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Table of Contents for 1/11/10:
NEWS
Buildings
1. Hamilton College Renovation Receives LEED Gold Certification
2. Bellevue College Building Receives LEED Gold Certification
3. U Cincinnati Building Receives LEED Gold
4. Ntl Graduate School of Quality Mgmt Earns Energy Star Rating
Campus Sustainability in the Media
5. USA Today, NY Times Covers Growth in Sustainability Curriculum
Climate
6. Wisconsin Governor Retracts Grid-Free Campus Promise
Co-Curricular Education
7. Oregon State, U Oregon Compete in Energy Civil War
8. U British Columbia Okanagan Students Take Zero-Footprint Ski Trip
Coordination and Planning
9. Augustana College Signs Illinois Sustainable University Compact
10. George Washington U Hires Sustainability Projects Facilitator
Curriculum
11. Morrisville State College Establishes Renewable Energy Ctr, Degree
12. John Wood CC Creates New Sustainable Ag Program
13. U Colorado Boulder Offers New Sustainability Certificate
14. DePauw U Receives Grant for Environmental Courses
15. Denison U Students Research & Design Nature Center
Dining Services
16. U Houston Produces Vegetables for Dining Hall
Energy
17. Mt Hood CC Signs 17-Year Energy Performance Contract
18. Appalachian State U Installs Solar Hot Water Heater
19. Northwest Missouri State U Installs Solar Array
20. U Minnesota Collects 10K Conservation Pledges
21. Western State College of Colorado Receives $284 K for Biomass Boiler
22. Des Moines Area CC Receives Grant to Install Wind Turbine
23. Bowling Green State U Saves $6K with Lights-Out Program
Funding
24. Green Mountain College Approves Student Green Fund Projects
Grounds
25. Simon Fraser U Cuts Back Salt Use to Protect Stream
26. St. Petersburg College Plants Garden with Native Plants
Research
27. U Arizona Responsible Property Investment Center Receives Grant
28. Minnesota State U Receives Renewable Energy Research Grant
Transportation
29. Wake Forest U Purchases Solar-Electric Hybrid Shuttle
30. U Florida Holds 2nd One Less Car Challenge
Waste
31. U Cincinnati Sees Success After Expanding Recycling
32. Louisiana State U Increases In-Stadium Recycling
33. City College of New York Installs Filtered Water Dispensers
NEW RESOURCES
34. AASHE/Dickinson College COP15 Q & A Call Recordings & Highlights
35. New Issue of Intl Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
36. New Issue of Sustainability: Journal of Record
OPPORTUNITIES
37. 2010 Campus Sustainability Staffing Survey
38. Now Accepting Nominations for the STARS Steering Committee
39. NWF Chill Out Competition – Deadline Extended
40. Opportunity for Intl Colleges to Submit News Articles to AASHE Bulletin
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
41. Dir, Sustainable Development Program, Appalachian State U
42. Assist Dir, Sustainability and Energy Mgmt, The New School
43. Assistant Sustainability Manager, Princeton U
44. Sustainability Coordinator, U North Carolina Greensboro
45. Sustainability Coordinator, Stanford U
46. Coordinator of Sustainability, Clarion U
47. STARS Technical Development Coordinator, AASHE
48. Sustainable Prisons Project Manager, Evergreen State College
49. Manager, Sustainable Food Program, Williams College
50. Program Dir & Assist Prof, Env'l Policy, Champlain College
51. Specialist, Social Justice Education, U Wisconsin Madison
52. Dean, College of Social Sciences, San Jose State U
53. Energy Analyst, California State U Chico
54. Research Coordinator, Renewable Energy, Western Illinois U
55. Assistant, Wind Energy Program, Western Illinois U
56. Faculty Position, Sustainable Infrastructure, U Washington
57. Instructor, Energy Mgmt & Renewable Energy Tech, Delaware Tech & CC
58. 10 Climate Fellowships, Clean-Air Cool Planet
EVENTS
59. RSVP – STARS Webinar January 19
60. RecycleMania Promotion Ideas Webinar
61. The New Green Economy Conference
62. Workshop: Crafting Your Climate Action Plan: Sharing Best Practices
News
Buildings
1. Hamilton College Renovation Receives LEED Gold Certification
Hamilton College’s (NY) Kirner-Johnson Building has been awarded LEED Gold certification for a recent renovation. The College installed energy efficient mechanical systems in the 40-year-old building that are expected to save 25 to 28 percent in energy costs.
2. Bellevue College Building Receives LEED Gold Certification
Bellevue College’s (WA) S Building has been awarded LEED Gold certification. The 64,000-square-foot science and technology building has 16 laboratories and numerous high-tech features. Its green attributes include numerous water and energy saving devices, use of renewable energy for 1/3 of its power, and the recycling of a large amount of construction waste.
See also: List of Green Science Buildings (AASHE Members Only)
3. U Cincinnati Building Receives LEED Gold
The Center for Academic and Research Excellence (CARE)/Crawley Building in the University of Cincinnati (OH) Academic Health Center has been awarded LEED Gold certification. Officially opened in September 2008, the CARE/Crawley Building features a 90,000-gallon stormwater detention system, reflective roofing, an atrium with national lighting and ventilation, and motion sensors. In addition, nearly 98 percent of the construction-related waste was recycled. The previous building on the site, a concrete parking garage, was recycled on site and used in part as fill to the surrounding landscape.
4. Ntl Graduate School of Quality Mgmt Earns Energy Star Rating
The National Graduate School of Quality Management (MA) headquarters building has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency and environmental protection. The rating signifies that the building’s energy performance rates in the top 25 percent of facilities nationwide. Commercial buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR use an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings and also release 35 percent less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In addition to high efficiency lighting and HVAC improvements, water conserving fixtures and directly recyclable carpeting with low VOC paints were part of the renovation.
Campus Sustainability in the Media
5. USA Today, NY Times Covers Growth in Sustainability Curriculum
USA Today and The New York Times have each published articles on the rapid growth of new majors, minors, and graduate programs focused on or related to sustainability. The USA Today story, entitled "As colleges add green majors and minors, classes fill up," mentions Arizona State University; Illinois State University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and the University of California, Berkeley. The New York Times piece, "Sustainability Comes of Age," mentions the University of Colorado, Denver; Tufts University (MA); and the City College of New York.
See also: NY Times Article
Climate
6. Wisconsin Governor Retracts Grid-Free Campus Promise
Governor Jim Doyle has retracted a campaign promise that four University of Wisconsin campuses will be off the grid by 2012. Doyle had originally pledged that the campuses would become the first state agencies to purchase or produce as much energy from renewable sources as they consume. The governor backed off of this promise after determining that it was unrealistic. The institutions credit the challenge for encouraging them to conserve energy, study alternative fuels, and purchase more renewable sources.
Co-Curricular Education
7. Oregon State, U Oregon Compete in Energy Civil War
Oregon State University and the University of Oregon have completed a one-week competition to see which school could create the most energy using the energy-generating elliptical machines. From Monday, November 30, 2009, to Thursday, December 3, 2009, students at both universities used elliptical machines at their respective recreation centers to see who could generate the most power. The results were posted on the UO Recreation Center Facebook page. UO won the competition with 12,100 watt hours of energy produced. OSU was close behind at 11,900 watt hours.
See also: U Oregon Press Release
See also: U Oregon Recreation Center Facebook Page
8. U British Columbia Okanagan Students Take Zero-Footprint Ski Trip
Students in the University of British Columbia Varsity Outdoor Club – Okanagan (VOCO) have created and taken the "Earn Your Turns" zero-footprint ski trip. Instead of traveling to a nearby resort, the group decided to hike, snowshoe, and ski in the Rogers Pass area in the BC backcountry. The group carpooled to a propane-heated hut where they ate locally-sourced food. In addition, in the week leading up to the trip, students participated in two short seminars on the impact climate change is having on the snowpack in British Columbia and the importance of being conscious of one's carbon footprint. To help the students achieve a zero footprint by offsetting remaining transportation costs, the University's Office of Workplace Health and Sustainability is funding a light bulb exchange program on campus to provide compact fluorescent light bulbs to the campus community. Even the used light bulbs will be put to good use: one of the participants is a Fine Arts student who will be using them in an art installation.
Coordination and Planning
9. Augustana College Signs Illinois Sustainable University Compact
Augustana College has signed the Illinois Sustainable University Compact, a commitment to environmental sustainability with 12 goals. The compact has already been signed by 75 colleges and universities in Illinois. Some of the goals that the College has already achieved include purchasing local food, composting, and promotion of sustainable transportation. The Compact also includes objectives such as purchasing renewable energy, implementing green building practices, improving water conservation, and incorporating sustainable dining practices.
See also: Illinois Sustainable University Compact Homepage
10. George Washington U Hires Sustainability Projects Facilitator
George Washington University (DC) Office of Sustainability has hired Cristina Luthy as its sustainability projects facilitator. The new facilitator will lead the University's Climate Action Plan process. Luthy previously worked at a best-practices research consulting firm, where she most recently was a director for new business development and corporate strategy. She was co-chair of the company’s Sustainability Working Group and helped lead the company’s first greenhouse gas inventory. As an MBA Student, Luthy held positions at SustainAbility, a corporate responsibility consulting firm, and at Ford in the sustainability division of their procurement and supply chain group. She received an MBA and an MS in Natural Resource Policy from the University of Michigan and a B.A. from Princeton University (NJ).
See also: Directory of Campus Sustainability/Environmental Officers (AASHE Members Only)
Curriculum
11. Morrisville State College Establishes Renewable Energy Ctr, Degree
Morrisville State College (NY) has received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to establish the Renewable Energy Training Center. The Center has helped to establish a new associate’s degree in renewable energy technology. Students in the program will learn about solar and wind technologies and have a chance to learn maintenance first hand on the College’s wind turbine.
See also: Renewable Energy Technology Program Homepage
12. John Wood CC Creates New Sustainable Ag Program
John Wood Community College (IL) has developed a sustainable local foods farming certificate program in response to community need for greater local food production. Students will learn about sustainable farming methods to grow fruits and vegetables, as well as entrepreneurial skills to market their product. As part of the program, students will participate in vegetable production over the summer. Produce will be donated to a local food pantry.
See also: JWCC Sustainable Local Foods Farming Program Homepage
See also: List of Associate's Degrees in Sustainable Agriculture
13. U Colorado Boulder Offers New Sustainability Certificate
The University of Colorado, Boulder has begun offering a certificate program in sustainability management for professionals. The program is geared towards individuals that wish to incorporate sustainability into their businesses. Local green leaders from in and around Boulder will help instruct courses.
See also: Sustainability Management Homepage
See also: List of Certificates in Sustainability Management
14. DePauw U Receives Grant for Environmental Courses
DePauw University (IN) has received a three-year $595,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to create new opportunities for interdisciplinary education relating to all aspects of the environment. The University intends to produce broadly-educated graduates who can think critically and analytically, and are equipped to deal with complex environmental problems using tools and approaches from multiple disciplines. The grant will enable DePauw to support two faculty members who will enhance environmental course offerings and research opportunities for students; develop two interdisciplinary majors – one focused in the sciences and the other in the social sciences and humanities; support the development of new courses and the addition of environmental modules to existing courses; and support the work of two new co-coordinators of environmental education.
15. Denison U Students Research & Design Nature Center
A group of 16 Denison University (OH) students recently presented their ideas for turning an unoccupied building at a local nature preserve into a nature center. The students used what they learned from a semester-long environmental studies practicum to research the design and programming for the center, including the staffing and funding required to keep the structure in operation.
Dining Services
16. U Houston Produces Vegetables for Dining Hall
Crops from the University of Houston's (TX) community garden are now being donated to dining services for meals on campus. Tomatoes, chives, and lemon basil are among the crops that have been put to use.
See also: UH Press Release 2
Energy
17. Mt Hood CC Signs 17-Year Energy Performance Contract
Mt. Hood Community College (OR) has partnered with Johnson Controls on a 17-year energy savings performance contract which will reduce energy use in three pools and 13 campus buildings. Upgrades include solar thermal heating for the pools, smart irrigation systems to reduce water consumption, and enhanced building management systems to make them more efficient. These changes are expected to save the college more than $660,000 a year in energy costs.
18. Appalachian State U Installs Solar Hot Water Heater
The student-led and student-run Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) at Appalachian State University (NC) has financed the installation of a solar thermal water heating system installed on the roof of Plemmons Student Union. The system will provide hot water for the building’s restaurants, locker rooms, and bathroom facilities. Water is heated to between 100 and 180 degrees Fahrenheit by the $153,000 system’s 42 solar panels and either distributed throughout the building for use or stored in three 400-gallon insulated storage tanks located in the student union. When the weather is cloudy, the campus steam plant will provide hot water for the building. This project’s goal is to help reduce the dependency on the steam system when possible. The project is estimated to save between $10,000 and $12,000 a year
See also: List of Campus Solar Installations
19. Northwest Missouri State U Installs Solar Array
Northwest Missouri State University has installed 10 solar panels on the south wall of the Jon T. Rickman Electronic Campus Support Center. The array is capable of producing 2,300 watts of AC current.
20. U Minnesota Collects 10K Conservation Pledges
The University of Minnesota has collected 10,000 energy conservation pledges from faculty, staff, and students as part of the "It All Adds Up" energy conservation campaign. The University rolled out the campaign last spring in an effort to increase campus awareness about how each person at the U could play a part in saving energy. The energy conservation pledge asks individuals to take seemingly small actions – like turning off lights or powering down computers at the end of the day – with the understanding that if each member of the 80,000 person campus community did those small actions, it would all add up.
See also: UM 'It All Adds Up' Website
21. Western State College of Colorado Receives $284 K for Biomass Boiler
Western State College of Colorado has received a $284,000 grant from the State of Colorado to fuel its biomass boiler project. Western was one of 14 recipients from a pool of 200 applicants for the New Energy Economic Development grant, funded by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Western will use the grant to purchase equipment and prepare an on-campus site to produce and store wood chips for the biomass boiler, which will be installed during a renovation next year.
22. Des Moines Area CC Receives Grant to Install Wind Turbine
Des Moines Area Community College’s (IA) Ankeny campus has received a $131,500 grant from the Iowa Office of Energy Independence to build a 100-foot wind turbine on campus. The new 50-kilowatt turbine will not only provide renewable energy to the campus, but will serve as a great learning tool for students in the Winder Energy Technician two-year program.
See also: List of Campus Wind Installations
23. Bowling Green State U Saves $6K with Lights-Out Program
Bowling Green State University (OH) has saved more than $6,000 from the first semester of its "Fright Night Lights" program. The program launched in the fall of 2009 and recruits volunteers to turn off lights around campus on Friday nights. The students start at 6:30 p.m. and it takes about an hour to make the rounds, which include entering only unlocked classroom doors and no professor offices. They also turn off a number of hallway and bathroom lights. The students keep a log with the date and building name. It includes columns for room location, how many light banks are in that room, and how many lights go off when they flip the switch.
Funding
24. Green Mountain College Approves Student Green Fund Projects
Green Mountain College (VT) students have chosen 15 student proposals to fund with their Student Campus Greening Fund. The money is generated through a $30 allocation per student from the annual activity fee and allows student proposals to be funded annually. This year projects included a $10,000 software development to provide the campus with live energy monitoring.
Grounds
25. Simon Fraser U Cuts Back Salt Use to Protect Stream
Simon Fraser University (BC) has cut back its usage of salt on roads and parking lots this winter in order to protect a stream that is home to the endangered Nooksack dace. The stream has reached dangerous levels of salt and the University is now taking measures to preserve the stream. Roads will still be cleared and made safe, but with more innovative methods, such as different mixtures of salt and sand.
26. St. Petersburg College Plants Garden with Native Plants
St. Petersburg College's Natural Science Department has announced plans to plant a botanical garden only with native Florida plants. The botanical garden will be used as a teaching tool for upper and lower level biology classes. The garden will be 60 feet wide by 25 feet deep. Plantings will include spider lilies, yaupon holly, Florida golden aster, coontie, wild petunias, flatwoods plum, Bahama cassia, beautyberry and other native species.
Research
27. U Arizona Responsible Property Investment Center Receives Grant
The University of Arizona’s Responsible Property Investment Center (RPIC) has received a $200,000 grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. The funds are intended to help the Center expand its work on socially and environmentally responsible property investing. RPIC's work helps to address issues such as land conservation and community development. The grant will help the Center plan its growth for the next five to 10 years.
28. Minnesota State U Receives Renewable Energy Research Grant
Minnesota State University has received grant of $20,000 from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. The money will be used to purchase research lab equipment to evaluate renewable fuels production, storage, transfer, use, and emissions.
Transportation
29. Wake Forest U Purchases Solar-Electric Hybrid Shuttle
Wake Forest University (NC) has purchased a new solar-electric hybrid shuttle to cart students around campus. The shuttle can carry 14 passengers and is partially powered by solar panels that cover its roof. The vehicle can also be plugged in to charge the batteries when the sun is unable to do the job. The shuttle is also simple to maintain and the solar panels are intended to last 20 years.
See also: List of Campus Electric Vehicle Fleets (AASHE Members Only)
30. U Florida Holds 2nd One Less Car Challenge
The University of Florida has completed its second annual One Less Car challenge. Nearly 1,000 participants from more than 100 teams represented students, faculty, and staff from departments and units across campus. Together, One Less Car participants avoided over 260,000 miles of driving during the challenge. Through alternative transportation commutes, such as busing, biking, and walking, approximately 246,370 pounds of carbon dioxide were kept from entering the atmosphere. The teams that used alternative transportation for the most miles were: The Office for Student Financial Affairs, The Florida Museum of Natural History, and The College of Dentistry.
See also: One Less Car Homepage
Waste
31. U Cincinnati Sees Success After Expanding Recycling
The University of Cincinnati (OH) Bearcat Recycling program expanded its reach this year to reduce the amount of waste during football tailgates. Last year a total of 1,200 pounds of recyclables were collected. At the end of the 2009 season, 5.4 tons of waste had been recycled. This increase was due to more visible recycling locations and by distributing bags to collect recyclables.
See also: Local News Story
32. Louisiana State U Increases In-Stadium Recycling
Louisiana State University's new in-stadium recycling effort, introduced in October 2009, has resulted in a 77 percent increase in recycled materials for the regular football season. To facilitate fan participation, volunteers from ECO, the student-run Environmental Conservation Organization, and Volunteer LSU stood near the 25 new recycling bins placed strategically throughout Tiger Stadium, asking attendees to recycle their refuse instead of simply throwing it into the trash, and offering guidance as to what materials are recyclable and which ones are not.
33. City College of New York Installs Filtered Water Dispensers
The City College of New York has installed a device that provides chilled, filtered tap water free of charge for use with refillable containers. Plans call for similar units to eventually be installed throughout the campus as part of CCNY’s strategy for meeting its PlaNYC and American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment obligations.
New Resources
34. AASHE/Dickinson College COP15 Q & A Call Recordings & Highlights
AASHE has posted the recordings from all three question and answer conference calls with students from Dickinson College while they were in Copenhagen, Denmark for the 15th United Nations Framework on Climate Change Conference. The calls are available for listening and download, and highlights from each call have also been posted as well.
35. New Issue of Intl Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
A new issue of the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education is now available. The new issue includes a case study of the University of Michigan's energy conservation program; an article on "Facilitating transdisciplinary sustainable development research teams through online collaboration;" and pieces entitled "Greening of business schools: a systemic view" and "University presidents' conceptualization of sustainability in higher education."
36. New Issue of Sustainability: Journal of Record
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc has published a new issue of Sustainability: The Journal of Record. The new issue includes a roundtable on how higher education leaders can persuade reluctant faculty members to incorporate sustainability into their classrooms; a sustainability program profile of EARTH University; an article on the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment; and a research report on the effects of climate and institution size on greenhouse gas emissions from colleges and universities in the US.
Opportunities
37. 2010 Campus Sustainability Staffing Survey
AASHE’s 2010 Campus Sustainability Staffing Survey is now in progress. All paid sustainability staff on college and university campuses in the U.S. and Canada are encouraged to take 10 minutes to complete the survey. This includes part-time or full-time employees with sustainability, or an aspect of it, as one of their primary responsibilities. The survey closes on February 12, and aggregate results will be shared publicly (no individuals or institutions will be identified). AASHE urges all eligible employees to take the survey and let others know about it. The results should provide the most complete and up-to-date picture yet of campus sustainability staff positions, backgrounds and salaries.
See also: Results from Past AASHE Staff Surveys
38. Now Accepting Nominations for the STARS Steering Committee
AASHE invites nominations for Steering Committee members for the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS). The STARS Steering Committee plays a key role in shaping one of AASHE’s most important programs. The Committee provides guidance on the strategic and fiscal direction of STARS and serves as the decision-making body on issues related to the technical content of the rating system. AASHE is currently seeking seven campus representatives to join the AASHE staff and board members who already serve on the Committee. Representatives will be selected to reflect the diversity of STARS users and AASHE members. Campus representatives will be drawn from the pool of nominees and appointed by the STARS Manager and AASHE Executive Director. Preference will be given to AASHE members and STARS Charter Participants. The closing date for nominations is January 15, 2010.
See also: Roles and Responsibilities
39. NWF Chill Out Competition – Deadline Extended
The National Wildlife Competition invites submissions to its 2009 Campus Chill Out Competition. College and university campuses are encouraged to submit their projects to address global warming. Participants will create a short video explaining how they are taking action. Categories include green jobs and education; cutting-edge research, design, and technology; students in action; and campus actions in administration, operations, and planning. Winners will receive grant money and a chance to be featured in the Chill Out multimedia broadcast in April 2010. Students, faculty, and staff are all eligible to submit either written or video competition entries. The deadline has been extended to January 31, 2010.
40. Opportunity for Intl Colleges to Submit News Articles to AASHE Bulletin
In an effort to help its members learn from campus sustainability leaders across the globe, AASHE is continuing AASHE Bulletin: Global Edition, a semi-annual newsletter that covers sustainability stories from higher education institutions located outside of the U.S. and Canada. AASHE invites press release and news article suggestions for inclusion in the first issue, which it hopes to release this summer. Topics will include green buildings; climate and energy initiatives, new educational programs, waste reduction efforts, and more. To submit an item for consideration, email a hyperlink to the news story or press release that is posted online to bulletin@aashe.org with the subject line, "global edition." The deadline for submissions for this issue is February 1, 2010.
See also: Global Edition Submission Guidelines
Jobs & Internships
41. Dir, Sustainable Development Program, Appalachian State U
Appalachian State University (NC) is seeking applicants for the director of the Sustainable Development Program. Candidates should have previous administrative experience. Preference will be given to candidates with an active research agenda, experience in interdisciplinary programs, and demonstrated commitment to community engagement. The position is open until filled.
42. Assist Dir, Sustainability and Energy Mgmt, The New School
The New School (NY) is seeking candidates for the position of assistant director for sustainability and energy management. The position will provide both operations leadership and academic teaching and course development in sustainable design and practice. The position will perform among other things a comprehensive review of the University's operations and plan and execute changes to the physical plant and its operations. A bachelor's degree or higher is required. The position is open until filled.
43. Assistant Sustainability Manager, Princeton U
Princeton University (NJ) seeks applicants for the position of assistant manager in the Office of Sustainability. The position will assist the manager with major projects, research, analysis, and writing. The assistant manager will be responsible for developing sustainability performance tracking tools, coordinating with the Sustainability Working Groups to evaluate current programs and enhance performance, helping to develop and manage communications efforts across various print and web media, supporting the Princeton Environmental Network, managing student interns and special projects, and representing the Office at campus events. The position is open until filled.
44. Sustainability Coordinator, U North Carolina Greensboro
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro is accepting applications for the position of sustainability coordinator. The coordinator will promote sustainability and resource conservation and provide expert support to unit leaders in the establishment of sustainability programs and goals at operational areas. The successful candidate will monitor progress toward achievement of sustainability goals and will be a member of the University Sustainability Committee. A bachelor's degree and one year of related experience is required. Applications are due January 31, 2010.
45. Sustainability Coordinator, Stanford U
Stanford University (CA) seeks an experienced and committed sustainability coordinator to support development of sustainability programs in operation, communication, and education for the campus-wide Sustainable Stanford initiative. This position will work with the Associate Director of Sustainability and Energy Management (leading the Office of Sustainability) to advance all aspects of program management in campus operations, communications, and academic integration. The ideal candidate will come from an interdisciplinary educational background with proven work experience that is directly relevant to sustainability program design and accomplishment.
46. Coordinator of Sustainability, Clarion U
Clarion University (PA) is seeking applicants for the position of coordinator of sustainability. A master's degree in environmental studies or a closely related field is preferred. Knowledge of the LEED rating system is required and certification is preferred. Some grant proposal writing experience is also preferred. Candidates should have experience with managing budgets and working independently with minimal supervision. The review of applications will begin January 22, 2010, and the position is open until filled.
47. STARS Technical Development Coordinator, AASHE
AASHE seeks a Technical Development Coordinator to contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). The STARS Technical Development Coordinator’s primary responsibility will be to coordinate a team of Technical Advisors across many disciplines to improve the STARS credits and corresponding support materials. Review of applications will begin on January 25, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.
48. Sustainable Prisons Project Manager, Evergreen State College
Evergreen State College (WA) seeks applicants for the position of sustainable prisons project manager. The manager will develop, expand, and evaluate initiatives that promote sustainability of corrections facilities that will, in turn, improve offender behavior, reduce recidivism, enhance career possibilities for inmates in Washington State, and increase educational opportunities for students and faculty at the College. Application review begins January 15, 2010.
49. Manager, Sustainable Food Program, Williams College
Williams College (MA) is accepting applications for the position of sustainable food program manager in the Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives. The program manager will build upon Williams' current initiatives in order to develop a comprehensive and robust sustainable food culture. The position will work closely with students to offer them a transformational experience through their involvement in sustainable food systems. The manager will design and implement extra-curricular and operational programs and develop resources to support curricular initiatives. The position requires a candidate with vision and initiative who has the ability to work with colleagues across the campus and in the local community, and who will actively seek to develop relationships with external organizations. Review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
50. Program Dir & Assist Prof, Env'l Policy, Champlain College
Champlain College (VT) is seeking applicants for the position of program director and assistant professor in environmental policy. The position’s responsibilities include administration of the program, teaching undergraduate courses (nine credits per semester), curriculum development, academic advising of students, and participation in college-wide academic governance. Administrative duties extend beyond the academic year. An appropriate terminal degree and college level teaching experience is required. Review of applications will begin immediately.
51. Specialist, Social Justice Education, U Wisconsin Madison
The University of Wisconsin, Madison is accepting applicants for the position of social justice education specialist. The position will serve as a campus-wide resource regarding diversity and social justice and will develop and maintain a strong understanding of the current situation of diversity efforts on campus and past initiatives. This includes knowing basic demographical information of various student populations on campus and understanding the basic history of the different social justice movements on the campus. The successful candidate will exhibit a lifelong record of commitment to eradicating oppression on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other marginalized and/or underrepresented groups. Applications are due April 1, 2010.
52. Dean, College of Social Sciences, San Jose State U
San Jose State University (CA) is hiring a new Dean of the College of Social Sciences, which houses the Department of Environmental Studies, among 10 other Departments. San Jose State is currently in the process of investing in and developing sustainability as a campus-wide initiative, which provides great opportunity to any incoming Dean. The College of Social Sciences houses the great majority of existing sustainability curriculum at SJSU. The deadline for applications is January 14, 2010.
53. Energy Analyst, California State U Chico
California State University, Chico is seeking applicants for the position of energy analyst. The position will manage the daily requirements for the implementation of various energy efficiency programs and initiatives. Activities will include project management, report writing, utility bill analysis, authorizing invoices for payment, securing energy rebate incentives, maintaining and operating the energy and utility database tracking and reporting system, and preparing monthly financial reports for plant operations. The incumbent will work with staff and assume lead roles in various teams and committees that are formed to facilitate and achieve energy efficiency and conservation goals. A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, as is a minimum of one year of successful work experience in the energy and/or utility industry. The position is open until filled.
54. Research Coordinator, Renewable Energy, Western Illinois U
Western Illinois University is accepting applications for the position of renewable energy research coordinator in the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs. This position will coordinate an interdisciplinary research and outreach project to inventory and map feedstocks for bioenergy and bioproducts in Illinois. Through facilitation of a research and outreach team of internal and external collaborators, and supervision of graduate assistants, this position will be responsible for the creation of decision support tools for a broad range of stakeholders, among other things. A master's degree in geography, agronomy, ecology, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental economics, or another relevant field is required. Review of applications will begin February 8, 2010.
55. Assistant, Wind Energy Program, Western Illinois U
Western Illinois University is seeking applicants for the position of wind energy program assistant in the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs. The position will lead in the execution of a multi-pronged, statewide wind energy research and outreach program. Through a combination of personal participation and coordination with coworkers and external collaborators, she or he will ensure that the following activities are successfully conducted: operation of existing statewide wind resource assessment project, including data collection and analysis; extensive public speaking and outreach; wind project case study research; technical assistance on community wind projects; and improvement and maintenance of design and content of IllinoisWind.org website. Qualifications include experience in Geographic Information Systems and a master's degree in geography, meteorology, business, economics, engineering, or another relevant field. Review of applications will begin January 25, 2010.
56. Faculty Position, Sustainable Infrastructure, U Washington
The University of Washington is seeking applicants for a faculty position in sustainable infrastructure. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program and to participate in the teaching and service missions of the department. Candidates capable of developing collaborative relationships in research and teaching are of particular interest. A Ph.D. in civil engineering or a related discipline is required. Applicant review will begin January 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.
57. Instructor, Energy Mgmt & Renewable Energy Tech, Delaware Tech & CC
Delaware Technical and Community College is seeking applicants for the position of energy management and renewable energy technology instructor. The position will oversee the development and implementation of new educational offerings in energy management, sustainability, and renewable energy technologies including solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and on-ground wind. Duties include program planning and implementation including development of the curricula, courses, student projects, lab activities and related manuals, and student learning outcomes assessment. The position will remain open until an adequate pool of applications is received.
58. 10 Climate Fellowships, Clean-Air Cool Planet
Clean Air-Cool Planet (CA-CP) invites candidates to apply for its summer 2010 Climate Fellowships. 10 positions are available, ranging from working on the New Hampshire Climate Action Campaign to the CHarting Emissions from Food Services (CHEFS) program. Position requirements vary. Candidates should apply for one position only. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2010.
Events
59. RSVP – STARS Webinar January 19
January 19, 2009; 12pm Eastern; Online
AASHE will host a webinar, “Measuring Campus Sustainability: Reaching for the STARS,” to launch STARS 1.0, which will include the new website and on-line Reporting Tool. The webinar will address how STARS will help meet the needs of the campus sustainability community and feature Dr. Paul Rowland, AASHE's Executive Director; Dave Newport, Director of the University of Colorado at Boulder Environmental Center; Nan Jenks-Jay, Dean of Environmental Affairs at Middlebury College (VT); and Chris O'Brien, Director of Sustainability at American University (DC).
60. RecycleMania Promotion Ideas Webinar
January 12, 2010; 2pm Eastern; Online
RecycleMania will host a webinar on ways to promote the competition on campus. The event will feature presentations from several 2009 participating colleges showing how they promoted RecycleMania on campus. Time for questions and answers will be permitted. Advanced registration is required. Registration for RecycleMania, which begins January 17, 2010, is open.
61. The New Green Economy Conference
January 20 – 22, 2010; Washington, DC
The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) invites registrants for its 10th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment: The New Green Economy. The event will bring together leaders in sustainable business, environmental policymakers, civil society, university faculty, students from across the nation, and educated citizens. Speakers will include Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University; Paul Hawken, eco-entrepreneur and widely-acclaimed author; Van Jones, author of Green Collar Economy; Gus Speth, dean emeritus of the Yale School of Environmental Studies and Forestry; and Jessy Tolkan, executive director of the Energy Action Coalition.
62. Workshop: Crafting Your Climate Action Plan: Sharing Best Practices
March 3, 2010; Furman University; Greenville, SC
The American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment and Furman University will host "Crafting Your Climate Action Plan: Sharing Best Practices," a workshop that will teach participants how two institutions have produced their climate action and sustainability plans and lessons gained from their experiences. The workshop will also cover who needs to be involved, how to engage them, and the elements of a successful process. Participants will develop a framework and action steps for getting a plan to completion. The event is intended for people at institutions that have posted their greenhouse gas inventories and are preparing their climate action plans. The workshop is also designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills for leading workshops on climate action planning and campus/community engagement. Participants who are interested in being trainers will receive a certificate of participation, qualifying them to lead future ACUPCC-sponsored workshops on climate action planning. Applications are due January 29, 2010.
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