Implementation Profile for Appalachian State University
Submitted on September 16, 2008; last updated on May 7, 2010
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/L: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Boone, NC |
| Community Setting | Small town |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 5 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Kenneth Peacock |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | Chancellor |
| Main Web Site | http://appstate.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://sustainability.appstate.edu/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Ged Moody |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Director |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Office of Sustainability |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 40 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff |
| Description | The Sustainability Council was created in the Spring of 2008 by the Chancellor's office and charged by the University Provost. The Council is co-chaired by Ged Moody, University Sustainability Director, and Jeffry Tiller, faculty member from the Department of Technology. Updated May 2010 |
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: 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. Yes: 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: http://rideshare.appstate.edu/ |
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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. Yes: No information provided. |