Implementation Profile for Maharishi University of Management
Submitted on July 21, 2008; last updated on January 16, 2012
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/S: Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs) |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Fairfield, IA |
| Community Setting | Small town |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 5 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Bevan Morris |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.mum.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.mum.edu/sustainability.html |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Mark A Stimson |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Sustainability Coordinator |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Facilities Management |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 12 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | Formed the Green Trust, a committee of stakeholders with regular biweekly meetings. Members include the Executive V.P., Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer, Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainable Living Dept Head, Landscape Architect, S. L. and MBA faculty, and student government representatives. |
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: Our newest building, the Argiro Student Center, will be LEED Silver, as will all future new construction. We are starting construction on a new Sustainable Living Center which will be beyond LEED Platinium. |
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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. Yes: We are purchasing Energy Star washers and dryers for our dormitories. |
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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. No: No information provided. |
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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. No: No information provided. |