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Name: Steve Mital
Title: Director of Sustainability
Date survey submitted: July 31, 2009
ADMINISTRATION
SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES
1) Does your school have its own formal sustainability policy?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please describe and provide URL, if available:
Sustainability is formally addressed through University of Oregon's Comprehensive Environmental Policy Statement and the Sustainable Development Plan. Within the document, policies are discussed for: Energy, Construction, Purchasing, Solid Waste, Landscaping, Composting, and Planning.
http://sustainability.uoregon.edu/files/uploads/Comprehensive_Environmental_Policy_Statement.pdf
2) Has the president of your institution signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. If completed, please provide the date the GHG Report was submitted to the ACUPCC:
1/15/2009
3) Has your institution signed the Talloires Declaration?
[ x ] No At this point in time it has largely been eclipsed by the ACUPCC, state level building and reporting requirements, and the high level of campus sustainability activity at University of Oregon.
[ ] Yes
4) Is there a sustainability component in your institution's master plan and/or strategic plan (check all that apply)?
[ ] No
[ X] Yes, in the master plan. Please describe and provide URL, if available:
[ ] Yes, in the strategic plan. Please describe and provide URL, if available:
The University of Oregon’s master plan is referred to as the “Campus Plan. Policy #10 in that document addresses Sustainable Development. http://uplan.uoregon.edu/plandoc/CampusPlan/CampusPlan.html
ADVISORY COUNCIL
5) Does your school have a council or committee that advises on and/or implements policies and programs related to sustainability?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes
An Interim Sustainability Council (ISC) was established in 2009 to coordinate sustainability efforts in research, curriculum and external relations. Senior faculty and administrators represent a wide variety of disciplines. This complements the Environmental Issues Committee (EIC) established in 1997 that serves to raise awareness about operational sustainability issues on campus, identify problems and concerns, and draft University policies for environmental issues.
If you answered "No" to question 5, please proceed directly to question 11.
6) Please provide the name of the committee and list the number of meetings held since August 2008.
Name: Interim Sustainability Council (founded in January 2009); Environmental Issues Committee
Number of meetings: ISC = 4; EIC = 9 (one per month during the academic year)
7) Please provide number of stakeholder representatives on the committee.
[ISC = 2; EIC = 0] Administrators
[ISC = 7; EIC = 5 ] Faculty
[ISC = 1; EIC = 7 ] Staff
[ISC = 0; EIC = 7 ] Students
[NA ] Other. Please describe:
8) Please provide the name of the chair(s) of the committee for the 2009-2010 academic year, and indicate which stakeholder group the chair(s) represents.
If 2009-2010 academic year information is not yet available, please provide information for 2008-2009 instead.
Name of chair(s): 2009 ISC = Joe Thornton; 2010; EIC = Art Farley
Position(s) (e.g., administrator, faculty, staff, student): ISC = Faculty; EIC = Faculty
9) To whom does the committee report (e.g., president, vice president)? ISC reports to the Provost. EIC reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration
10) Please list key issues/programs that the committee has addressed or implemented since August 2008.
Key issues/programs that the group has addressed/implemented since August 2008:
ISC reviewed internal “Big Ideas” proposals and forwarded several for funding, met with senators, legislators to discuss UO’s sustainability-related research and curriculum.
EIC drafted carbon offset purchasing policy, recommended need for a task force to review campus temperature set point policy, drafted UO carbon emissions responsibility chart, reviewed campus smoking policy and forwarded recommendation to Faculty Senate.
Progress made on each of these issues since August 2008: see above
SUSTAINABILITY STAFF
11) Does your school employ sustainability staff (excluding student employees and interns)?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please provide titles and number of sustainability staff.
[# 4 ] Number of full-time staff (in FTE). Titles: [Sustainability Director, Recycling Program Manager, Assistant Recycling Program Manager, Student Recycling Coordinator]
[# 1 ] Number of part-time staff (in FTE). Titles: [Parking and Transportation coordinator]
12) Does the head of the sustainability staff report directly to the president or another high-level administrator (e.g., vice president, vice chancellor)?
[ ] N/A
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe: reports to Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO
OFFICE OR DEPARTMENT
13) Does your school have an office or department specifically dedicated to furthering sustainability on campus?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please describe (including name of office or department and year created):
The Office of Sustainability was established in 2007 in order to coordinate the wide range of sustainability efforts on campus and to provide interdisciplinary support.
WEBSITE
14) Does your school have a website detailing its sustainability initiatives?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please provide URL:
http://sustainability.uoregon.edu/
GREEN PURCHASING
15) Does your school have a formal green purchasing policy?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please describe policy and provide URL to full policy, if available:
The University has committed to the goal of making environmentally and fiscally responsible purchasing choices that consider life cycle costs, long-term implications, and relative environmental harm of products. Purchasing policies aim to obtain products that minimize waste products, have high recycled content, use environmental production methods, demonstrate maximum durability or biodegradability, reparability, energy-efficiency, non-toxicity, and recyclability.
http://policies.uoregon.edu/ch4i.html
16) Does your school purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products?
[ ] No
[ X ] Some. Please describe: Many appliances purchased by campus units are ENERGY STAR approved, but there is no policy mandating that all products be energy-star approved.
[ ] All
17) Does your school purchase environmentally preferable paper products (e.g., 100 percent post-consumer recycled content, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council)?
[ ] No
[ ] Some. Please describe:
[ X] All. Please describe: University of Oregon has a paper purchasing policy that requires all units to purchase paper that has at least 50% recycled content with at least 30% post-consumer content and be chlorine-free. Many units elect to go further by purchasing 100% post-consumer recycled content that is FSC certified.
18) Does your school purchase Green Seal, Environmental Choice certified, or biorenewable cleaning products?
[ ] No
[ X ] Some. Please describe: Facilities Services buys nearly 95% Green Seal cleaning products. University Housing recently began phasing in Green Seal cleaning products as well.
[ ] All. Please describe:
19) Are your school's computer/electronics purchase decisions made in accordance with standards such as the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)?
[ ] No
[ X ] Some. Please describe: Computers and electronics are purchased by each unit as needed. We do not have a central policy guiding computer/electronic purchasing decisions. However, we know anecdotally that some units are purchasing green equipment. For example, Facilities Services abides by the EPEAT guidelines to maintain and replace its150 work stations.
[ ] All
20) Does your school use only pesticides that meet the standards for organic crop production set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Canadian Organic Standards (excluding on-campus farms)?
[ ] No
[ X ] Some. Please describe: We have an integrated pest management (IPM) program that significantly reduces the need for pesticides. A website describes the plan, list of approved pesticides, and archive of Notice of applications. Go to http://oehs.uoregon.edu/policies/ipm/policy.html
[ ] All
CLIMATE CHANGE & ENERGY
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY
21) Has your school completed a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory?
Please check all that apply.
[ ] No.
[ ] In progress. Please describe status and provide estimated completion date:
[ x ] Yes. Please provide total annual GHG emissions (in metric tons of CO2e). Also, include the start date for each year as well as the URL to each inventory, if available online, or attach the document.
All data is reported in fiscal years which begin July 1 and conclude June 30. Our GHG report was recently completed by Sightlines. The information provided below includes Scope I and II emissions. However, the attached report provides some Scope III emissions data as well.
2008: 43,762 MTCO2e
2007: 41,993 MTCO2e
2006: 43,423 MTCO2e
2005: 42,444 MTCO2e
COMMITMENT TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION
The purchase of carbon offsets does not count toward greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions for this indicator. They are counted in a subsequent indicator.
22) Has your school made a commitment to reducing GHG emissions by a specific amount?
[ ] No
[ X ] In Progress: Our DRAFT Climate Action Plan lists the following targets: stabilization by 2010, 10% below 1990 baseline by 2020, and elimination by 2050. The document must be reviewed by Faculty Senate and University Administration and signed by the President this Fall.
Reduction level:
Baseline year:
Target date:
If you answered only "No" or "In progress" to question 21, please now skip to question 27.
REALIZED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS
23) Has your school achieved a reduction in GHG emissions?
[ X ] No (Not in absolute terms, but in per student and per square footage numbers we have reduced our energy consumption and GHG output.)
[ ] Yes. Please list details.
Percentage reduced:
Baseline year:
Date achieved:
24) Please provide the total heating and cooling degree days averaged over the past three years.
Data on total degree heating and cooling days is available at: http://www.degreedays.net/. This information will be used to help reduce bias between schools in different climates.
Cooling degree days average over the past three years using base temp of 65 degrees:
Heating degree days average over the past three years using base temp of 65 degrees:
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HDD
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CDD
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Jan
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784
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0
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Feb
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634
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0
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Mar
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594
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2
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Apr
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485
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8
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May
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340
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42
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Jun
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224
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77
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Jul
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110
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207
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Aug
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133
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174
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Sep
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215
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108
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Oct
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438
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14
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Nov
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577
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1
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Dec
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798
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0
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Total
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5332
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633
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25) Please provide GHG emissions figures on a per-thousand-square-foot basis for the past three years.
Per-Thousand-Square-Foot Emissions = Total CO2e in metric tons / Total maintained building space in thousands of square feet.
2008: 6.9
2007: 6.7
2006: 6.8
26) Please provide GHG emissions figures on a per-full-time-student basis for the past three years.
Per-Student Emissions = Total CO2e in metric tons / Total number of full-time enrolled students.
2008: 2.45
2007: 2.49
2006: 2.55
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
27) What programs or technologies has your school implemented to improve energy efficiency (e.g., cogeneration plant, retrocommissioning of HVAC systems, performing system tune-ups, temperature setbacks)?
Many lighting upgrades have been performed, massive efficiency upgrades to central plant are under construction, cogeneration, DDC installations in most existing building stock and all new construction, light shelves/awnings on south facing facades, insulation upgrades in older buildings, new windows in some older buildings, sensors in bathrooms and classrooms that turn lights off when nobody is present.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
28) Do you facilitate programs that encourage members of the campus community to reduce energy use (e.g., cash incentives, signs reminding individuals to turn off lights and appliances)?
[ ] No
[ ] Yes. Please describe:
University Housing implements energy conservation programs like “Reduce the Juice” and “Do It In The Dark.” Stickers on most light switches encouraging conservation
RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION
29) Does your school generate renewable electricity?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please specify percentage of overall electricity generated from each of the following sources and describe details below.
[ %] B100 biodiesel – 3500 gallons of used cooking oil sent to 3rd party biodiesel producer annually
[ %] Clean biomass
[ %] Concentrating solar power (CSP)
[ %] Geothermal
[ %] Low-impact hydropower
[ approximately 2 %] Solar photovoltaics
[ %] Wind
[ %] Other
Description:
University of Oregon has installed solar arrays on some campus roofs, including a 12 kW array atop the Student Rec Center, 35 kW array on the Lillis Business School, and 9 kW array at the Erb Memorial Building.
30) Does your school have solar hot water systems?
[ ] No
[ X] Yes. Please specify number of systems and total BTUs generated annually, if available:
Large solar hot water heating system (50 panels) installed on the Living Learning Center in July 2007 generates 294,585,000 BTUs annually. Several smaller systems (2-3 panels each) have been installed to provide hot water to bathrooms in classroom buildings. No information available on their generating capacity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY PURCHASE
31) Has your school purchased electric energy from renewable sources or renewable energy credits (RECs)?
RECs and electricity from renewable sources must be Green-e certified or meet the requirements of the Green-e standard.
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please describe.
Date of most recent contract: May 2008
Quantity (kWh): 2,280 kWh in wind-tags.
Percentage of your total electric energy use that it represents: approximately 5%.
Note: Our utility provider EWEB has an extremely low carbon intensity factor associated with its electricity production due to the availability of hydropower in the region. Our utility also purchases power from several large wind farms in the region. These costs are absorbed by ratepayers including UO. Therefore, UO recently decided not to continue purchasing RECs and instead switched to purchasing carbon offset credits from Native Energy.
32) Has your school purchased non-electric energy from renewable sources?
[ X] No
[ ] Yes. Please describe.
Date of most recent contract:
Quantity (BTUs):
Percentage of your total non-electric energy use that it represents:
ON-SITE COMBUSTION
33) Please provide total BTUs of energy for heating and cooling from on-site combustion:
Heating: 3,998,540 therms or 399,854,000,000 BTUs for FY 09.
Cooling: Campus cooling is provided by electricity from our Utility
34) Please list each fuel source (e.g., coal, natural gas, oil) and the percent of overall BTUs derived from that source: Natural Gas 100%
35) Is any on-site combustion for heating and cooling derived from renewable sources?
[X] No
[ ] Yes. Please describe.
Percentage on-site combustion derived from renewable sources: [ %]
Total BTUs of energy generated from renewable sources: [# ]
Description of renewable energy sources used for on-site combustion for heating and cooling:
FOOD & RECYCLING
The food portion of this category is covered in a separate dining survey.
RECYCLING OF TRADITIONAL MATERIALS
36) Please indicate which traditional materials your institution recycles (check all that apply).
[ ] None
[ x ] Aluminum
[ x ] Cardboard
[ x ] Glass
[ x ] Paper
[ ] Plastics (all)
[ x ] Plastics (some)
[ x ] Other. Please list: Steel. The UO Recycling Program recycles more than 30 materials. For the complete list go to http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~recycle/Material.htm
37) Diversion rate: [ 46%]
RECYCLING OF ELECTRONIC WASTE
38) Does your institution have an electronics recycling program?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. If available, please indicate the total annual weight or volume of each material collected for recycling or reuse.
[ x ] Batteries
[ x ] Cell phones
[ x ] Computers 102,020 pounds (includes computers and computer accessories. 98% of this is donated to a local non-profit called NextStep which refurbishes and sells/donates to those in need.
[ x ] Lightbulbs
[ x ] Printer cartridges
[ x ] Other E-waste. Please list: Scanners, Copiers, Fax, and mimeo machines, CDs
COMPOSTING (ASIDE FROM DINING FACILITIES)
39) What percentage of your campus's landscaping waste is composted or mulched?
[ 100 %]
40) Do you provide composting receptacles around campus in locations other than dining halls (e.g., in residence halls, offices, academic buildings)?
[ ] No
[ x] Yes. Please describe: Composting receptacles can also be found in the Student Union Buidling.
SOURCE REDUCTION
41) Do you have any source-reduction initiatives (e.g., end-of-semester furniture or clothing swaps and collections)?
[ ] No
[ x] Yes. Please describe: Campus Recycling offers programs in conjunction with University Housing at the end of the school year designed to reduce waste. The Outdoor Program hosts two annual equipment swaps as well.
GREEN BUILDING
GREEN BUILDING POLICY
42) Does your school have a formal green building policy?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please describe policy and provide URL to the full policy, if available:
All new construction must meet at least LEED Silver standards.
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
43) Please indicate LEED-certified buildings.
[2] Total number of LEED-certified buildings.
[ sq ft] Certified-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[135,953 sq ft] Silver-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names: Lillis Hall
[123,437 sq ft] Gold-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names: White Stag
[ sq ft] Platinum-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
44) Please indicate buildings that meet LEED certification criteria but are not certified.
[6] Total number of buildings that meet LEED criteria
[ sq ft] Certified-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[343,802 sq ft] Silver-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names: MARABEL B. FROHNMAYER MUSIC BUILDING, LORRY I. LOKEY LABORATORIES, JAMES MILLER THEATRE COMPLEX (renovation and new space), LORRY I. LOKEY EDUCATION BLDG (A & B), HEDCO EDUCATION BLDG, MOSS STREET CHILDREN'S CENTER.
[ sq ft] Gold-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Platinum-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
45) Please indicate buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled.
[0] Total number of ENERGY STAR buildings. Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Combined gross square footage.
RENOVATIONS AND RETROFITS
46) Please indicate LEED-EB certified buildings.
[0] Total number of LEED-EB certified buildings. Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Combined gross square footage.
47) Please indicate buildings that meet LEED-EB certification criteria but are not certified.
[1] Total number of buildings that meet LEED-EB criteria but are not certified. Please list building names: Peterson Hall
[18,959 sq ft] Combined gross square footage.
48) Please indicate renovated buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled.
[0] Total number of renovated buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled. Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Combined gross square footage.
49) What energy-efficiency technologies have you installed in existing buildings (e.g., HVAC systems, motion sensors, ambient light sensors, T5 lighting, LED lighting, timers, laundry technology)?
For each technology, please indicate the number and type of fixtures installed, and the number of buildings in which those fixtures are installed. If possible, include either the percentage of the overall campus fixtures each type represents or the percentage of overall maintained building space that has been renovated with the technology (e.g., 20 buildings representing 10 percent of maintained building space have been retrofitted with motion sensors; thus, 10 percent of the total maintained building space in square feet would be the desired data).
Nearly 100% of T-12s have been replaced by T-8s across campus. Variable speed HVAC systems, motion sensors, light sensors, and LED lighting have all been introduced to campus, however data on percentage of coverage is not readily available.
50) What water-conservation technologies have you installed in existing buildings (e.g., low-flow faucets, low-flow showerheads, waterless urinals, dual-flush toilets, gray water systems, laundry technology)?
For each technology, please indicate the number and type of fixtures installed, and the number of buildings in which those fixtures are installed. If possible, include either the percentage of the overall campus fixtures each type represents or the percentage of overall maintained building space that has been renovated with the technology (e.g., 20 buildings representing 10 percent of the maintained building space have been retrofitted with low-flow faucets; thus, 10 percent of the total maintained building space in square feet would be the desired data).
Some dual flush toilets, low-flow faucets, water saving laundry facilities have been installed but comprehensive data on percentage of total campus affected by these renovations is not readily available.
51) What percentage of your institution's non-hazardous construction and demolition waste is diverted from landfills?
[ %]
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
52) Are there any sustainability-themed residential communities or housing options at your school?
[ ] No
[X ] Yes. Please provide details below.
Name of program:
Type of community (e.g., hall, building, house): Center for Advancement of Sustainable Living (CASL) is a student-run organization that houses 3 students in a sustainability demonstration house. University Housing is creating a Quality Circle that will accommodate 10-15 students who want to explore sustainability issues.
Number of students involved:
Additional details:
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
53) Does a portion of your new student orientation specifically cover sustainability?
[ ] No
[x] Yes. Please describe how sustainability is incorporated (e.g., information sessions, green tour): The standard campus tour has incorporated green information. New students also learn about campus recycling, alternative transportation options, local and organic food options, and waste minimization efforts on campus.
INTERNSHIPS/OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
54) Does your school offer on-campus office-based sustainability internships or jobs for students?
[ ] No
[ X] Yes. Please provide number of students and average number of hours worked weekly per student:
[5 (3 academic year and 2 summer positions)] Paid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student: 10 - 15
[1-2 students working on theses with support from Sustainability office ] Unpaid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student: 5-10
55) Does your school have residence hall Eco-Reps or other similar programs to promote behavioral change on campus?
[ ] No
[ X] Yes. Please provide details below, and indicate URL if available: Sustainability Quality Circle in the residence halls.
[# ] Paid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student:
[# ] Positions that award academic credit. Average hours worked weekly per student:
[# ] Uncompensated positions. Average hours worked weekly per student:
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
56) Does your school have active student-run organizations devoted to sustainability efforts on campus?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please provide total number of active organizations, names of organizations, a brief description of each, and URLs, if available:
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Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO)
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asuo@uoregon.edu
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Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Living (CASL)
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casl@uoregon.edu
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Coalition Against Environmental Racism
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caer@uoregon.edu
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Ecological Design Center (EDC)
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edc@uoregon.edu
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Environmental Club
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ecostudy@uoregon.edu
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Environmental Policy Makers & Planners
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envpp@uoregon.edu
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Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation
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kmuccull4@uoregon.edu
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Land Air Water
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askpielc@uoregon.edu
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Oregon Daily Emerald (ODE)
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news@dailyemerald.com
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Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG)
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amber@ospirgstudents.org
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Survival Center
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survival@uoregon.edu
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Sustainable Advantage
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info@SustainableAdvantageNW.com
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designBridge
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dbridge@uoregon.edu
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Multicultural Center
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diverse@uoregon.edu
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SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS
57) Does your school organize any sustainability challenges/competitions for your campus and/or with other colleges?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please list details for all competitions.
Name of competition: Recyclemania
Year initiated:
Frequency of competition:
Participants:
Incentives:
Goal of competition:
Percent of energy/water/waste reduced:
Lasting effects of competition:
Website:
TRANSPORTATION
CAMPUS MOTOR FLEET
58) How many vehicles are in your institution's fleet?
[220 vehicles. Estimated 75% passenger vehicles 25% are utilities]
59) Please list the number of alternative-fuel vehicles in each class. (see attached doc)
[1] Hybrid. Please list makes and models: Prius
[14] Electric.Please describe type of vehicles: Miles 2XL utility truck (4), Mighty Truck (2), Club Car (8)
[12] Biodiesel. Please describe type of vehicles and list biodiesel blend(s) used: All vehicles burn B20. Freightline Step Van MT43 (6), Peterbuilt Garbage trucks Model 320 Cab over (2), additional vehicle make and model info not available
60) What is the average GHG emission rate per passenger mile of your institution's motorized fleet?
[# ] pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per passenger mile traveled.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
61) Does your school offer incentives for carpooling?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please describe details of the program including the type of the incentive and eligible community members (e.g., faculty, staff, students):
Groups that carpool to campus with three of more people receive a reduced rate parking permit at forty percent of the standard cost. In addition, carpools are given specially-located, preferable parking spaces.
62) Does your school offer public transportation subsidies?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe the program including the size of the discount (as a percent of full price) and eligible community members (e.g., faculty, staff, students):
Since 1988 student fees have provided free bus access for the entire student population. The Department of Public Safety provides free bus access for all faculty and staff. All students, faculty and staff can ride the bus anywhere in the service district for free.
63) Does your school provide free transportation around campus?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ X ] No. The University of Oregon has been designed so that all classrooms, faculty offices, and administration buildings are within a 10 minute walk of each other. Bike and walking paths crisscross the campus.
[ ] Yes. Please describe:
64) Does your school operate a free transportation shuttle to local off-campus destinations?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please describe:
The University provides a Saferide shuttle service from campus to bus stops and other local destinations.
BICYCLE PROGRAM
65) Does your school offer a bicycle-sharing/rental program or bicycle repair services?
[ ] No
[ x ] Yes. Please provide details below.
The Department of Public Safety provides The Bike Loan Program with bikes that have been abandoned on campus, which are refurbished by BLP volunteers and outfitted with gear. Students are able to check out a bike for 1-3 terms after providing a $65 deposit, which is refunded when the bike and its associated equipment are returned in good condition.
Year created: 2008
Number of bikes available: 100
Fees for participation: Refundable deposit only
Repair services provided: Yes
CAR-SHARING PROGRAM
66) Does your school partner with a car-sharing program?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide details below.
Year created: 2009
Total number of vehicles: 2
Number of hybrid vehicles: 2
Fee for membership: yes
PLANNING
67) Does your school have policies that support a pedestrian-friendly or bike-friendly campus (e.g., in the school's master plan, a policy prohibiting vehicles from the center of campus)?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe: Vehicles (except emergency and service vehicles are prohibited from center of campus, free bus pass for all faculty, staff, and students, guaranteed ride home program for carpoolers, discounted parking fees for carpoolers, 4,000 secure bike parking spaces (no cost to user) and more than 100 covered bike parking spaces (fees associated).
68) What percentage of individuals commute to campus via environmentally preferable transportation (e.g., walking, bicycling, carpooling, using public transit)?
Faculty/Staff Students living off-campus
Bus = 10% Bus = 22%
Bike = 13% Bike = 15%
Walk = 6% Walk = 22%
Car alone = 60% Car alone = 31%
Carpool = 7% Carpool = 6%
Other = 4% Other = 4%
Note: The above information comes from 2005 and 2006 surveys. An updated 2009 survey was sent out in May. Results will be available in September 2009.
STATISTICS
69) Campus setting:
[ ] Rural
[X] Suburban
[ ] Urban
[ ] Other. Please describe:
70) Total number of buildings: [311]
71) Combined gross square footage of all buildings: [6,508,016]
72) Full-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [2008-09: 15,063 undergrads; 2,803 graduates, Total = 17,865]
73) Part-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [2008-09: 2,317 undergrad; 596 graduates, Community Enrollment Program 248 undergrad; 480 graduates. Total = 3,641]
74) Part-time enrollment as a proportion to a full-time course load: 2008-09 undergrad: 804; graduate: 392. Total: 1,196
75) Percent of full-time students that live on campus: [23 %]
Questions 76-87 are for informational purposes only; responses will NOT be included in the Report Card evaluation process.
OTHER AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGAGEMENT
Please mark an "X" next to each item that applies to your institution.
76) Outdoors club: [ X ]
77) Disposable water bottle ban: [ ]
78) Participation in Recyclemania: [ x ]
79) Student trustee position: [ ]
80) Environmental science/studies major: [ X ]
81) Environmental science/studies minor or concentration: [ X ]
82) Graduate-level environmental program: [X]
83) Student green fee: [ ] No, but 10% of student fees are spent on sustainability programs each year. This equals roughly an annual student investment of $1,000.000.00
84) Alumni green fund: [ ]
85) Revolving loan fund for sustainability projects: [ ]
86) Campus garden or farm: [X ]
87) Single-stream recycling: [ ]
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