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Name: Jill Lovato
Title: Project Coordinator, Environment and Natural Resources program
Date survey submitted: 7/21/09
ADMINISTRATION
SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES
1) Does your school have its own formal sustainability policy?
[X] No – University of Wyoming does have sustainability policies for purchasing (EnergyStar and Forest Stewardship Council), but no formal overall policy exists at this time. [ ] Yes. Please describe and provide URL, if available:
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: GHG reports submitted in fall 2008 and summer 2009 (forthcoming).
3) Has your institution signed the Talloires Declaration?
[X] No
[ ] 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: The University’s Long Range Development Plan includes a Sustainability chapter, and other chapters of the plan incorporate sustainable practices. The plan is in draft form at this time and has not been posted to a public URL.
[ X ] Yes, in the strategic plan.
Please describe and provide URL, if available: The University Plan III includes six areas of distinction. One of those areas is Environment and Natural Resources. The UPIII is posted at http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/AcadAffairs/univ_plan/up3.pdf. Action Item 78 applies directly to the Campus Sustainability Committee. Action Items 42-45, 47, 51-55, and 102 relate to energy and environmental topics.
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
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: Campus Sustainability Committee
Number of meetings: Since August 2008, the Campus Sustainability Committee has met eight (8) times.
7) Please provide number of stakeholder representatives on the committee.
[# 10] Administrators
[# 2] Faculty
[# 4] Staff
[# 1] Students
[# ] 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): Jim Scott and Jill Lovato
Position(s) (e.g., administrator, faculty, staff, student): Jim Scott, Director, Physical Plant (administrator), Jill Lovato, Project Coordinator, Environment and Natural Resources program (staff)
9) To whom does the committee report (e.g., president, vice president)? Tom Buchanan, University President
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: The committee has primarily been addressing the requirements of the Presidents Climate Commitment. The committee is currently drafting the climate action plan (due September, 2009) and has overseen the completion of the current (FY 2008) greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Additionally, the committee has awarded grants to two student groups for sustainability-related projects and initiated a sustainability-focused behavioral marketing campaign targeting students. Two student interns are retained each year to assist with the GHG emissions inventory and other CSC special projects.
Progress made on each of these issues since August 2008: GHG Report for 2009 has been completed and filed. The University’s Climate Action Plan has been drafted and is being reviewed by the President. A student intern is developing an annual data gathering process, and the CSC is coordinating an implementation plan for the CAP.
SUSTAINABILITY STAFF
11) Does your school employ sustainability staff (excluding student employees and interns)?
[ X ] No. The University has chosen to implement the CAP and other sustainability initiatives through the CSC with full support of the President. Several key CSC members devote a portion of their time to the Committee’s work.
[ ] Yes. Please provide titles and number of sustainability staff.
[# ] Number of full-time staff (in FTE). Titles: [ ]
[# ] Number of part-time staff (in FTE). Titles: [ ]
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
[X] No
[ ] Yes. Please describe:
OFFICE OR DEPARTMENT
13) Does your school have an office or department specifically dedicated to furthering sustainability on campus?
[X] No
[ ] Yes. Please describe (including name of office or department and year created):
WEBSITE
14) Does your school have a website detailing its sustainability initiatives?
[ ] No
[X] Yes. Please provide URL: http://uwyo.edu/sustainability/
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: UW purchases Energy Star products, when available. It also purchases Forest Stewardship Council certified paper products. The policy is not posted to a public URL.
16) Does your school purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products?
[ ] No
[ ] Some. Please describe:
[ X ] All – When Available
17) Does your school purchase environmentally preferable paper products (e.g., 100 percent post-consumer recycled content, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council)?
[ ] No
[ X ] Some. Please describe: The Physical Plant purchases restroom paper products with Green Seal ratings and recycled content through campus wide vendor agreements. Residence Life purchases some Green Seal rated paper products, and Dining Services purchases compostable paper products for the dining halls. Procurement Services encourages the purchase of printer and copier paper with 30% recycled content. Purchase of departmental office supplies is de-centralized and left to the decision maker in each department; therefore, certain departments purchase paper products with recycled content while others do not.
[ ] All. Please describe:
18) Does your school purchase Green Seal, Environmental Choice certified, or biorenewable cleaning products?
[ X ] No
[ ] Some. Please describe:
[ ] 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)?
[X] No
[ ] Some. Please describe:
[ ] 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)?
[ X ] No
[ ] Some. Please describe:
[ ] 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. (Documents attached)
2008: 133,909 (FY 2008 – July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008)
2007: 134,392 (FY 2007 – July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007)
2006:
2005:
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] Yes. Please list details. Through the ACUPCC, UW commits to the following:
Reduction level: 15% below 2005 levels by 2015, 25% below 2005 levels by 2020, carbon neutrality by 2050
Baseline year: 2005
Target date: Carbon neutrality by 2050 (with incremental target dates of 2015 and 2020
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?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please list details.
Percentage reduced: <1%
Baseline year: 2007
Date achieved: 2008
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: 464
Heating degree days average over the past three years: 9101
25) Please provide GHG emissions figures on a per-thousand-square-foot basis for the past three years. NOTE: From GGEI 2008 and 2009.
Per-Thousand-Square-Foot Emissions = Total CO2e in metric tons / Total maintained building space in thousands of square feet.
2008: 18.576
2007: 19.012
2006:
26) Please provide GHG emissions figures on a per-full-time-student basis for the past three years. NOTE: From GGEI 2008 and 2009.
Per-Student Emissions = Total CO2e in metric tons / Total number of full-time enrolled students.
2008: 15.22
2007: 15.52
2006:
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)?
Retrofit of interior lighting in public spaces, replacement of exterior lighting with more efficient fixtures, replacement of single pane windows with double pane, phase one of a campus-wide metering program in Residence Life and other select areas, implementation of a digital building controls system for all new buildings and selected existing buildings, guideline to construct all new facilities to a LEED Silver standard or above, and test burns of biofuel mix at the Central Energy Plant.
Retrocommissioning, temperature setbacks and mechanical system upgrades are under discussion.
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
[X] Yes. Please describe: Signs reminding the campus community to turn off appliances and lights exist in the Student Union and in many of the student computer labs.
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
[ %] Clean biomass
[ %] Concentrating solar power (CSP)
[ %] Geothermal
[ %] Low-impact hydropower
[ .15 %] Solar photovoltaics
[ %] Wind
[ %] Other
Description:
30) Does your school have solar hot water systems?
[ X ] No
[ ] Yes. Please specify number of systems and total BTUs generated annually, if available:
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. Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky Program, 162 ea of 100 KWH blocks were purchased last year.
Date of most recent contract: May 2008
Quantity (kWh): 16,200
Percentage of your total electric energy use that it represents: 0.026%
As of July 1, 2009, the Student Union committed additional funding which would increase purchases by 61,538 KWh for FY 2010. This would represent a total of 0.099% of the university’s electrical energy use.
32) Has your school purchased non-electric energy from renewable sources?
[ X ] No. UW has acquired 12 Tons of wood pellets for a test burn at the Central Energy Plant for steam heat production. This represents approximately 192 MMBTU’s or 0.038% of non-electric BTUs
[ ] 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: 532,272 MMBTU of steam is generated annually for the campus district energy system. Generation is primarily from low sulfur coal with some natural gas.
All cooling is electric, and all electricity is purchased, therefore this number is zero for cooling.
34) Please list each fuel source (e.g., coal, natural gas, oil) and the percent of overall BTUs derived from that source:
Coal: 98.55%
Natural Gas: 1.45%
Other:
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 cans and scrap metal
37) Diversion rate: [ 34.47 %]
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
[ X ] Lightbulbs
[ X ] Printer cartridges
[ X ] Other E-waste. Please list: Printers and toner cartridges
COMPOSTING (ASIDE FROM DINING FACILITIES)
39) What percentage of your campus's landscaping waste is composted or mulched?
[ 0 %]
40) Do you provide composting receptacles around campus in locations other than dining halls (e.g., in residence halls, offices, academic buildings)?
[X] No
[ ] Yes. Please describe:
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: The Property Office holds regular on-campus and public sales of furniture, electronic equipment, other equipment, vehicles and miscellaneous office items. The campus Recycling unit operates a donation-based store for used binders, books and other miscellaneous office supplies.
GREEN BUILDING
GREEN BUILDING POLICY
42) Does your school have a formal green building policy?
[X] No. The University has a guideline that all new facilities will be constructed to at least LEED Silver even if they are not going to be certified.
[ ] Yes. Please describe policy and provide URL to the full policy, if available:
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
43) Please indicate LEED-certified buildings.
[# 0 ] Total number of LEED-certified buildings. The College of Business will be completed in August 2010 and is planned to be certified to at least LEED Silver standards.
[ sq ft] Certified-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Silver-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Gold-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ 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. NOTE: Frosty any LEED Silver buildings not certified?
[# 5 ] Total number of buildings that meet LEED criteria
[ 297,850 sq ft] Certified-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names: Indoor Practice Facility, Information Technology Center, Honors House, Information Library and Learning Center
[ 3720 sq ft] Silver-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names: Law School Moot Court Addition
[ 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:
[ 0 sq ft] Combined gross square footage.
47) Please indicate buildings that meet LEED-EB certification criteria but are not certified.
[# 0] Total number of buildings that meet LEED-EB criteria but are not certified. Please list building names:
[ 0 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).
Interior Lighting Retrofits: Target for retrofits is <.8 watts per square foot, T-5, Inductive and LED replacements, utilizing motion and light sensors as possible on all replacement systems, utilizing reflective ceiling surfaces to more evenly distribute light
Exterior Lighting Replacements: Replacing exterior lights with high efficiency fixtures, astronomic clocks and photo cells. Over 50 poles replaced so far with another 50 to be installed by the end of summer 2009.
Window Replacements: .4 shading coefficients used to reduce cooling load, installed thermal break frames and insulated glass on all new buildings and 4 existing buildings.
Door Replacements: Utilize vestibules in most buildings and high traffic areas, Install weather gasketing and sweeps in various locations and project underway for 50 additional doors.
Roof Replacements: Infra red scans performed on all roofs to evaluate roof integrity and diagnose leaks, roofs are designed with high insulating systems.
HVAC: Optimized sequence of operations and tuned PID loops throughout campus, utilize “free energy” and evaporative cooling where possible, design low pressure air systems to reduce fan energy, installed 95% efficient water boilers at 6 residential apartment buildings, installed high efficiency gas water heaters in 10 residential apartment buildings, retrofitted chilled water loop to increase delta T between supply and return water temperatures, ongoing project to replace pipe insulation, project underway to install separate utility meters on selected buildings to analyze consumption and identify issues, replacing condensate pumps with more efficient steam powered pumps, replacing domestic hot water storage systems with instantaneous tankless systems where possible, ongoing trap maintenance program to maintain efficiency by separating steam from condensate.
Motor Replacements: 18 at the Central Energy Plant, Direct Drive Fans at RMMC, Friction V belts replaced at A&S, many Variable Frequency Drives installed on 1 to 100 horsepower motors to control power output where applicable
Controls: Replacing pneumatic controls with networked digital (DDC) controls (80% of mechanical room complete), JCI extended architecture system purchased and installed with all new buildings connected and phase one existing buildings to be connected by the end of 2009.
Other: Smart pump installations, energy efficient fume hood replacements,
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).
Low Flow Fixtures: Installed in all new facilities and retrofitted in several existing facilities. All replacements in existing facilities are low flow fixtures.
Waterless Urinals: Installed in three buildings so far.
Irrigation Systems: Migration of irrigation from city water to well water: 94 acres, 40%
51) What percentage of your institution's non-hazardous construction and demolition waste is diverted from landfills?
[ 40 %]
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
52) Are there any sustainability-themed residential communities or housing options at your school?
[X] No
[ ] Yes. Please provide details below.
Name of program:
Type of community (e.g., hall, building, house):
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): For the first time, this year’s UW Transitions Program (orientation) featured community service activities that have a sustainability focus. Students can volunteer to participate. In some cases (students belonging to certain Freshmen Interest Groups), students will be required to participate.
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: The CSC employs 2 student interns.
[# 2] Paid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student: 10-20 hours/week/student.
[# 0] Unpaid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student:
55) Does your school have residence hall Eco-Reps or other similar programs to promote behavioral change on campus?
[X] No
[ ] Yes. Please provide details below, and indicate URL if available:
[# ] 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:
Students for a Sustainable Environment – focused on advancing sustainability at UW through education and awareness campaigns
Evolve.Revolve. – promote wind energy and bike transportation
Sustainability Council – Student government umbrella organization to encourage collaboration among sustainability-focused student groups
ACRES Farm – student-run (non-certified) organic farm; sells produce at local farmers market and local food co-op and provides some produce to UW Catering. Also runs a small composting operation.
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: UW began participating in 2007
Frequency of competition: annual
Participants: entire campus community through UW Waste Services
Incentives: ranked among all schools participating annually
Goal of competition: increase recycling volume on campus
Percent of energy/water/waste reduced: varies annually
Lasting effects of competition: enhanced awareness about recycling on campus
Website: http://www.recyclemania.org/ (national website)
TRANSPORTATION
CAMPUS MOTOR FLEET
58) How many vehicles are in your institution's fleet?
[# 847 ]
59) Please list the number of alternative-fuel vehicles in each class.
[# 7] Hybrid. Please list makes and models:
[# 1] Electric. Please describe type of vehicles:
[# 0] Biodiesel. Please describe type of vehicles and list biodiesel blend(s) used:
[# ] Other. Please describe:
60) What is the average GHG emission rate per passenger mile of your institution's motorized fleet?
[0.469 kg ] of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per passenger mile traveled.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
61) Does your school offer incentives for carpooling?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ X ] No.
[ ] Yes. Please describe details of the program including the type of the incentive and eligible community members (e.g., faculty, staff, students):
62) Does your school offer public transportation subsidies?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ X ] No.
[ ] 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):
63) Does your school provide free transportation around campus?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe: UW TransPark operates an on campus shuttle system servicing the entire campus and two satellite parking lots Monday through Friday 7 am to 6 pm. Please visit https://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/tap/Transservices.asp for further information.
64) Does your school operate a free transportation shuttle to local off-campus destinations?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ X] Yes. Please describe: UW’s shuttle system services two off-campus parking lots, as well as a Night Owl service that provides on-call transportation to and from the residence halls from 10 pm to 6 am on business days and 24 hours a day on weekends.
URL: https://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/tap/Transservices.asp
BICYCLE PROGRAM
65) Does your school offer a bicycle-sharing/rental program or bicycle repair services?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide details below.
Year created: 2006
Number of bikes available: 25
Fees for participation: $15 for students and $35 faculty or staff/semester (plus $100 damage deposit not charged unless bike is damaged upon return)
Repair services provided: Repairs for loose chains, bearings or mechanical problems.
CAR-SHARING PROGRAM
66) Does your school partner with a car-sharing program?
[ X ] No
[ ] Yes. Please provide details below.
Year created:
Total number of vehicles:
Number of hybrid vehicles:
Fee for membership:
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: The campus bicycle/pedestrian safety committee has identified bicycle paths and pedestrian paths on campus. The Physical Plant has expanded bicycle rack areas by 500 spots in the last two years and has installed two skateboard racks at the Classroom Building. A campus map has been developed indicating paths, bike rack locations and dismount zones. Several years ago, roads in the interior core campus were removed and replaced with wide bicycle/pedestrian pathways surrounding the core (Prexy’s Pasture). This major change has effectively made the core campus a walking campus.
68) What percentage of individuals commute to campus via environmentally preferable transportation (e.g., walking, bicycling, carpooling, using public transit)?
[ 25-30%]
STATISTICS
69) Campus setting:
[X] Rural
[ ] Suburban
[ ] Urban
[ ] Other. Please describe:
70) Total number of buildings: [ # 223 ]
71) Combined gross square footage of all buildings: [# 7,208,817 ]
72) Full-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [# 8,798 ]
73) Part-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [# 4,172 ]
74) Part-time enrollment as a proportion to a full-time course load: [ 47.42% ]
75) Percent of full-time students that live on campus: [ 21 %]
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: [ X ]
80) Environmental science/studies major: [ X ]
81) Environmental science/studies minor or concentration: [ X ]
82) Graduate-level environmental program: [ X ]
83) Student green fee: [ X] NOTE: $8/student to support the Recycling Program
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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