Implementation Profile for Houghton College
Submitted on July 9, 2009; last updated on January 6, 2010
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges Arts & Sciences |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | Houghton, NY |
| Community Setting | Rural |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 6 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Shirley Mullen |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.houghton.edu/ |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.houghton.edu/creationcare/ |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Ginny A Routhe |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Sustainability Coordinator |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Sustainability |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 11 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Resource Consultants, Community Members, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | The faculty approved the establishment of a committee to carry forward the work started by the creation care task force. This committee has representation from every major constituency on campus, appointed by the heads of respective departments. Student representatives were selected by the student government association. |
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. No: 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. No: No information provided. |