Implementation Profile for Anna Maria College
Submitted on November 6, 2007; last updated on December 5, 2011
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/M: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs) |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Paxton, MA |
| Community Setting | Urban fringe of large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 5 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Jack P Calareso |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.annamaria.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | No information provided |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Paula Green |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | VP |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Marketing & College Relations |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 20 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | Presidential appointment of coordinator and initial committee members. Additional members will be included as stakeholder representatives are identified. |
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: As of August 27, 2007 the president articulated a college policy that new campus construction will meet the LEED Silver standard or equivalent. The start of a construction project is on hold pending review for compliance with this standard. |
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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: As of September 4, 2007 the college has committed to purchasing ENERGY STAR certified appliances and equipment in all areas for which such ratings exist. All campus sectors are included in the policy. |
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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. No: No information provided. |