Implementation Profile for Hollins University
Submitted on October 17, 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 | Roanoke, VA |
| Community Setting | Mid-size city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | Not applicable |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Nancy Gray |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.hollins.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.hollins.edu/about/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Renee D Godard |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | No information provided |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 10 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Board, Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | In recognition that academic institutions must demonstrate leadership in their communities by modeling sustainable practices and exploring those practices with students, Hollins University established its Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) in 2006. The EABs mission is to provide the university president with advice and leadership regarding identification, assessment, creation, and implementation of environmental planning and policies for the university. The EAB has been tasked with implementing ACUPCC. |
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 instituted a policy that new construction will meet LEED Silver. Energy efficiency also guides our renovations. |
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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: We have had this policy in place for over a year. All incandescents have been replaced with CFL's and all appliances are Energy Star certified. |
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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. Yes: While public transportation does not serve our campus, we are working with RIDE solutions to promote carpooling and van pooling of our employees and commuting students. |
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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. |