Implementation Profile for Bowie State University
Submitted on February 11, 2009; last updated on October 31, 2011
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/L: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Bowie, MD |
| Community Setting | Urban fringe of large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 4 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Mickey L Burnim |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.bowiestate.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.bowiestate.edu/about/sustainability/c4/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Karl B Brockenbrough |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | VPAF |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Administration and Finance |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 15 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff |
| Description | Solicited volunteers from various campus groups |
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: 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: 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. Yes: 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: 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. Yes: 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. Yes: This issue will be on the agenda for the next meeting of the Bowie State University Foundation Finance Committee. |
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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: No information provided. |