Implementation Profile for School for International Training
Submitted on January 8, 2009; last updated on July 13, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/M: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs) |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Brattleboro, VT |
| Community Setting | Small town |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 1 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Carol Bellamy |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.WorldLearning.org |
| Sustainability Web Site | No information provided |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Anthony T Drapelick |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Director of Student Services |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Student Services |
| Format of Structure | Task Force |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 8 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Students, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | Our task force is purposefully small in number and includes individuals who have previously been committed to waste reduction & conservation efforts on campus. Our size minimizes the frustration inherent in trying to get larger groups to meet, and creates subtle pressure for each member to engage fully in the group's efforts. Although our task force has a narrow group of stakeholders, our insititutional community is small enough such that members are visible and respected for their participation. |
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: On a related note, through a grant with Efficiency Vermont, all campus tubular fluorsecent lights are being replaced with lower energy bulbs before the end of the calendar year. Although premature to realize the cost savings from this initiative, the combination of CFL installation and light timers have reduced the electric bill for the Vermont campus from $9,335 in August 2007 to $8,219 in August 2008. . . The campus dining room windows have all been replaced and upgraded to ensure maximum heat seals. |
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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:
Associated measures that will be initiated, or are on-going, include the following:
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