Implementation Profile for Coppin State University
Submitted on October 9, 2008; last updated on July 13, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/M: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs) |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Baltimore, MD |
| Community Setting | Large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 4 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Reginald S Avery |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.coppin.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.coppin.edu/green |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Monica E Randall |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Associate Vice President for Public Policy and Government Relations |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Office of the President |
| Format of Structure | Task Force |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 19 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Community Members, Staff |
| Description | The President of the University identified campus sustainability as a key strategic goal for the University. The Office of the President met and worked with members of the Green Coppin Coalition (students and faculty dedicated to enhancing environmental sustainability) to develop the sustainability taskforce and made recommendations to the President. |
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: Encourage all new construction and major renovations meet LEED green building standards and encourage the consideration of these standards in the development of the University's facilities master plan. |
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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. No: No information provided. |
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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: Work with students to participate in the 2009 National recyclemania. |