Furman University
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

Furman maintains the (SPC) Sustainability Planning Council to focus on sustainabilty efforts on campus. - Reviewed and provided feedback on the most recent sustainability assessment reports - 4 working groups within the council for the fiscal year: --Energy Dashboard group- investigated the best practices, technologies, and educational impacts of energy dashboards, resulting in endorsement of the existing approach. --White Paper Working Group- Developed university sustainability materials to present to incoming university president and familiarize her with Furman's history and efforts in the field. --Zero Waste Working Group- Examined Furman's existing waste management practices and strategies, and began recommendations for a comprehensive waste management plan. -- Renewable Energy Working Group- Explored opportunities for expansion of renewable energy on campus in light of the then prending state legislation.

The Sustainability Planning Council (SPC), established as the Sustainability Planning Group in 2005 and expanded to the Sustainability Planning Council in 2008, is tasked with monitoring the university's sustainability efforts and implementing university-wide initiatives related to sustainability. The SPC plays a key advisory role in setting priorities for the university's sustainability efforts. Additionally, the SPC led the completion of the university's sustainability master plan. Currently, the SPC Core committee has 20 members (faculty, staff, students, and administrators); the entire SPC has 124 members.

Yancey Fouche Dashboard staff Mike Gifford Dashboard staff Kris Hajny Dashboard student Matt Riddle Dashboard staff Jimmy Looper Dashboard staff Wade Worthen Dashboard faculty Greg Lewis Renewable faculty Frank Powell Renewable faculty emeritus Bill Ranson Renewable faculty Jeff Redderson Renewable staff Judy Romano Renewable staff Gary Clark White Paper staff Chandra Dillard White Paper staff Michael Rabb White Paper student Liz Seman White Paper staff Admissions rep White Paper Jeanine Stratton White Paper faculty Bruce Adams Zero Waste staff Wes Dripps Zero Waste faculty Michelle Horhota Zero Waste faculty Kelly Grant Purvis Zero Waste staff Phil Lewis Zero Waste staff Becky Vuksta Zero Waste staff Steve Nelson student Angela Halfacre staff

At the Shi Center for Sustainability, they are more than a thought leader in higher education. Sure, they are constantly seeking ways to infuse sustainability into Furman's curriculum and operations. But as global citizens with a vested interest in leading their society toward a more sustainable future, their programs and ideas extend beyond Furman's campus to make a significant impact. Their resolute focus—teaching the ethics of sustainability and graduating global citizens who act sustainably in their professional and personal lives—is at the core of all their activities. They provide a hub where educators, students and community leaders can work together, exploring the most complex issues of sustainability. By bringing these minds together, they have the ability to partner on campus and community projects to generate solutions that can be modeled across the globe.

ANGELA C. HALFACRE, PH.D. Director and Professor of Political Science and Sustainability Science Responsible for the vision of the Center; 50% teaching and research; community/national liaison. YANCEY FOUCHÉ, MS Associate Director Day-to-day management of the Center, campus liaison, and campus sustainability assessment. Overseas implementation of the Shi Center Community Conservation Corps. KELLY GRANT PURVIS Program Coordinator Implements Shi Center programs including the Faculty Affiliate Program and Student Fellows Program. CASSIE KLATKA Administrative Coordinator Office and cottage manager; administrative support, one day per week. REBECCA MCDANIEL Community Conservation Corps Program Coordinator Coordinates CCC efforts, the home weatherization program for lower income housing in the surrounding area.