ACUPCC Reporting System

Implementation Profile for Illinois College

Submitted on November 15, 2007; last updated on July 13, 2009

Institution Information

Basic Carnegie Classification Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges Arts & Sciences
Control Private not-for-profit
Location Jacksonville, IL
Community Setting Small town
USDOE Climate Zone Not applicable
Current President or Chancellor's Name Axel Steuer
Current President or Chancellor's Title President
Main Web Site http://www.ic.edu
Sustainability Web Site No information provided

Implementation Structure

Implementation Liaison's Name Allen Mays, Jr.
Implementation Liaison's Title Assistant Vice President for Campus Facilities
Implementation Liaison's Department No information provided
Format of Structure Individual
Number of Individuals in Structure 0
Stakeholder Groups Represented Board, Faculty, Students, Staff, Alumni
Description N/A

Tangible Actions

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: Illinois College recently constructed a 200+ Bed Residence Hall which was designed using the LEED silver standard. This was a commitment the College established in 2005 and we intend on continuing this commitment with all new Capital building projects.

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.

3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution.

No: No information provided.

4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution.

No: No information provided.

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.

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.

7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste.

Yes: Illinois College started a recycling program to reduce waste in 2005. We currently recycle aluminum, glass, plastics, mixed paper and clean paper in many areas on campus. It is our goal to expand our recycling program by offering additional recycling containers, adding compactors and by building a partnership with our food service and book store contracts.