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: Currently, we are in leased space in an Energy Star rated building owned and operated by Arden Realty a subsidiary of General Electric. As part of our current strategic planning process, we are incorporating language that at a minimum will mandate a LEED Silver standard or equivalent as a minimum target for any new construction or or reuse and rehabilitation resulting from the university plans for relocation.

2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist.

Yes: The Sustainability Task Force will include the above as part of our recommendations to the president.

3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution.

Yes: The task force has made this recommendation informally to the president. We will include it as part of our formal recommendations.

4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution.

Yes: See above.

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.

6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested.

Yes: This will be part of the formal recommendations of task force.

7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste.

No: No information provided.