Whitman College
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee Mission and Purpose As official campus sustainability representatives, the mission of the Whitman College President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee is to promote a respect for and commitment to environmental awareness and responsibility within the Whitman College community. Our purpose is to: Undertake a leadership role in representing members of the Whitman College community on sustainability issues Promote a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship among members of the Whitman community through programs of education and awareness Support and promote the initiatives of students, staff, and faculty that serve to enhance the College’s sustainability Develop recommendations to the administration that further the College’s long-range environmental goals Uphold the environmental principles of the College and advocate for practices aimed at reducing Whitman’s impact on the environment

Dan Park, Director of the Physical Plant, Staff Rachna Sinnott, Director of Grants and Foundation Relations, Staff Amy Molitor, Senior Adj. Assist Prof of Environmental Studies & Sport Studies, Faculty Robert Carson, Professor of Geology & Environmental Studies, Emeritus, Faculty Victoria Wolff, Internship Coordinator- Student Engagement, Staff Brandon Bishop, Campus Sustainability Coordinator, Staff Dani Hupper, ASWC Sustainability Director, Student Lydia Petroske, ASWC Sustainability, Student Margo Heffron, ASWC Sustainability, Student Caroline Ashford Arya, Environmental Interest House and Residence Life, Student

The Office of Sustainability is managed by the Campus Sustainability Coordinator. The Office is composed of the campus Recycling Center with one half-time staff member, and four student employees. Additionally the Sustainability Office runs the campus bike share with one student employee. The Office of Sustainability unites the efforts of faculty, staff, and students to promote leadership in sustainability,integrating social justice, economic, and ecological values into institutional policies, programs, and practices.

The adoption of a Climate Action Plan. Creation of a Campus Bike Share. Campus offset of utilities through the purchase of RECS. The adoption of LEED building policy for future construction. A commitment by administration to add 116kW of photo voltaic in FY19.

The Campus Sustainability Coordinator works closely with students, staff, and faculty to further sustainability efforts across campus. The Coordinator serves as the primary resource for all College sustainability initiatives and serves as the College’s sustainability liaison to external constituents. The Coordinator assists campus departments in their efforts to implement sustainable practices in their day-to-day operations. The Coordinator collaborates with all campus constituents to begin to develop a feasible long-term sustainability plan for Whitman College. 1. Manage the College recycling program in collaboration with Physical Plant staff. 2. Chair the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) and work closely with the Committee to develop and advocate for college-wide sustainability goals. 3. Report annually on progress of implementing the Climate Action Plan. 4. Inventory College greenhouse gas emissions at periodic intervals. 5. Oversee the bike share program and intern in coordination with the Outdoor Program and Penrose Library. 6. Coordinate and oversee the Sustainability Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF). 7. Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of current practices related to sustainability in all campus operations, and make recommendations for improvement. 8. Coordinate campus environmental internship program in collaboration with faculty advisors and green orientation for new students in collaboration with student services. 9. Develop and implement new sustainability awareness and education programs for campus and community. 10. Serve as the staff liaison to and resource for student sustainability groups and clubs (e.g., Campus Climate Challenge, Environmental House, Residence Hall Green Leaders). Serve as liaison to and resource for College departments in pursuit of sustainability initiatives. 11. Serve as the College sustainability representative to community, city, regional, and national colleges and organizations. 12. Complete sustainability reporting to institutions like the Princeton Review,AASHE’S STARS, or the Sierra Club’s Cool Schools. 13. Maintain Whitman’s sustainability website. Contribute to and review external reports and ratings on sustainability efforts in collaboration with Institutional Research and Communications departments. 14. Pursue grant and resource development opportunities in collaboration with Office of Foundation & Corporate Relations. Assist in the preparation of budgets and grants; monitor, verify, and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds as appropriate. 15. Serve on other college committees as needed, and complete other duties as assigned.

The purpose of the is to maintain the campus Recycling Center. They are tasked with regular operation of the center. This includes sorting materials, compacting cardboard, and generally maintaining the integrity of the campus waste stream.