Implementation Profile for Clark Atlanta University
Submitted on October 11, 2011; last updated on October 11, 2011
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | RU/H: Research Universities (high research activity) |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Community Setting | Large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 3 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Carlton Brown |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.cau.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | No information provided |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Bonita Dukes |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Associate Vice President of Business Services |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Office of Finance and Business Services |
| Format of Structure | Center- or Institute-Led |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 12 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Board, Community Leaders, Faculty, Students, Executive, Community Members, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | In 2010, Clark Atlanta University began instituting initiatives to incorporate concepts of sustainable technology and development into the fabric of the university. As an institution of high research activity, Clark Atlanta University supports innovation through research, and implements sustainable practices throughout the campus. The Clark Atlanta University Sustainability Council was established in 2010 to develop and implement a culture of environmental stewardship for the entire university community which is effectively integrated into the Clark Atlanta University brand. |
Tangible Actions
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1. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent. Yes: The campus policy specifies that CAU will register all new buildings and renovations with LEED. We are currently refining the Campus Capital Projects Policy and Procedures, which will include design standards and specifications reflecting LEED-equivalent requirements. Wherever possible, the campus attempts to achieve a LEED-Silver or above rating. Currently, CAU has one Silver certified building and awaiting the USGBC determination for another building recently submitted for LEED-Gold. |
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2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. No: No information provided. |
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3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. No: No information provided. |
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4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution.
Yes:
In an effort to encourage the use of alternative transportation as a means to travel to and from the campus, as well as between AUC college campuses during the academic year, CAU participates in the Woodruff Library Atlanta University Center (AUC) Shuttle Service. The campus shuttle system is operated free-of-charge to riders and provides access to key parts of the campuses, city mass transit and the surrounding community. The service is available to faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the campus.
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5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources. No: No information provided. |
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6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested. No: No information provided. |
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7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste.
Yes:
CAU has been a participant of the national RecycleMania competition since 2010. For our January 2012 entry, we will expand our campus-wide recycling program. Initiatives include, 1) the collection of waste vegetable oil for the Bio-Diesel Plant, 2) The CAU Recycling Club will distribute recycling bags to all dorm rooms and pick up recyclables bi-monthly, 3) Institute “Pre-RecycleMania” to educate the students living in the residence halls on recycling prior to the national competition, and 4) Create a recycling competition between all the dorms and will give the dorm that recycles the most a prize.
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