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Name: Nathan Sivers-Boyce
Title: Sustainability Council, Chair (outgoing)
Date survey submitted: 7/21/2009
ADMINISTRATION
SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES
1) Does your school have its own formal sustainability policy?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe and provide URL, if available: In 2003, the board of trustees endorsed green building guidelines to be used for all new construction and renovations. All future projects will be built to LEED Silver standards or better. President Lee Pelton also created the University Sustainability Council in 2004 to facilitate and promote sustainable practices in all aspects of campus life (operations, administration, curriculum and research) and promote creation of a “culture of sustainability” at Willamette University.
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:
September/12/2008
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: http://www.willamette.edu/committees/facilities/masterplan/ The Campus Master Plan identifies priorities for future campus building projects all of which will be designed to LEED Silver standards or better.
[ ] Yes, in the strategic plan. Please describe and provide URL, if available: The university has recently begun a strategic planning process. Although this process has not yet reached its conclusion, sustainability has been a significant part of initial discussions and early drafts of the strategic plan.
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: Sustainability Council
Number of meetings: 15
7) Please provide number of stakeholder representatives on the committee.
[# 5 ] Administrators
[# 5 ] Faculty
[# ] Staff
[# 5 ] Students
[# 2 ] Other. Please describe: Trustees
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): Nathan Sivers-Boyce
Position(s) (e.g., administrator, faculty, staff, student): Faculty
9) To whom does the committee report (e.g., president, vice president)? 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:
In-reach/consciousness raising
Campus Assessment
Climate Change
Paper Use
Progress made on each of these issues since August 2008:
In-reach/consciousness raising:
Sponsored Sustainability Retreat bringing together 40+ students, faculty, staff, and administrators to discuss campus-related sustainability issues http://www.willamette.edu/councils/sustainability/info/retreat.htm
Sponsored events on Campus Sustainability Day http://www.willamette.edu/councils/sustainability/info/sustday.htm
Sponsored a events during Sustainability Month (April) http://www.willamette.edu/councils/sustainability/info/sustmonth.htm
Funded 11 grant projects http://www.willamette.edu/councils/sustainability/info/grantrecip.htm
Published Sustainability at Willamette newsletter (8 issues) http://www.willamette.edu/councils/sustainability/newsletter/current.htm
Developing a short orientation to be used in new student orientation sessions
Developed materials for and participated in new employee orientation program
Campus Assessment:
Researched and published first comprehensive GHG Inventory http://www.willamette.edu/councils/sustainability/reports/0708IndicatorsReport.pdf
Researched and published first University Sustainability Indicators report http://www.willamette.edu/councils/sustainability/reports/0708IndicatorsReport.pdf
Climate Change:
Leading the process to develop a Climate Action Plan, final draft expected to be completed by Sept 2009. (See campus assessment above)
Sponsored pilot project to encourage the purchase of offsets along with airline tickets for university-related travel.
Paper Use:
Commissioned cost comparison study of paper vs electronic document delivery
Led faculty panel on paperless classroom.
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.
[# 2 ] Number of full-time staff (in FTE). Titles: [ Recycling Specialists ]
[# 4 ] Number of part-time staff (in FTE). Titles: [ The university provides support also to the faculty Chair of the University Sustainability Council, and the director of the Center for Sustainable Communities, as well as a .5 FTE administrative coordinator position for the Center for Sustainable Communities. ]
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: Center for Sustainable Communities Director and Sustainability Council Chair report directly to President. Recycling specialists report to Facilities Manager.
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 Center for Sustainable Communities was created in 2007, and oversees curriculum development, research, and community engagement on sustainability. The Center also administers Willamette University at Zena Forest, the 305 acre campus sustainability Field Station.
WEBSITE
14) Does your school have a website detailing its sustainability initiatives?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide URL: http://www.willamette.edu/about/sustainability/info/, http://www.willamette.edu/councils/sustainability/, and http://www.willamette.edu/centers/csc/
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:
Green purchasing applies to paper, cleaning products, carpet, paint and construction products.
http://www.willamette.edu/about/sustainability/economics/
16) Does your school purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products?
[ ] No
[ X ] Some. Please describe: If an ENERGY STAR qualified computer is available that meets our need, we will purchase it over one that is not. The Dell and Apple computers (most of total purchases) we purchase meet EPEAT Gold requirements.
[ ] 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: Follows Forest Stewardship Council and Rainforest Alliance
18) Does your school purchase Green Seal, Environmental Choice certified, or biorenewable cleaning products?
[ ] No
[ X ] Some. Please describe: Approximately 61% of cleaning supplies contain no known or suspected toxins, approximately 11% come from the Sustainable Earth Brand and are Green Seal Certified.
[ ] 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: If an EPEAT qualified product is available that meets our need, we will purchase it over one that is not. The Dell and Apple computers (most of total purchases) we purchase meet EPEAT Gold requirements.
[ ] 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: Weeds are primarily managed using low impact methods including cardboard/wood chips/vinegar sprays/weed burning/string trimming, and hand weeding. Chemical pesticides are employed sparingly—2.5 gallons Roundup, and 0.5 gallons of Sythe in 08-09..
[ ] All
Grounds:
We have gone from 58 different pesticides to 1.
We have eliminated synthetic fertilizers on all turf areas, except for two athletic fields. Therefore reducing run off into the Mill race that flows through campus.
We are using natural methods of weed control by layering cardboard and wood chips, vinegar sprays, weed burning, string trimming and hand weeding.
We are using a local company Willamette Organics to evaluate soil conditions. In addition, they help apply organic fertilizers and compost tea.
We use a new 4 mix technology on our back pack blowers and string trimmers. Therefore reducing hydrocarbons by 70% over traditional 2 cycle engines.
We recycle all fallen leaves on campus to community gardens in Salem.
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.
2008:
2007: 17,934 mT of CO2e, start date: June 1, 2007 URL: http://acupcc.aashe.org/ghg-report.php?id=114
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.
Reduction level: 100%, by signing ACUPCC we have committed to becoming climate neutral.
Baseline year: N/A
Target date: Climate Action Plan is under development, but not completed yet.
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
[ ] Yes. Please list details.
Percentage reduced:
Baseline year:
Date achieved:
We have not yet completed a second comprehensive GHG inventory that would indicate reductions.
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:
Heating degree days average over the past three years:
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:
2007: 12.8, http://acupcc.aashe.org/ghg-report.php?id=114
2006:
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:
2007: 6.9, http://acupcc.aashe.org/ghg-report.php?id=114
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)?
The university has installed technologies including: high efficiency boilers and chillers, temperature setbacks, occupancy sensors, LEDs and lighting retrofits.
Adding additional insulation when a roof is replaced. In addition we are now specifying reflective roof coatings/materials. DDC energy management system (EMS) that is installed throughout campus includes capabilities of night setbacks, building night flushes, free cooling, occupancy scheduling, and early problem detection.
Capacitor banks installed on motor control centers to improve power factor.
Exit lights have been retrofitted to high efficiency LED's.
Lighting controls have been installed in all new construction including lighting sweeps, occupancy sensors, ambient light sensors and dimming, photo controls, and motion sensors. These lighting controls are now being integrated into the campus Energy Management System (EMS) for centralized control.
Lighting upgrades to electronic ballasts with T-5 and T-8 tubes in campus buildings.
Replacement of old single glazed windows with high efficiency, low-E, argon filled double glazed windows.
Installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems on campus buildings.
Installation of solar hot water panels for domestic use.
Installation of electric, gas, and Btu meters for tracking individual building energy use.
Installation of VFD’s on HVAC systems and pumps lower energy use.
Electric motor upgrades to “Super E” motors lower energy costs while improving efficiency.
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 posted in classrooms and restrooms asking people to turn off the lights when the room is not in use, information on energy conservation in sustainability newsletter, workshop on energy efficiency.
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
[ <5%] Solar photovoltaics: There is the 10 kw array on Kaneko, and the 24 kw array going up on Ford.
[ < 2 projected %] Wind: A wind turbine that students have made will soon be up and running on Collins Hall.
[ %] Other
Description:
30) Does your school have solar hot water systems?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please specify number of systems and total BTUs generated annually, if available: Installation of solar hot water panels for domestic use, including Kaneko Commons. 400 sq. ft. array generates approx. 988,000 btu’s/yr
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. Renewable energy purchased to cover the energy consumption for the new Kaneko Commons.
Date of most recent contract: 2007 (two year contract)
Quantity (kWh): ~135,000 kwh/year
Percentage of your total electric energy use that it represents: approximately 11% of annual total.
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:
95,105,930,000 BTUs
34) Please list each fuel source (e.g., coal, natural gas, oil) and the percent of overall BTUs derived from that source: 100% natural gas
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: Wood, ferrous and non ferrous metals
37) Diversion rate: [ unknown %] Billing for the collection of recyclables is calculated by container rather than weight, which makes it difficult to easily calculate the diversion rate. We are working to develop a satisfactory method to calculate this indicator.
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.
[ ] Batteries Yes, tonnage unknown.
[ ] Cell phones
[ ] Computers Yes, tonnage unknown.
[ ] Lightbulbs Yes, tonnage unknown.
[ ] Printer cartridges Yes, tonnage unknown.
[ ] Other E-waste. Please list:
COMPOSTING (ASIDE FROM DINING FACILITIES)
39) What percentage of your campus's landscaping waste is composted or mulched?
[ 99+ %] Essentially all landscaping waste is either used on campus or hauled away by company that uses it to create compost.
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: A 180 gallon composter stationed adjacent to the Putnam University Center is used to compost coffee grounds generated by the campus coffee shop.
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 Sharecat webpage http://sharecat.willamette.edu/ allows students, faculty and staff to sell or exchange items (as well as post volunteer and employment opportunities and coordinate ride-sharing).
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: In 2003, the board of trustees endorsed green building guidelines to be used for all new construction and renovations. All future projects will be built to LEED Silver standards or better.
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
43) Please indicate LEED-certified buildings.
[# 1 ] Total number of LEED-certified buildings.
[ sq ft] Certified-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Silver-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ 64,000 sq ft] Gold-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
Kaneko Commons
[ 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.
[# 1 ] 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:
[ 11,569 sq ft] Silver-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names: Carnegie Building
[ 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.15032, 11569
[# 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: Carnegie Building
[ 11,569 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).
Quantitative estimates of percentages are not available at this time.
Exit lights have been retrofitted to high efficiency LED's.
Lighting controls have been installed in all new construction including lighting sweeps, occupancy sensors, ambient light sensors and dimming, photo controls, and motion sensors. These lighting controls are now being integrated into the campus Energy Management System (EMS) for centralized control.
Lighting upgrades to electronic ballasts with T-5 and T-8 tubes in campus buildings.
Replacement of old single glazed windows with high efficiency, low-E, argon filled double glazed windows.
Installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems on campus buildings.
Installation of solar hot water panels for domestic use.
Installation of VFD’s on HVAC systems and pumps lower energy use.
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).
Quantitative estimates of percentages are not available at this time.
Water efficiency technologies employed throughout campus, including drip irrigation and low/no irrigation plantings.
Ultra low flow shower heads, toilets, and faucets. Waterless urinals are being tested.
Sensor operated lavatory faucets are now standard replacements where feasible.
Use of reclaimed rainwater for non-potable use.
Solar hot water heating for domestic use and pool heating.
Bio-filtration of storm water before discharge into the public storm water system.
Using a local company Willamette Organics to evaluate organic fertilizers and soil conditions on campus.
Use of permeable pavers to reduce storm water run off.
51) What percentage of your institution's non-hazardous construction and demolition waste is diverted from landfills?
[ 95+ %] Working with Hoffman Construction to recycle over 95% of the waste generated in the construction of the new Ford academic building. Construction of Kaneko Commons achieved the same results.
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: Terra House, Kaneko Hall
Type of community (e.g., hall, building, house): Residence Halls
Number of students involved: unknown.
Additional details: Both encourage community service, sustainability, and a relationship between students and the outdoors.
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): We include materials promoting recycling and alternative transportation resources in the orientation materials for new students. Sustainability Council is producing a short (5 minute) video introducing sustainability at Willamette that will be included in future years.
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:
[# 3 ] Paid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student: 7 hours per week each
[# ] 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?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide details below, and indicate URL if available: At Kaneko Hall and Terra House
[# ] 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:
Environmental Community Outreach Society (ECOS), http://www.willamette.edu/dept/osa/orgs/list/social.html
Garden and Compost Society, http://www.willamette.edu/dept/osa/orgs/list/service.html
ASWU (Willamette Student Senate) Sustainability Committee
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: Bike Commute Challenge
Year initiated: 2000
Frequency of competition: one month per year.
Participants: approximately 90
Incentives: bike gear
Goal of competition: increase bike commuting and reduce car commuting
Percent of energy/water/waste reduced:
Lasting effects of competition: has increased bike ridership and bike commuting.
Website:
TRANSPORTATION
CAMPUS MOTOR FLEET
58) How many vehicles are in your institution's fleet?
[# 9 vans, 4 pickup trucks, 15 electric golf carts, 4 electric service vehicles ]
59) Please list the number of alternative-fuel vehicles in each class.
[# 0 ] Hybrid. Please list makes and models: Security uses hybrids, details unknown.
[# 19 ] Electric. Please describe type of vehicles: Golf carts for on campus travel, 4 electric service carts.
[# 0 ] Biodiesel. Please describe type of vehicles and list biodiesel blend(s) used:
[# 0 ] Other. Please describe:
60) What is the average GHG emission rate per passenger mile of your institution's motorized fleet?
[# 0.75 for EVs, 1.22 for trucks, 1.4 for vans ] pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per passenger mile traveled. Calculation for EVs is approximate and based on emissions created during generation of electricity using Oregon’s electricity generation portfolio.
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): A Cherriots Ride Share program exists, details unknown. The university also provides an a “emergency ride home” service for all mass transit and non-auto commuters A rideshare webpage connects carpoolers, and the university provides a “qualified mass transit subsidy” for those car-pooling or using inter-city mass transit. We are collaborating with public transportation providers to increase route usability for employees. Finally, we include materials promoting alternative transportation resources in the orientation materials for new students.
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 50-70%) and eligible community members (e.g., faculty, staff, students): Students/Employees receive free access on local transit. The university provides a “qualified mass transit subsidy” for those car-pooling or using inter-city mass transit.
63) Does your school provide free transportation around campus?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ X ] 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: Through the SafeRide program, students, faculty and staff can us a Willamette ID to pay for taxi service. The cost of this taxi is charged to the riders at a later time, but no funds are needed at the time of the ride. The university also provides an “emergency ride home” service for all mass transit and non-auto commuters
BICYCLE PROGRAM
65) Does your school offer a bicycle-sharing/rental program or bicycle repair services?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide details below.
Borrow-a-Bike offers 48-hour rentals, details unknown.
Year created: 2007
Number of bikes available: 20+
Fees for participation: none
Repair services provided: yes, free
CAR-SHARING PROGRAM
66) Does your school partner with a car-sharing program?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide details below.
A Zipcar program runs on campus, details unknown. Two Zipcar vehicles are available on campus. Drivers must become Zipcar members. The annual cost is $35, but Willamette University users get at $35 driving credit, so the annual cost is zero, if the cars are used. The hourly rate is $9 per hour, with a $66 maximum for the day. One of the two vehicles is a hybrid.
Year created: 2007
Total number of vehicles: 2
Number of hybrid vehicles: 1
Fee for membership: 35 per year, with a $35 driving credit (zero).
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: A campus bike shop provides free services to the community including free long and short term bike “rentals,” rider safety training and equipment, and maintenance and repairs. This fall the university will start an employee purchase program for electric bikes.
68) What percentage of individuals commute to campus via environmentally preferable transportation (e.g., walking, bicycling, carpooling, using public transit)?
[Off Campus Students 51%, Staff 30%, Faculty 45%, Administrators 34%]
STATISTICS
69) Campus setting: [ ] Rural
[ ] Suburban
[ X ] Urban
[ ] Other. Please describe:
70) Total number of buildings: [# 53 ]
71) Combined gross square footage of all buildings: [# 1,398,416 sq. feet ]
72) Full-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [# 2,406 ]
73) Part-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [# 257 ]
74) Part-time enrollment as a proportion to a full-time course load: [# <3/4 CLA, MBA, SOE; <5/8 for LAW ]
75) Percent of full-time students that live on campus: [ ~56 %]
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: [ ]
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: [ ]
84) Alumni green fund: [ X ]
85) Revolving loan fund for sustainability projects: [ X ]
86) Campus garden or farm: [ X ]
87) Single-stream recycling: [ X]
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