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Higher Education Leadership Roundtable Jonathan Alger, President – James Madison University Dr. Jennifer Braaten, President – Ferrum College Colette Sheehy,
Higher Education Leadership Roundtable Jonathan Alger,
President James Madison University Dr. Jennifer Braaten, President
Ferrum College Colette Sheehy, Vice President for Management and
Budget University of Virginia Moderator: Andrea Trimble,
Sustainability Director University of Virginia
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1970s 1970 first Earth Day 1972 Stockholm Declaration
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1990s We, the presidents, rectors, and vice chancellors of
universities from all regions of the world are deeply concerned
about the unprecedented scale and speed of environmental pollution
and degradation, and the depletion of natural resources We believe
that urgent actions are needed to address these fundamental
problems and reverse the trends Universities have a major role in
the education, research, policy formation, and information exchange
necessary to make these goals possible 1990s Declarations
sustainability literacy, responsible citizens, collaboration and
moral obligations, education for sustainability 1994 Yales
Blueprint for a Green Campus
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2000-2004 Operations recycling/waste/energy Curriculum and
Research Commitments Advocacy and Engagement Equity Environment
Economics Best Practice Sharing/Organizations
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2004-2014 Q: Why has climate change sometimes been considered a
controversial topic? A: Because its a polar-icing issue! 2001:
warming is likely occurring 2007: unequivocally occurring, human
cause is very likely (90% probability) 2013: unequivocally
occurring, human cause is extremely likely (95%-100%
probability)
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2004-2014 633 800+ Operations Curriculum and Research
Commitments Advocacy and Engagement Best Practice
Sharing/Organizations Governance
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2014 + Sustainability is no longer an elective. It is a
prerequisite. - Sharp and Shea, 2012
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Jonathan Alger President, James Madison University
Sustainability and Higher Education
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BEFORE AFTER
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Sustainability at Ferrum College Ferrum has one of the nations
oldest environmental science programs! It is in our DNA and
combines campus, curriculum, community, and the Commonwealth. Dyer
Hall Aerial View of Campus Titmus Farm Biomass Boiler
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Sustainability can be viewed as a three-legged stool supported
by environment, social, and economic initiatives. The Center for
Sustainable Development strives to provide support for
sustainability initiatives in the areas of energy, food, water, and
biodiversity. With effective integration of academics and
operations, the center faculty, staff and administrators seek to:
a). Facilitate the development of collaborations that integrate
across multiple disciplines to promote sustainable development,
use, and management of critical resources, b). Facilitate high
impact learning experiences related to sustainability for students
throughout the curriculum to increase student engagement to help
meet campus and community needs, c). Facilitate faculty engagement
in interdisciplinary scholarship, pedagogical development, and
research related to sustainability, and to increase connections to
the community, region, and the Commonwealth. Center for Sustainable
Development -- Statement of Vision
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Sustainability Initiatives Completed Initiatives: Hired a
full-time Energy Manager Research biomass boiler operating to
reduce fuel costs and buy fuel (waste wood) locally with the
potential of generating electricity in the future About 30% of
Dining Services food is locally grown; no longer use trays in
cafeteria to eliminate waste 80 acre Titmus Agriculture Farm
produces produce and flowers for campus use Upgraded campus
lighting to LEDs & T8 lighting Shower heads modified to use
only 1 gallon/min Occupancy sensors installed where possible All
new buildings and renovations constructed to be energy efficient
Ex. New Hank Norton Athletic Ctr. has energy recovery system, light
sensors, and low wattage lighting Composting system in place Use
sub-metering equipment to monitor energy use in buildings
Implemented Energy Policy on campus with purchases made following
Energy Star Policy Campus-wide contests held to increase energy
conservation and recycling practices Won awards at Recycle Mania
for past two consecutive years Educating faculty, staff and
students to conservation practices Planned Initiatives: Upgrading
and replacing mechanical and electrical systems in several
buildings Lowering water temp. to 225 degrees (from 300) for boiler
that provides heat to campus securing funding for a flash freezer
to preserve more foods Expanding recycling program to include
plastic bottles and aluminum
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Must provide for community: Health Care Jobs Clean Water
Transportation Additional Ferrum Community Initiatives: -Tri-Area
Community Health Ctr. and YMCA (both on campus) -New Free Clinic
Facility for Franklin County -Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality
Monitoring Program (30+ years) -Commitment to Local agriculture
through Farm to Table program -Weekend shuttle bus service to local
towns and cities -Participate in Save our Streams program to
monitor local streams -Regional collaboration through Appalachian
College Association (ACA) Celebrating a Century! 1913-2013 Building
a Sustainable Community vs. Having Sustainable Practices
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Energy & Sustainability Conference: Higher Education
Leadership Roundtable Colette Sheehy Vice President for Management
and Budget University of Virginia February 11, 2014
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UVa Mission Statement The University of Virginia is a public
institution of higher learning guided by a founding vision of
discovery, innovation, and development of the full potential of
talented students from all walks of life. It serves the
Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world by developing
responsible citizen leaders and professionals; advancing,
preserving, and disseminating knowledge; and providing world- class
patient care.
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What is Sustainability? Individuals and communities doing our
part to build the kind of world that we want to live in and that we
want our children and grandchildren to inherit. It means becoming
aware of all the interconnectionsvisible and invisibleby which our
day-to-day choices affect the intricate balance of social, economic
and ecological systems. In the business world, this triple bottom
line for sustainability strategies encompasses outcomes that are
socially just, environmentally responsible and economically sound.
UVa Sustainability Assessment (2006)
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Multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary, collaborative Grassroots
effort across the University community No Sustainability Czar
Committee on Sustainability Integrated in academics & research
Commitment by Board of Visitors Sustainability assessments UVas
Approach to Sustainability
http://www.virginia.edu/sustainability/
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Strengthen the Universitys capacity to advance knowledge and
serve the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world
through research, scholarship, creative arts, and innovation
Provide educational experiences that deliver new levels of student
engagement Steward the Universitys resources to promote academic
excellence and affordable access Integration of Sustainability into
the Strategic Plan http://www.virginia.edu/sustainability/
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Sustainability:
http://www.virginia.edu/sustainability/http://www.virginia.edu/sustainability/
SustainaUnity: http://sustainaunity.com/http://sustainaunity.com/
Office of Sustainability:
http://www.virginia.edu/sustainability/office-for- sustainability/
http://www.virginia.edu/sustainability/office-for- sustainability/
Office of the Architect: http://www.officearchitect.virginia.edu/
http://www.officearchitect.virginia.edu/ Facilities Management:
http://www.fm.virginia.edu/http://www.fm.virginia.edu/
Resources
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Higher Education Leadership Roundtable Jonathan Alger,
President James Madison University Dr. Jennifer Braaten, President
Ferrum College Colette Sheehy, Vice President for Management and
Budget University of Virginia Moderator: Andrea Trimble,
Sustainability Director University of Virginia