Implementation Profile for Bemidji State University
Submitted on March 14, 2009; last updated on October 4, 2010
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/S: Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs) |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Bemidji, MN |
| Community Setting | Small town |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 7 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Richard Hanson |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.bemidjistate.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | No information provided |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Erika Bailey-Johnson |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Sustainability Coordinator |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Finance and Administration |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 20 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Staff |
| Description |
President Les Duly established the Bemidji State University Environmental Task Force (ETF), in October 1992. The Task Force included individuals appointed by Dr. Duly and representatives from student, faculty, and staff organizations on campus. The Task Force was charged with making recommendations to the University Cabinet, on pertinent environmental issues including, but not limited to, University policies and practices for procurement, waste reduction, recycling, energy use and conservation, and heightening environmental education and awareness.
In 1996, President Jim Bensen established the Environmental Task Force as a permanent, standing committee. The Task Force was renamed the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) in 1997. In 1998 it adopted a set of by-laws that includes broadened membership. The EAC is a well-established university committee that easily filled the role of an ACUPCC advisory group. |
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: We plan to begin this process this (Spring '09) semester. |
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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: Bemidji State Univesity has an agreement with Paul Bunyan Transit, which offers free bus service in town to any BSU student. Student simply have to present a student ID when they want to use the service. Staff and faculty are also welcome to use this service at a minimal cost. |
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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. |