Ball State University
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

Details provided on the main sustainability web page cover the extensive recognitions received for achievements the past three years. www.bsu.edu/sustainability

Ball State University Council on the Environment (COTE); A University-Wide Clearinghouse for Sustainability Initiatives was created on March 26, 2001 by then Ball State University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Warren Vander Hill. The council is comprised of representation from each of the university's academic colleges and vice presidential areas as well as the student body and Muncie community. Mission The Council on the Environment (COTE) provides leadership for initiatives at Ball State University and in the surrounding community that promote the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of ecological systems that sustain life. To encourage the development of an environmentally responsible campus community, the Council on the Environment will: 1.Provide a forum for the open exchange of information pertaining to environmental issues. 2.Increase awareness of the environmental and social implications of university operations. 3.Promote a strong, positive environmental ethic that motivates sustainable practices in all university activities. 4.Promote communication and education about sustainability issues and achievements. 5.Promote outreach and educational activities that encourage sustainable practices in the broader community.

Ms. Richu Aby, Student Government Association Ms. Mikaela Pieri, BSU Energy Action Team (BEAT) Undergraduate Student University Area Representatives Mr. Charles Allen Telephone and Postal Services Information Technology Ms. Gina Bradburn University Development Dr. Michelle Dudka Educational Studies Teachers College Dr. John Emert Honors College Academic Affairs Mr. Kevin Kenyon Facilities Planning and Management Business Affairs Dr. Mai Kuha English/College of Sciences and Humanities Mr. Brock Hagerman/Intercollegiate Athletics Athletics Mr. Michael Mayfield Indiana Academy for Sciences, Mathematics and Humanities Contract Faculty Mr. John Ludwick Art College of Fine Arts Dr. Klaus Neumann Geological Sciences College of Sciences and Humanitites Dr. Mary Annette Rose Industry and Technology/College of Applied Sciences and Technology Ms. Ro Anne Royer Engle Housing and Residence Life Student Affairs Mr. James Shimkus University Libraries University Libraries Ms. Sheryl Swingley Journalism/ College of Communication, Information and Media Dr. Renee Flasher Accounting College of Business Mr. Loren Deeg Architecture College of Architecture and Planning Community Members Mr. Barry Banks Red-tail Conservancy, Inc. Muncie Community Mr. Rob Keisling Minnetrista Cultural Center Muncie Community Mr. Jon Creek Sierra Club Muncie Community Dr. Warren Vander Hill Founder, Emeritus Muncie Community Administrative Support Mr. Robert Koester Center for Energy Research/Education/Service Council Chair Ms. Augusta Wray Academic Research and Sponsored Programs Green Development Specialist Dr. John Vann Marketing Green Initiatives Coordinator Ms. Peggy Weis Center for Energy Research/Education/Service Office Support Mr. Jeff Culp Center for Energy Research/Education/Service Web / Technical Resources Manager

The facilitative functions of a sustainability office have been subsumed under the mission of an existing administrative entity: the Center for Energy Research/Education/Service (CERES), which serves as the Secretariat for the BSU Council on the Environment (COTE). CERES is an interdisciplinary academic support unit focused on issues related to energy and resource use, alternatives and conservation. As described below, our mission is to serve the campus, local, state and regional communities. Mission Statement To maintain ongoing programs for the examination of state-of-the-art energy conservation and end-use practices To investigate alternative solutions to contemporary energy problems To develop projections and implications of the results of these solutions To devise means of implementing these ideas To disseminate findings to the appropriate publics—professionals, educators, policy planners, students and laypersons COTE, as noted previously, serves as the clearinghouse for university-wide sustainability initiatives. In addition, the Facilities Planning and Management Department employs members of the Ball State Energy Action Team (BEAT)

_____Robert J. Koester, AIA LEED AP The Chair of COTE through CERES oversees the following actions: Clearinghouse _____collects and coordinates dissemination of information resources for sustainable topics and technologies. Publicity/Education _____creates press releases and other publication outlets on the following: - Green facts - Campus information on sustainability projects & clustered minors - Circuit riders Liaison with other environmental groups _____establishes and maintains campus, community, state, national & international links. Internal Grants _____coordinates grant searches and proposal development with faculty sponsors and campus agencies. Corporate partnerships _____seeks and develops relationships with corporate partners and sponsors. Team building for campus projects _____seeks faculty, staff, student and community members for teams to address COTE projects. Conferences _____coordinates conferences for on-campus and off-campus audiences in support of COTE initiatives. Meetings _____coordinates and facilitates meetings for various constituencies of COTE. Website _____oversees construction and maintenance of a comprehensive website addressing all aspects of campus sustainability efforts.