Implementation Profile for Paul Smith's College of Arts and Sciences
Submitted on June 20, 2008; last updated on August 15, 2012
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Bac/Assoc: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY |
| Community Setting | Rural |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 3 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | John Mills |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.paulsmiths.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.paulsmiths.edu/sustainability/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Kate Glenn |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | AmeriCorps Sustainability Coordinator |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Office of Sustainability |
| Format of Structure | Other |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 12 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Board, Community Leaders, Faculty, Students, Executive, Community Members, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | AmeriCorps Sustainability Office |
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: No information provided. |
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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: already in place prior to signing commitment |
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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: Established daily (12 hour span) van service to and from Saranac Lake for students, faculty and staff. Partnered with Franklin County to establish bus service from Malone to lake Placid and Tupper Lake via Paul Smiths |
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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. Yes: 100% Wind energy purchase prior to signing commitment. Renewed for three years this spring |
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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: Full participation |