Implementation Profile for Augsburg College
Submitted on November 17, 2007; last updated on July 13, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/S: Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs) |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Community Setting | Large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 6 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Paul Pribbenow |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.augsburg.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://augsburg.edu/green/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Thomas Ruffaner |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Chair - Environmental Stewardship Committee |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Facilities |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 20 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | Committee was created in 1999 to advise the President on all matters pertaining to campus sustainability. The membership is lead by a core group of faculty, staff and students and it has extensive support from the administration. We have open membership and many faculty, students and staff participate in their own initiatives with some help from the committee. |
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: We have already done an analysis and established the current design for our new science building will be at the silver LEED certification level. A higher level might be achieved with additional features like a green roof, bike rider facilities, electric car station and used or "green" building materials. The President is committed to increasing our energy conservation efforts in new construction and for remodeling projects. |
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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: All new appliances purchased by the college will be Energy Star certified products. |
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3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. Yes: Under consideration. |
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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: We currently offer 50%+ discounted transit passes for all faculty, staff and students. We conduct transportation fairs twice a year to encourage more use of transit. Our campus is ideally located for transit use with one light rail line and 6 bus routes within easy walking distance from campus. We also encourage biking and walking to campus. |
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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: I have requested XCEL Energy, our local supplier of electricity to give us a formal estimate for the purchase of 15% wind energy and we expect to meet or exceed this goal in the next few months. |
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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. Yes: Under consideration. |
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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. No: No information provided. |