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Table of Contents for 3/29/07:
NEWS
1. Major Solar Installation Underway at Fresno State
2. Six Tennessee Campuses Sign Talloires Declaration
3. William & Mary Rec. Center Receives LEED Certification
4. Three MA Campuses Receive Funding for Solar Installations
5. U Illinois Springfield to Charge Students for High Energy Use
6. UNC Greensboro Signs Energy Services Performance Contract
7. U Kentucky Receives Grant to Support Sustainability in the Curriculum
8. San Francisco State Opens Green Apartment
9. Georgetown Installs Occupancy Sensors
NEW RESOURCES
10. Delta College Sustainability Website
OPPORTUNITIES
11. Campus Recycling Container Design Competition
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
12. Environmental Sustainability Director, University at Albany
13. Sustainability Coordinator, George Mason University
14. Director, Environmental Health & Safety, UT Austin
15. Environmental Education Outreach Specialist, UW-Stevens Point
16. Environmental Policy Program Director, University of Georgia
EVENTS
17. Campus Solutions to Global Warming Broadcast
18. Transportation Demand Management Toolkit
19. AASHE Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop
20. 2007 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference
1. Major Solar Installation Underway at Fresno State
Construction has begun at California State University, Fresno on a solar panel-topped parking structure system being built by Chevron Energy Solutions. 1 MW of photovoltaic panels are being installed atop 10 metal shelters that will shade more than 700 parking spaces. The panels will provide about 20 percent of the university's base electricity demand, which is equivalent to the power needs of 1,000 homes. The $11.9-million project received approval from the California State University Board of Trustees last summer and is scheduled for completion by this fall. It is one of the largest campus solar installations in the US. Information kiosks in the College of Engineering and the Physics Department will provide real time status of the photovoltaic production, conversion and electricity output.
See also: Listing of campus solar installations
2. Six Tennessee Campuses Sign Talloires Declaration
Six college and university presidents from Tennessee have signed the Talloires Declaration in a ceremony at Belmont University. The six presidents are Dr. Bob Fisher (Belmont University), Dr. Hazel O'Leary (Fisk University), Dr. Wayne Riley (Meharry Medical College) Dr. Forrest Harris (American Baptist College), Dr. Loren Crabtree (University of Tennessee at Knoxville), and Dr. George Van Allen (Nashville State Technological Community College). The presidents signed the Declaration during the Belmont Goes Green Week and in conjunction with the Higher Education and Sustainability in Tennessee conference.
3. William & Mary Rec. Center Receives LEED Certification
College of William & Mary's recreation center, which reopened last fall after an extensive renovation and expansion, is the first building on the campus to receive LEED certification. Sustainability features include access to alternative transportation, the installation of a treatment system to filter out sediments from water runoff, use of water-efficient landscaping, reducing water usage through the installation of water-efficient plumbing fixtures and use of low-emitting adhesives, sealants, paint, carpet and composite wood materials. In addition, 52 percent of the project construction waste was recycled, and 24 percent of the material for the remodel by cost was manufactured within 500 miles of the site. The renovated facility includes a 40,000-square-foot expansion.
4. Three MA Campuses Receive Funding for Solar Installations
Salem State College, Springfield Technical Community College, and Mount Wachusett Community College were recently awarded Clean Renewable EnergyBonds (CREBs) from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to partly fund the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on each campus. Salem State will install a 68 kW system, Springfield Technical will install an 82 kW system, and Mount Wachusett will install a 100 kW system. The CREBs, which are essentially zero-interest loans, are available through the U.S Energy Policy Act of 2005 as an alternative for public institutions unable to take advantage of tax credits for clean energy. The solar installations will also receive financial support from Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's Renewable Energy Trust.
5. U Illinois Springfield to Charge Students for High Energy Use (link no longer available)
In an effort to control rising utility bills and encourage energy conservation, University of Illinois at Springfield will begin charging students who living in campus apartments with above-average energy consumption. Starting in April, students who live in campus apartments will be charged for their actual utility usage if they use more than 10 percent above the average usage in their apartment building. For the past few years, students have been charged an average rate for all utilities.
6. UNC Greensboro Signs Energy Services Performance Contract
NCG expects to save nearly $8 million in its utility bills over the next 12 years through a new energy service company (ESCO) contract with Trane Comfort Solutions Inc. Through the contract, UNCG will get energy related renovations for five campus buildings, which are guaranteed to reduce utility bills by $7.9 million over the next 12 years. A portion of the savings will be used to repay the $5.8 million cost of the improvements. UNCG is the first campus in the UNC system to try performance contracting.
7. U Kentucky Receives Grant to Support Sustainability in the Curriculum
University of Kentucky political science professor Ernest Yanarella's has received an $110,000 grant to support the integration of environmental and sustainability education into the undergraduate curriculum. With the help of a team of three faculty and three graduate students, Yanarella hopes to see this support bring about a core course featuring local-global environmental and sustainability topics and themes in the new general education curriculum; a sustainability living-learning community targeting juniors; an environmental education module for future UK 101 offerings; updated and novel educational software in existing environmental courses; and a workshop for area high school teachers to assist them in incorporating environmental and sustainability issues and themes into their science, social sciences, and humanities courses.
8. San Francisco State Opens Green Apartment
San Francisco State University has opened a green demonstration apartment to showcase how students can live a modern, affordable and comfortable lifestyle while reducing their ecological impact. The one-bedroom apartment is stocked with energy efficient electronics, appliances and lighting, along with other green elements like carpet tiles with high recycled content, low-toxic paints, environmentally friendly personal care products, a low-flush toilet; and water-conserving faucet and shower attachments. The room is available for public tours by appointment. In fall 2007, SF State will offer a new environmental "theme community" in its student housing, in which a group of 58 students will live together and promote environmentally responsible lifestyles.
9. Georgetown Installs Occupancy Sensors
Georgetown University is installing occupany sensors in rooms across the campus in order to reduce energy consumption. The sensors, which detect both body heat and movement, are expected to pay for themselves within two years.
10. Delta College Sustainability Website
Delta College - a community college in Michigan - has posted a new website describing their sustainability efforts. The website describes a wide variety of sustainability activities underway at the College and includes an Environmental Sustainability Philosophy Statement that has been adopted by Facilities Management, Business Services and Finance.
See also: Listing of campus sustainability websites (AASHE members only)
11. Campus Recycling Container Design Competition
Busch Systems is holding a campus recycling container design competition. The recycling container manufacturer is inviting submission of new features and styles to improve recycling containers. The person who submits the winning idea will receive $1000.00 toward their recycling program. In addition, the winning design idea will be featured at this years National Recycling Coalition conference in Denver. The deadline for submissions is April 27.
12. Environmental Sustainability Director, University at Albany
University of Albany seeks an Environmental Sustainability Director to coordinate all of the University's activities related to responsible environmental programs, including recycling, education, communication, programming, procurement and policies. The Director, who reports to the Vice President for Finance and Business, will support and manage the efforts of the Environmental Sustainability Task Force and will work closely with the Director of University Energy Programs to coordinate energy efforts with the overall environmental agenda and will be responsible for maintaining the sustainability website and developing other communications materials. The Director will be responsible for interacting with various local, regional, state and federal entities to determine best practices, compliance issues and to seek external funding for campus projects. The Director will also work with various academic departments to develop and coordinate academic and programmatic engagement with the campus environmental vision. The Director will also work with the Department of Residential Life and other student groups to implement environmental programs. This position will supervise any additional employees, graduate assistant or students that may be hired in furtherance of this mission. The Director will participate in campus strategic planning initiatives as they related to environmental issues. Applicants should have Master's degree in a related field. The closing date for the receipt of applications is April 13, 2007.
13. Sustainability Coordinator, George Mason University
Facilities Administration at George Mason University has an immediate opening for a University Sustainability Coordinator. This position will be responsible for developing and leading a coherent, university-wide sustainability program, coordinating operations, academic, research and student sustainability activities, as well as assessing cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and means of achieving acceptance. This position will lead development of a university sustainability strategic plan, creating short and long-term initiatives. Incumbent will also work with appropriate university units and departments to implement initiatives. Applicants must have experience in strategic planning, program management, team management, partnership building, and idea marketing. Salary is commensurate with training and experience.
14. Director, Environmental Health & Safety, UT Austin
University of Texas at Austin seeks a Director of the Department of Environmental Health and Safety to
lead, promote, and support a comprehensive environmental health and safety program to identify and eliminate, or mitigate, environmental hazards and dangerous conditions. In addition to developing safety, environmental, and hazardous waste management programs and ensuring regulatory compliance, the Director will provide oversight, recommendations, and implementation strategies for UT environmental and sustainability initiatives. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and ten plus years of progressive experience in the management of comprehensive environmental health and safety programs at a comparable organization.
15. Environmental Education Outreach Specialist, UW-Stevens Point
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking an Environmental Education Outreach Specialist for the Environmental Education Outreach Program (EEO). This position serves as a staff member of UWSP Continuing Education and the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education. The Environmental Education Outreach Specialist will work with other staff members to market, deliver, and sustain EEO coursework. This position will support online, hybrid, and face to face courses developed by the Center and cooperating program units and provide student services in application, registration, and administration. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Screening of applicants will begin May 2007.
16. Environmental Policy Program Director, University of Georgia
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia invites nominations and applications for an Environmental Policy Program Director. The Environmental Policy Program is a unit within the Public Service and Outreach arm of the University. The Institute serves state and local governments in Georgia with a broad range of training, support, and research programs. A Ph.D. in a related field is required. Applications received by May 18, 2007 will receive full consideration.
17. Campus Solutions to Global Warming Broadcast
April 18, 2007; 3pm eastern
The National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology program is offering a free webcast entitled Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming. The event will include a special message from Al Gore as well as winners of NWF's Chill Out contest. There will also be a live panel discussion by contestants, climate scientists and conservation professionals who will take questions by phone from students, faculty and staff nation-wide.
18. Transportation Demand Management Toolkit
July 16-18, 2007; Boston, MA
This conference will help participants learn best practices for planning and promoting transportation demand management programs. Participants will develop a toolkit for managing traffic demand on their campuses through effective implementation of transportation demand management techniques. Instructors include: Will Toor and Spenser Havlick, coauthors of Transportation for Sustainable Campus Communities; as well the Director of Sustainable Transportation Systems at Yale and the Director of Transportation and Parking Services at University of Chicago.
19. AASHE Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop
July 12-13, 2007; San Diego State University
AASHE's Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership workshops are for faculty leaders of all disciplines who wish to develop curriculum change programs around sustainability on their campuses. Through an intensive two days of presentations, exercises, discussions, reflection, and planning, participants will become familiar with the philosophy of change in higher education developed through the Ponderosa Project at Northern Arizona University and adapted at Emory in the Piedmont Project. Participants will also experience of range of workshop strategies, hear local experts, enjoy outdoor place-based activities, and dialogue with faculty from around the country as they gain help in adapting this model to their own campus. The workshop leaders, Peggy Barlett and Geoffrey Chase, are editors of Sustainability on Campus: Stories and Strategies for Change and have helped more than 200 faculty revise courses in a wide array of disciplines. Workshop tuition is $350 for AASHE members and $390 for non-members. Applications to participate are due by May 18, 2007.
20. 2007 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference
April 17-19, 2007; University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Participants in this conference will discuss a wide range of innovations and solutions associated with achieving smart and sustainable campuses. Sessions and workshops will be offered in the areas of campus planning, engaging the campus in sustainability, facility construction and operations, and assessment and measurement. The conference organizers are: AASHE, APPA, C2E2: Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence, CSHEMA: Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association, NACUBO: National Association of College and University Business Officers, SCUP: Society for College and University Planning, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and University of Maryland, College Park.
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