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We've added a new feature to the AASHE Bulletin! Below the Events section, you'll notice a new heading titled Campus Sustainability Discussion Forums Highlights in which we'll list interesting and recent posts from AASHE's forums. You can read the responses by clicking on the story titles and please feel free to contribute to the list of responses!
Table of Contents for 5/10/10:
NEWS
Buildings
1. Columbia Theological Seminary Res Hall Earns LEED Gold
2. U New Hampshire Completes Eco-Friendly James Hall
Climate
3. Duke U Launches Offsets Program for Study Abroad Students
Coordination and Planning
4. Emory U Unveils Forest Management Plan
5. Ithaca College Unveils Publications Sustainability Rating System
6. St. Charles CC Announces Several Green Campus Projects
Curriculum
7. 2 US, 2 Canadian Institutions Announce Masters in Sustainability
8. Saint Michael's College Approves Major, Minor in Env'l Studies
9. Delta College Announces Global Peace Studies Degree Program
Dining Services
10. U Nebraska Omaha Switches to Compostable Diningware
Energy
11. U North Carolina Chapel Hill to Be Coal-Free by 2020
12. Thomas College Installs Solar Panels
13. Lawrence U Installs Solar Panels
Funding
14. 5 Texas Universities Pass Green Fund
15. U California Santa Barbara Students Approve Renewable Energy Fee
16. U California Santa Barbara Allots Funding for Green Projects
Grounds
17. Maharishi U Management Holds Controlled Burn on Campus
Policy and Legislation
18. Student Leaders Submit Letter to Congress for Green Jobs Training
Public Engagement
19. Florida Universities Assist Gov't Agencies in BP Oil Spill
Research
20. U Kentucky, U Louisville Receive $2M for Energy Research
Transportation
21. Assumption College, Lewis & Clark College Adopt Car-Share Prgms
22. Illinois State U Makes Biodiesel to Fuel Campus Vehicles
23. Washington State U Creates Biodiesel Fuel for Campus Machinery
Waste
24. Associated Press Covers Green College Graduation Caps and Gowns
25. Emory U to Hold Zero-Waste Commencement
26. Meredith College Opens Trade ReUse Store
27. Queen's U to Ban Sale of Bottled Water on Campus by 2015
28. Mountain State U Initiates Campus-Wide Recycling
29. U California Los Angeles Launches Single-Stream Recycling
30. Texas State U Collects 20K Lbs During E-Waste Event
Other News
31. Udall Scholars Are Announced
32. Antioch U New England Student Selected as Congressional Fellow
NEW RESOURCES
33. AASHE Resource on Example Sustainability Officer Job Descriptions
34. New Journal of Sustainability Education
35. New Issue of Sustainability: Journal of Record
36. Whitepaper on the Importance of Sustainability to Colleges
37. Whitepaper on "Green" Paper Campus Initiatives
38. College Planning & Management - Green Issue
OPPORTUNITIES
39. AASHE Seeks Technical Advisors for STARS
40. Environmental Education Awards - Applications/Nominations Open
41. Ithaca College Online Sustainability Leadership Certificate
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
42. Director, School of Global Sustainability, U South Florida
43. Coordinator, Campus Sustainability, Cleveland State U
44. Director, Facilities Planning & Construction, Williams College
45. Energy Manager, U Massachusetts Lowell
46. Instructional Staff, Environmental Science, Carroll U
47. Assist/Assoc Prof, Environmental Science/Mgmt, Claflin U
48. IT Summer Intern, AASHE
EVENTS
49. College Building Expo
50. Webinar: The Case for Reporting & Verifying your GHG Inventory
51. AASHE 2010 - Call for Presentations
52. Sustainable Energy Conference
CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY DISCUSSION FORUMS HIGHLIGHTS
53. Reducing the Environmental Impact of Information Technology
54. Styrofoam vs Paper Products
News
Buildings
1. Columbia Theological Seminary Res Hall Earns LEED Gold
Opened last summer, the new green residence hall for Columbia Theological Seminary (GA) students has earned LEED Gold. The structure is expected to use approximately 50 percent less energy than a conventionally constructed facility. An energy-monitoring system in the entry lobby allows students and visitors to see real-time energy consumption as compared with an average building performance. Design strategies include an exterior building envelope with above-average insulation values, energy efficient windows, and a geothermal mechanical system which will provide low operating costs and a long lifecycle. Water efficiencies include rainwater collection for landscape irrigation, and water saving plumbing fixtures.
See also: List of Green Residence Halls (AASHE Members Only)
2. U New Hampshire Completes Eco-Friendly James Hall
The University of New Hampshire has completed its renovation of James Hall, home of the departments of Earth Sciences and Natural Resources and the Environment. The $33.9 million renovation will seek LEED Silver certification for its use of environmentally-responsible materials and its efficient energy and water systems. Energy-saving innovations in James Hall include a gray water system that captures rainwater from the building’s roof and gutters for use in toilets and urinals; daylight harvesting, which utilizes sensors to turn off electrical fixtures when natural daylight provides adequate light; and a heat wheel recovery system, which makes the air handling unit extremely efficient. In addition, 20 percent of the materials used in the renovation consist of recycled content, and 30 percent of the materials were extracted and manufactured within 500 miles of Durham. Visitors to James Hall can monitor energy use live via an energy kiosk in the building. Climate
3. Duke U Launches Offsets Program for Study Abroad Students
Duke University (NC) has launched DukeEngage, a program that allows students to purchase carbon emission credits before participating in a study abroad programs or traveling for school. The offsets are being created by a Duke partnership with North Carolina hog farmers to capture methane gas. To participate in the offsets program, DukeEngage students log into a website, use a calculator to determine the carbon emissions of an upcoming trip, and then pay for offsets with a FLEX account or a check. Coordination and Planning
4. Emory U Unveils Forest Management Plan
Emory University (GA) has unveiled a Forest Management Plan to guide the preservation and regeneration of its forested areas, with an emphasis on ecological connectivity, a healthy forest ecosystem, and native biodiversity. Endorsed by the administration, the plan outlines a clear distinction between forest lands used for human activity and those to be left undisturbed. Among the plan’s goals are restoring the connectivity of Emory’s forests; developing a reforestation plan on campus; restoring and stabilizing stream banks; engaging in community outreach on the importance of forest ecosystems; and designating individual forest management plans for the University’s forest ecosystems, along with central campus areas..
See also: Emory Forest Management Plan
5. Ithaca College Unveils Publications Sustainability Rating System
Ithaca College (NY) has unveiled a sustainability index system to rate the College's publications. Among the publication sustainability considerations are: the percentage of post-consumer recycled content of the paper; if the piece is printed without metallic inks or foil; how the finished publication is bound; whether there is an environmental statement printed onto the piece itself; and the packaging of the final product and preparation for mailing.
6. St. Charles CC Announces Several Green Campus Projects
St. Charles Community College (MO) has announced several new green projects on campus. SCCC has received a Public Buildings and Energy Efficiency Retrofit grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $187,718, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which will be used to purchase a high efficiency hot water boiler, advanced control valves to improve the efficiency of the chilled water cooling system, and sensors to control the lighting, heating, and cooling systems for classrooms. In addition, SCCC new brown rubber mulch made from recycled tires is being used in some college parking lot islands, a new "Team Green" committee has been formed, and $50,000 has been earmarked for the development of an outdoor classroom to be used by the College and local schools and community groups. Curriculum
7. 2 US, 2 Canadian Institutions Announce Masters in Sustainability
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today announced grants totaling $5.6 million to 10 universities in eight countries to establish new Master’s in Development Practice programs. The University of California, Berkeley; the University of California, Davis; the University of Waterloo (ON); and the University of Winnipeg (MB) were the only North American institutions selected. The programs combine training in the natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences, and management to help practitioners address global challenges such as sustainable development, climate change, and extreme poverty. The universities were selected through a competitive process that included reviews by experts outside the Foundation.
See also: List of Masters Programs in Sustainability
8. Saint Michael's College Approves Major, Minor in Env'l Studies
The Saint Michael's College (VT) Board of Trustees has approved a new major and minor in environmental studies. The program will focus on the environment from the perspective of the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. Students choosing environmental studies as a major will select one of these areas to fulfill specific requirements including a self-designed concentration carried out through a research project.
See also: Environmental Studies Homepage
See also: List of Undergraduate Programs in Environmental Studies
9. Delta College Announces Global Peace Studies Degree Program
Delta College (MI) has announced a new associate's degree and certificate of achievement in global peace studies. The program will cover some of the complex causes of our world’s major issues, such as war, domestic violence, crime, environmental decline, and poverty. Incorporated into the program are internships, service learning, and national/international travel opportunities.
See also: Global Peace Studies Homepage Dining Services
10. U Nebraska Omaha Switches to Compostable Diningware
The University of Nebraska, Omaha Food Services staff has announced "Go Green - Fall 2010," an initiative to switch containers and serving receptacles (including all flatware and paper goods) the department uses to compostable and bio-degradable PLA (polylactic acid), cornstarch-based, and recycled paper materials starting in August. The change will take place in the campus food court and in all other campus Food Service operations. Energy
11. U North Carolina Chapel Hill to Be Coal-Free by 2020
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has announced plans to end its use of coal by 2020. As a step toward ending coal use, the campus' cogeneration facility will test co-firing coal with biomass in the form of dried wood pellets later this spring and torrefied wood – a product similar to charcoal – this fall or winter. The University plans to replace 20 percent of its coal with biomass no later than 2015, and perhaps by 2012. Last year, the Sierra Club’s Coal-Free Campus Campaign targeted 60 U.S. campuses that are still burning coal, including UNC and its coal-burning cogeneration facility. The Sierra Club urged these campuses to lead by example, cut their pollution, and end burning coal as soon as possible. In response, Chancellor Holden Thorp appointed 10 students, faculty and community members to a task force to make recommendations before year’s end to reduce Carolina’s carbon footprint. The 2020 date for ending coal usage was one of six interim recommendations submitted to Thorp the end of April.
See also: UNC Chapel Announcement Video
12. Thomas College Installs Solar Panels
Thomas College (ME) has installed a solar panel system on the roof of its main administration and classroom building. The panels are expected to produce 8.28 kW. The College also installed a grid-tied inverter, which changes the DC power made by the photovoltaic panels into usable AC energy, which is used to run lights and radios, for example. The panels are estimated to reduce the cost of electricity in the building by approximately $1,600 annually. The project was made possible by a $50,000 grant from Efficiency Maine.
See also: List of Campus Solar Installations
13. Lawrence U Installs Solar Panels
Lawrence University (WI) has installed the campus' first solar panel on the roof of Youngchild Hall. The 2.92 kilowatt unit, composed of 14 panels, will help reduce the College's monthly electric bill and will serve a curricular purpose as well. Data from the solar collector will be streamed live over the internet and be used in as many as three courses, including an introductory environmental science course, the physics course “Energy Society and Environment” and the chemistry course “The Energy Conundrum.” Funding
14. 5 Texas Universities Pass Green Fund
Student bodies at five Texas institutions voted on and approved green funds during Earth Week: University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas, San Antonio; University of Texas, El Paso; Texas A&M University, and University of North Texas. At UT Austin, 71% of voters favored the new fee. At Texas A&M, where a more heated debate took place, 57% voted in favor. The new fees would range from $3 – $5 per semester. If each of the funds is approved by its respective board of regents, the funds would generate a combined $8 million for sustainability projects over their five year lifespan.
15. U California Santa Barbara Students Approve Renewable Energy Fee
Students at the University of California, Santa Barbara have approved a mandatory student renewable energy fee with the highest voter turnout ever recorded. The Student Services Renewable Energy Initiative will generate revenue to be used to fund large-scale renewable energy projects at the seaside campus. This fee increase of $6 per quarter will generate upwards of $3.4 million dollars by the time it expires in 2020.
See also: List of Student Green Fees for Renewable Energy
16. U California Santa Barbara Allots Funding for Green Projects
The University of California, Santa Barbara's The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) Grant Making Committee has announced its grant recipients for the 2009-10 funding cycle. The 13 projects selected to receive funding include plastic bottle reduction, LED stage lights, building waste audits, a wind turbine installation, a utility conservation incentive program, a water conservation initiative, and other eco-friendly projects. Grounds
17. Maharishi U Management Holds Controlled Burn on Campus
Maharishi University of Management (IA) recently held a number of controlled prairie burns to maintain the rare remnants of native prairie on campus and the areas where prairies are being reconstructed. According to the University, annual controlled burning mimics the natural prairie fires that once swept across the plains, warming the soil and encouraging a new round of plant growth from the roots up. It also keeps trees from taking over, and helps control nonnative invasive species. Policy and Legislation
18. Student Leaders Submit Letter to Congress for Green Jobs Training
A group of more than 100 university and college student government presidents submitted a letter today urging Congress to launch a national program for clean energy science and engineering education. The presidents – representing more than one million American students –warned Congress that advanced energy education is critical for U.S. leadership in the global clean energy industry. The letter, organized by Americans for Energy Leadership and the Associated Students of Stanford University (CA), calls on Congress to support the RE-ENERGYSE (“Regaining our Energy Science & Engineering Edge”) proposal, which would invest tens of millions of dollars annually in energy science and engineering education programs at universities, technical and community colleges, and K-12 schools. It was originally proposed by President Obama in April 2009 and is currently under consideration in Congress as part of the Department of Energy’s 2011 budget request.
See also: Letter to Congress
See also: NY Times Blog Post
Public Engagement
19. Florida Universities Assist Gov't Agencies in BP Oil Spill
Florida State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, University of Miami, Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, University of Central Florida, University of North Florida, and University of West Florida have joined the Oil Spill Academic Task Force created by FSU Chancellor Frank Brogan to assist local, state, and federal agencies in dealing with the oil spill that took place in the Gulf of Mexico. The Task Force will coordinate academic resources of all Florida universities to measure and model the magnitude and trajectory of the spill, provide information on potential and actual ecological impacts of the oil, plan logistics, and evaluate risks and assist in citizen-response efforts. Research
20. U Kentucky, U Louisville Receive $2M for Energy Research
The University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville (KY) have each received $2 million for energy research from E.ON, a German power company. UK's donation will support clean coal research, and U of L's funding will go towards engineering and energy-efficiency programs. Transportation
21. Assumption College, Lewis & Clark College Adopt Car-Share Prgms
Assumption College (MA) and Lewis and Clark College (OR) have each partnered with U Car Share to offer an alternative to car-ownership on campus. Anyone 18 years or older with at least two years of driving experience may qualify to become a member and can then access any car in the country on the U Car Share network. At both campuses, for a limited time, membership is free for all students, faculty, and staff.
See also: Lewis & Clark Story
See also: List of Campus Car-Share Programs (AASHE Members Only)
22. Illinois State U Makes Biodiesel to Fuel Campus Vehicles
Illinois State University has begun a program to convert waste fryer oil from Campus Dining Services’ residential dining centers into fuel for use in campus fleet vehicles. A 50-gallon batch of biodiesel, produced by a team of Illinois State University undergraduate students, is currently being tested in the University’s “Big Blue” recycling truck. Fleet Operations personnel will soon begin using the fuel in other diesel powered vehicles.
See also: List of Campuses that Use Biodiesel in Campus Fleet (AASHE Members Only)
23. Washington State U Creates Biodiesel Fuel for Campus Machinery
The Washington State University Biodiesel Club has begun collecting used cooking oil each week from local restaurants and dining halls to create biodiesel. Their aim is to sell the fuel to the University’s motor pool in large enough quantities to operate WSU machinery. The group hopes to produce 300 gallons of biodiesel each week. Waste
24. Associated Press Covers Green College Graduation Caps and Gowns
The Associated Press has published an article on the growing number of colleges and universities that are holding environmentally-friendly commencement ceremonies this year. The article mentions the recent introduction of eco-conscious graduation gown by academic apparel manufacturers. Caps and gowns can be made from recycled plastic bottles or be biodegradable. Higher education institutions noted in the article include the University of New Hampshire, Colby College (ME), and the University of Vermont.
25. Emory U to Hold Zero-Waste Commencement
Emory University (GA) has announced plans to hold zero-waste commencement events. The composting of food and biodegradable service ware and recycling of plastic water bottles will occur at multiple Commencement events this month. A total of 15 events during Emory’s Commencement celebrations are expected to be zero-waste, all of which support Emory’s sustainability initiative to achieve 65 percent waste reduction on campus by 2015 from 2005 levels.
26. Meredith College Opens Trade ReUse Store
Meredith College (NC) has opened Daisy Trade, a campus store that allows students to take and/or donate items such as clothing, books, shoes, and room accessories. The store is open primarily to students, but special events for faculty and staff will be scheduled throughout the year. Donation drives are also planned. The Daisy Trade is a project of Meredith’s Office of Residence Life, the Office of the Sustainability Coordinator, and the Interior Design Program.
See also: Daisy Trade Homepage
27. Queen's U to Ban Sale of Bottled Water on Campus by 2015
Queen's University (ON) Principal Daniel Woolf has committed to reducing and eventually ending the sale of bottled water on the Queen’s campus. A plan will be established in early fall 2010 for limiting and eventually ending the sale of bottled water within five years, subject to contractual obligations with the University’s beverage providers. As the University’s contracts with concession holders, food service providers and soft drink companies come up for renewal over the next few years, re-negotiations will include removing bottled water as an option for sale. Enhancements to existing access to municipal drinking water on campus are being considered as part of the plan.
See also: List of Campuses with Bottled Water Bans (AASHE Members Only)
28. Mountain State U Initiates Campus-Wide Recycling
Mountain State University (WV) has initiated a campus-wide recycling program. As part of the initiative, 210 recycling stations have been placed throughout campus, enabling MSU faculty, staff, students, and visitors an opportunity to place unwanted paper, plastic, and aluminum in a recycling bin rather than a trash can.
29. U California Los Angeles Launches Single-Stream Recycling
The University of Southern California, Los Angeles Campus Recycling Action Research Team has debuted single-stream recycling on the UCLA campus and has expanded the number of recycling bins on campus. All trash bins are now paired with recycling receptacles.
30. Texas State U Collects 20K Lbs During E-Waste Event
Texas State University, San Marcos has announced that a recent event helped to collect more than 20,000 pounds of electronic waste from the campus and the community. Approximately 170 participants brought in an average of 120 pounds of electronic waste each. Most of the collected items will be recycled at facilities located within the United States by reselling working items and 'demanufacturing' the old, non-working equipment to component level, processing the components back into raw materials for use in new products. Additionally, about 30 computers needing rehab were donated to the Computers for Learning Program.
Other News
31. Udall Scholars Are Announced
The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation is pleased to announce 80 students from 63 colleges and universities have been selected as 2010 Udall Scholars. A 14-member independent review committee selected this year's group of Scholars on the basis of commitment to careers in the environment, health care or tribal public policy; leadership potential; and academic achievement. The review committee also awarded 50 Honorable Mentions. Each scholarship provides up to $5,000 for the Scholar’s junior or senior year. The 2010 Udall Scholars will assemble August 4-8, 2010, in Tucson, Arizona, to receive their awards and meet policymakers and community leaders in environmental fields, tribal health care, and governance.
See also: List of 2010 Udall Scholars
32. Antioch U New England Student Selected as Congressional Fellow
Antioch University, New England's (NH) Wendy Stott, a master's candidate in environmental studies who has chosen a concentration in advocacy for social justice and sustainability, has been selected as the 2010 Congressional Progressive Caucus fellow. Stott will spend the summer in Washington working with Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (Democrat-Arizona), who chairs the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
New Resources
33. AASHE Resource on Example Sustainability Officer Job Descriptions
AASHE has added and updated a significant number of example sustainability officer job descriptions to its Campus Sustainable Officers Example Job Descriptions resource. Positions listed in the resource have been broadened to include those related to communications, green building, and recycling. These updates were provided by the results of AASHE's 2010 Campus Sustainability Staffing Survey (official results of the Survey will be released soon).
34. New Journal of Sustainability Education
The Institute for Sustainable Social Change and the Prescott College (AZ) PhD Program in Sustainability Education has released its inaugural edition of the Journal of Sustainability Education (JSE). JSE seeks to serve as a forum for academics and practitioners to share, critique, and promote research, practices, and initiatives that foster the integration of economic, ecological, and social-cultural dimensions of sustainability within formal and non-formal educational contexts. JSE is a peer-reviewed, open access trans- and interdisciplinary e-journal. Each issue will include research and practice feature articles, professional and news reports of projects and initiatives, opinion pieces, announcements of educational and research opportunities, and book and other media reviews.
35. New Issue of Sustainability: Journal of Record
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. has published Volume 3, Number 2 of Sustainability: The Journal of Record. The new issue features a roundtable on sustainability in graduate schools, an article on campus sustainability through civic engagement at the University of Wyoming, and a book review of Boldly Sustainable: Hope and Opportunity for Higher Education in the Age of Climate Change.
36. Whitepaper on the Importance of Sustainability to Colleges
Chapter 8 of Aramark Higher Education's Presidential Perspectives Series comprises a whitepaper entitled, “Sustainability, A Strategic Imperative for Colleges and Universities.” The release, written by President Dr. Thomas J. Haas of Grand Valley State University (MI), discusses the application of sustainability principles on campus as it relates to education for sustainability, student involvement, and community engagement.
37. Whitepaper on “Green”; Paper Campus Initiatives
The Environmental Paper Network has released Paper Steps on Campus: Nine Steps to Protecting the Climate and Reducing Waste. The whitepaper, which was produced in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation, Recycling Organizations of America, and the Repaper Project, includes nine steps to help green campus paper use and purchasing, campus case studies, tips on how to increase involvement, and resources where you can find more information about paper purchasing policies.
38. College Planning & Management - Green Issue
The April issue of College Planning & Management is focused on sustainability this year and provides information and examples on green building and sustainable campus planning. Topics covered include education for sustainability at the University of California, San Diego (“Learning Green” by Rex Graham); repurposed materials for buildings at Johnson State College (VT) (“A New Use for Old Wood Bleachers” by Tonya West); and green IT at campuses across the country (“IT Is Easy Being Green” by Rhonda Morin). The issue also features an article on the importance of leadership from senior administrators in embedding a sustainability perspective into the culture of the institution ("The Commitment to Change" by Tony Cortese and Georges Dyer).
See also: April Issue TOC (pdf)
Opportunities
39. AASHE Seeks Technical Advisors for STARS
AASHE seeks individuals with expertise related to campus sustainability to serve as Technical Advisors for STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System). STARS Technical Advisors are the primary source for input and insight regarding the content of STARS credits. Technical Advisors will be drawn from higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and businesses, with a preference given for AASHE members. The application deadline has been extended to May 14, 2010.
See also: Application Form
40. Environmental Education Awards - Applications/Nominations Open
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) invites applications and nominations from members for its annual awards. Categories include Outstanding Service to Environmental Education by an Individual, Outstanding Service to Environmental Education by an Organization, Outstanding Contributions to Research in Environmental Education, the Rosa Parks and Grace Lee Boggs Award for Outstanding Service, and the Walter E. Jeske Award. Submissions are due May 21, 2010.
41. Ithaca College Online Sustainability Leadership Certificate
The Professional Certificate in Sustainability Leadership from Ithaca College, offered in partnership with AASHE, is for practitioners who want to apply best practices in leading sustainability initiatives. The certificate catalog features 12, two-week seminars delivered online - anytime, anywhere - with open enrollment. The program currently has three upcoming seminars, all of which will be held May 26 - June 8, 2010. Marketing Research for Sustainability Initiatives will provide an orientation to qualitative research methods and their use in designing and implementing tools and methods for identifying high value opportunities. How Green is Your Organization? Sustainable Infrastructure will review rating tools and environmental scans that have been developed to help sustainability coordinators assess an organization’s level of achievement with industry standards in infrastructure, policy, and practice in order to identify high priority opportunities for action. Using Evaluation to Craft the Business Case for Sustainability will discuss Return on Investment and Social Return on Investment as two common methods for establishing the quantitative and qualitative benefits of investing in sustainability initiatives. The registration deadline for each session is May 26, 2010, and discounts are available for AASHE members.
Jobs & Internships
42. Director, School of Global Sustainability, U South Florida
The University of South Florida is seeking a director for the School of Global Sustainability to fill a full-time, 12-month tenured full professor position with benefits. Candidates should have an outstanding international reputation and recognition for interdisciplinary research and scholarly activities in sustainability. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to think creatively, galvanize faculty across colleges, facilitate staff, student, and alumni support, and secure significant external funding. Job duties include curriculum development, student recruitment, and the building and managing an integrated, interdisciplinary faculty team to conduct research, education, and outreach in the strategic area of global sustainability. A doctorate or equivalent in a sustainability-related discipline; five years of experience in initiating, developing, executing, and evaluating programs in educational and/or non-profit settings; five years in administration and supervision, including faculty and curricular development, budget, management, and fundraising are required.
43. Coordinator, Campus Sustainability, Cleveland State U
Cleveland State University (OH) seeks a campus sustainability coordinator to work directly with and coordinate the efforts of a coalition of senior officers, university administrators, faculty, staff, and students to integrate sustainability values and practices into the operations and culture of the University. S/he will also propose short and long term initiatives; work with university units and departments to implement initiatives; and coordinate a planning process that identifies and assesses cost effectiveness and technical feasibility of a variety of potential campus sustainability projects. A bachelor's degree in a related field and significant experience are required. The position is open until filled.
44. Director, Facilities Planning & Construction, Williams College
Williams College (MA) invites nominations and applications for the position of director of facilities planning and design. Reporting to the associate vice president for facilities, the director of facilities planning and design will develop short and long-term capital plans and will manage the College's construction portfolio. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree. A minimum of 10 years of facilities experience in higher education or related corporate facilities with significant experience managing and empowering staff members is required. The person should have relevant master planning expertise along with a passion for incorporating sustainability principles into all daily, planning, and construction activities.
45. Energy Manager, U Massachusetts Lowell
The University of Massachusetts, Lowell seeks an energy manager to be responsible for campus-wide utility management and the coordination of energy programs and analysis for building occupancies. The University seeks to achieve energy and costs savings while minimizing the environmental impact through reducing the University's carbon footprint and green house gas emissions. Duties will include developing and pursing an aggressive program to reduce the University's costs for energy; recommending a program of capital and management improvements to reduce cost and environmental impact; and recommending sound policies and standards of energy conservation. A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field with an emphasis on utilities and energy management is required. Applications are due July 28, 2010.
46. Instructional Staff, Environmental Science, Carroll U
Carroll University (WI) invites applications for an instructional staff position in environmental science. The successful candidate will be expected to teach some combination of introductory courses (Physical Geography, Introduction to Environmental Science) and advanced courses (Weather and Climate, Geologic Landscapes of North America, Mapping and Remote Sensing) in environmental science, engage in curriculum development and assessment, coordinate adjunct instructors, and advise students. An M.S. or Ph.D. in environmental science or a related discipline is required. Review of applications will begin May 24, 2010, and continue until the position is filled.
47. Assist/Assoc Prof, Environmental Science/Mgmt, Claflin U
The Claflin University (SC) Department of Biology invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty positions in the areas of environmental science / environmental management. In addition to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, the candidate will be responsible for developing an independently fundable research program for undergraduate and masters' level student training in environmental management. The position requires a Ph.D. in environmental sciences or related fields. Application deadline for this position is June 15, 2010, or until filled.
48. IT Summer Intern, AASHE
AASHE is looking for an IT intern who can work with our database administrator to plan and implement a training and support program for the roll-out of its new Salesforce database to all staff. Candidates with experience working with Salesforce or a desire to learn more about Salesforce, and candidates who enjoy teaching technical and non-technical users are desired. The IT intern will have the opportunity to work on a suite of support projects, such as developing and leading training programs tailored to staff team needs; building a library of recorded training videos for quick reference by staff; providing real-time support to staff as they learn the new system; and improving the AASHE Salesforce user interface (proficient candidates will have the opportunity to do more under-the-hood work). At least one year of experience using an enterprise database system is required, as is the ability to learn new software quickly. The intern will work from the business office in Lexington, Kentucky, or from a co-working center in the Durham/Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. If necessary, it may be possible for an intern to work remotely from a home office. The position is open until filled.
Events
49. College Building Expo
May 11 - 13, 2010; Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
The College Building Expo will bring together architects, designers, educational facility planners, construction managers, and manufacturers for three days of educational sessions, keynote presentations, exhibits, networking opportunities, and tours. Green design and sustainability will be a key topic during the event. The event will be co-located with School Building Expo and is the official spring meeting of the AIA's Committee on Architecture for Education.
50. Webinar: The Case for Reporting & Verifying your GHG Inventory
May 20, 2010; 2 - 3:30pm Eastern; Online
The American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) will host "The Case for Reporting and Verifying your GHG Inventory." The webinar will provide colleges and universities an overview and examples of how public reporting and verification has helped many organizations position their institution to meet both ACUPCC and regulatory requirements as well as identify cost savings opportunities. Presenters will include Denise Sheehan of The Climate Registry; Tom Baumann of the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute; Andy Coghlan of the University of California; and Craig Coleman of the University of Hawaii, Manoa.
51. AASHE 2010 - Call for Presentations
October 10 - 12, 2010; Denver, CO
AASHE is pleased to invite submissions of abstracts for AASHE 2010: Campus Initiatives to Catalyze a Just and Sustainable World. Preference will be give to presentations that focus on the conference theme with emphasis placed on economy and funding, curriculum, collaboration, the global campus, social justice, and climate protection. Session types will include concurrent session workshops, dialogues and discussions, field reports, panels, papers, and posters. The submission deadline is June 15, 2010.
52. Sustainable Energy Conference
July 15 - 16, 2010; Lehigh University; Bethlehem, PA
The Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) invites participants to its Sustainable Energy Conference. SEF's mission is to promote the adoption and integration of renewable energy concepts and technologies into the curriculum of colleges and universities. The Sustainable Energy Conference is designed to bring students, educators, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and capital together to advance sustainable energy for today’s green economy. The conference is open to participants from outside of Pennsylvania. Week-long attendance scholarships are available for students and professors through the Sustainable Scholars Program.
See also: Sustainable Scholars Program
Campus Sustainability Discussion Forums Highlights
Answers to the forum questions below can be read by clicking on the question's title.
53. Reducing the Environmental Impact of Information Technology
Our Information Technology department is hoping to reduce their environmental impact. We’re looking for examples of schools that have worked within IT specifically to do energy benchmarking and make changes. We’re already using remote technology to turn off labs and projectors and we’ve already deployed SmartStrips. Thanks for any ideas/examples you might have.
54. Styrofoam vs Paper Products
Our school is considering abolishing Styrofoam, but the CFO would like some research to back up the substantial cost difference between the two products. Some of the info I have obtained from cursory searches seems to indicate that neither product really breaks down and it costs much more in terms of carbon footprints to manufacture the paper. Does anyone have any info they can share on the subject?
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