Center includes a $1.2 million geothermal heating and cooling
system that is expected to save between $70,000 and $90,000 per year in energy costs. The
system uses 40-60 percent less energy than a standard heat pump. Lipscomb plans to continue
installing geothermal systems in its future buildings, and other environmental projects are also
under consideration, such as installing greenery on rooftops to prevent energy loss from building
roofs, a system to recapture rain water to use for irrigation and using more hybrid cars in the
university’s fleet of automobiles.
http://www.lipscomb.edu/filter.asp?SID=4&fi_key=640&co_key=10136
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464. John Wood Community College Receives Grant for Geothermal System (07.13.06)
John Wood Community College has been awarded a $50,000 geothermal incentive grant from
the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives’ “GeoAlliance” Program and the Illinois Clean
Energy Community Foundation. The funds are being used to help pay for the installation of a
geothermal heating and cooling system in the college’s new Student Activity Center, which will
open in August. The geothermal system is expected to save $20,000 to $25,000 per year.
http://www.jwcc.edu/focus.asp
http://www.whig.com/286505062289963.php
465. Adelphi University to Install Geothermal Energy System (05.25.06)
Spurred by rising energy costs, Adelphi University is installing a geothermal heating and cooling
system in its new 129,500-square-foot campus extension. The system is expected to reduce
annual utility costs 15 percent. Adelphi is seeking LEED Silver certification for the addition.
http://www.libn.com/article.htm?articleID=35197
466. Students at UNC Chapel Hill Fund Geothermal Energy System (05.25.06)
Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have awarded $210,000 to help build a
"green" Visitor Education Center at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. The student-run
Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee made the group's largest award to date to help
construct a geothermal well system as part of the center. A $4-per-semester student fee
approved by students generated the funds. The geothermal well system will significantly reduce
the cost of heating and cooling the 29,000-square-foot Visitor Education Center. Other "green"
features of the building will include photovoltaic panels that generate electricity from sunlight,
rainwater cisterns and storm water "rain gardens," clerestory windows that harvest controlled
daylight and locally sourced, non-toxic construction materials. Upon completion, the project will
apply for Platinum LEED certification.
http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/may06/gardensgift052306.htm
467. West Chester U. Receives Energy Harvest Grant for Geothermal System (10.19.06)
dependence on foreign fuels, and significantly reduce air and water pollution. West Chester
University of Pennsylvania received a $248,458 for a ground-source (geothermal) heat pump
heating and cooling system for a 50,000-square-foot building renovation.
468. New Mexico Tech Drills for Geothermal Energy (12.14.06)
The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is drilling near campus in search of hot water
for geothermal energy. The Institute hopes to use the energy for space heating and, if the water
is boiling, for electricity production. The project, which is funded by a grant from the U.S.
Department of Energy, could yield up to $1.2 million in annual savings.
http://www.stpns.net/view_article.html?articleId=21246523219782639
Biomass
469. Biomass Success at University of Idaho (02.23.06)
University of Idaho recently posted an article describing two successful long-standing and
ongoing sustainability initiatives taken by the University: using reclaimed water for irrigation and
using a wood fired boiler for heat. The wood-fired boiler was installed in the mid-80s and
provides 90% of the campus heating needs at a cost currently one fourth that of natural gas,
saving $2 million per year in fuel costs. The fuel comes from local sawmills.
http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/energy/Documents/Silver_Gold_Green_Sustainability_Article.pdf
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470. Central Michigan University Saves Money with Biomass Fuel (03.30.06)
In response to rising natural gas prices, Central Michigan University began using woodchips for
fuel in 2002. The wood chip fueled boiler provides about 60-65% of the University's steam at less
than a third of the cost of natural gas produced steam ($4 per 1000 lbs. of steam vs $14 per
1,000 lbs. of steam). The salvaged wood chips are provided by a local timber operation.
http://www.news.cmich.edu/news/index.asp?id=1248
Campus newspaper article (www.cm-life.com)
Local newspaper article (www.ourmidland.com)
471. University of Montana-Western Moving to Biomass for Heating (06.01.06)
University of Montana-Western is constructing a wood-fired boiler which is expected to begin
heating campus buildings in October. The boiler will burn small diameter trees, shrubs, and other
debris left over from logging operations and forest fuel reduction projects.
Since wood fuel costs less than half the cost of natural gas, the University expects to save
$118,000 annually as a result of the change. $1.4 million system is being paid for with a grant of
$400,000 from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and a $1 million
low-interest loan through the Montana Department of Environmental Quality's Energy
Conservation Bond Program.
http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2006/05/30/news/mtregional/news05.txt
http://www.umwestern.edu/news/news-archive-4-2006.html
472. Middlebury College Announces Plans for Biomass Facility (10.12.06)
The Middlebury College Board of Trustees has approved plans for the College to construct a
biomass plant expected to cut the college’s greenhouse gas emissions by almost 12,500 metric
tons annually. Middlebury’s primary objective for the biomass facility is to provide a sustainable,
local and renewable fuel source for heating, cooling and electricity for the campus. The College’s
long-range goal is to obtain wood chips harvested in an environmentally friendly manner from
local sources. Work on the $11 million project will start in the spring of 2007 and the plant will
begin operation in the fall of 2008.
Press Release (www.middlebury.edu)
Biofuels (non-transportation)
(see Transportation chapter for information about alternative vehicle fuels)
473. University of Tennessee at Martin to Use Biodiesel in Power Plant (03.02.06)
The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced plans to use biodiesel in its new oncampus power plant. Though biodiesel costs more than conventional diesel, campus officials say
the benefits of reduced dependence on petroleum and lower pollution outweigh the costs.
http://pacer.utm.edu/2980.htm
474. Bates College to Heat Residential Houses with Biodiesel (06.08.06)
Bates College has begun heating 12 of its student residences with B5 a blend of petroleum
heating oil with 5 percent biodiesel. Bates has started with B5 because of warranty issues on its
burner equipment. The biodiesel, which comes from American Alternative Energy will cost the
college roughly the same as straight No. 2 heating oil. In related news, a group of students and
faculty is exploring producing biodiesel from cooking oil discarded by the college's dining
services. Colby College and the University of Southern Maine are also heating biodiesel.
http://www.bates.edu/x117462.xml
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Biogas
475. Biogas Energy Project Under Construction at UC Davis (07.06.06)
UC Davis is building a model biogas energy system on campus which will convert organic waste
into hydrogen and methane gas. The system will be able to convert 3 to 5 tons of organic solid
waste - including municipal green and food waste, food processing wastes, crop residues and
animal waste - into 11,400 to 22,900 cubic feet of biogas per day. The system is expected to be
operational by the end of summer.
http://www.davisenterprise.com/articles/2006/06/30/news/184new0.txt
476. UC Davis Biogas Energy Project Begins Operation (10.26.06)
The Biogas Energy Project at UC Davis has begun operation. Each week, the research and
technology demonstration facility will process eight tons of leftover food scraps into methane and
hydrogen which can be used for energy. The Biogas Energy Project is the first large-scale
demonstration in the United States of an "anaerobic phased solids digester," a new type of
digester developed by Ruihong Zhang, a UC Davis professor of biological and agricultural
engineering. Unlike other digesters, an anaerobic phased solids digester can process a wider
variety of wastes at greater speed.
http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=7915
477. SUNY Cobleskill Receives Grant for Bio-Energy Facility (12.14.06)
The State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill has received a $1 million
grant from the Department of Defense to assist in the development of a research and
demonstration facility that will to create fuel from animal and food wastes. The facility would
produce a biogas to be used for electricity generation, and liquid fuel for use in vehicles.
Construction is expected to begin in 12-15 months.
http://www.thedailystar.com/news/stories/2006/12/11/jpmanure12102.html
Fuel Cells
478. California State University Northridge Buys 1 Megawatt Fuel Cell (04.27.06)
California State University, Northridge has purchased a 1 megawatt fuel cell power plant to help
the University meet its goals for greater energy independence, capital growth, cost management
and increased use of green power. The fuel cell will generate both electricity and hot water. In
addition, the university also plans on routing exhaust from the heat exchanger into an adjacent
greenhouse and arboretum to enhance photosynthesis, boosting plant growth and harvests by 10
to 40 percent. CSUN's unit is believed to be the single largest fuel cell power plant at any
university in the world. CSUN began its drive to install onsite power generation from clean
technologies in 2002 with the installation of 692 kilowatts of solar panels that provide a portion of
the campus' peaking electricity requirements.
http://www.energyvortex.com/pages/headlinedetails.cfm?id=2326&archive=1
479. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Dedicates Fuel Cell (03.02.06)
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry recently
installed a high-efficiency 250kW carbonate fuel cell. The fuel cell is expected to supply around
17 percent of the electricity used on campus and will also provide residual heat for hot water and
heating on campus. The fuel cell is currently powered with natural gas, but the University plans
to install a gasifier to convert biomass into biogas for use in the fuel cell.
http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage4622.html
http://www.esf.edu/newspubs/news/2002/06.20.fuelcell.htm
http://www.esf.edu/newspubs/news/2004/12.16.fuelcell.htm
http://www.esf.edu/energycenter/fuelcell/default.htm
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480. University of Toronto at Mississauga Installs Fuel Cells in Residence Hall (04.20.06)
University of Toronto at Mississauga has opened Canada's first solid oxide fuel cell facility in a
university residence as well as what is believed to be the world's first multi-unit installation. The
facility houses four 5-kilowatt solid oxide fuel cell systems which will serve as a primary source of
combined heat and power for 12 townhouse units in the UTM student residence complex.
Initially, the fuel cells will be fueled with natural gas. During a later stage of the project, one of the
5-kilowatt units will operate on hydrogen gas.
News article (www.utm.utoronto.ca)
Listing of stationary fuel cell installations on campuses (members-only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/fuel_cells.php
Other
481. Four University of Wisconsin Campuses to Be Energy Independent By 2012
(09.28.06)
Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle has announced that the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay,
UW-Oshkosh, UW-River Falls and UW-Stevens Point will take part in a pilot program to make
their campuses completely energy independent within the next five years. Upon completion, the
schools will be the first state-owned facilities capable of acquiring or producing renewable energy
equivalent to their consumption. The campuses will work with the Department of Administration’s
Division of State Facilities to identify and implement technologies capable of replacing external
power supplies currently serving their locations. Possible replacements include the use of solar or
wind power, fuel cells, a greater emphasis on renewable fuels, and a switch to biomass. The
project will also emphasize energy conservation strategies to curtail overall energy demand.
Currently all four campuses produce their own heating and cooling by burning fossil fuels.
http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/journal_media_detail.asp?locid=19&prid=2344
http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006sept.htm#energy
http://www.uwsp.edu/news/pr/chGovEnergyInitiative.htm
482. University of Kentucky Students Approve Fee Increase for Renewable Energy
(04.06.06)
Students at University of Kentucky have approved a proposal to raise student fees by $6 to $8
per semester to fund renewable energy initiatives on campus. The initiative passed with 66.5
percent support. The proposal now goes to University of Kentucky President Lee Todd's
Sustainable Task Force, who will pass their own recommendations to Todd and the Board of
Trustees. The Task Force has previously expressed support for the proposal.
Campus newspaper article 1 (www.kykernel.com)
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Campus newspaper article 2
Renewable Energy Purchasing: Institutional Purchases
483. New York University Makes Largest Higher Ed Renewable Energy Purchase (10.12.06)
New York University has announced that it will purchase some 118,000,000 KWh of wind power,
an amount equivalent to the power that the University purchases annually from Con Edison. It will
be the largest purchase of wind power by any U.S. college or university, according to the EPA’s
Green Power Partnership Program and the 11th largest purchase nationally. The decision to
purchase wind power is part of a broader sustainability initiative, which also includes the creation
of a University-wide Task Force on Sustainability.
http://www.nyu.edu/public.affairs/releases/detail/1235
http://www.nyunews.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/10/06/4525d1fa0a574
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484. Univ. of Pennsylvania Triples Its Purchase, Remains Largest Campus Buyer of Wind
Power, as of April 2006 (04.06.06)
Under a new agreement, the University of Pennsylvania will now purchase nearly 30 percent of
its energy needs from wind-generated power, nearly tripling its wind-energy purchase. Following
a previous wind-energy purchase of 40,000 megawatt-hours annually from Pennsylvania wind
farms, Penn's new agreement to purchase 112,000 MWh each year of the next five years from
wind farms across the country represents the largest retail purchase of green power in the nation
by an institution of higher education. Beyond being the largest campus purchaser of renewable
energy, under the new commitment Penn will become the 8th largest US purchaser in any
category, according to EPA figures. In related news, Pennsylvania State University is also
considering increasing its purchase of wind power.
http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/article.php?id=935
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/14228054.htm
485. Northwestern Becomes 2nd Largest Campus Purchaser of Renewable Energy
(04.13.06)
Northwestern University has launched a program to use renewable energy sources for 20 percent
of its yearly energy needs for the next four years. The University has purchased Renewable
Energy Certificates sourced from wind energy that will provide 40,000 megawatt hours annually
for the years 2006-2010. As a result, Northwestern now is the second largest purchaser of
renewable energy among US colleges and universities. In related news, a Green Cup
competition is underway at Northwestern University to see which building can conserve the most
water and energy. The winning dorm will receive a trophy and be treated to a pizza and ice
cream party.
http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2006/04/wind.html
486. University of Washington is Powered 100% with Renewable Energy (02.09.06)
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, University of Washington President Mark Emmert and Seattle City
Light Superintendent Jorge Carrasco today announced that the UW is now the largest purchaser
of green power in Seattle. By joining City Light’s Green Up program, the University will be
powered with 100 percent renewable energy. As part of their Green Up partnership, City Light will
coordinate with the university to build renewable energy projects on campus that will be installed
and run by students, faculty and staff. City Light will assist the university with greenhouse gas
emissions analysis and a carbon footprint inventory. The utility and the university will also work
together to create student internships and research opportunities on green power issues. City
Light also presented the university with a check for $649,687 in Energy Smart Services Rebates
for 30 energy conservation improvements completed on campus in 2005 that are expected to
save 3,349,000 kWh annually.
http://www.seattle.gov/news/detail.asp?ID=5867&Dept=40
http://www.uwnews.org/article.asp?articleID=22414
487. Bowdoin College Purchases Renewable Energy for 100% of Usage (06.01.06)
Bowdoin College has announced that it will purchase 100% of its electricity from renewable
sources. Under an agreement with Miller Hydro Group, the College will directly compensate for
the use of any electricity from non-renewable sources purchased through the New England
Power Grid by directly supporting the production of renewable energy at Miller Hydro's Worumbo
Hydro project, Maine's only independently certified low-impact hydro power facility. The threeyear agreement -- the first between Miller Hydro and a Maine institution -- ensures that any "nongreen" electricity Bowdoin buys from the New England power grid is replenished with electricity
from a clean and renewable source.
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488. Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Goes 100% Green-Powered
(02.09.06)
Starting this year, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies will offset 100 percent
of its electricity use through June 2008 by purchasing renewable energy credits from Sterling
Planet, a clean energy provider. Since 2003, the school has offset 20% of its annual electricity
consumption with renewable energy credits. The school is also working to reduce overall energy
consumption with more efficient lighting and occupancy sensors. Less than one percent of Yale’s
total electricity use is consumed by the school.
http://www.yaledailynews.com/articles/view/16375
489. Duke’s Fuqua School of Business Offsets 100% of Energy-use with Renewable
Energy Certificates (05.25.06)
Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business has committed to purchase renewable energy
certificates to offset 100 percent of its electricity usage. Fuqua is believed to be one of the first
business schools to independently purchase 100 percent of its energy via renewable energy
credits. “This is a great opportunity for the Fuqua community to demonstrate our commitment to
environmental sustainability,” said Fuqua Dean Douglas Breeden. Fuqua will purchase its
renewable energy certificates through a larger agreement that Duke has established with Sterling
Planet. Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering and Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth
Sciences have also purchased renewable energy credits through Sterling Planet.
http://www.fuqua.duke.edu/news/energy-cert-0506.html
490. Connecticut College Announces Wind Energy Purchase (04.13.06)
Connecticut College has announced the purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs) equivalent
to about 50% of its annual electricity consumption. The purchase was funded with a $25 per
student annual surcharge that students overwhelmingly approved 5 years ago. Last year, the
College purchased RECs equal to 44 percent of the College's annual electricity consumption, up
from 22 and 17 percent in the first two years of the program. The College is also working to
reduce its electricity consumption. Two recent initiatives include: a compact fluorescent bulb
exchange program estimated to save the College $6,400 annually, and the installation of Vending
Misers on campus vending machines.
491. University of Denver Purchases Wind Energy (05.25.06)
A student-led initiative resulted in the University of Denver’s decision to buy enough wind energy
to power 3 campus buildings for the next two years. The annual purchase of 15 million kilowatthours will provide 10 percent of DU’s annual energy needs. Last spring, students voted
overwhelmingly to pay an addition $18 per year to cover the additional cost of wind power. DU is
making the purchase through Community Energy Inc.
http://www.du.edu/news/05-24-06wind.html
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_3853840
492. Green Mountain College Signs up for "Cow Power" (11.02.06)
Green Mountain College has just announced its enrollment in Central Vermont Public Service’s
Cow Power™ program, through which the utility delivers energy created from burning biogas
created from cow manure on Vermont dairy farms. The College has committed to designate 50
percent of its main campus electric usage as Cow Power and 100 percent on all its other
accounts, which include the president’s house, the college farm, the college inn and alumni
house, and an off-campus residence hall in Killington, VT. Total Cow Power enrollment will be
approximately 1.2 million kilowatt-hours annually.
http://www.greenmtn.edu/gmcjournal/pop_102306_cow_power.asp
493. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to Purchase Renewable Energy (02.23.06)
Starting in fall 2006, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will purchase approximately 10 percent
of its electricity consumption from renewable energy sources. Students recently approved an
increase in student fees of $1.69 per semester for the next four years to pay for the additional
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cost of renewably energy. The UW Green Bay’s Chancellor has been very supportive of the
student effort, and has committed to match student funding by devoting an equivalent amount of
money for energy conservation and energy efficiency upgrades on the campus.
http://www.irecusa.org/articles/static/1/1139943715_987099548.html
494. Central Oregon Community College Students Approve Clean Energy Fee (06.01.06)
Students at Central Oregon Community College have voted to increase their $1.75-per-credit
hour student fee by 25 cents in order to purchase renewable energy. The additional fee will go
into a "flexible sustainability fund" that will be used by student government to buy renewable
power through Pacific Power's Blue Sky program. The fee is expected to provide sufficient
funding to purchase 75% of the College's electricity consumption through the program. The
College is believed to one of the first community colleges in the US to get a majority of its
electricity from renewable sources. The students' efforts were endorsed by COCC President Dr.
Jim Middleton, Oregon House Representative Chuck Burley (R-Bend), and Oregon State Senator
Ben Westlund (I-Tumalo).
http://www.ktvz.com/story.cfm?nav=news&storyID=12270
http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060507/BIZ01/605070332
495. Four Massachusetts Campuses Purchase Wind Power (02.09.06)
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and Amherst College
have joined with four Massachusetts businesses to purchase 20,500 MWh of wind energy
through the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Purchasers program. Amherst, Mount Holyoke,
and Smith Colleges will use their purchase as a reward to students for participating in a program
to save energy by turning off their computer monitors when not in use. University of
Massachusetts Lowell will use its purchase to gain membership in the Environmental Protection
Agency’s Green Power Partnership.
http://www.thinkenergy.net/pressroom/MREP%20Purchase%20Release.pdf
http://www.communityenergy.biz/pr/cei_pr_mrep.html
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/comm/news/epa.shtml
496. UC Santa Cruz Students Approve Fee Increase for Renewable Energy (06.01.06)
Students at University of California, Santa Cruz recently approved a student fee increase of $3
per quarter to fund the purchase of renewable energy. Over 70% of voting students voted for the
increase.
http://currents.ucsc.edu/05-06/05-15/brief-voting.asp
http://currents.ucsc.edu/05-06/05-29/brief-voting.asp
497. Auraria Higher Education Center Purchases Renewable Energy (09.07.06)
The Auraria Higher Education Center recently signed a contract with renewable energy retailer
Sterling Planet for the purchase of 17 million kilowatt hours of wind renewable energy
certificates. The purchase represents 45 percent of the annual electrical usage the Auraria
campus, which is shared by the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State College of
Denver and the University of Colorado at Denver. The purchase is funded by a $1 per semester
student fee approved by students in 2004. The fee is to be assessed for three years, with a
requirement that students vote again, in 2007, on whether to renew it.
http://www.cusys.edu/sg/messages/5130.html
498. Green-Powered Graduation Events Held at Duke, Yale and Brown (06.01.06)
This year's graduation ceremony for graduates of Duke University's Masters of Environmental
Management program was powered with clean energy donated by Sterling Planet and
incorporated local and organic foods. The use of biodegradable dishes and utensils allowed
almost all waste from the event to be composted. Similarly, Yale University's School of Forestry
& Environmental Studies neutralized the carbon emissions from its graduation (including air travel
to the event) with renewable energy credits and carbon offsets from Sterling Planet and the Solar
Electric Light Fund. Yale also used local and organic food as well biodegradable dishes and
utensils. Much of the waste was composted at the Yale Sustainable Food Project’s organic
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vegetable garden. Meanwhile, a dance for graduating seniors at Brown University was powered
with renewable energy.
http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/2006-05-16Green_Graduation.html
http://environment.yale.edu/doc/1489/class_of_2006_holds_environmentally_friendly/
ABC News article about Brown graduation (www.abc6.com)
Renewable Energy Purchasing: Opt-in Programs
499. CU Boulder Offers Wind Energy to Campus Residents (02.09.06)
The University of Colorado Environmental Center has started a new program challenging
students living in campus residence halls to offset the environmental impact of their personal
electricity use by signing up to purchase wind energy credits. Residents can pay $9 per semester
to offset half of their electricity use, or $18 to offset all of their electricity use. All participants will
receive a gift package filled with Cliff Bars, Pixie Mate Tea, St. Claire's Mints, Wild Oats Coupons,
Pangea Organic Soap, and a "This Room is Powered by Wind" certificate. Participants also have
a chance to be entered into a drawing for Whole Foods Gift Cards, a Venture Snowboard,
Crescent Moon Snowshoes, and concert tickets.
http://ecenter.colorado.edu/energy/wind/
500. Clark University Students Purchase Renewable Energy (11.16.06)
Under a new program at Clark University, all students living in campus housing are given the
opportunity to pay an additional $30 to purchase wind energy to offset their electricity
consumption. Several hundred students are participating in the program this year, raising
$10,320 for the New England Wind Fund, administered by the non-profit Mass Energy
Consumers Alliance. Through the CLEAN ENERGY CHOICE® program the state matches these
funds twice for renewable energy programs - once to the City of Worcester and once to a fund
benefiting low-income residents throughout Massachusetts.
http://www.clarku.edu/offices/publicaffairs/news/press/2006/cleanenergy.cfm
501. Students at SUNY Plattsburgh Approve Optional Fee for Renewable Energy (12.14.06)
Students at State University of New York College at Plattsburgh overwhelmingly voted in favor of
a Green Energy Initiative in a recent election. The initiative would create an optional $3 student
fee per semester, which would go towards purchasing increased renewable energy. The optional
fee is expected to raise about $20,000 per year. The proposal now goes to the student
government for approval.
Campus newspaper article (www.cardinalpointsonline.com)
http://www.votegreenenergy.org/
http://web.plattsburgh.edu/news/index.php?wl_mode=more&wl_eid=680
502. Bates College Senior Class to Give Green Energy (01.26.06)
Senior class gifts are a Bates College tradition. Previous Senior class gifts have ranged from
physical landmarks to scholarships. This year, students are fundraising to help Bates offset the
cost of switching to green energy. Organizers hope the gift of green energy will inspire a recordbreaking student class gift participation rate.
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Renewable Energy Purchases: Awards & Recognition
503. EPA Releases List of Top 10 Higher Education Purchasers of Green Power (02.16.06)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of the top 10 campus purchasers
of green power (according to absolute amount purchased rather than percent of total
consumption). UPenn tops the list with 40,000 MWh of green power purchased. AASHE
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members, Duke University and Evergreen State College placed 5th and 8th, respectively.
http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/top10ed.htm
504. EPA Releases Updated List of Top 10 Higher Ed Green Power Partners (07.13.06)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released an update to its national Top 10 College
and University Partners list, which highlights the largest renewable energy purchases made by
institutions of higher education in the Green Power Partnership. The University of Pennsylvania
maintained its spot as the top purchaser of green power among colleges and universities. Duke
University, which tripled its purchase to 54,075,000 kilowatt-hours, claimed the No. 2 spot on the
list, followed by Northwestern University (No. 3) and Western Washington University (No. 4). Two
new additions to the list are the University of Central Oklahoma (No. 5) and the University of
Washington (No. 8).
505. EPA Updates Top 10 List of College and University Green Power Partners (10.12.06)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its national Top 10 College and
University Partners list, which highlights the largest green power purchases made by leading
educational institutions in the Green Power Partnership. The Top 10 list reflects Partner purchase
information as of September 22, 2006. The University of Pennsylvania maintained its spot as the
top purchaser of green power among leading colleges and universities – a position it has held
since the first Top 10 list began in February 2006. California State University System (CSU), a
newcomer to the Partnership, claimed the No. 2 spot on the list with its purchase of 75,435,000
kilowatt-hours, followed by Duke University (No. 3) and Northwestern University (No. 4).
Rounding out the top five is Western Washington University.
506. Bates College Joins EPA Green Power Leadership Club (11.16.06)
The EPA has included Bates in its Green Power Leadership Club, which distinguishes institutions
whose power purchases meet or exceed a certain proportion of renewable power. Nearly 96
percent of the power that Bates purchases is from renewable sources, including biomass
generation, small hydro and wind power facilities. Bates is the largest purchaser of green power
both within the New England Small College Athletic Conference and among all small, private
liberal arts colleges in the EPA's Green Power Partnership
http://www.bates.edu/x151987.xml
507. Seven New Campuses Join the EPA Green Power Partnership (09.14.06)
The Auraria Higher Education Center (Colo.), Bates College (Maine), University of California at
Santa Cruz, Drexel University (Pa.), University of Washington, Westminster College (Utah), and
Whitman College (Wash.) have all joined the EPA's Green Power Partnership since June.
http://www.epa.gov/greenpower
508. University of Michigan-Flint Receives Environmental Award for Renewable Energy
Purchase (08.03.06)
The University of Michigan-Flint has received a Green Generation award from Consumers
Energy. Chancellor Juan E. Mestas was recently presented with the plaque at an energy
management workshop held on campus. The award recognized Mestas for spearheading the
new UM-Flint Environmental Stewardship Committee formed earlier this year, and for the
university's commitment to using renewable energy. Mestas approved purchasing up to 10
percent of the campus' power this year through Consumers Energy's Green Generation program.
http://www.umflint.edu/today/GreenGen.php
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Renewable Energy Purchases: Other
509. EPA Issues College & University Green Power Challenge (05.11.06)
In an effort to bolster green power purchasing among U.S. colleges and universities, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency today issued its first nationwide College and University Green
Power Challenge. Through the challenge, EPA will track and recognize the collegiate athletic
conferences with the highest combined green power purchases in the nation. In the Summer of
2007, EPA will conclude the Green Power Challenge and recognize each of the single largest
purchasers within all eligible conferences, as well as recognize a National Champion Green
Power Conference with the highest total aggregate purchase. Currently, the Ivy League is the
conference with the largest aggregate purchase.
http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/partners/hi_ed_challenge.htm
510. American University Students Approve Clean Energy Resolution (04.13.06)
Students American University recently voted in favor of a resolution calling on the University to
"budget for at least 50 percent clean, renewable energy, such as wind, by 2012." The resolution
encouraged the University to pay for the additional cost of renewable energy by "allocating funds
from the regular tuition increase which already occurs, and/or by raising student fees up to an
additional $10 per student per year if necessary." The resolution was approved with over 70%
approval.
Campus newspaper article (www.theeagleonline.com)
Combined On and Off-site Renewable Energy Initiatives
511. Oregon Public Universities to Use 100% Renewable Energy by 2010 (07.13.06)
A directive from Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski’s office has instructed all state agencies,
including state universities, to switch to 100 percent renewable energy use by 2010, with the goal
of making Oregon the first 100 percent sustainable-powered state government in the US. The
governor envisions meeting the goal through a combination of energy conservation, on-site
renewable energy installations and green power purchases.
http://www.governor.state.or.us/Gov/p2006/press_031006.shtml
512. Student Fee Increases for Renewable Energy Approved in Tennessee (07.06.06)
The Tennessee Board of Regents recently approved increases in student fees to fund renewable
energy at Middle Tennessee State University and Tennessee Technological University. The $8
per semester fee increases had previously been approved by almost 90% of students at both
institutions. Half of the fee increase will go towards the purchase of renewably produced
electricity from the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Green Power Switch program while another half
will fund on-campus renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/353#more-353
http://www.tbr.state.tn.us/press_releases/tuition%20increase%202006%20committee.htm
www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060701/NEWS04/607010358/0/RSS05
513. Hartwick College Receives Grants for Pine Lake Environmental Campus (06.22.06)
Hartwick College has received a $50,000 grant from Empire State Development and $40,000 in
programming incentives from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
to fund upgrades at the College's 920-acre Pine Lake Environmental Campus, including the
installation of solar panels.
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New Resources
514. U.S. Colleges and Universities Form National Coalition on Renewable Energy
(11.09.06)
The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) has established a Higher Education
Committee. Chaired by College of the Atlantic President David Hales, the coalition of college and
university presidents and academic leaders has called upon American institutions of higher
learning to commit to renewable energy by greening their campuses, investing in the industry and
teaching future generations about renewable energy. The initial goal of the HEC will be to
encourage 100 U.S. colleges and universities to purchase 100% renewable energy by 2010. A
second goal is to encourage 100 colleges to invest at least 10% of their endowments into funds
which support renewable energy companies by 2010. A third goal is to encourage 100 colleges
and universities to create renewable energy courses of study by 2010.
http://renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/partner/story?id=46505
http://www.acore.org/programs/hec/
515. The Business Case for Renewable Energy: A Guide for Colleges and Universities
(08.31.06)
NACUBO, APPA, and SCUP have published a new book which provides guidance for campuses
that want to use renewable energy. The guide walks campuses through the process of
evaluating the various technologies, ownership options, relationships with utilities, and financing
strategies and uses in-depth case examples to highlight innovative solutions that have worked for
colleges and universities around the US. The authors are Andrea Putman and Michael Philips. A
free copy of this book will be provided to all participants in AASHE's inaugural conference in
October, compliments of the Society for College and University Planning.
http://www.nacubo.org/x3554.xml?book=d3d264ed-df66-485e-be28-8b11bc35de69
516. Consumers’ Guide to Retail Carbon Offset Providers (12.07.06)
Clean Air-Cool Planet has released a new report designed to help organizations and individuals
that are considering purchasing offsets to help achieve carbon neutrality. The report evaluates
30 providers selling offsets in the US market on seven criteria and explains some of the key
attributes that consumers should look for when purchasing carbon offsets. The survey and report
were undertaken by Trexler Climate + Energy Services, Inc. of Portland, Oregon.
http://www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/ConsumersGuidetoCarbonOffsets.pdf
The Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence (C2E2), MIT and CERES have made
available a streaming media presentation on "Communicating Climate Change" by Solitaire
Townsend, a co-found of Futerra, a sustainability communications firm in the United Kingdom.
Townsend spoke at MIT on September 7, 2006. Townsend discusses her market research based
insights concerning how best to communicate the issues and promote behavior change. The
presentation also includes a review of her 20 practical "tips" for effective climate change
communication.
http://www.c2e2.org/climatechange.htm
518. MIT's Energy Research Council Releases Major Report (05.11.06)
MIT's Energy Research Council, charged by President Susan Hockfield last June with exploring
how MIT can help meet the global energy challenge, has released a 50-plus-page report making
recommendations on MIT's energy research, education and campus initiatives. The report, which
culminates almost a year of effort by 16 faculty members from all five MIT schools, calls for an
energy-focused laboratory or center with its own research space to be established within five
years, and an independent steering organization to carry out MIT's new energy initiatives. The
report also makes recommendations about campus energy management and suggests using the
MIT campus as a laboratory for energy efficiency and conservation. In related news, the Energy
Research Council has launched a website to provide a comprehensive overview of energy
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initiatives on campus.
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2006/energy-report-0503.html
http://web.mit.edu/erc/
519. Special Issue of Facilities Manager Focuses on Environmental Stewardship
(07.06.06)
The May/June issue of Facilities Manager includes several articles related to the issue's theme of
Environmental Stewardship. The articles cover sustainability education initiatives at the
University of Washington, the business case for renewable energy on campus, and tools for
sustainable facilities management.
http://www.appa.org/FacilitiesManager/index.cfm
Cornell University's Facilities Services Computer & Network Support office has produced a guide
and accompanying website to promote "sustainable computing." The guide provides information
on reducing energy consumption by computers and associated technologies; disposing of
computers and other electronics in a responsible manner; and purchasing more efficient
computers with fewer hazardous components.
http://computing.fs.cornell.edu/fsit/Sustainable/FSSustainableComputingGuide.pdf
http://computing.fs.cornell.edu/fsit/sustainable/fsit_sustainability.cfm
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Ch. 6: Food & Agriculture
6. Food & Agriculture
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Sustainable Dining on Campus
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521. UC Berkeley Kitchen Receives Organic Certification, First for a US Campus (04.06.06)
522. Sustainable Cafés Come to Duke and Yale Universities (02.16.06)
523. University of Albany Doubles Purchase of Local Produce (11.16.06)
524. Dartmouth to Introduce Locally Grown Produce (07.13.06)
525. University of Toronto Begins Local Food Partnership (10.19.06)
526. Several Farm-to-College Initiatives Underway in the Maryland (11.02.06)
527. Tufts and College of the Atlantic Switch to Cage-Free Eggs (04.27.06)
528. Green Mountain College Offers ‘Buy Local’ Lunches (09.28.06)
529. Bon Appétit Management Company Holds "Eat Local Challenge" (10.12.06)
530. UC Davis Coffee House Switches to 100% Organic Coffee (10.12.06)
531. Dartmouth Pilots Waste-Free Dining Program (08.17.06)
Fair Trade
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532. University of Maryland to Switch to Fair Trade Coffee (02.16.06)
533. Tully’s Coffee to Develop New Line of Fair Trade Coffee for U Washington (02.16.06)
Sustainable Campus Farms & Gardens
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535. New Organic Dairy at UNH to Help Regional Farmers Go Organic (03.30.06)
536. Oberlin College Dining Service Funds Construction of Greenhouse at Local Farm
(04.20.06)
New Resources
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537. NACUFS Sustainability Webpage (07.20.06)
538. Local Food and Grinnell Dining Services Study Published (07.20.06)
539. College Students Calling for Sustainable Food (09.28.06)
540. New Presidential Perspectives Essay Focuses on Sustainability and Campus Dining
(11.16.06)
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521. UC Berkeley Kitchen Receives Organic Certification, First for a US Campus (04.06.06)
A side kitchen at University of California, Berkeley's Crossroads dining commons has achieved
organic certification. The designation means that the "organic integrity" of organic products has
been maintained from the time the products arrive on the loading dock to the moment they are
offered for consumption. To achieve certification, Cal Dining developed a set of rules governing
everything from how dishes are washed to how pests are controlled to how food is prepared
(separate utensils and cutting boards are required). The kitchen will supply produce for a full
salad bar. By spring 2007, all four of the dining halls managed by Cal Dining, one of the campus
food services, will offer certified organic salad bars. According to CCOF, one of the oldest and
largest organic certification organizations in US, while many campuses serve organic produce,
the kitchen at UC Berkeley is the first certified organic kitchen on an American college campus.
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/04/03_organic.shtml
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/14255311.htm
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/ci_3670918
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/14246202.htm
http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/news/14254696.htm
522. Sustainable Cafés Come to Duke and Yale Universities (02.16.06)
The recently opened Refectory Café at Duke University serves locally grown or certified organic
ingredients whenever possible. The café uses china that was used in Duke dining halls in the
1940s. Similarly, the tables were first used on Duke’s campus in the 1920s. Meanwhile, a new
café set to open next year at Yale University will also strive to serve sustainable food. It will be
Yale’s first sustainable food project run outside of the residential colleges.
http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/2006-01-19refectory.html
523. University of Albany Doubles Purchase of Local Produce (11.16.06)
University at Albany is doubling their purchases of produce from local farmers for the 2006
semester. In a typical year, Chartwells, who manages food service at the University, purchases
as much as $60,000 per semester in local produce, including corn, cabbage, cucumbers,
eggplant, and squash. "We're committed to continuing and expanding our support for the local
farming community," said Julia Filippone, executive director of University Auxiliary Services.
"Their produce is superior and we're pleased to direct our spending power to the communities in
which we live."
http://www.albany.edu/news/releases/2006/1006/local_farmers.shtml
524. Dartmouth to Introduce Locally Grown Produce (07.13.06)
Beginning this summer, Dartmouth Dining Services (DDS) will begin an experiment designed to
increase student access to local produce by buying 11 varieties of produce directly from several
farms in the Upper Valley area. During the 2006 summer, DDS will buy strawberries, green
beans, beets, summer squash, green and red peppers, cucumbers, corn, carrots, watermelons
and red onions from local farms. As the program develops, DDS will identify meals containing
New Hampshire and Vermont farm products using a student-designed Farm-to-Dartmouth logo.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2006/06/29a.html
525. University of Toronto Begins Local Food Partnership (10.19.06)
University of Toronto has announced a partnership with Local Flavour Plus, a not-for-profit
organization that certifies local farmers and processors who produce food in environmentally and
socially responsible ways and links them with purchasers. Under the partnership, a number of
residences and cafeterias on the St. George campus will serve seasonably available, fresh items
and dishes made with these certified ingredients. U of T is the first Canadian university to
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establish a partnership with Local Flavour Plus.
http://www.localflavourplus.ca/node/85
526. Several Farm-to-College Initiatives Underway in the Maryland (11.02.06)
A recent article in the Baltimore Sun highlights farm-to-college initiatives at several Baltimorearea campuses. The article focuses primarily on Goucher College, but also describes local food
initiatives at Loyola College in Maryland and Johns Hopkins.
527. Tufts and College of the Atlantic Switch to Cage-Free Eggs (04.27.06)
Tufts University and College of the Atlantic have both announced a switch to cage-free eggs in
their dining halls. Overall, more than 85 schools that have enacted policies to eliminate or greatly
reduce the use of eggs from caged hens.
Campus newspaper article (www.tuftsdaily.com)
528. Green Mountain College Offers ‘Buy Local’ Lunches (09.28.06)
Green Mountain College's dining hall has temporarily begun offering a lunch entrée made almost
completely with local ingredients. The move is part of a student-organized experiment in which a
class will be conducting a feasibility analysis to determine if the program can be made
permanent.
Rutland Herald article (www.rutlandherald.com)
529. Bon Appétit Management Company Holds "Eat Local Challenge" (10.12.06)
Food service provider Bon Appétit Management Company recently held its second annual Eat
Local Challenge. On October 3rd, 400 Bon Appétit restaurants and cafés served a lunch made
entirely of ingredients from within a 150 mile radius of each kitchen. Campuses around the
country – including the University of Portland, Case Western Reserve, and Grove City College participated in the challenge.
http://www.bamco.com/website/eatlocal_release.html
http://www.up.edu/currentnews.asp?story=2524
http://observer.case.edu/Archives/Volume_39/Issue_5/Story_1033/
http://www.gcc.edu/Bon_Appetit,_College_hosting_Eat_Local_Challenge_Oct__3.php
530. UC Davis Coffee House Switches to 100% Organic Coffee (10.12.06)
The ASUCD Memorial Union Coffee House is celebrating its 40th anniversary by converting all of
its coffee and espresso programs to organic coffee from a local roaster.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/organic/coffee/prweb442726.htm
Dartmouth has begun a two-week trial of a waste-free dining program to be launched this fall.
During the trial period, at least 12 student participants will receive a sustainable dining kit, which
includes a Nalgene bottle, an eco-mug with a carabineer, a cloth napkin and silverware.
Participants in the Sustainable Dining Club, as the program is called, also receive a card to show
to servers at a campus eatery, who will then provide them with a clean, reusable take-out
container with a lid. These containers can then be returned to drop-off boxes near the eatery.
Each waste-free dining kit costs about $20 but are expected to pay for themselves in less than 20
days because students use an average of $1.17 worth of disposable food-related items each day.
Listing of campus sustainable food initiatives (AASHE members-only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/dining_links.php
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Fair Trade
532. University of Maryland to Switch to Fair Trade Coffee (02.16.06)
After years of effort by student groups, Fair Trade coffee was recently made available in
University of Maryland dining halls for the first time. The Fair Trade coffee is currently available
at an higher price than conventional coffee. Starting next fall however, Fair Trade coffee will be
the only coffee available in the dining halls and all students will be charged an additional $2 on
their meal plans to cover the higher cost of Fair Trade coffee.
News Article
533. Tully’s Coffee to Develop New Line of Fair Trade Coffee for U Washington (02.16.06)
Tully’s Coffee has begun research on the development of its first ever Fair Trade Certified
espresso blend in partnership with the Fair Trade Coffee Coalition at the University of
Washington and the University of Washington’s Department of Housing and Food Services.
Demand from University of Washington students led to Tully’s decision to develop the new blend.
Sustainable Campus Farms & Gardens
CSU, Chico College of Agriculture recently received organic certification for its dairy facility at the
Agricultural Teaching and Research Center. The unit will be a seasonal, pasture-based operation
milking 50 jersey cows, with plans to grow to 100 cows in the next three years. The unit will be
managed by a team of students who will be responsible for all aspects of organic dairy
production. "Organic agriculture has gone mainstream in many respects, and our students need
to have that training to be competitive in the industry," explained Cindy Daley, professor of animal
science and director of the project.
http://www.csuchico.edu/pa/news/Fall2006/7.6.2006.shtml
535. New Organic Dairy at UNH to Help Regional Farmers Go Organic (03.30.06)
An organic dairy farm currently under development at the University of New Hampshire is
intended to help save family farms in the region by helping the farmers transition to organic
production.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2006/03/26/unh_sees_organic_future_for_farms/
536. Oberlin College Dining Service Funds Construction of Greenhouse at Local Farm
(04.20.06)
Oberlin College's food service provider Bon Appétit has recently invested $6200 toward a
greenhouse and waste oil furnace at a nearby farm. The greenhouse will enable a longer
growing season and thus ensure that the college can buy more local produce. Oberlin has
increased the purchase of local food from five percent to 30 percent in the past five years and is
attempting to increase local purchases to 50 percent by 2007.
New Resources
537. NACUFS Sustainability Webpage (07.20.06)
The National Association of College & University Food Services has created a webpage for its
industry members to post information about their sustainability efforts.
http://www.nacufs.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=4450
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538. Local Food and Grinnell Dining Services Study Published (07.20.06)
The Grinnell College Center for Prairie Studies has announced the publication of a semester-long
study of local food and Grinnell College. The comprehensive report examines Grinnell College's
current food-system and evaluates the importance and possibility of refocusing it toward more
locally-produced food. The report covers the issues of environmental impact, nutrition, dining
service logistics, producer availability, economic viability, student interest, and a potential
partnership with the local K-12 school district. The report highlights the challenges and
opportunities of a farm-to-college program for a small liberal arts college in a rural area.
http://web.grinnell.edu/cps/Student_Involvement/Student_Projects/Local_Food_.htm
539. College Students Calling for Sustainable Food (09.28.06)
USA Today has published a story about increasing student demand for local, organic food in
campus dining halls. The article provides anecdotal evidence that some prospective students are
using an institution's commitment to sustainable food as a factor in deciding which school to
attend. Annual surveys by Aramark also show increasing demand from students for sustainable
food. Last year, 9% of students said they strongly preferred organic food; this year it was 13%.
In another survey, about 80% of Yale students said they'd eat in the school dining halls more
often if sustainable food was served.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2006-09-26-college-food-usat_x.htm
540. New Presidential Perspectives Essay Focuses on Sustainability and Campus Dining
(11.16.06)
The newest Presidential Perspectives essay, “Sustainability and Campus Dining,” written by Dr.
Phillip D. Creighton, President, Pacific University, focuses on the recent “greening” of American
campuses and how campus dining programs have become one of the most visible areas for
institutions to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. In his essay, Dr. Creighton
discusses the nuances of sustainable dining and its connection to Pacific University’s overall
strategic plan.
http://www.presidentialperspectives.org/pdf/Essay%209%20-%20Sustainable%20Dining.pdf
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7. Transportation
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Transportation Demand Management
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541. Vanderbilt University Wins Recognition for Commuter Program (06.08.06)
542. Duke Receives Award for Transportation Demand Management Program (07.06.06)
543. Emory Raises Parking Fees to Encourage More Sustainable Transportation (09.28.06)
544. Indiana University to Launch Carpool Program (05.25.06)
545. Rio Hondo College Announces Program to Increase Bus Ridership (03.23.06)
Bicycling
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546. Rhodes College Bike Program Wins Award (06.01.06)
547. Yellow Bike Project Begins at University of Vermont (04.20.06)
548. St. Mary’s College of Maryland Starts Bike Sharing Program (10.26.06)
549. Free Bicycle Rental Program Begins at Texas Christian University (11.30.06)
550. Duke Encourages Bicycling With New Campus Bike Station (08.10.06)
551. Boise State Opens Facility to Aid Bike Commuters (09.14.06)
552. University of Toronto Pilots Bike Lockers (10.19.06)
Car-Sharing
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553. Flexcar Announces new "Flexcar for Undergrads" Program (08.17.06)
554. Seven New Campuses Sign Up for Car-Sharing Program (09.21.06)
555. Smith College Begins Car-Sharing Program (09.07.06)
556. University of Toronto Begins Car-Sharing Program (10.19.06)
557. University of Michigan Begins Car-Sharing Program (11.16.06)
558. Car-Sharing comes to UC San Francisco (12.07.06)
Biofuels
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559. Rice University Producing and Using Biodiesel on Campus (06.08.06)
560. Harvard Using Waste Vegetable Oil for Fuel (09.28.06)
561. Madison Area Technical College Dedicates Biodiesel Reactor (08.10.06)
562. Student Led Biodiesel Initiative Underway at University of Tennessee (09.14.06)
563. Dartmouth Students Tour US in Big Green Bus (06.29.06)
564. Students at University of California, Riverside Hold Biofuels Demonstration (04.27.06)
565. University of Florida Hopes to Open Ethanol Plant (04.27.06)
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566. University of Minnesota Switches to Biodiesel Blend (08.24.06)
567. Appalachian State University Switches to Biodiesel (12.07.06)
568. Cornell Farm Vehicles Using Biodiesel (08.10.06)
569. University at Buffalo Using Biodiesel in Non-Essential Vehicles (03.02.06)
570. University of Arizona Begins Using Ethanol (09.21.06)
571. University of Florida Opens Ethanol Fueling Station (09.07.06)
572. East Carolina University To Use Ethanol in Campus Vehicles (06.08.06)
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573. Mixed Fleet Soon to Fill up at Hydrogen Fueling Station at Penn State (06.08.06)
574. University of Buffalo to Test Hydrogen Fueled Hybrids (11.16.06)
575. Wayne State Police to Operate World’s First Police Fuel Cell Vehicle (04.13.06)
576. Hydrogen Station Coming to California State University, Los Angeles (08.03.06)
New Resources
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577. "The Business Case for Commuter Benefits at Colleges and Universities" (02.09.06)
578. Inside Higher Ed Covers Alternative Transportation on Campus (08.10.06)
Other
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579. University of Montana Switches to Segway for Traffic Enforcement (08.31.06)
580. University of Texas at Austin Opens Propane Refueling Station (03.09.06)
581. Northland Students Purchase Hybrid Vehicle for Admissions Department (04.06.06)
582. Georgia Tech and Chevron Partner to Create Alternative Fuels (06.22.06)
583. Chevron to Fund Major Biofuel Research Projects at UC Davis (09.21.06)
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541. Vanderbilt University Wins Recognition for Commuter Program (06.08.06)
Vanderbilt University has been selected as the winner of the 2006 Tennessee Governor’s
Environmental Stewardship Award in Pollution Prevention Category for being designated a Best
Workplaces for Commuters by the EPA. Under the University's "Free Ride to Work" Program,
University staff and faculty can ride the city bus to work for free. This new partnership between
Vanderbilt and the Metro Transit Authority eliminates the commuting and parking of over 1,000
employees on campus every day. Other commuter benefits offered by Vanderbilt and recognized
by the EPA include a FlexPool parking payment program to encourage carpooling and vanpooling
to work, an Alternative Work Arrangements policy encouraging flextime work arrangements and
telecommuting, and other programs such as the Vanderbilt Valet, on-campus bike racks and
showers, and mentoring local businesses in air pollution reduction strategies as a Clean Air
Partnership Air Alert Partner. Vanderbilt was nominated for the award by the Clean Air
Partnership.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/register/articles?id=22392
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/awards/
542. Duke Receives Award for Transportation Demand Management Program (07.06.06)
Duke University and Duke Hospitals were recently awarded the Large Business Innovator Award
by Triangle Transit Authority for efforts to promote commuting alternatives. Duke's work includes
developing a transportation demand management program focusing on ridesharing and transit to
meet the needs of 20,000 employees. Currently, Duke subsidizes vanpool and carpool parking
and there is no parking priority charge for vanpools. Duke, in cooperation with UNC, also hopes
to provide free shuttles between the two campuses. Other efforts include increasing bike storage
areas and improved on-campus bike trails.
http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/2006-06-26Commute.html
543. Emory Raises Parking Fees to Encourage More Sustainable Transportation (09.28.06)
In an effort to encourage more sustainable transportation decisions by commuters, Emory
University will double the cost of parking next semester. The goal of the increase is to reduce
congestion and make the surrounding area more pedestrian friendly. To further encourage
students and employees to use more sustainable forms of transportation, the University offers
free local shuttle service, car sharing, and free public transit passes for employees, among other
transportation demand management strategies.
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/dekalb/stories/2006/09/24/0925emory.html
544. Indiana University to Launch Carpool Program (05.25.06)
Indiana University will launch a new carpool program next fall. The program will include reserved
spaces for carpoolers, a commuter matching service, a taxi service for emergency use, and a
one-day parking sticker for days when an employee must arrive earlier or leave later than usual.
http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.php?id=35965&adid=city
545. Rio Hondo College Announces Program to Increase Bus Ridership (03.23.06)
Rio Hondo College has launched the Pilot Program to Increase Bus Ridership, a partnership
between the College and the Foothill Transit, MTA, Montebello, and Norwalk bus lines. The goal
of the program is to expand access to the college by lowering transportation costs, finding more
cost-effective ways to improve parking on campus and reduce the environmental impact of traffic
to the campus. The two year pilot program will make free bus passes available to full-time
students. In addition, the college will improve bus shelters and tram service to off-campus bus
stops to make bus transportation more convenient for students. The college hopes that the
increased use of public transit will result in improved bus service to campus. Currently, only
about 2% of Rio Hondo students use public transportation to get to campus.
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http://www.riohondo.edu/news/newsArticle/2006/march/032806_3.htm
http://www.riohondo.edu/news/newsArticle/2006/march/032806.htm
List of campus alternative transportation websites (AASHE members only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/transportation_websites.php
Bicycling
546. Rhodes College Bike Program Wins Award (06.01.06)
The Rhodes College Environmental Planning Cooperative has been selected as the winner of the
2006 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award in the Green Schools, Higher Education
Category for the Rhodes College Bike Program. The Bike Program was officially established in
2005 to provide bikes as an alternative mode of transportation to cars on campus. Bikes were
secured through donations, and 15 are now available for students to check out at no cost. It is the
goal of the Rhodes Environmental Planning Cooperative to increase the number of bikes to at
least 20 to open the program up to staff and faculty as well as students.
http://www.rhodes.edu/845.asp
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/awards/
547. Yellow Bike Project Begins at University of Vermont (04.20.06)
As part of his senior thesis, a student at the University of Vermont has started a pilot bicycle
cooperative on campus known as the Yellow Bike Project. Under the program, 20 bikes will be
available for use by any member of the cooperative. Each bike will have a lock to prevent
stealing. Upon joining the cooperative, members receive a key that works in all of the locks.
548. St. Mary’s College of Maryland Starts Bike Sharing Program (10.26.06)
St. Mary’s College of Maryland has begun the “SMCM Re-cycle Free Ride” bicycle program.
Under the program, reconditioned bikes will be left around campus unlocked so that anyone may
use them. The bikes are also engraved for identification in case they are misplaced. Through a
partnership with neighboring Trinity Church, the College is using bikes that were found
abandoned on campus or donated to the church’s Christmas Bikes Program. The parish repairs
bikes and gives them away to families at Christmas. The church had many adult-sized bikes or
bikes too rusty for the Christmas program and made them available to the College. This year,
students in the Free Ride Club will also work with church members on a regular basis to clean
and repair bicycles, both for the College and for Christmas gifts.
http://www.smcm.edu/newsevents/release.cfm?id=469
549. Free Bicycle Rental Program Begins at Texas Christian University (11.30.06)
Texas Christian University has begun a "purple-bike" bicycle sharing program. Under the
program, students will be able to rent a bicycle, lock, and helmet at no charge. The program is
starting with five bicycles and organizers have submitted proposals to fund the purchase of
additional bikes and equipment. The bicycles are equipped with GPS locators that will enable
organizers to track where the bicycles are being used.
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/16106701.htm
550. Duke Encourages Bicycling With New Campus Bike Station (08.10.06)
Duke Bike Advocates has received a grant of almost $20,000 from the Executive Vice President's
Green Grant fund to finance the launch and first-year operating costs of a new Campus Bike
Station. The Bike Station will serve as a hub for the Duke Community for minor bike repairs, flat
tire fixes, and information about bike commuting and safety. The Station will be open for
approximately 15 hours each week and will be staffed by a student employee and/or a
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knowledgeable bike mechanic.
http://www.duke.edu/web/bikeadvocacy/
551. Boise State Opens Facility to Aid Bike Commuters (09.14.06)
Boise State University celebrated World Car Free Day with the grand opening of a new bike
barn. The facility, which officials believe to be the first of its kind on a northwest college campus,
will provide a locked indoor bike storage facility, showers and lockers. Dry cleaning drop-off and
delivery services will be provided for those who wish to leave a selection of work clothes in their
lockers. Bike commuters will be able to compete for rewards donated by local bicycle shops and
sponsors after bicycling to work 30 days during the months of September and October.
http://news.boisestate.edu/newsrelease/archive/2006/092006/0908bikebarn.shtml
552. University of Toronto Pilots Bike Lockers (10.19.06)
U of T is partnering with the city of Toronto in a pilot project for the installation of bicycle lockers.
A total of eight heavy gauge plastic lockable units, each capable of holding two bikes and
accoutrements such as a helmet or knapsack, have been installed. For $10 a month, users get a
weatherproof reserved parking space, with a place to store books and a change of clothes.
Car-Sharing
553. Flexcar Announces new "Flexcar for Undergrads" Program (08.17.06)
Car-sharing company Flexcar recently announced a new “Flexcar for Undergrads” program,
which is being launched at six universities across the country. The first campuses include
University of California-Los Angeles, University of California-San Diego, University of CaliforniaBerkeley, University of Maryland, Emory University and University of Portland. Car-sharing on
college campuses is often restricted to those 21 and older. Under the new program, 18-20 yearolds will be allowed to participate as well. Flexcar will partner with more campuses in the fall as
this pilot program demonstrates success at the initial sites.
http://www.flexcar.com/about/press/pressReleases/pr080306.html
554. Seven New Campuses Sign Up for Car-Sharing Program (09.21.06)
Seven universities have joined Zipcar's car-sharing On Campus program. The universities are:
Amherst College, Golden Gate University, San Francisco State University, Smith College, The
University of Chicago, University of Rochester and University of Toronto. They join more than
two dozen additional campuses participating in Zipcar's program.
http://www.zipcar.com/press/releases/press-53
555. Smith College Begins Car-Sharing Program (09.07.06)
Smith College started a new car-sharing program that offers an alternative to car ownership.
Under the program, Smith students 18 and older -- along with faculty, staff and local residents 21
and older – are able to reserve the use of a car by the hour or day. Smith will have two vehicles
available for car-sharing on its campus.
http://www.smith.edu/news/2005-06/zipcar.html
556. University of Toronto Begins Carsharing Program (10.19.06)
In an effort to reduce demand for parking, the University of Toronto has begun renting 4 of its
parking spaces to Zipcar, a car-sharing company. The University is Zipcar's first Canadian
partner.
557. University of Michigan Begins Car-Sharing Program (11.16.06)
University of Michigan Parking and Transportation Services has partnered with Zipcar, a North
American car-sharing company, to provide six vehicles for University of Michigan faculty, staff
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and students—as well as community residents—to access for an hour or a day for personal use
or University business. Members of the University community can join the program for a
discounted annual fee of $30. Prospective drivers must be 21 or older.
http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=1046
http://www.zipcar.com/press/releases/press-60
558. Car-Sharing comes to UC San Francisco (12.07.06)
University of California, San Francisco has negotiated a partnership with a San Francisco
nonprofit City CarShare, resulting in reduced-cost membership for UCSF faculty, students and
staff. UCSF departments or individuals who sign up before April 2007 will receive a promotional
package that consists of no application fee, no annual fee, no monthly fee, and no deposit. City
CarShare members affiliated with UCSF would pay only a per-use charge of $4 per hour and 44
cents per mile. Seven of City CarShare's cars are located on the UCSF campus.
http://pub.ucsf.edu/today/cache/news/2006120419.html
Annotated list of campus car-sharing programs (AASHE members-only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/carsharing.php
Biofuels: Self-Produced
559. Rice University Producing and Using Biodiesel on Campus (06.08.06)
Students in the Rice University Biodiesel Initiative are producing biodiesel from waste vegetable
oil generated on campus. Rice's maintenance workers are using a 20% biodiesel blend in their
mowers. The group is working to expand biodiesel use on campus to Rice shuttles and other
vehicles.
http://www.westuexaminer.com/articles/2006/05/26/memorial/community/comm18.txt
http://cohesion.rice.edu/CentersAndInst/EESI/emplibrary/RUBIs_Real_Theory_2.mov
http://www.khou.com/news/local/stories/khou060511_cd_ricebiodesel.30f79dbf.html
560. Harvard Using Waste Vegetable Oil for Fuel (09.28.06)
Harvard Recycling and Waste Management has begun fueling its truck with waste vegetable oil
from Harvard Dining Services. The conversion of the truck was funded with a loan from
Harvard's Green Campus Loan Fund. Based on current prices of diesel, Harvard Recycling
expects to pay back the loan within a year and half.
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2006/09.21/13-oil.html
561. Madison Area Technical College Dedicates Biodiesel Reactor (08.10.06)
Madison Area Technical College recently dedicated a new biodiesel reactor, built in partnership
with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The reactor will be used to educate MATC students in
the production, use and quality control of biodiesel fuels and the maintenance of biodiesel-fueled
engines and vehicles. UW-Madison engineering students designed and built the laboratory-scale
reactor at the request of MATC’s Diesel Equipment Technology associate degree program. The
biodiesel product will be used to fuel stationary diesel engines and diesel powered vehicles
operated by MATC students.
http://matcmadison.edu/matc/news/2006/08_august/biodieselfuel.shtm
562. Student Led Biodiesel Initiative Underway at University of Tennessee (09.14.06)
Students at University of Tennessee have started a program to convert waste vegetable oil from
campus dining facilities into biodiesel for use in campus vehicles. The students held a
ceremonial fueling event this week as part of UT's Make Orange Green Week. Make Orange
Green is a program designed to raise awareness of the university's environmental efforts and
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show students, faculty and staff how they can make a difference.
http://www.tennessee.edu/news/article.php?id=3793
563. Dartmouth Students Tour US in Big Green Bus (06.29.06)
12 Dartmouth College students have embarked on a 10-week cross-country journey to promoting
the use of alternative energy. They will travel more than 10,000 miles in "The Big Green Bus," a
vehicle powered by vegetable oil and a 215-watt silicon solar panel. The solar panel, mounted on
the roof of the bus, is helping to power a fuel warming system, required to keep the oil from
thickening in the fuel lines. The solar electricity is also charging the team's laptop computers and
digital cameras. The journey is sponsored by Newman's Own, Ibex Outdoor Clothing, and
SunPower, a subsidiary of Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2006/06/09a.html
Cypress press release (www.cypress.com)
564. Students at University of California, Riverside Hold Biofuels Demonstration (04.27.06)
Students at UC Riverside are holding a demonstration of diesel vehicles that they have
successfully modified to run on waste vegetable oil collected from restaurants. The event is
sponsored by Sustainable UCR, an organization of students, faculty and staff working towards
environmental sustainability on the Riverside campus.
http://sustucr.tripod.com/Press/PRESS.html
565. University of Florida Hopes to Open Ethanol Plant (04.27.06)
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at University of Florida is lobbying the Legislature
for $20 million to build a ethanol plant. The proposed plant, which would produce ethanol from
cellulose, would be the largest of its kind in the nation and would produce 1 million to 2 million
gallons a year. In addition, UF President Bernie Machen announced last month that the
university would construct a biodiesel facility on campus to convert the waste vegetable oil from
campus dining halls into biodiesel.
http://www.alligator.org/pt2/060425ethanol.php
Biofuels: Purchased
566. University of Minnesota Switches to Biodiesel Blend (08.24.06)
The University of Minnesota Parking and Transportation Services has converted its fuel tanks on
the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses from diesel to a 20 percent biodiesel blend. The
university has 50 vehicles on the Twin Cities campus that run on diesel fuel. In fiscal year 2006,
the Twin Cities campus used 44,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The Twin Cities campus has used an
85% blend of ethanol and gasoline (E85) for several years and currently has 50 vehicles capable
of running on E85.
http://www.ur.umn.edu/unsreleases/find.php?ID=3191&from=umnnews
567. Appalachian State University Switches to Biodiesel (12.07.06)
Appalachian State University’s diesel-burning buses, service vehicles and garbage truck are now
powered by biodiesel, thanks to a student-led initiative aimed at reducing the university’s
dependence on nonrenewable energy. In addition, buses operated by AppalCart will now run on
the 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent diesel mixture known at B20. AppalCart is Watauga
County’s transportation service, funded in part by student fees and allocations from the Town of
Boone, Watauga County, and state and federal funds. A 10,000-gallon fuel tank and fuel
dispenser have been installed at the university’s fueling station on Dale Street off State Farm
Road to store and dispense the biodiesel fuel. The purchase was funded in part by the student
renewable energy fee, approved by the university’s student body in 2004.
http://www.news.appstate.edu/2006/12/05/biodiesel-4/
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568. Cornell Farm Vehicles Using Biodiesel (08.10.06)
Cornell's Farm Services has been running its 20-plus vehicle fleet of trucks, tractors, a bulldozer,
a backhoe and other farm equipment on B20 biodiesel exclusively for more than a month. If the
fleet continues to run smoothly on B20 biodiesel, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will
likely switch more of its vehicles to biodiesel starting next summer.
http://www.cals.cornell.edu/cals/public/comm/news/archive/cu-farm-services.cfm
569. University at Buffalo Using Biodiesel in Non-Essential Vehicles (03.02.06)
University at Buffalo has begun a pilot project using a biodiesel blend in nonessential diesel
vehicles like dump trucks, garbage packers, and lawn mowers. If the project goes successfully,
campus officials intend to use biodiesel in the University’s entire fleet of vehicles.
http://www.buffalo.edu/reporter/vol37/vol37n22/articles/Biodiesel.html
570. University of Arizona Begins Using Ethanol (09.21.06)
The University of Arizona Motor Pool has begun using an ethanol (E85) in its vehicles. The
University recently dedicated a new 4,000-gallon storage tank that will store the E85. The UA
expects to use more than 20,000 gallons of E85 during its initial year of use. Approximately 75
University vehicles are equipped to use the E85 mixture.
http://uanews.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/UANews.woa/10/wa/MainStoryDetails?ArticleID=13087
571. University of Florida Opens Ethanol Fueling Station (09.07.06)
The University of Florida opened an ethanol fueling station on campus last week. Previously, the
University's 45 flex-fuel vehicles had no place to fill up on ethanol. The use of ethanol in campus
vehicles is part of a larger effort to reduce the environmental impact of the transportation at
University. For instance, the University has a policy of purchasing only hybrid or flex-fuel
vehicles. In addition, the University charges departments a $3,000 fee per car to park vehicles on
campus and is looking into car-sharing programs.
http://www.alligator.org/pt2/060901ethanol.php
572. East Carolina University To Use Ethanol in Campus Vehicles (06.08.06)
This summer, East Carolina University will begin fueling campus vehicles with gasohol, a mixture
of 90 percent gasoline and 10 percent ethanol. The change will result in a reduction of almost
11,000 gallons of petroleum per year. Other changes that are planned to further reduce
petroleum usage include switching to remanufactured lubricating oil for university vehicles and
switching the Student Transit System busses to biodiesel.
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/news/releases/2006/05/053106ethanol.cfm
Automotive Fuel Cells
573. Mixed Fleet Soon to Fill up at Hydrogen Fueling Station at Penn State (06.08.06)
The only hydrogen fueling station currently located in Pennsylvania is on Penn State's University
Park campus, where efforts also are under way to develop a mixed-vehicle fleet, including two
cars, a bus and vans, to demonstrate hydrogen's potential. By the end of the summer, Penn
State’s Hybrid and Hydrogen Vehicle Research Center (HHVRC) will have a transit bus and a
University maintenance van operating on a hydrogen/natural gas blend along with a fuel cell car
operating on pure hydrogen.
574. University of Buffalo to Test Hydrogen Fueled Hybrids (11.16.06)
With support from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the
University of Buffalo has begun testing two hydrogen fueled hybrid vehicles. The goal is to see
how the vehicles perform in cold weather. The cars will be used on and around the campus.
http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20061112/1071458.asp
http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20061109/1035985.asp
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575. Wayne State Police to Operate World’s First Police Fuel Cell Vehicle (04.13.06)
The Wayne State University Police Department will operate what is believed to be the first fuel
cell powered police vehicle in the world as a supervisor’s vehicle on and in the immediate vicinity
of the campus. The demanding operation of a police car will produce valuable data to help
develop fuel cell technology. The car will also serve as a learning laboratory for students in the
College of Engineering’s Alternative Energy Technology program, the nation’s first master’sdegree program in alternative energy. It will go into full operation upon the completion of a
nearby hydrogen refueling station this spring. The vehicle, a Mercedes F-Cell, was supplied by
the Daimler Chrysler Corporation.
http://www.media.wayne.edu/release.php?id=2267
http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage4942.html
576. Hydrogen Station Coming to California State University, Los Angeles (08.03.06)
The California Air Resources Board has selected California State University, Los Angeles as the
site for one of three new California Hydrogen Highway fueling stations. An electrolyzer station
that uses wind power to produce hydrogen will be located on the eastern edge of the campus and
have over 60 kg of storage capacity. The demonstration station is 50% co-funded by the state of
California. Station commissioning is likely in late 2007.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr072406.htm
New Resources
577. "The Business Case for Commuter Benefits at Colleges and Universities" (02.09.06)
In this article from the CUPA-HR Journal, produced by the College and University Professional
Association for Human Resources, one of the managers for the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency’s Best Workplaces for Commuters program explains how offering faculty and staff a
comprehensive commuter benefits program can cost an institution much less than constructing
new parking spaces.
http://www.bwc.gov/pdf/cupa-commuter2.pdf
578. Inside Higher Ed Covers Alternative Transportation on Campus (08.10.06)
A recent article on Inside Higher Ed describes efforts to promote alternative transportation on
campus. The article highlights alternative transportation efforts - like free transit passes,
carpooling, campus shuttle systems, car sharing, and facilities for biking – at the University of
Hawaii-Manoa, University of Michigan, and the University of Maryland.
http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/08/09/cars
List of campus alternative transportation websites (AASHE members only):
http://www.aashe.org/resources/transportation_websites.php
Other
579. University of Montana Switches to Segway for Traffic Enforcement (08.31.06)
University of Montana traffic enforcement officers has begun using a Segway Personal
Transporter instead of the automobile. The electric powered vehicle has been popular with staff
and reduces gasoline consumption and associated emissions from the van usually used for traffic
enforcement.
http://www.missoulanews.com/News/News.asp?no=5919
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580. University of Texas at Austin Opens Propane Refueling Station (03.09.06)
A new propane refueling station recently opened at the University of Texas at Austin. As Texas is
a leading producer of propane, the station will help reduce dependence on foreign sources of
energy. UT officials also expect reduced air pollution as a result of the new filling station.
http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/news-releases/2006/030106.html
581. Northland Students Purchase Hybrid Vehicle for Admissions Department (04.06.06)
In 2001, students at Northland College voted to create the Renewable Energy Fund and pay an
extra $40 annually to fund it. This year, students are using the money to purchase a Toyota Prius
for the admissions department to drive across the region and recruit new students. In previous
years, the students have purchased solar water heaters as well as a small-scale wind turbine for
electricity. In another year, the students helped pay for a geothermal heating/cooling system for
the new campus center.
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/14235088.htm
582. Georgia Tech and Chevron Partner to Create Alternative Fuels (06.22.06)
Chevron Corp. and the Georgia Institute of Technology have formed a strategic research alliance
to pursue advanced technology aimed at making cellulosic biofuels and hydrogen viable
transportation fuels. Chevron Technology Ventures plans to contribute up to $12 million over five
years to Georgia Tech’s Strategic Energy Institute for research into and development of these
emerging energy technologies. The focus of the joint research is to develop commercially viable
processes for the production of transportation fuels from renewable resources such as forest and
agricultural waste.
http://www.gatech.edu/news-room/release.php?id=1013
http://www.chevron.com/news/press/2006/2006-06-15.asp
583. Chevron to Fund Major Biofuel Research Projects at UC Davis (09.21.06)
Chevron Corp. will fund up to $25 million in research at UC Davis in the next five years to develop
affordable, renewable transportation fuels from farm and forest residues, urban wastes and crops
grown specifically for energy. UC Davis researchers hope to take biofuels beyond conventional
corn and soy feedstocks to the potentially much larger energy source of "lignocellulosic
materials."
http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=7873
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Ch. 8: Waste, Water, Landscaping & Procurement
8. Waste, Water, Landscaping &
Procurement
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Waste
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584. Equitrac Challenges Higher Ed to 'End Print Waste' (01.26.06)
585. The College of New Jersey Cuts Computer Lab Printing By 41 Percent (03.23.06)
586. University of Northern Colorado Launches Pay-for-Printing Program (08.31.06)
Reuse......................................................................................................................................153
588. Youngstown State University Begins Composting Kitchen Scraps (11.16.06)
589. Two PA Campuses Receive Grants for Composting Equipment (11.30.06)
590. University of Victoria Launches New Consumer Composting Program (01.12.06)
591. Green Graduation Events Held at Duke, Yale and Brown (06.01.06)
592. Duke to Donate Retired Computers to Local Public Schools (05.04.06)
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593. Penn State Participates in Ceiling Recycling Program (01.26.06)
594. University of Oregon Establishes Cell Phone Recycling Program (01.26.06)
595. CU-Boulder Begins Cell Phone Recycling (02.23.06)
596. Printer-Cartridge Recycling at Pennsylvania College of Technology Raises Scholarship
Money (08.03.06)
597. University of Rhode Island Begins Printer Cartridge Recycling Program (09.28.06)
598. West Virginia University to Promote Recycling at Football Games (08.31.06)
599. Wake Forest University Uses Video to Promote Recycling (09.14.06)
601. University of Arizona Conducts Waste Audit in Preparation for RecycleMania
(01.26.06)
602. University of Calgary Bulb Eater Reduces Waste (11.16.06)
603. Eastern Illinois U. Receives EPA University Partner of the Year Award (11.02.06)
604. U. of Oregon, CU Boulder, and Clemson University Win Recycling Awards (04.13.06)
605. RecycleMania 2006 Winners Announced (04.20.06)
Water
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606. Water Reuse Success at University of Idaho (02.23.06)
607. UNC Chapel Hill to Develop Water Reuse System (04.20.06)
608. UNC Chapel Hill Expansion Recognized for Stormwater Management (11.30.06)
609. Student Project at Lane Community College Reduces Water Consumption (05.04.06)
612. Yale Pilots Environmentally Preferable Laundry System (09.07.06)
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613. Michigan State University Joins EPA GreenScapes Program (01.19.06)
614. Portland State University Receives “Salmon-Safe” Certification (08.03.06)
615. Furman University Plans Restoration of Campus Lake (11.02.06)
Procurement
Preferable Purchasing ..........................................................................................................158
616. University of Manitoba Switches to Green Cleaning Products (02.16.06)
617. Appalachian State University Finds Success with Green Cleaning Products (04.13.06)
618. Ithaca College to use EcoSoft Green Seal Paper Towels and Toilet Paper (06.01.06)
619. University of Vermont Switches to 100% Recycled, Chlorine-Free Paper (04.27.06)
620. Ithaca College Switches to 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Letterhead (09.14.06)
Customer Activism ...............................................................................................................159
621. American University Asks Kimberly-Clark to Use More Recycled Fiber (05.04.06)
622. Swarthmore Removes Some Coca-Cola Products from Campus Facilities (02.23.06)
623. University of Michigan Resumes Procurement of Coca-Cola Products (04.13.06)
624. City University of New York School of Law Bans Coca-Cola (05.11.06)
625. Grinnell Drops Exclusive Contract with Coke (10.12.06)
New Resources
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626. “The Benefits of Leftovers”: Strategies for Reducing End of Term Waste (01.19.06)
627. EPA Report: Promoting Green Purchasing (11.09.06)
628. Green Chemical Alternatives Purchasing Wizard (08.24.06)
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Waste: Reduce
584. Equitrac Challenges Higher Ed to 'End Print Waste' (01.26.06)
Equitrac, a document management company, has launched www.endprintwaste.com, a website
describing the paper waste reduction benefits of the company's print tracking and management
software. The company will donate a native tree for planting through The National Arbor Day
Foundation for every college or university administrator or IT professional who views a brief
presentation on how it product can save paper and cut printing costs.
http://www.equitrac.com/news_detail.asp?id=130
http://www.equitrac.com/endprintwaste/
585. The College of New Jersey Cuts Computer Lab Printing By 41 Percent (03.23.06)
In an attempt to cut paper, ink, and printer maintenance costs as well as to reduce its
environmental impact, the College of New Jersey worked with Equitrac Express to implement a
print management program called PrintSense. Under the program, each student is allocated 600
pages per semester. If the 600 page allocation is exceeded, the student will be charged 5 cents
for each additional page. Since the launch of the program in fall 2005, computer lab printing has
decreased by 41%. In addition, 93% of the student body printed within their allocation.
http://www.tcnj.edu/~printing/index.php
586. University of Northern Colorado Launches Pay-for-Printing Program (08.31.06)
To reduce printing waste, the University of Northern Colorado has launched a pay-for-printing
program. Starting this semester, students will pay five cents per black and white single-sided
page.
Campus newspaper article (www.uncmirror.com)
http://www.unco.edu/it/printing.htm
Dartmouth has begun a two-week trial of a waste-free dining program. During the trial period, at
least 12 student participants will receive a sustainable dining kit, which includes a Nalgene bottle,
an eco-mug with a carabineer, a cloth napkin and silverware. Participants in the Sustainable
Dining Club, as the program is called, also receive a card to show to servers at a campus eatery,
who will then provide them with a clean, reusable take-out container with a lid. These containers
can then be returned to drop-off boxes near the eatery. Each waste-free dining kit costs about
$20 and since students use an average of $1.17 worth of disposable food-related items each day,
kits are expected to pay for themselves in less than 20 days.
Waste: Reuse
588. Youngstown State University Begins Composting Kitchen Scraps (11.16.06)
Youngstown State University hopes to divert up to 15 tons of food wastes a year in a new
program has begun a new program to compost kitchen scraps on campus. The idea for the
program started after a waste audit in April 2005 found that 35 percent of the YSU’s waste stream
consisted of food waste. The food will be composting in an Earth Tub, an in-vessel composting
system that has a 3 cubic yard capacity and will receive about 100 pounds of food waste per day
and will be emptied at the end of each semester. Youngstown State is believed to be the first
campus in Ohio to compost food waste.
http://cfweb.cc.ysu.edu/eUpdate/read.cfm?RecNum=700
589. Two PA Campuses Receive Grants for Composting Equipment (11.30.06)
Delaware Valley College and Penn State University have received grants from the Pennsylvania
Compost Infrastructure Development Grant Program. Delaware Valley College received
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$105,000 to purchase equipment that will improve the quality of the finished compost produced
from its existing in-vessel composter. The College's wind powered composter takes food waste
from campus cafeterias as well as horticultural waste generated on the campus. Penn State
received $92,000 for equipment that will enable existing composting equipment to be transported
and shared between the State College Borough compost facility, the Center County Office of
Solid Waste and the university compost facility. Equipment sharing will save each partner money
and it also creates a network of organic waste recycling partners within the region. The
equipment purchased through this grant also will provide the partners the necessary means to
initiate a three-year pilot program for the curbside collection of organic waste in residential areas
surrounding State College - the first of its kind on the East Coast.
590. University of Victoria Launches New Consumer Composting Program (01.12.06)
University of Victoria has been composting all food wastes from its restaurants and food outlets
on campus for the past two years. This month the program is being expanded to allow students,
faculty and staff to drop food leftovers and other compostables into special green bins located at
three centralized recycling stations on campus. In addition, offices or departments wanting a mini
compost bin in their lunchroom can do so if they have a "compost champion"—a volunteer who
will commit to educating colleagues and bringing their full biodegradable BioBags of compost to
the centralized stations. To date, over 300 metric tons of waste have been diverted from Hartland
with the existing program. Organizers hope that the composting expansion will result in an
additional 70 to 100 tons of waste saved from the landfill each year.
http://ring.uvic.ca/06jan06/news/compost.html
591. Green Graduation Events Held at Duke, Yale and Brown (06.01.06)
This year's graduation ceremony for graduates of Duke University's Masters of Environmental
Management program was powered with clean energy donated by Sterling Planet and
incorporated local and organic foods. The use of biodegradable dishes and utensils allowed
almost all waste from the event to be composted. Similarly, Yale University's School of Forestry
& Environmental Studies neutralized the carbon emissions from its graduation (including air travel
to the event) with renewable energy credits and carbon offsets from Sterling Planet and the Solar
Electric Light Fund. Yale also used local and organic food as well biodegradable dishes and
utensils. Much of the waste was composted at the Yale Sustainable Food Project’s organic
vegetable garden. Meanwhile, a dance for graduating seniors at Brown University was powered
with renewable energy.
http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/2006-05-16Green_Graduation.html
http://environment.yale.edu/doc/1489/class_of_2006_holds_environmentally_friendly/
ABC News article about Brown graduation (www.abc6.com)
592. Duke to Donate Retired Computers to Local Public Schools (05.04.06)
Duke University has announced a new partnership with the Durham Public Schools. Under the
partnership, Duke will donate several hundred computers a year to the school district. "We would
much rather see computers retired from use at Duke end up in a fifth-grade classroom than at a
recycling center," said Jane Pleasants, Duke's assistant vice president for procurement services.
http://www.duke.edu/sustainability/2006-04-26Donate_Computers.html
Waste: Recycle
593. Penn State Participates in Ceiling Recycling Program (01.26.06)
Pennsylvania State University has begun participating in an innovative ceiling recycling program
offered by Armstrong Ceilings. Under the program, Penn State ships old ceiling tiles from
renovation projects to an Armstrong plant to be recycled into new ceiling tiles. The old tiles do
not have to be Armstrong products and Armstrong pays for the shipping. While a definitive cost
analysis has not been done, Penn State officials believe that the program saves money due to a
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reduction in tipping fees.
Environmental Design + Construction article (www.edcmag.com)
594. University of Oregon Establishes Cell Phone Recycling Program (01.26.06)
In an effort to reduce toxic electronics waste, the University of Oregon has set up three drop-off
points on campus for used cell phones. The phones will then be either refurbished or recycled.
Legacy Wireless Services, the company that collects the used phones, donates 10 percent of the
proceeds from resold phones to charities such as the American Red Cross and EarthShare.
Daily Emerald article (www.dailyemerald.com)
595. CU-Boulder Begins Cell Phone Recycling (02.23.06)
The University of Colorado Environmental Center's Recycling Program is partnering with The
Wireless Alliance to help establish the university's first permanent cell phone recycling program.
Campus recycling kiosks will serve as collection sites for students who want to dispose of old cell
phones in an environmentally conscious manner and money raised in the recycling campaign will
benefit various student organizations within the University of Colorado's Student Union
596. Printer-Cartridge Recycling at Pennsylvania College of Technology Raises
Scholarship Money (08.03.06)
Four months of recycling printer and fax-machine cartridges at Penn College has produced nearly
$750 for scholarships. The recycling program accepts empty inkjet and laser cartridges and faxmachine cartridges made by HP, Lexmark, Canon, Dell, Epson and Brother. The cartridges can
come from college-owned or home-owned printers and fax machines. Employees can send the
empty printer and fax-machine cartridges through interoffice mail and recycling bins have also
been placed in on-campus housing complexes for students to donate their empty cartridges.
http://www.pct.edu/cgi-bin/pctoday/exec/view.cgi?archive=12&num=4245
597. University of Rhode Island Begins Printer Cartridge Recycling Program (09.28.06)
University of Rhode Island has partnered with Cartridge World to start a printer cartridge recycling
program. Cartridge recycling containers will soon be placed around campus.
Campus newspaper article (www.ramcigar.com)
598. West Virginia University to Promote Recycling at Football Games (08.31.06)
West Virginia University has started a new "Mountaineers Recycle" program to encourage
recycling at football games. Under the program, recycling bins will be placed in the stadium and
throughout the parking lot. Yellow trash bags will also be distributed to fans, who will be asked to
place plastic bottles and cans in them. All the proceeds from the collection of the plastic and
aluminum will benefit the WVU Children's Hospital.
http://www.da.wvu.edu/XMLParser/printstory.phtml?id=23360
599. Wake Forest University Uses Video to Promote Recycling (09.14.06)
Wake Forest University Facilities Management has produced a new educational video
highlighting the university’s recycling program. The eight-minute video outlines Wake Forest’s
current recycling program, addresses program challenges and goals and encourages
participation. It features staff members and students from the Student Environmental Action
Coalition. The video will be aired on Wake TV periodically. Officials hope the video will increase
participation in the recycling program and help decrease contamination.
http://www.wfu.edu/news/release/2006.09.11.r.php
http://www.wfu.edu/facilities/recycling/index.html
Mills College is holding a friendly competition among the dorms to see which building can
produce the most recyclables. The purpose of the competition is to raise awareness about a
recently-improved recycling program, which includes new recycling posts in the student dorms
and compost bins in all the private kitchens on campus. The winning dorm will receive prizes
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Campus newspaper article (www.millsweekly.com)
601. University of Arizona Conducts Waste Audit in Preparation for RecycleMania
(01.26.06)
Hoping to raise awareness about the upcoming RecycleMania competition, recycling advocates
at University of Arizona publicly analyzed a 180 pound sample of garbage produced over a recent
weekend. The group found that almost half of the garbage was recyclable, when measured by
weight. The group intends to repeat the study after RecycleMania to see how the results change.
Arizona Wildcat article (http://wildcat.arizona.edu)
602. University of Calgary Bulb Eater Reduces Waste (11.16.06)
A new bulb eater at the University of Calgary will keep mercury out of landfills and reduce the
overall volume of waste. The machine crushes spent fluorescent tubes, filters out the mercury
and stores the glass shards for disposal. Until recently, old fluorescent tubes were going into the
garbage and ending up in landfills. The bulb eater can reduce glass volume from 1200
fluorescent lamps into a single 40 gallon barrel for disposal. The university is currently seeking a
partner for recycling the milky-colored glass, which can’t be mixed with regular clear glass. The
machine will crush over 180,000 fluorescent bulbs over the next three years as the university
retrofits its light fixtures with more energy-efficient lamps.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/october2006/bulb-eater-release/
Waste: Awards & Recognition
603. Eastern Illinois U. Receives EPA University Partner of the Year Award (11.02.06)
Eastern Illinois University recently received the U.S. EPA College/University Partner of the Year
award. Since becoming a WasteWise member in 1997, EIU has successfully implemented its
comprehensive waste reduction program. In 2005, with the voluntary efforts of more than 13,500
students, faculty, and staff, EIU diverted nearly 50 percent of its waste through recycling efforts,
boosting its waste reduction and recycling cost savings to $140,000.
http://www.jg-tc.com/articles/2006/10/27/news/news004.txt
604. U. of Oregon, CU Boulder, and Clemson University Win Recycling Awards (04.13.06)
The American Forest & Paper Association has announced that the University of Oregon and the
University of Colorado at Boulder have received 2006 AF&PA School Recycling Awards in the
college and university category. Meanwhile, Clemson University was selected as the
Outstanding College or University Waste Reduction/Recycling Program in the 11th annual
Recycle Guys Awards Program sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Health and
Environmental Control. Clemson has managed to increase its paper recycling rate about 90
percent over 3 years, while also reducing collection time.
http://www.paperrecycles.org/recycling/industry_recognition/winners.html
AFPA press release (www.afandpa.org)
Clemson campus newspaper article (www.thetigernews.com)
http://www.scdhec.net/administration/news/2006/nr20060307-01.htm
605. RecycleMania 2006 Winners Announced (04.20.06)
California State University—San Marcos has emerged as the grand champion in the 2006
RecycleMania competition. RecycleMania is a friendly competition among campuses to increase
recycling and reduce waste. CSU San Marcos' won the Grand Champion award by achieving the
highest recycling rate. Point Loma Nazarene University won the Waste Minimization award for
producing the least amount of waste per capita while Oregon State University won the Per Capita
Classic award by producing the most recyclables per capita. RecycleMania 2006 included nearly
100 participating schools from 33 states across the country.
http://www.recyclemaniacs.org/
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Water
606. Water Reuse Success at University of Idaho (02.23.06)
University of Idaho recently posted an article describing two successful long-standing and
ongoing sustainability initiatives taken by the University: using reclaimed water for irrigation and
using a wood fired boiler for heat. The University has irrigated campus lawns with treated effluent
from a local wastewater treatment plant since 1979. The system currently saves up to 120 million
gallons per year of groundwater and supplies 90% of campus irrigation.
http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/energy/Documents/Silver_Gold_Green_Sustainability_Article.pdf
607. UNC Chapel Hill to Develop Water Reuse System (04.20.06)
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have
signed a contract for the funding, development and operation of a water reuse system. The reuse
system will enable highly treated wastewater from a wastewater treatment plant to be used for
non-drinking purposes. Initially, reuse will lower the University’s drinking water demand by about
530,000 gallons, which equals about 6% of overall water demand by the community. In the long
term, reuse on campus will reduce the community’s water demand by 13% or more. Operation of
the reuse system is projected to begin by the end of 2008, and will replace drinking water in
cooling towers at the University's chiller plants.
http://www.owasa.org/Press_Releases/press_release_04_12_2006_sign_reuse_contract.htm
608. UNC Chapel Hill Expansion Recognized for Stormwater Management (11.30.06)
The Sierra Club has recognized the expansion of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
as one of ten outstanding examples of new development that use innovative and environmentally
sensitive methods of stormwater management. UNC Chapel Hill is adding 5.9 million square feet
of new buildings to its campus without adding to stormwater runoff. The University is achieving
this through a combination of green roofs, porous pavement, rain gardens, green spaces, and the
installation of a 70,000 gallon underground cistern to store rainwater for irrigation.
http://www.sierraclub.org/healthycommunities/buildingbetter/2006/nc_chapelhill.asp
609. Student Project at Lane Community College Reduces Water Consumption (05.04.06)
A student-led initiative at Lane Community College is expected to reduce a building's water
consumption by about a third. The students worked with the campus plumber to install aerators
on all of the buildings faucets. The aerators restrict the flow of water to 1.5 gallons per minute
(gpm), down from an average of 2.2 gpm before installing the aerators.
http://www.lanecc.edu/torch/issues/Spring2006/Apr2706/index.html
Ithaca College has upgraded all washers and dryers on campus to new, high efficiency
machines. The new washers use between 13 and 17 gallons per load instead of the approximate
34 gallons per load of the old washers. The resulting savings are approximately 1,500,000
gallons of water per year. The new washers and dryers will also result in per average load drying
times that are estimated to be 5-10 minutes less than the 60 minutes per load with the old
machines. The resulting electricity savings are approximately 400,000 kWh per year. Finally,
since only 2 tablespoons of detergent are required per load with the new washers, estimates are
that a bottle of detergent will do 43 more loads of laundry than with the old washers.
Elon University has replaced nearly 100 inefficient washers and dryers in campus residence halls
with more efficient ENERGY STAR models. The move is expected to save the university $18,000
annually in utility costs. Front loading washers use less water and thus need less energy to heat
the water. In addition the washers spin dry cloths more effectively, resulting in less energy use
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needed to run dryers.
http://www.elon.edu/e-net/Note.aspx?id=27750
612. Yale Pilots Environmentally Preferable Laundry System (09.07.06)
This fall, Yale will be piloting a "PrecisionWash" system in the laundry facilities in one part of
campus. Under the system, washing machines are programmed to automatically dispenses a
highly-concentrated, low-sudsing detergent made with biodegradable substances will be installed
in laundry rooms. The goal of the system is to prevent drainage problems and reduce soap,
water and energy waste. If the pilot program is successful, all of the laundry rooms on campus
will be converted to the PrecisionWash system. For students who need to use a specific
detergent for allergy-related reasons, every laundry room will have one machine for which
PrecisionWash is optional.
Landscaping
613. Michigan State University Joins EPA GreenScapes Program (01.19.06)
Michigan State University’s Grounds Maintenance Department has enrolled in the US
Environmental Protection Agency's GreenScapes program. The program provides cost-efficient
and environmentally friendly solutions for large-scale landscaping that are designed to help
preserve natural resources and prevent waste and pollution. MSU is the second campus to join
the program. MSU Grounds is already composting leaves and other organic waste, shredding
wood pallets and tree trimmings for mulch, and using biodiesel fuel in equipment and vehicles.
http://www.ecofoot.msu.edu/newsletters/footprints.newsletter.01.06.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/green/index.htm
614. Portland State University Receives “Salmon-Safe” Certification (08.03.06)
Portland State University has received Salmon-Safe certification. Salmon-Safe certifies
ecologically sustainable land management practices that protect agricultural and urban
watersheds so that native salmon can spawn and thrive. PSU earned certification after a
comprehensive assessment of campus operations and facilities. Portland State is the first
university to receive Salmon-Safe certification.
http://www.pdx.edu/news/10762/
615. Furman University Plans Restoration of Campus Lake (11.02.06)
Furman University officials recently unveiled plans to restore a campus lake’s environmental
integrity and make it more attractive to visitors. Planned changes include planting vegetation in
the lake and on the surrounding border, naturalizing the streams that feed the lake, and reducing
the waterfowl population. The restoration of the lake will be used as an educational opportunity
for students, who will be involved in implementing parts of the plan.
Procurement: Preferable Purchasing
616. University of Manitoba Switches to Green Cleaning Products (02.16.06)
The University of Manitoba is replacing the cleaning products it uses at both of its campuses with
a line of cleaner, greener products deemed environmentally preferable by third-party certifiers.
Everything from bathroom hand soap to floor cleaners and trash liners will now carry certification
from the Environmental Choice Program or Green Seal. Along with the chemical cleaning
products, the university is also phasing in a more environmentally friendly line of caretaking paper
products. Hand towels in campus washrooms, for example, will now contain 90 per cent postconsumer recycled material.
U of M article (http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca)
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617. Appalachian State University Finds Success with Green Cleaning Products (04.13.06)
As part of a LEED certification program, Appalachian State University has begun using green
cleaning products in its residence halls. Feedback from both students and staff has been very
positive. As a result of the switch, “Students are smarter, staff are healthier and buildings are
cleaner,” according to Plant Maintenance Supervisor Brad N. Smith.
http://www.theapp.appstate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1121
618. Ithaca College to use EcoSoft Green Seal Paper Towels and Toilet Paper (06.01.06)
Ithaca College is transitioning to 100% recycled, processed chlorine free, and Green Seal
certified EcoSoft paper towels and toilet paper from Wausau Paper.
http://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php?story=20060530090829780
http://www.baywestpaper.com/about/envCommitment.aspx
619. University of Vermont Switches to 100% Recycled, Chlorine-Free Paper (04.27.06)
In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, 2006, University of Vermont announced a switch to 100%
post-consumer recycled, chlorine-free paper for routine use in copiers and printers. Several
departments had tested the 100% recycled paper over the past years without impacting quality.
http://list.uvm.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0604&L=uvmfacultystaff&P=2373
http://www.uvm.edu/~procure/buying_copier_paper_at_uvm.pdf
620. Ithaca College Switches to 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Letterhead (09.14.06)
Beginning in early Fall, all College letterhead will be printed on 100% post-consumer recycled
paper. Replacing the current College seal watermark, our new letterhead paper will feature two
watermarks: the Ithaca logo and the chasing arrows “recycling” image with the words "100% Post
Consumer" underneath. The College chose the paper supplier based on the supplier's
commitment to sustainability. The paper, which is equal in performance and appearance to the
current letterhead stock, will cost the same as the previous letterhead.
Procurement: Customer Activism
621. American University Asks Kimberly-Clark to Use More Recycled Fiber (05.04.06)
The Facilities Management Director at American University has sent a letter to the Kimberly-Clark
Corporation expressing concern about the companies "continued reliance on fiber from ancient
and endangered forests for disposable tissue paper products." The letter asks Kimberly Clark to:
not source fiber from endangered forests; greatly increase the use of recycled fiber, including
post consumer content, in all paper products; and only source virgin fiber from logging operations
that have been certified to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council.
http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/assets/binaries/AU-KC-Letter
622. Swarthmore Removes Some Coca-Cola Products from Campus Facilities (02.23.06)
Swarthmore College has removed bottled Coca-Cola products from some of its dining facilities
and is calling on the company to permit an independent investigation into allegations of complicity
in anti-union violence in Colombia. The action, prompted by the urgings of student leaders,
follows the College’s 2005 vote in favor of a shareholder resolution calling for an independent
investigation of Coke’s practices in Colombia, and an October 2005 letter to Coca-Cola by the
Swarthmore administration expressing concern about its alleged human rights abuses.
http://www.swarthmore.edu/news/releases/06/Swarthmore_Coke.html
623. University of Michigan Resumes Procurement of Coca-Cola Products (04.13.06)
The University of Michigan has announced it will resume purchasing Coca-Cola products,
effective immediately. U-M had suspended the purchase of Coke products on Jan. 1 when the
soft drink company had not proceeded with an independent, third-party review of its labor and
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environmental concerns at its bottling plants in Colombia and India as called for by the
University’s Dispute Review Board. The move to restart purchasing Coke products comes in
response to Coke's announcement that the United Nations International Labor Organization will
conduct an independent third-party review of the company’s labor practices in Colombia that will
be made available to the University without editing by Coca-Cola. Coke has also begun a
process for a third-party assessment of environmental concerns in India. Organizers from the
Campaign to Stop Killer Coke described Coke's latest moves as "a public relations sham" and
questioned the appropriateness and independence of the third party reviewers.
http://www.umich.edu/~urecord/0506/Apr10_06/coke.shtml
http://www.umich.edu/news/index.html?BG/cocacola_q&anew
http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/04/12/coke
http://www.indiaresource.org/news/2006/1052.html
http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/coke/stories/0412bizcoke.html
624. City University of New York School of Law Bans Coca-Cola (05.11.06)
Expressing concern about alleged human rights violations at a Coca-Cola bottling facility in
Columbia, the City University of New York School of Law has banned Coca-Cola products from
campus vending machines. In addition, student groups are not allowed to spend school money
on Coca-Cola products.
http://www.nysun.com/article/32262
625. Grinnell Drops Exclusive Contract with Coke (10.12.06)
After a multi-year student campaign calling for a boycott of Coke products, Grinnell College has
dropped its exclusive contract with Coca-Cola. The student campaign, which included the
passage of a student resolution initiative in support of the Coke boycott, was motivated by
allegations of Coca-Cola's complicity in human rights abuses in Columbia and concerns about
water depletion in India.
http://web.grinnell.edu/sandb/archives/Volume_123/Number_4/news/004.html
New Resources
626. “The Benefits of Leftovers”: Strategies for Reducing End of Term Waste (01.19.06)
This article, from the December 2005 issue of College Planning & Management describes key
components of a successful end of term waste reduction strategies.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/1031.shtm
627. EPA Report: Promoting Green Purchasing (11.09.06)
EPA’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program has announced the availability of a
new document entitled "Promoting Green Purchasing: Tools and Resources to Quantify the
Benefits of Environmentally Preferable Purchasing." This brief guide was developed to help EPA
meet its own environmental purchasing goals. This compilation of tools and resources will be
useful to any organization trying to estimate the environmental and economic benefits of both
past and projected EPP choices.
http://www.epa.gov/epp/tools/epp_metrics.pdf
628. Green Chemical Alternatives Purchasing Wizard (08.24.06)
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has launched a Green Chemical Alternatives
Purchasing Wizard. The Wizard is a tool to reduce the generation of hazardous wastes and
potential workplace exposures in research and academic laboratories. The Wizard allows the
user to search from a select list of solvents commonly used in the laboratory, and the associated
process. The Wizard identifies less hazardous and more environmentally benign chemicals or
processes that may be substituted, and provides journal references as well as URLs to
information that is available online.
http://web.mit.edu/environment/academic/purchasing.html
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Cornell University's Facilities Services Computer & Network Support office has produced a guide
and accompanying website to promote "sustainable computing." The guide provides information
on reducing energy consumption by computers and associated technologies; disposing of
computers and other electronics in a responsible manner; and purchasing more efficient
computers with fewer hazardous components.
http://computing.fs.cornell.edu/fsit/Sustainable/FSSustainableComputingGuide.pdf
http://computing.fs.cornell.edu/fsit/sustainable/fsit_sustainability.cfm
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