Implementation Profile for The University of Montana - Missoula
Submitted on November 15, 2007; last updated on January 7, 2011
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | RU/H: Research Universities (high research activity) |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Missoula, MT |
| Community Setting | Large town |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 1 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Royce Engstrom |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.umt.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.umt.edu/greeningum |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Cherie Peacock |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Sustainability Coordinator |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Facilities Services |
| Format of Structure | Other |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 13 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff |
| Description | Previous President Dennison, with recommendation of EVST Professor Vicki Watson, created the Sustainable Campus Committee (SCC) in 2002, as follow-up to signing of the Talloires Declaration for the UM. Facilities Services (FS) and the President created the FS student Sustainability Coordinator position in Fall 2006, upon recommendation of the SCC. ASUM, the President, Provost, and SCC created the ASUM student Sustainability Coordinator position in Fall 2007, specifically to guide the ACUPCC GHG Inventory Process for UM in AY 2006/07. |
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: The University of Montana has adopted a policy that all new construction will be LEED Silver certified. |
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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: Vice President of Administration and Finance wrote to ACUPCC Liaison on 10/23/07 that "we are now codifying our practice of buying Energy Star products by turning the practice into a campus wide policy. It will be done soon." As stated, this policy will codify existing UM practice, and as soon as the policy is finalized, it will be available to ACUPCC. |
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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: UM has multiple, active policies and practices that meet this action. VP Duringer wrote that "we have implemented a Park & Ride program that last year gave over 265,000 rides. We also have a cooperative arrangement with Mountain Line [community bus service] where every Griz Card holder[all students, faculty, and staff] gets a free ride. In addition, the ASUM Transportation office has a very visible and active presence on campus and is supported by ASUM and UM Administration. For example, this office runs educational and awareness programs for students, including both public and safe, non-motorized commuting. |
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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. |