| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.46 |
| Liaison | Laura Bain |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Furman University
PAE-2: Strategic Plan
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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4.00 / 6.00 |
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Year the strategic plan or equivalent was completed or adopted:
2,007
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Does the institution's strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include the environmental dimensions of sustainability at a high level?:
Yes
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A brief description of how the strategic plan or amendment addresses the environmental dimensions of sustainability:
Furman's strategic plan, Engaging the Future, sets five overarching goals for the university community. Goal Three reads, "To Advance Environmental Sustainability: To strengthen our commitment to the environment by promoting sustainability through educational programs, campus operations/construction practices and public awareness initiatives." Examples of the strategies set forward under this goal include the following:
-Create and staff a Center for Sustainability
-Support curricular development that reflects Furman’s commitment to sustainability
-Initiate a co-curricular plan for promoting sustainability
-Increase energy conservation efforts through additional educational programs and completion of existing energy reduction projects
-Consistent with Furman’s signing of the Presidents’ Climate Commitment, initiate the development of a comprehensive plan to achieve climate neutrality as soon as possible
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Does the institution's strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include the social dimensions of sustainability at a high level?:
Yes
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A brief description of how the strategic plan or amendment addresses the social dimensions of sustainability:
Furman's strategic plan, Engaging the Future, sets five overarching goals for the university community. Goal Four reads, "To Serve the Greater Community: To serve Greenville, the Upstate, South Carolina, and alumni worldwide as a catalyst for improving quality of life." Examples of the strategies set forward under this goal include the following:
-Collaborate with community leaders and organizations to support the implementation of Greenville’s Vision 2025 plan
-Improve Furman’s trail system and support the community’s rails-to-trails initiative
-Consider sponsorship of a professional cultural arts series
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Does the institution's strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include the economic dimensions of sustainability at a high level?:
No
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A brief description of how the strategic plan or amendment addresses the economic dimensions of sustainability:
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The website URL where information about the strategic plan is available:
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