Implementation Profile for Antioch University Seattle
Submitted on December 30, 2008; last updated on July 2, 2012
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/L: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Community Setting | Large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 4 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.antiochsea.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | No information provided |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Betsy Raleigh |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Vice President |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Finance and Administration |
| Format of Structure | Task Force |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 20 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | Antioch University Seattle (AUS) created its Presidential Task Force on Sustainability to guide the formulation of the University's Climate Neutrality Plan. The Task Force meets monthly and has student, faculty, staff and alumni representatives that participate on a volunteer basis, with support provided by The President, Facilities, and The Center for Creative Change. |
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. No: 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: AUS has adopted an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy for all new procurements. |
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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: AUS is currently investigating the feasibility of providing subsidized transit passes to students, which are currently available to faculty and staff. King County Metro, the local transit service provider, offers frequent bus service within walking distance to our campus which is located in downtown Seattle. A comprehensive transportation demand management program is being formulated to identify areas of improvement and opportunities to support faculty, staff, students and visitors in their use of alternative modes of transportation to single occupancy vehicles. |
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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: As of August 2008, Antioch University Seattle purchases renewable energy green tags through Seattle City Light' Green Up program. AUS was the thirteenth largest purchaser of renewable energy in the City of Seattle for October 2008, with renewable energy comprising 22% of the university's electricity consumption |
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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: AUS successfully participated in the benchmark division of The National Recyclemania Competition in 2009 and will enter into the competition division in 2010. In January 2009, AUS initiated a food composting program in combination with streamlining existing recycling and waste minimization efforts. Compostable food waste and soiled paper comprise an estimated 50% of the solid waste produced by the campus annually. |