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Sustainability at UIU

Sustainability at UIU. Sustainability. “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Modified from the Brundtland Commission of the United Nations definition of sustainable development. Why. Mission

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Sustainability at UIU

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  1. Sustainability at UIU

  2. Sustainability • “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” • Modified from the Brundtland Commission of the United Nations definition of sustainable development

  3. Why • Mission • Upper Iowa University provides student-centered undergraduate and graduate Educational programs through flexible multiple delivery systems in an environment in which diversity is respected, encouraged and nurtured. • Vision • Upper Iowa University will be recognized and respected as an exceptional and ascending institutionof higher learning, developing global citizenswho become lifelong learners prepared for leadership within society.

  4. History • October 2009 – Professional Development Day • Jeff Geerts – Iowa Department of Economic Development • Attendees • November 2009 – Bill Duffy calls for interested parties to discuss sustainability at UIU • Sustainability Working Group (SWiG) • Jeff Butikofer, Alan Capelle, Hope Cline, Bill Duffy, Nigel George, Aaron Haines, Bryan Jolley, Kata McCarville, Nick Serra, Jennifer Stoffel • Curriculum/Operations/Community • Assess our current level of sustainability • Steve Sproles (Facilities Master Plan Consultant) → STARS

  5. How • Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, & Rating System (STARS) • Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) • Stars Technical Manual Education & Research 2) Operations Planning, Administration, & Engagement 1.1 Co-curricular education 1.2 Curriculum 1.3 Research 2.1 Buildings 2.2 Climate 2.3 Dining Services 2.4 Energy 2.5 Grounds 2.6 Purchasing 2.7 Transportation 2.8 Waste 2.9 Water 3.1 Coordination & Planning 3.2 Diversity & Affordability 3.3 Human Resources 3.4 Investment 3.5 Public Engagement

  6. How • Institutional STARS Score • Institutional STARS Rating • Join STARS? • Over 250 participating institutions Planning, Administration, & Engagement Score (out of 100) STARS Total Score (out of 100) Education & Research Score (out of 100) Operations Score (out of 100) = Reporter < 25 Bronze < 45 Silver < 65 Gold < 85 Platinum

  7. How UIU Community, STARS? Sustainability Steering Committee (SSC) Education & Research Subcommittee Operations Subcommittee Planning, Administration, & Engagement Subcommittee

  8. Who • “So, how does this affect me?” • Rick Klann • Information • Discussion • Seeking commitment • Not proposing radical change • Assessing our current level of sustainability • Where would we go from there?

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