Sustainability at UIU

Sustainability

• “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”– Modified from the Brundtland Commission of the United Nations definition of sustainable development

Why

• Mission– Upper Iowa University provides student-centered undergraduate and graduate Educational programs through flexible multiple delivery systems in an environment in which diversity is respected, encouraged and nurtured.

• Vision– Upper Iowa University will be recognized and respected as an exceptional and ascending institution of higher learning, developing global citizens who become lifelong learners prepared for leadership within society.

History

• October 2009 – Professional Development Day– Jeff Geerts – Iowa Department of Economic Development

• Attendees• November 2009 – Bill Duffy calls for interested parties to discuss sustainability at UIU• Sustainability Working Group (SWiG)

– Jeff Butikofer, Alan Capelle, Hope Cline, Bill Duffy, Nigel George, Aaron Haines, Bryan Jolley, Kata McCarville, Nick Serra, Jennifer Stoffel• Curriculum/Operations/Community• Assess our current level of sustainability• Steve Sproles (Facilities Master Plan Consultant) → STARS

How

• Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, & Rating System (STARS)– Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)– Stars Technical Manual1) Education & Research

1.1 Co-curricular education1.2 Curriculum1.3 Research2) Operations 2.1 Buildings2.2 Climate2.3 Dining Services2.4 Energy2.5 Grounds2.6 Purchasing2.7 Transportation2.8 Waste2.9 Water

3) Planning, Administration, & Engagement 3.1 Coordination & Planning3.2 Diversity & Affordability3.3 Human Resources3.4 Investment3.5 Public Engagement

How

• Institutional STARS Score

• Institutional STARS Rating• Join STARS?– Over 250 participating institutions

STARSTotal Score(out of 100)Education & Research Score(out of 100)

= 31 Operations Score(out of 100)3

1

Planning, Administration,& EngagementScore(out of 100)

31

Reporter < 25Bronze < 45Silver < 65Gold < 85Platinum

How

Sustainability Steering

Committee (SSC)

Education & Research

Subcommittee

Operations Subcommitte

e

Planning, Administration, & Engagement Subcommittee

UIU Community, STARS?

Who

• “So, how does this affect me?”– Rick Klann

• Information• Discussion• Seeking commitment• Not proposing radical change– Assessing our current level of sustainability– Where would we go from there?