Implementation Profile for Willamette University
Submitted on May 27, 2008; last updated on January 23, 2013
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges Arts & Sciences |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Salem, OR |
| Community Setting | Mid-size city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 3 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Stephen E Thorsett |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.willamette.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.willamette.edu/centers/csc/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | William A Yasinski |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Vice President of Financial Affairs and Treasurer |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Finance |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 14 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Board, Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff |
| Description | In November 2004, President Pelton created a multi-sectoral Sustainability Council "to promote interdisciplinary study related to sustainability and the environment; to promote sustainability and environmental literacy in our curricula; to promote activities that enhance our awareness of sustainability and the environment; to promote strategic initiatives that will have the effect of creating a sustainable culture in University activities; and to promote sustainable best practices in the design of new buildings and the renovation of existing buildings." In plan development, the Sustainability Council shall report as appropriate to the Administrative Council; approval by the Administrative Council shall be required prior to plan implementation. |
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: In the fall of 2006 Willamette finished construction of its first Leed certified building, Kaneko Commons a Leed Gold housing unit. We will break ground on a second Leed Gold project, Ford Hall, May 10, 2008. All future buildings will be built to Leed Silver standards. |
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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: All university employees and students can ride on the city transit system for free due to an agreement with the University. A free campus bike shop provides service, safety, and route tips for all community members, and promotes a campus bike culture. A ride-share webpage connects carpoolers. The university now sponsors an on-campus Flexcar car-sharing program, available to all students (even under 21 year olds), faculty and staff, to encourage leaving ones car at home. The university pays for an emergency ride home program to further encourage walking, use of bikes, and mass transit. |
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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. |