Implementation Profile for Illinois State University
Submitted on February 13, 2009; last updated on July 13, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | DRU: Doctoral/Research Universities |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Normal, IL |
| Community Setting | Mid-size city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 5 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Al Bowman |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.ilstu.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.greenteam.ilstu.edu |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Enid L Cardinal |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Sustainability Coordinator |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Facilities Management |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 15 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Staff |
| Description | Illinois State University's Green Team was established in 2001 by executive order. The committee oversees campus-wide sustainability initiatives and reports to the President of the University. As a subset of this committee, a Climate Task Force has been created to facilitate the Greenhouse Gas inventory and creation of the Climate Action Plan. |
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. 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. Yes: Univeral Access is a program that provides free access for all faculty, staff and students around the community on the Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System's (BNPTS) fixed bus routes, when they show their valid ISU ID. Additionally, the Redbird Campus Shuttle operates Monday through Friday during the Spring and Fall semesters. This service provides transportation around campus and is free to all faculty, staff, students and visitors of Illinois State University. |
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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:
ISU has participated in RecycleMania since 2007. 2009 is its first year competing in the Waste Minimization component.
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