Implementation Profile for Saint Peter's University
Submitted on September 9, 2008; last updated on June 14, 2012
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/L: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Jersey City, NJ |
| Community Setting | Mid-size city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 2 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Eugene J Cornacchia, Ph.D |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.spc.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.saintpeters.edu/sustainability/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Eileen L Poiani, Ph.D. |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Special Assistant to the President |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | President's Office |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 12 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff |
| Description |
Our President, Dr. Eugene Cornaccia, invited Mark Graceffo and Doug Demeo to serve as co-chairs for a "green campus committee." We drew in interested students and staff members such as our webmaster and faculty members.
Because Mr. Demeo is no longer with the College and Mr. Graceffo has been assigned to our Branch Campus in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, we reviewed the structure during the past academic year. Open sessions hosted by Dr. Poiani were held to discuss the various green and sustainability initiatives implemented and in the planning stages. Appointments to an umbrella steering committee are to be made over the summer. |
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:
Our new Student Center will be a LEED Certified building.
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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: College Services has an existing policy to purchase Energy Star certified products like washers and dryers. |
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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: We actively participate in NJ Transit programs that support use of public transportation. Representatives from NJ Transit come on campus to promote programs that encourage the use of public transportation. |
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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: Saint Peter's uses wind power to provide its electricity. Major projects are underway to install solar panels. Please see detailed descriptions of these steps in the Progress Report for 2012. |
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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. |