| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.90 |
| Liaison | Chris Frantsvog |
| Submission Date | July 29, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Luther College
PAE-2: Strategic Plan
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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6.00 / 6.00 |
Dan
Bellrichard Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability Department |
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Year the strategic plan or equivalent was completed or adopted:
2,008
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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:
Strategic Imperative III addresses the economic dimension of sustainability through its plans to:
* Reduce Luther's carbon footprint by 50 percent and develop a plan to achieve carbon neutrality.
* Develop a sustainable food systems program.
* Work with community partners to launch a community energy initiative focusing on conservation and renewable energy.
* Significantly reduce material flows and associated energy by reducing consumption, switching to more sustainable alternatives and increasing recycling.
* Develop a college purchasing policy that has a focus on sustainable alternatives.
* Adopt a college policy that all building projects incorporate LEED certification strategies.
* Monitor college use of toxic chemicals in all areas of campus with the goal of utilizing sustainable alternatives.
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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:
Strategic Imperative III addresses the economic dimension of sustainability through its plans to:
* Create awareness through the development of a Center for Sustainable Communities which will be a catalyst for change locally and regionally.
* Enhance environmental education outreach efforts and work with community partners to create a place for environmental programs along the Upper Iowa River.
* Strengthen partnerships with congregations and faith communities in sustainability education and draw upon the resources of diverse faith traditions regarding the stewardship of creation.
* Invite Luther faculty and staff to integrate attention to place and to sustainable community into our curriculum, the residential experience of our students, work-study, and campus operations. Sponsor workshops to help achieve this goal.
* Enhance the Environmental Studies program by endowing a chair for Environmental Studies as part of the Center for Sustainable Communities.
* Nurture connection to place in all stakeholders.
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Does the institution's strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include the economic dimensions of sustainability at a high level?:
Yes
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A brief description of how the strategic plan or amendment addresses the economic dimensions of sustainability:
Strategic Imperative III addresses the economic dimension of sustainability through its plans to:
* Create programs that foster sustainable business practices and entrepreneurship.
* Invest in renewable energy strategies that provide cost savings while reducing Luther’s carbon footprint.
* Continue sustainable and strategic enhancements of the plant and facilities with a focus on energy payback and economic return, among other things.
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