| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 60.54 |
| Liaison | Jane Stewart |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Washington and Lee University
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination
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Stewart Energy Specialist Treasurer's office |
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Sustainability committee(s)
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The charter or mission statement of the committee(s) or a brief description of each committee's purview and activities:
Reporting to the treasurer and vice-president for finance and administration who acts as a liaison to the president and the cabinet, the University Sustainability Committee advises on matters related to the sustainability efforts of Washington and Lee. The committee will report to the President of the University and will periodically report to the President's Council. The committee may establish task forces or subcommittees on specific topics or issues to report directly to the committee. Financial support for programs developed by the committee or for the committee's operations will be determined on an annual basis and within the University's regular budgeting process.
Specifically, the committee will:
1.Facilitate University-wide initiatives and policy toward achieving the goals of the Talloires Declaration and President's Climate Commitment;
2. in conjunction with the Offices of Sustainability and Energy Education, review annual greenhouse gas reports and Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) submissions to identify opportunities for committee support as indicated by data;
3. in consultation with the Director of Sustainability, annually identify and recommend to the President key programs and priorities for the year, including a budget request to support committee programming;
4. serve as a clearinghouse for campus sustainability efforts through the provision of support for curricular and co-curricular efforts, including prioritizing needs and funding for programs that support the goals of the strategic plan;
5. advance appropriate University-wide communications about campus sustainability efforts;
6. coordinate campus efforts with the efforts of municipal organizations and the surrounding community; and
7. provide the President with an annual report that outlines the work of the committee and progress toward meeting the goals of the Talloires Declaration and President's Climate Commitment.
Specifically, the committee will:
1.Facilitate University-wide initiatives and policy toward achieving the goals of the Talloires Declaration and President's Climate Commitment;
2. in conjunction with the Offices of Sustainability and Energy Education, review annual greenhouse gas reports and Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) submissions to identify opportunities for committee support as indicated by data;
3. in consultation with the Director of Sustainability, annually identify and recommend to the President key programs and priorities for the year, including a budget request to support committee programming;
4. serve as a clearinghouse for campus sustainability efforts through the provision of support for curricular and co-curricular efforts, including prioritizing needs and funding for programs that support the goals of the strategic plan;
5. advance appropriate University-wide communications about campus sustainability efforts;
6. coordinate campus efforts with the efforts of municipal organizations and the surrounding community; and
7. provide the President with an annual report that outlines the work of the committee and progress toward meeting the goals of the Talloires Declaration and President's Climate Commitment.
Members of each committee, including affiliations and role:
Current Appointments:
Megan Hess and Jane Stewart, Co-Chairs
Ex Officio Appointments:
Office of the President: Jessica Willett, Vice President for Communications and Strategic Initiatives
University Facilities: Tom Kalasky, Executive Director of Facilities, Brendan Perry, University Engineer
Offices of Sustainability and Energy Education: Nicole Poulin, Campus Garden Manager
Office of the Dean of the Law School - Erica Ingersoll, proxy
Three-year faculty appointments:
Alice Tianbo Zhang - 2021-2024
Megan Hess - 2021-2024
Beth Staples - 2023-2025
Margaret Anne Hinkle - 2023-2026
Christopher Brown - 2023-2026
Three-year staff appointments:
Kim Hodge - 2023-2026
K.C. Schaefer - 2022-2025
Student members nominated by the EC and approved by the president:
Shae Reinberg, '25
Campbell Musslewhite, '26
Megan Hess and Jane Stewart, Co-Chairs
Ex Officio Appointments:
Office of the President: Jessica Willett, Vice President for Communications and Strategic Initiatives
University Facilities: Tom Kalasky, Executive Director of Facilities, Brendan Perry, University Engineer
Offices of Sustainability and Energy Education: Nicole Poulin, Campus Garden Manager
Office of the Dean of the Law School - Erica Ingersoll, proxy
Three-year faculty appointments:
Alice Tianbo Zhang - 2021-2024
Megan Hess - 2021-2024
Beth Staples - 2023-2025
Margaret Anne Hinkle - 2023-2026
Christopher Brown - 2023-2026
Three-year staff appointments:
Kim Hodge - 2023-2026
K.C. Schaefer - 2022-2025
Student members nominated by the EC and approved by the president:
Shae Reinberg, '25
Campbell Musslewhite, '26
Sustainability office(s)
Yes
A brief description of each sustainability office:
The Office of Sustainability and Energy Education (OSEE) is proud to oversee W&L's environmental sustainability and campus carbon reduction efforts through engagement with all aspects of the campus built environment and operations, programming for students and staff, and campus/classroom connections.
Full-time equivalent of people employed in the sustainability office(s):
2
Sustainability officer(s)
Yes
Name and title of each sustainability officer:
Jane Stewart, Director of Sustainability
Institution-wide coordination
Yes
A brief description of the activities and substantive accomplishments of the institution-wide coordinating body or officer during the previous three years:
Please see descriptions of the USC and Office of Sustainability above.
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Campus Garden Manager
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