Implementation Profile for James Madison University
Submitted on June 12, 2008; last updated on July 13, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/L: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA |
| Community Setting | Large town |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 6 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Linwood Rose |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.jmu.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.jmu.edu/stewardship |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Christie-Joy Brodrick Hartman |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Director |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World |
| Format of Structure | Center- or Institute-Led |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 2 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Community Leaders, Faculty, Students, Executive, Community Members, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | Following the report from the President's Commission on Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, the Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World was created. |
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. No: 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. 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: 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. Yes: No information provided. |