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: Campus design standards are completed and are included in the University Master Plan. The current commitment is to include a requirement to satisfy the silver LEED criteria on all new construction projects.

2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist.

Yes: USC Aiken has been selecting Energy Star compliant computers, washer, dryers, and kitchen equipment for several years. To solidify this purchasing practice, the Chancellor's Task Force will be working with the University's purchasing department to develop an appliance procurement policy that requires all requests for bid to include the Energy Star specification.

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

Yes: Currently there is no air travel.

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

Yes: A public bus transportation station is on campus.

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.

6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested.

Yes: 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: In 2004, USC Aiken received state-wide recognition as the Outstanding University Waste Recycling Program. While recycling has become standard practice in many areas, the campus also participates in the national RecycleMania Program.