Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 56.05
Liaison Mary Ellen Mallia
Submission Date July 19, 2012
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University at Albany
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Mary Ellen Mallia
Director of Environmental Sustainability
Finance and Business
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Does the institution have a sustainability committee?:
Yes

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The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :
The Sustainability Coordinators program is designed to give university employees the ability to work in unison with the Office of Environmental Sustainability on the “Green Scene” initiatives. Coordinators meet monthly to discuss how to communicate university wide sustainability programs and give feedback to the director. All coordinators complete a training on the current campus initiatives. Our goal is to have at least one person from every area of the university represented.

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Members of the committee, including affiliations:
Ashley Icardi - Library Beth Conrad - Student Involvement Brian Freidenberg - Counseling Center Caroline Manssino-Cohen - Information Studies Claire Nolan - Science Library Colin Quin - University Libraries Cynthia von Nusbaum - Development David Burz - Chemistry David Janower - Music Diane Yoder - Computer Science Elana Stein - University in the High School Erik Anderson - Student Affairs Gail Cameron - Faculty Senate Gary Kleppel - Biology Gina Muscato - Media & Marketing Holly Van Allen - Information Technology Indu - Power Plant Jamie Fader - Criminal Justice Jessica Ernye - University Libraries Joane MacMillan - Literatures & Cultures John Zelenak - Information Technology Julie Ann Crisafulli - Applications Development Karla Gareau - Performing Arts Center Kelly Lamb - Undergraduate Education Lana Sullivan - International Education Linda Mertz - School of Social Welfare Makenzie Frisino - University in the High School Maria Moon - Earth Science Marie Rabideau - Career Services Mark Wolfe - Science Library Michelle DiDonna - University Auxiliary Services Nancy Wilson - Finance and Business Patricia Eaton - Office of Sponsored Programs Paul Labate - Physics Rachel Breidsten - School of Public Health Rose Dorsman - Parking Management Stacy Stern - Finance and Business Thomas Kilcullen - University Police Department Tom Bessette - Information Technology Tracey Williams - Human Resource Management Tracy Bohl - International Education Yenisel Gulatee - Advisement Services

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The website URL where information about the sustainability committee is available:
http://www.albany.edu/gogreen/5.sustainability_coordinators.shtml

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Does the institution have a sustainability office?:
Yes

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A brief description of the sustainability office:
The Office of Environmental Sustainability is in charge of overseeing and coordinating the sustainability programs at UAlbany. This includes stewarding green initiatives, creating environmental education programs and developing sustainability policies. The office works with various academic departments, student groups and community organizations to implement environmental initiatives, such as recycling and energy conservation awareness programs.

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The number of people employed in the sustainability office:
5

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The website URL where information about the sustainability office is available:
http://www.albany.edu/gogreen/about_the_office.shtml

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Does the institution have a sustainability coordinator?:
Yes

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Sustainability coordinator's name:
Mary Ellen Mallia

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Sustainability coordinator's position title:
Director of Environmental Sustainability

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A brief description of the sustainability coordinator’s position:
The director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all environmental initiatives at the University. In addition, the director networks with the sustainability community, become knowledgable in best practices and help shape university policy. The director seeks outside funding for the development of initiatives and projects and serves as a point person on sustinability related events and information for the surrounding community.

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The website URL where information about the sustainability coordinator is available:
http://www.albany.edu/gogreen/1.director.shtml

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