ACUPCC Reporting System

Implementation Profile for Adams State College

Submitted on July 14, 2008; last updated on April 8, 2010

Institution Information

Basic Carnegie Classification Master's/L: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Control Public
Location Alamosa, CO
Community Setting Small town
USDOE Climate Zone 6
Current President or Chancellor's Name David Svaldi
Current President or Chancellor's Title President
Main Web Site http://www.adams.edu/
Sustainability Web Site http://www.adams.edu/sustainability/

Implementation Structure

Implementation Liaison's Name Kat Olance
Implementation Liaison's Title Museum Director/Asst to VP for Finance
Implementation Liaison's Department Luther Bean Museum/Finance & Admin
Format of Structure Committee
Number of Individuals in Structure 10
Stakeholder Groups Represented Faculty, Students, Community Members, Staff, Alumni
Description It started as a student, faculty, staff grassroots sustainability organization which now includes task force leaders, liaison for ACUPCC and media contact.

Tangible Actions

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: There is a State of Colorado requirement that all new buildings meet the equivalent of LEED certification.

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

Yes: All bids now includes a request for energy efficient applicances.

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

No: No

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

Yes: We have established a green bike program on campus and have encouraged faculty, staff and students to ride, walk and use existing public transportation. We participated in the National Bike-to-Work-Day and Bike-to-Work-Week.

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.

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.

7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste.

Yes: The EARTH committee is planning to participate in the national RecycleMania and America Recycles Day. Waste minimization is a target goal for the campus. We have increased our recycling efforts in partnership with the City of Alamosa and Habitat for Humanity.