Implementation Profile for University of Central Oklahoma
Submitted on April 7, 2008; last updated on August 25, 2011
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/L: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Edmond, OK |
| Community Setting | Urban fringe of large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 5 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Don Betz |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://uco.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.uco.edu/green |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Tim Tillman |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Sustainability Coordinator |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | The University of Central Oklahoma |
| Format of Structure | Task Force |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 7 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Staff |
| Description | Created Green Task Force from various departments on campus to help distribute and facilitate sustainable initiatives. |
Tangible Actions
|
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: This has been included in the new university Sustainability Policy signed by the President of UCO. |
|
2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. Yes: No information provided. |
|
3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. No: No information provided. |
|
4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution. Yes: No information provided. |
|
5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources. Yes: UCO already is purchasing 100% wind power. |
|
6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested. Yes: No information provided. |
|
7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste. Yes: No information provided. |