Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.63
Liaison Amy Kadrie
Submission Date Jan. 6, 2016
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STARS v2.0

University of Rochester
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Karen Berger
Ph.D.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee, office, and/or officer that focuses on sustainability broadly and covers the entire institution?:
Yes

A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the committee(s), office(s), and/or officer(s) during the previous three years:
The University Council on Sustainability conducts annual review of the University’s progress in environmental sustainability initiatives in operational and academic areas; to establish and maintain communication vehicles for conveying the University’s sustainability initiatives; and to recommend new sustainability initiatives that the University might undertake.

Does the institution have at least one sustainability committee?:
Yes

The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
The University Council on Sustainability’s mission is to aim to be a leader in promoting a sustainable society through our academic, education, research, patient care and health programs, in the operation of our campuses and facilities, and in our interactions with the community. This vision will guide the Sustainability Council's actions, priorities, and positions with respects to academics, operational stewardship, and community responsibility.

Members of each committee, including affiliations and role (e.g. staff, student, or faculty):
Bruce Bashwiner, Associate Vice President for University Facilities and Services Patricia Beaumont, Director Facilities Support Operations Karen Berger (co-chair), Earth and Environmental Sciences Professor Jonathan Burdick, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Arts, Sciences, and Engineering Oliver Cashman-Brown, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Randall Curren, Chair and Professor of Philosophy Antoinette Esce, Students Association (undergrad) Jose Fernandez, University Architect and Executive Director of Planning, Design, and Construction Management Stacey Fisher, Assistant Director of Wilson Commons Student Activities Michele Gibson, Eastman School of Music Senior Associate Dean of Administration & Finance Timothy Hong, Medical Student Charlotte Humes, Grass Roots (undergraduate) Rachel Carmen, Manager University Wellness & Well-U Amy Kadrie, Recycling Coordinator Hugh Kierig, Director of Parking & Transportation Katrina Korfmacher, (co-chair) Environmental Medicine Professor Phil Lederer, Simon School Professor Peter Lennie, Provost and Dean of Faculty for School of Arts, Science and Engineering Katrina Nagle, Medical Center Senior Space Planer Mary Ockenden, Associate Vice President & Director for Medical Center Space Planning Lori Packer, University Web Editor Ron Paprocki, Senior Vice President, Administration & Finance; Chief Financial Officer Rachel Sanguinetti, Team Green (undergrad) Cameron Schauf (co-chair), Director of Dining Services & Auxiliary Operations Michael Scott, Computer Science Professor Carol Shuherk, Senior Associate Provost Carl Tietjen, Associate Vice President for Purchasing & Supply Chain Leslie Wolf, Sustainability Intern Mike Zavaglia, Director of Eastman School of Music Facilities & Auxiliary Operations

The website URL where information about the sustainability committee(s) is available:
Does the institution have at least one sustainability office that includes more than 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee?:
No

A brief description of each sustainability office:
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Full-time equivalent (FTE) of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
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The website URL where information about the sustainability office(s) is available:
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Does the institution have at least one sustainability officer?:
No

Name and title of each sustainability officer:
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A brief description of each sustainability officer position:
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The website URL where information about the sustainability officer(s) is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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