Implementation Profile for Huston-Tillotson University
Submitted on February 12, 2009; last updated on January 15, 2011
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges Arts & Sciences |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Austin, TX |
| Community Setting | Large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 3 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Larry Earvin |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President & CEO |
| Main Web Site | http://www.htu.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | No information provided |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Kathy W Schwab |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Professor of Biology |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Natural Sciences & Mathematics |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 10 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Board, Faculty, Students, Community Members, Staff, Alumni |
| Description |
American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment
Huston-Tillotson University Dr. Larry L. Earvin, President Dr. Larry Earvin, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University (HT) signed the Presidents Climate Commitment Plan to launch an effort to reduce HTs carbon footprint. The first step was to establish an institutional framework to manage the Universitys efforts. Dr. Earvin asked the existing Environmental Health and Safety Committee to oversee this project. This committee consists of faculty from Biology, Psychology, and Kinesiology as well as the directors of Counseling, Disability Services, Campus Health, Residence Halls, Campus Safety, and Campus Facilities. Students are members of this committee. The next step is to measure the Greenhouse Gas Emissions on campus. Ms. Gail Maduro, a senior biology major is undertaking this as a class project. Using data from 2008, she will analyze campus conditions. She will present her findings at the Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Societys meeting in March and at the Universitys Research Day in April. Within the next two years we will develop an institutional action plan to become more Carbon neutral. |
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: 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. |