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Report Card 2009

Texas Tech University
College Sustainability Report Card 2009

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Texas Tech University

School details:

Endowment: $642 million as of June 30, 2007

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Enrollment: 28,325

Type: Public

 

Campus Survey: No

Dining Survey: No

Endowment Survey: No

 

Data compiled from independent research and survey responses from schools. For information on data collection and evaluation, please see the Methodology section.

 
Overall grade 
D
Administration
F 
Texas Tech University has no known policy relating to campus-wide sustainability initiatives.
Climate Change & Energy
F 
The university has not made public any steps taken to address carbon emissions, energy efficiency or conservation, or the utilization of renewable energy.
Food & Recycling
F 
The university's dining services department does not offer any notable amount of local or organic food; however, a recycling program is in place.
Green Building
F 
The university has no known green buildings or a green building policy.
Student Involvement
F 
The university has no known active programs to involve students in campus sustainability activities.
Transportation
F 
The university has not made public any program or practice that encourages or facilitates the use of alternative forms of transportation.
Endowment Transparency
B 
Proxy voting records and a list of endowment holdings are made available to the public, as per open records laws. This information is available at the investment office or similar office on campus.
Investment Priorities
A 
The university aims to optimize investment return and is currently invested in community development loan funds or similar financial institutions.
Shareholder Engagement
-- 
The university does not have the ability to vote proxies, as the entire endowment is invested in mutual funds or other commingled funds.
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