Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis
The following information was submitted through the STARS Reporting Tool.
Date Submitted: June 21, 2013
STARS Version: 1.2
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Table of Contents
Education & Research
3
Co-Curricular Education
Curriculum
Research
Operations
3
29
50
63
Buildings
Climate
Dining Services
Energy
Grounds
Purchasing
Transportation
Waste
Water
Planning, Administration & Engagement
63
69
76
89
100
108
118
137
155
166
Coordination and Planning
Diversity and Affordability
Human Resources
Investment
Public Engagement
Innovation
166
180
198
213
223
238
Innovation
Supplemental
238
247
Supplemental Data
247
The information presented in this submission is self-reported and has not been verified by AASHE or a third party. If you believe any of
this information is erroneous, please see the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution.
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Education & Research
Co-Curricular Education
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that provide their students with sustainability learning experiences outside the formal
curriculum. Engaging in sustainability issues through co-curricular activities allows students to deepen and apply their understandings of
sustainability principles. Institution-sponsored co-curricular sustainability offerings, often coordinated by student affairs offices, help
integrate sustainability into the campus culture and set a positive tone for the institution.
Credit
Student Sustainability Educators Program
Student Sustainability Outreach Campaign
Sustainability in New Student Orientation
Sustainability Outreach and Publications
Student Group
Organic Garden
Model Room in a Residence Hall
Themed Housing
Sustainable Enterprise
Sustainability Events
Outdoors Program
Themed Semester or Year
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Student Sustainability Educators Program
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution coordinates an ongoing peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education program for degree-seeking students. The
institution:
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Selects or appoints students to serve as educators and formally designates the students as educators,
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Provides formal training to the educators in how to conduct outreach, and
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Offers faculty or staff and/or financial support to the program.
This credit focuses on programs for degree-seeking students enrolled in a for-credit program. Continuing education and/or non-credit
students are excluded from this credit.
Student clubs or groups, which are covered by Co-Curricular Education Tier Two Credit 1, are not eligible for this credit unless the
group meets the criteria outlined above.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Total number of degree-seeking students enrolled at the institution:
30,461
Program name (1st program):
Student Sustainability Council
Number of students served by the program to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (1st
program):
30,461
A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (1st program):
The Student Sustainability Council (SSC) serves as the student voice of all sustainability focused students, and will facilitate
sustainability driven goals on campus as a cohesive, effective group.
A brief description of how the student educators are selected (1st program):
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Student officers of the SSC are elected by members of the council. All members are eligible to become trained in outreach through the
Office of Student Involvement.
A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (1st program):
Leadership Consultants are a group of students facilitating programs to engage, educate, and support others in leadership development on
the IUPUI campus. Leadership Consultants are currently working as co-facilitators in the SOLD (Student Organizations Leadership
Development) program, teaming with staff from the Office of Student Involvement to develop and present workshops focused on
important leadership skills that can be applied to work within student organizations and beyond.
http://life.iupui.edu/osi/student-orgs/resources/
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
The SSC is directly supported by the staff of the Office of Sustainability at IUPUI including guidance, promotion, and some financial
support for projects.
The website URL for 1st Program:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/partnerships/student-groups.shtml
Program name (2nd program):
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Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (2nd program):
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A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (2nd program):
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A brief description of how the student educators are selected (2nd program):
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A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (2nd program):
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A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
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The website URL for 2nd program:
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Program name (3rd program):
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Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (3rd program):
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A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (3rd program):
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A brief description of how the student educators are selected (3rd program):
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A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (3rd program):
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A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (3rd program):
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The website URL for 3rd program:
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Program name (All other programs):
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Number of students to whom peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education is offered (All other programs):
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A brief description of the program, including examples of peer-to-peer outreach activities (All other programs):
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A brief description of how the student educators are selected (All other programs):
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A brief description of the formal training that the student educators receive (All other programs):
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A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (All other
programs):
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The website URL for all other programs:
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Student Sustainability Outreach Campaign
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution holds at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at students. The campaign yields measurable, positive
results in advancing sustainability. The sustainability-related outreach campaign may be conducted by the institution, a student
organization, or students in a course.
To measure if the campaign yields measurable, positive results, institutions should compare pre-campaign performance to performance
during or after the campaign.
The campaign could take the form of a competition (such as a residence hall conservation competition), or a collective challenge (such as
a campus-wide drive to achieve a specific sustainability target).
The campaign may focus on one or more sustainability issues, but educating students is a primary feature of the campaign.
The campaign may reach additional campus members (faculty, staff, visitors, etc.) as long as students are one of the audiences of the
campaigns.
The following impacts are not sufficient for this credit:
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Increased awareness
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Additional members of a mailing list or group
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution hold a campaign that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
The name of the campaign(s):
Student Sustainability Council of IUPUI (SSC)
A brief description of the campaign(s):
“Year of the Bike Theme” – SSC has hosted a series of (4) Bike Safety Seminars on campus with Indycog an Indianapolis Bicycle
Advocacy group, on the topics of Biking Basics/Biking Safety/Sustainability of Biking/Bike Culture. In support of this theme, the SSC
also submitted a proposal for the 2013 Greening IUPUI Grant and was selected for award for the purchase and installation of (3) Dero
Fixit Bike Maintenance Stations on the IUPUI campus. This has been a great example of this student group selecting a theme for
campaign, identifying interest and events to promote around this theme throughout the campaign year. They have also submitted a 2013
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AASHE Abstract Proposal supporting this theme and how this has been a successful campaign.
A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign(s):
Source: SSC 2013 AASHE Abstract Proposal
The Student Sustainability Council (SSC) executed the “Year of the Bike” as the theme for the 2012-2013 academic school year at
IUPUI. The theme was originally chosen by the President of SSC as an ideological representation and implementation of our
organization’s passion for more sustainable transportation for the people travelling our urban, commuter campus. This technique of
developing a yearly theme with events pertaining to the theme has proven to be enormously beneficial on many fronts. Our “Year of the
Bike” campaign has enhanced student awareness and recognition of the Council’s continual dedication to the cause, also thereby
enhancing the reputation of the Council as an established student organization. The theme is also advantageous in regards to providing a
distinct direction for event planning across an entire year, as opposed to a more sporadic approach to evaluating event ideas on a
short-term basis. A year has been an appropriate time table in which to execute a theme, since new students have an opportunity to be
engaged and excited about what direction the Council is taking.
What is noteworthy about the IUPUI campus is the majority of our students live off-campus, and the same goes for staff and faculty.
There are currently 20,000 parking spots on campus, and we have over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students- not counting staff
and faculty. There is currently a push for an additional 6,000 parking spaces to help accommodate the needs of our commuters; however,
each parking garage is estimated to cost the university between $14 and $18 million. An initiative the university undertook was to
renovate The University Hotel into the Tower, which will feature accommodations for up to 500 student housing units, a food court, and
additional classrooms. The logistical problem the university faces with this project is how to accommodate for those additional 500
residents’ transportation needs. To help reduce the amount of parking spaces the university would need, there was a proposal sent to the
Green IUPUI Grant for an indoor bike hub that would accommodate 91 bikes and would only cost the university $49,407, as estimated by
the university’s architect office. This proposal was accepted and will be implemented sometime next school year.
The Student Sustainability Council’s first event where the “Year of the Bike” was introduced was during fall semester on Campus
Sustainability Day. At this event the SSC worked with IndyCog, Indianapolis’ sole educational and advocacy group for cycling. The
various benefits to be gained from cycling were addressed through IndyCog’s presentation in Campus Center as well as at an
informational outdoor booth in Taylor Courtyard. In an addition to IndyCog, the SSC invited LA Fitness to campus to inspire and
promote the benefits of biking by presenting a virtual bike experience. Many students and staff engaged in learning more about how to be
more sustainable with their choice in transportation, as well as the Mass Transit Bill that is being considered in Indianapolis.
In the spring semester the SSC hosted a series of seminars dedicated to educating student, staff, and faculty on campus about the myriad
of benefits to be gained by utilizing sustainable transportation- primarily biking. Throughout the semester there were four events with
topics including biking basics, traffic safety and savvy cycling techniques, bike culture, and lastly, the sustainability of biking.
An initiative being discussed by the University and in association with the Indianpolis Cultural Trail, to possibly launch in 2014, is
hosting a bike exchange program here on campus! This is a program in which the individual is able to rent a bike on campus and return it
when you are done. The user would swipe their JagTag and be charged to their university account. They would have the opportunity to
use the bike for a few hours on campus then return it back to one of the bike rental stations, which is a great alternative for students and
faculty that have to travel far or frequently across campus.
As a result of the increased demand and popularity of biking on campus, students saw the need for several bike maintenance stations at
IUPUI. A member of the Student Sustainability Council applied for an IUPUI Greening Grant in order to fulfill this initiative and it was
also accepted. There will now be three maintenance stations: by the Fountain, Campus Center, and by the Towers/Hine Hall classroom
space.
The Student Sustainability Council’s dedication to the “Year of the Bike” for the entire school year created cohesiveness with not only
the Council but with other interest groups on campus that are passionate about being good stewards of the earth. The Council highly
recommends implementing this strategy for the numerous benefits it can provide for groups and organizations in the upcoming school
year.
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The website URL where information about the sustainability outreach campaign(s) is available:
http://www.facebook.com/SustainIUPUI
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Sustainability in New Student Orientation
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution includes sustainability prominently in its new student orientation activities and programming. Sustainability activities and
programming are made available to all new students and are intended to educate about the principles and practices of sustainability.
Because orientation activities vary from one institution to another, prominent inclusion of sustainability may not take the same form on
each campus. When reporting for this credit, each institution will determine what prominent inclusion of sustainability means given its
particular context.
As this credit is intended to measure sustainability being infused throughout the institution, program or discipline-level orientations are
not included in this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution include sustainability prominently in new student orientation?:
Yes
A brief description of how sustainability is included prominently in new student orientation:
Colleen McCormick, Director of Sustainability, met with Andrea Engler who is the Executive Director of Student Transitions and Mentor
Initiatives in University College Orientation Services. Colleen provided her with powerpoint slides that rotated as people convened in the
auditorium prior to the tour. She also provided the “OTeam” (Orientation Team) leaders with a presentation of campus sustainability
initiatives and tour talking points (attached below). The leaders incorporated this information into the tours provided.
IUPUI’s 2012 Green Generation Fair, held on August 23rd, gave patrons of all sorts a chance to interact with green experts from both
IUPUI and local organizations. Now in its third year, this Weeks of Welcome event cosponsored by the IUPUI Office of Sustainability
and the Student Sustainability Council is intended to engage new and returning IUPUI students in exploring the impact of sustainability
efforts across campus while also piquing their interest in sustainability studies and careers. Green representatives featured at the recent
fair included SustainIndy, IndyGo, the IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Developing IUPUI Gardens Sustainably, and
the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy—just to name a few.
The website URL where information about sustainability in new student orientation is available:
http://orientation.uc.iupui.edu/MeettheOTEAM.aspx
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Sustainability Outreach and Publications
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution produces outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge. The publications and
outreach materials may include the following:
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A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts
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A sustainability newsletter
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A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability
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Building signage that highlights green building features
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Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems
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Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping strategies employed
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A sustainability walking map or tour
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A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation
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A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience
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Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the
sustainability beat
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Other
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's
sustainability efforts?:
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's
sustainability efforts:
The IUPUI Office of Sustainability has several resources available to promote campus sustainability. In addition to the official site for the
office (
http://sustainability.iupui.edu
), they maintain a social media presence with facebook and twitter to broaden the scope of awareness.
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http://www.facebook.com/IUPUISustainability
https://twitter.com/#!/IUPUISustain
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's
sustainability efforts:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Though IUPUI does not have a newsletter specifically committed to sustainability related topics, stories related to sustainability are
regularly covered by the IUPUI News Center.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
http://news.iupui.edu/all-news/index.shtml
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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Campus Facility Services (CFS) has been implementing sustainable initiatives in each of its major work areas. These initiatives help
ensure the long-term viability of IUPUI and reduce the impact of its operations.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
http://www.cfs.iupui.edu/departments/energy-management/CFS-sustainability-initiatives.asp
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food
systems?:
Yes
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food
systems:
IUPUI Campus Center Sustainability's vision of the Campus Center is to create and enhance a sense of place and community on an urban
university campus where learning, diversity, and tradition are respected, cultivated and honored. This includes signage promoting
sustainable food practices, recycling, water efficiency, and energy reduction.
http://life.iupui.edu/campus-center/about/sustainability.html
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food
systems:
http://www.iupuifood.com/sustainability
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The IUPUI Parking Services website offers commuters alternative means of transportation.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
http://www.parking.iupui.edu/transportation.do
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The IUPUI Sustainability House is a residential learning community for students of various class years and majors interested in
environmental and social action, education, and advocacy. Residents of Sustainability House will live in an environment that fosters
social responsibility within and outside of housing and the University through developing and implementing meaningful initiatives for
students to participate in.
The Sustainability House will:
Provide activities that enhance knowledge and understanding of social and environmental topics
Provide research learning experiences
Facilitate mentoring and networking
Give a platform for students to work as a team, including deciding on topics to cover each year and ways to facilitate change
Provide students with an opportunity to engage in related service projects, as well as social and academic programming
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
http://life.iupui.edu/housing/rlc/sustainhouse.html
Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper (either through a regular
column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat)?:
Yes
A brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular
column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
IU Communications, Reporter assigned to the Office of Sustainability, Richard Schneider
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IUPUI News Center regularly covers campus sustainability topics.
http://news.iupui.edu/all-news/index.shtml
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular
column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
http://communications.iu.edu/about/team/profiles/scheider-richard.shtml
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st
material):
Yes
A brief description of this material:
Student Sustainability Council – Facebook page
The website URL for this material:
http://www.facebook.com/SustainIUPUI
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd
material):
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A brief description of this material:
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The website URL for this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd
material):
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A brief description of this material:
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The website URL for this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th
material):
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A brief description of this material:
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The website URL for this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th
material):
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A brief description of this material:
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The website URL for this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th
material):
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A brief description of this material:
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The website URL for this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th
material):
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A brief description of this material:
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The website URL for this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th
material):
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A brief description of this material:
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The website URL for this material:
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Student Group
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an active student group focused on sustainability?:
Yes
The name and a brief description of each student group:
The Student Sustainability Council (SSC) of IUPUI serves as the student voice of all sustainability focused students, and shall connect
and support the development of sustainability focused student organizations in an effort to develop a collaborative community of students
at IUPUI.
List up to 4 notable recent activities or accomplishments of student group(s):
Coordinated Campus Sustainability Day Events, October 24th, 2012
Developing Theme – “Year of the Bike”
http://www.aashe.org/campus-sustainability-day/activities/campus-sustainability-day-year-bike
(6) SSC Student Representatives attended the AASHE 2012 Conference, Investing in the Future @ LA Expo
List other student groups that address sustainability:
Developing IUPUI Gardens Sustainably (DIGS)
The website URL where information about student group(s) is available:
http://www.facebook.com/iupuidigs
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Organic Garden
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an on-campus garden where students are able to gain organic farming and/or gardening
experience?:
Yes
A brief description of the garden:
Growing vegetables and herbs in the middle of an urban campus is one way that IUPUI is trying to offset its environmental impact. The
IUPUI Urban Gardens, created in 2010, produce sustainable and local agriculture using “green” gardening techniques like composting
and organic pest control.
With two locations, (on the west side of the Science Building and across from the Center for Young Children), the gardens yield enough
homegrown goodness to provide fresh organic produce and herbs to Indianapolis food pantries. A partnership also exists with Chartwells
to offer the produce in the Campus Center Food Court.
All members of the IUPUI campus community are welcome to garden.
https://www.facebook.com/iupuidigs
The website URL where information about the garden is available:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/campus-initiatives/public-health.shtml
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Model Room in a Residence Hall
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an occupied, formally designated model room in a residence hall that is open to students
during regular hours and demonstrates sustainable living principles?:
Yes
A brief description of the model room:
The IUPUI Sustainability House is a residential learning community for students of various class years and majors interested in
environmental and social action, education, and advocacy. Residents of Sustainability House will live in an environment that fosters
social responsibility within and outside of housing and the University through developing and implementing meaningful initiatives for
students to participate in.
The website URL where information about the model room in the residence hall is available:
http://life.iupui.edu/housing/rlc/sustainhouse.html
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Themed Housing
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have sustainability-themed housing (residential floor or hall, or theme house) where residents
learn about sustainability together and to which residents must apply?:
Yes
A brief description of the themed housing, including name(s) and descriptions of theme(s):
The IUPUI Sustainability House is a residential learning community for students of various class years and majors interested in
environmental and social action, education, and advocacy. Residents of Sustainability House will live in an environment that fosters
social responsibility within and outside of housing and the University through developing and implementing meaningful initiatives for
students to participate in.
The website URL where information about the themed housing is available:
http://life.iupui.edu/housing/rlc/sustainhouse.html
The total number of residents in themed housing. :
22
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Sustainable Enterprise
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a student-run enterprise, such as a cafe, through which students gain sustainable business
skills?:
Yes
A brief description of the enterprise:
Developing IUPUI Gardens Sustainably is the DIGS student group at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The dual
objectives of DIGS are to promote and teach the process and benefits of sustainable urban agriculture. DIGS is seeks volunteers who help
plan, prepare, or utilize the garden and farm sustainably. They also get help with updating Facebook, the blog, and other media and
marketing endeavors.
DIGS Garden collaborates with Chartwell’s and the Campus Center. The summer and fall produce were supplied to the Campus Center
Food Operations. The IUPUI Foodservice team engaged with the urban garden program to offer farm-to-table menu items at the Chefs’
Table. A business arrangement of $2000 from the sale of produce, from the Campus Center Outtakes location, is returned to the DIGS
student organization to support their continuing garden operations.
The website URL where information about the sustainable enterprise is available:
https://www.facebook.com/iupuidigs
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Sustainability Events
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution hold major events related to sustainability, such as conferences, speaker series, or symposia, that
have students as the intended audience?:
Yes
A brief description of the event(s):
Earth Month 2012
IUPUI professor says Earth Month events bring needed focus to environment
http://newscenter.iupui.edu/5588/IUPUI-Professor-Says-Earth-Month-Events-Brings-Needed-Focus-to
-Environment
Earth Month deserves a multitude of “hoorays,” as it casts attention on environmental concerns that contemporary colleges and
universities can no longer afford to overlook. Pamela Martin, associate professor in the Departments of Earth Sciences and Geography as
well as the director of the Center for Earth and Environmental Science at IUPUI supports this stance. Martin has said that environmental
focus “is needed now more than ever.” At IUPUI, Earth Day 2012 brought a month of events to incite environmental consciousness. Such
on-campus events occurring in April were a ToxAway Day, Garden Fun Days, a Sustainability Panel discussion, and an off-campus
symposium presented by the aforementioned Martin on the connection between urban food systems and environmental outcomes. As
many have speculated on the significance of Earth Month to the modern environmental movement, maintaining its momentum is critical
for moving sustainability forward at IUPUI and on campuses around the globe.
Arbor Day 2012
Tree planting parties scheduled to promote urban sustainability
http://newscenter.iupui.edu/5623/Treeplanting-parties-scheduled-to-promote-urban-sustainability
Last April, IUPUI spotlighted Arbor Day 2012 by hosting its first tree-planting parties on campus. Such events not only advance IUPUI’s
efforts to obtain Tree Campus USA designation—a program with five standards, including Arbor Day observance and service learning
projects—but also demonstrate the environmental esteem of incorporating more trees in an urban environment. Tree planters consisted of
volunteers from Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and IUPUI faculty, staff, and students; they labored in numerous locations around campus
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from the Administration Building to the Schools of Engineering and Technology and Science. Given the energy saving benefits that trees
provide, particularly through their role as cooling agents, the new trees are a more than welcome addition to the university. Colleen
McCormick, who leads the IUPUI’s Office of Sustainability, agrees. She affirmed that “Obtaining the Tree Campus USA designation will
reinforce our commitment to making IUPUI a leader in urban sustainability initiatives.”
Green Generation Fair focuses on sustainability, environment – August 23rd, 2012
http://newscenter.iupui.edu/5751/Green-Generation-Fair-focuses-on-sustainability-environment
IUPUI’s 2012 Green Generation Fair, held on August 23rd, gave patrons of all sorts a chance to interact with green experts from both
IUPUI and local organizations. Now in its third year, this Weeks of Welcome event cosponsored by the IUPUI Office of Sustainability
and the Student Sustainability Council is intended to engage new and returning IUPUI students in exploring the impact of sustainability
efforts across campus while also piquing their interest in sustainability studies and careers. Green representatives featured at the recent
fair included SustainIndy, IndyGo, the IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Developing IUPUI Gardens Sustainably, and
the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy—just to name a few.
Campus Sustainability Day – October 24th, 2012
http://newscenter.iupui.edu/5822/IUPUI-sustainability-day-set-for-Oct-24
Sustainability day will feature a film screening, bike demonstration, speaker panels, Yoga, traffic safety, spinning, urban agriculture,
transportation, e-waste recycling, and a dumpster dive.
The Student Sustainability Council at IUPUI collaborated with the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI, the IUPUI
Office of Sustainability and campus and community organizations to plan the day-long celebration.
“The day will showcase sustainable actions taking place at IUPUI and enable people to engage in activities and learn ways where we each
can do our part to be sustainable,” said Steve Godanis, a Student Sustainability Council member.
“We also will be kicking off our chosen theme which we lovingly call ‘Year of the Bike!” Godanis said.
IUPUI Events Going Green Workshop Series – Beginning October 18th, 2012
http://newscenter.iupui.edu/5801/IUPUI-Events-Going-Green-workshop-series-begins-Oct-18
The IUPUI Going Green workshops are sponsored by a Greening IUPUI Grant. As grant recipients, lecturer Susie Benko and Amanda
Cecil, an associate professor with the Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management, planned the workshops.
The workshops provide an opportunity to explore green best practices when planning and organizing campus events. Individuals can
qualify for the recognition program IUPUI Green Event Professional by attending three of the four educational workshops and submitting
a portfolio demonstrating implementation and measurement of a minimum of three sustainable best practices.
Events and "Green" Cuisine, November 28th, Noon - 1:30
http://newscenter.iupui.edu/5834/Green-cuisine
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Events and “Green” Cuisine
“Green” Cuisine is the second workshop in the IUPUI “Events Going Green” educational series. This educational session is being held on
Wednesday, November 28 at the IUPUI Campus Center, Room 405 from 12:00 noon -1:30pm. Chef Thom England, from Ivy Tech, will
be presenting on the topic of sustainable foods. The program will include a food tasting and a light lunch. The maximum number that we
are able to accommodate is 50 attendees. There is no charge for this event.
Following the session, learners will be able to:
• source foods that are ethical, local, and seasonal
• coordinate sustainable menus with caterers and chefs
• communicate the value of sustainable food presentation
• minimize food and drink packaging waste
IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law Receives Grant to Help ‘Green’ IUPUI Campus – August 9th, 2012
http://indylaw.indiana.edu/news/current.cfm?nid=619
http://events.iupui.edu/event/?event_id=6953
The effort proposed by Professor Dannenmaier and ENR students is called “Promoting Green Purchasing at IUPUI.” This project will
promote environmentally responsible purchasing decisions through the development of a “green purchasing guide,” and educational
initiatives including workshops/roundtable sessions for purchasing officers.
The OPT Green Workshop will be held at the Law School from 12:00 - 2:30 pm on August 9th. This event, which is co-sponsored by the
Law School's Environmental and Natural Resource program and IUPUI's Office of Sustainability as well as supported by Greening
IUPUI grant funds, will promote the advantages of green purchasing, while specifically highlighting the financial and institutional
considerations involved in making fiscal decisions that facilitate campus sustainability. Featured speakers will include:
Andrew Klein, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chancellor; Camy Broeker, Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance; Rob Halter, Executive
Director, Purchasing Services, IUPUI Office of Purchasing; John Kamman II, Energy Engineer, IUPUI Campus Facility Services;
Colleen McCormick, Director, Office of Sustainability, IUPUI; Susan T. Benko, Lecturer, Department of Tourism, Conventions and
Event Management; Eric Dannenmaier, Professor of Law and Dean's Fellow, Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Law
Program
Green purchasing is critical to energy efficiency, reductions in maintenance costs, and increases in product longevity. Financial decisions
that correspond with the campus’ sustainability endeavors also demonstrate our university’s value of educational programs and initiatives
that prepare leaders, engineers, and health professionals for global environmental concerns and challenges.
If you’re a fiscal officer at IUPUI or a staff member involved in making purchasing decisions for your unit, please plan to attend this
working lunch so you can join the discussion about why and how to align your bottom line with greening IUPUI objectives.
The website URL where information about the event(s) are available:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/index.shtml
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Outdoors Program
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a wilderness or outdoors program that organizes hiking, backpacking, kayaking, or other
outings for students and follows Leave No Trace principles?:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
Outdoor Adventure Education
The goal for the Outdoor Adventure Education program would be to provide lifetime leisure, non-competitive activity, like backpacking,
camping, hiking, rock climbing, rappelling, and outdoor living/environmental awareness. The outcome of this program is to help establish
coping skills necessary to succeed in complete their degree and augment their potential in the job market.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
http://life.iupui.edu/campusrec/programs/adventure.html
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Themed Semester or Year
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution chosen a sustainability-related theme for its themed semester, year, or first-year experience during
the past three years?:
Yes
A brief description of the themed semester, year, or first-year experience:
Consuming Well for the Wealth of Communities, from IUPUI to the World
Can we have a conversation about how we consume and what we want?
The inaugural Common Theme asks this question and invites IUPUI students, staff and faculty and the broader community to a two-year
discussion about the consequences of our consumption and the healthier, greener and more sustainable communities we might build here
in Indiana and around the world.
Two simple but profound ideas motivate this conversation:
Consuming Well: The very idea that there are better and worse ways to consume is controversial. But this is a conversation worth having,
free from the sound bites of ordinary politics. People from across the political spectrum are invited to work together to learn about the
impact of our current consumption on the health of our communities and the prospects for building the green businesses, jobs, and
infrastructure of an alternative energy economy.
Wealth of Communities: As Hoosiers join to rethink, rebuild and reinvest in the economy, it's worth remembering that the wealth of our
communities includes more than economic wealth. Identifying and supporting the common wealth of green spaces, cultural diversity,
good jobs, scientific research, artistic creativity, walkable streets, natural beauty, local food, and all of the other wealth in our
communities is a second goal of this inaugural Common Theme.
The sustainability-related book that was chosen, if applicable:
Colin Beavan’s "No Impact Man"
The website URL where information about the theme is available:
http://www.iupui.edu/common_theme/About/Theme/
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Curriculum
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that have formal education programs and courses that address sustainability. One of the
primary functions of colleges and universities is to educate students. By training and educating future leaders, scholars, workers, and
professionals, higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to prepare students to understand and address sustainability
challenges. Institutions that offer courses covering sustainability issues help equip their students to lead society to a sustainable future.
Credit
Sustainability Course Identification
Sustainability-Focused Courses
Sustainability-Related Courses
Sustainability Courses by Department
Sustainability Learning Outcomes
Undergraduate Program in Sustainability
Graduate Program in Sustainability
Sustainability Immersive Experience
Sustainability Literacy Assessment
Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses
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Sustainability Course Identification
Responsible Party
Dr. E. Jane Luzar
Dean
Honors College
Criteria
Part 1
Institution has developed a definition of sustainability in the curriculum. The definition was developed by a committee comprised of at
least three faculty members who teach courses in different departments. The committee may include students, staff, and other
stakeholders as well. The definition does not have to be formally adopted.
In order to report on other STARS Curriculum credits, the definition of sustainability in the curriculum should distinguish between
courses that focus or concentrate on the concept of sustainability throughout the course and courses that relate to an aspect of
sustainability or include sustainability as part of the course.
•
Sustainability-focused courses concentrate on the concept of sustainability, including its social, economic, and environmental
dimensions, or examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens.
•
Sustainability-related courses incorporate sustainability as a distinct course component or module or concentrate on a single
sustainability principle or issue.
Part 2
Institution has identified its sustainability-focused and sustainability-related course offerings. A course is either sustainability-focused or
sustainability-related; no course should be identified as both sustainability-focused and sustainability-related. Each institution is free to
choose a methodology to identify sustainability courses that is most appropriate given its unique circumstances. Asking faculty or
departments to self-identify sustainability courses using the definition in Part 1 or looking at the stated learning outcomes and course
objectives associated with each course may provide a richer view of sustainability course offerings than simply reviewing course
descriptions, but it is not required.
Part 3
Institution makes its sustainability course inventory publicly available online. The identification can be incorporated into the course
catalog or posted as a stand-alone document.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
Yes
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability in the curriculum?:
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Our IUPUI Academic Sustainability Committee accepts the Brundtland Report definition from the 1987 World Commission on
Environment and Development: “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs.” We enrich this definition with elements of the AASHE definition which incorporates economic, social and
environmental elements of sustainability into its definition.
At IUPUI, courses designated by this committee as sustainability-focused share the following characteristics:
1. They integrate knowledge in an interdisciplinary framework to include social and natural environmental interactions;
2. They offer alternative strategies for the use of natural resources, highlighting trade-offs and unintended consequences;
3. They are forward looking with respect to the impacts of technology, policy, and physical constraints on the ecosystem;
4. They promote critical thinking skills related to the challenges of sustainability
5. They enhance sustainability communication skills across disciplines
Courses designated by this committee as sustainability-related may share some of the following characteristics but do not explicitly
include sustainability related outcomes in their learning outcomes (#4, #5).
1. They may integrate knowledge in an interdisciplinary framework to include social and natural environmental interactions;
2. They may offer alternative strategies for the use of natural resources, highlighting trade-offs and unintended consequences;
3. They may be forward looking with respect to the impacts of technology, policy, and physical constraints on the ecosystem;
Has the institution identified its sustainability-focused and sustainability-related course offerings?:
No
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
---
Does the institution make its sustainability course inventory publicly available online?:
Yes
The website URL where the sustainability course inventory is posted:
http://registrar.iupui.edu/schedule.html
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Sustainability-Focused Courses
Responsible Party
Dr. E. Jane Luzar
Dean
Honors College
Criteria
Institution offers sustainability-focused academic courses.
This credit does not include continuing education and extension courses, which are covered by PAE Credit 21: Sustainability in
Continuing Education.
Submission Note:
To search for sustainability related coursework, a student can go to the above Class Search page and select "Sustainability" under the
"Course Attribute" drop-down menu.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The number of sustainability-focused courses offered :
121
The total number of courses offered :
4,086
Number of years covered by the data:
One
A list of sustainability-focused courses offered:
Undergraduate Courses
Science
G185 Global Environmental Change
G115 Introduction to Oceanography
G306 Earth Materials
G406 Introduction to Geochemistry
G340 Principles of Hydrology
G431 Wetland Ecosystems
G451 Principles of Hydrogeology
PHYS 48000 Solar Energy Usage
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K341 Principles of Ecology and Evolution
K411 Global Change Biology
K342 Principles of Ecology and Evolution Laboratory
Liberal Arts
G107 Physical Systems of the Environment
G108 Lab for G107
G303 Weather and Climate
G305 Environmental Change
G307 Biogeography: Dist of Life
G310 Human Impact on the Environment
G314 Urban Geography
G315 Environmental Conservation
G360 Feeding the City
G331 Economic Geography
G404 Soils Geography
G336 Environmental Remote Sensing
G421 Environments of Tropical Lands
G475 Climate Change
E307 Energy, the Environment, and Economics
E337 Economic Development
E363 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Y313 Environmental Policy
E411 Wealth, Exchange and Power in Anthropological Perspective
E391 Women in Developing Countries
A410 American Environmental History
R386 Ethics of Consumption
P237 Environmental Ethics
Y314 Global Environmental Policy
Y322 Environmental Theory
A410 American Environmental History
R386 Ethics of Consumption
R300 Faith and Food
P237 Environmental Ethics
Engineering and Technology
TECH 20100 Introduction to Sustainable Principles and Practices
TECH 30100 Renewable Energy Technologies
TECH 30200 Introduction to Green Building Technologies
TECH 30400 Green Building Information Modeling
TECH 30300 Energy Efficiency and Auditing
TECH 40100 Leadership and Economic Aspects of Sustainable Technologies
TECH 40200 Emerging Green Technologies
OLS 42300 GO GREEN (Green Organizations: Global Responsibility for Environmental and Economic Necessity) Study Abroad
Germany or France (RISE)
EEN 22000 Fundamentals of Electromechanical Materials and Systems Engineering
EEN 26000 Sustainable Energy
EEN 39700 Renewable Energy System and Design
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Public and Environmental Affairs
V222 Principles of Sustainability
V322 Sustainable Management
V323 Sustainable Policy (state, federal, international)
V311 Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
V380 Internship in Public & Environmental Affairs
V310 Environmental Justice
V423 Sustainable Urban Environments
E476 Environmental Law and Regulation
V419 Sustainable Community Development
Education
T550 Urban Environmental Education
Public Health
A316 Environmental Health Science
A410 Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
A416 Environmental Health Policy
A424 Environmental Health Science Technology: Managing Water & Wastes
A451 Air Pollution and Control
Graduate and Professional Courses
McKinney School of Law (Environmental and Natural Resources Law Certificate)
D/N 641 Climate Law and Policy
DN611 Environmental and Toxic Tort Law
DN665 Law of Hazardous Waste Regulation
DN697 Biotechnology and Law
DN717 Natural Resources Law
DN740 Land Use
DN882 Water Law
DN891 Environmental Law
D671 Law and Public Health
D/N_ Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
D/N_ Environmental Justice
D/N713 International Environmental Law
D/N665 Law of Hazardous Waste Regulation
IU School of Medicine
A316 Environmental Health Science
A380 Environmental Health Internship
A459 Environmental Science and Health Data Analysis
A609 Air Pollution and Health
A614 Water Quality Management
A620 Environmental Health Policy Analysis
A621 Solid and Hazardous Waste
A615 Sustainability
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A617 Environmental Epidemiology
A623 Environmental Management Systems: ISO Based
H519/P519 Environmental Science in Public Health
P650 Readings In Public Health
P703 Environmental Health Science Final Concentration Project
School of Public and Environmental Affairs (Masters of Public Affairs–Urban Sustainability)
SPEA-V 600 Capstone in Public and Environmental Affairs
SPEA-V550 Urban Sustainability
SPEA-V565 Environmental Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice
SPEA-V645 Environmental Law
SPEA-E560 Environmental Risk Analysis
SPEA-E511 Sustainability Assessment
SPEA-V541 Benefit-Cost Analysis of Public and Environmental Policies
SPEA-E529 Application of Geographic Information Systems
SPEA-V643 Natural Resource Management and Policy
SPEA-V512 Public Policy Process
SPEA-V550 Energy Policy
SPEA-V520 Environmental Policy Analysis
SPEA-E535 International Environmental Policy
SPEA-V 550 Principles and Practices of Social Entrepreneurship
SPEA-V 525 Management in the Nonprofit Sector
SPEA-V 602 Strategic Management of Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Engineering and Technology
TECH 58100 Special Project: Sustainable Practices in Germany or France Study Abroad
TECH 58100 Greening Organizations
School of Public Health
E520 Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
V541 Benefit-Cost Analysis of Public and Environmental Policy
School of Education
T550 Urban Environmental Education
School of Public Health (Masters–Public Health)
PBHL500 Social and Behavioral Science in Public Health
PBHL501 U.S. Health Care
PBHL514 Health Economics
PBHL519 Environmental Science in Public Health
PBHL661 Environmental Health Risk Assessment
PBHL661 Environmental Toxicology
School of Science
GEOL-G 596 Topics in Applied Environmental Geology
GEOL-G 690 Advanced Geology Seminar: Feeding the City
The website URL where the publicly available sustainability course inventory that includes a list of
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sustainability-focused courses is available:
https://iuself.iu.edu/psp/SSERV/SISSELFSERVICE/HRMS/c/COMMUNITY_ACCESS.CLASS_SEARCH.GBL?&Page=S
SR_CLSRCH_ENTRY&cassvc=PSPUB
A copy of the sustainability course inventory:
---
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Sustainability-Related Courses
Responsible Party
Dr. E. Jane Luzar
Dean
Honors College
Criteria
Institution offers sustainability-related academic courses.
This credit does not include continuing education and extension courses, which are covered by PAE Credit 21: Sustainability in
Continuing Education.
Submission Note:
IUPUI is currently in the process of identifying coursework, beginning with courses that could be considered sustainability focused. At
this point we have not identified sustainability related coursework.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The number of sustainability-related courses offered :
---
The total number of courses offered :
---
Number of years covered by the data:
---
A list of sustainability-related courses offered:
---
The website URL where the sustainability course inventory that includes a list of sustainability-related courses is
posted:
---
A copy of the sustainability course inventory:
---
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Sustainability Courses by Department
Responsible Party
Dr. E. Jane Luzar
Dean
Honors College
Criteria
Institution’s academic departments (or equivalent) offer sustainability-related and/or sustainability- focused courses.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The number of departments that offer at least one sustainability-related or -focused course :
23
The total number of departments that offer courses:
129
A list of departments that offer sustainability courses:
IU School of Education
Energy Engineering
Organizational Leadership and Supervision
IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
History
Philosophy
Political Science
Religious Studies
Management
Nonprofit Management
Policy Studies
Public Safety Management
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Health Policy and Management
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Biology
Earth Sciences (formerly Geology)
Physics
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The website URL where the publicly available sustainability course inventory that includes a list of departments that
offer sustainability courses is available:
http://registrar.iupui.edu/schedule.html
A copy of the sustainability course inventory :
---
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Sustainability Learning Outcomes
Responsible Party
Dr. E. Jane Luzar
Dean
Honors College
Criteria
Institution’s students graduate from programs that include sustainability as a required learning outcome or include multiple sustainability
learning outcomes.
For this credit, learning outcomes at the course level count if the course is required to earn the degree. This credit includes graduate as
well as undergraduate programs. For this credit, "programs" include majors, minors, concentrations, certificates, and other academic
designations. Programs that include co-curricular aspects may count as long as there is an academic component of the program.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The number of graduates covered by the sustainability learning outcomes:
113
Total number of graduates :
19,444
A list of degree programs that have sustainability learning outcomes:
Geography B.A.
Environmental Science B.S.
Public Health B.S. Environmental Health
Public Health B.S. Community Health
Masters of Health Administration
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Graduate Certificate in Health Policy
Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Management
Sustainable Policy and Management B.S.
Urban Sustainability M.P.A.
Sustainable Technologies Certificate
The website URL where the publicly available sustainability course inventory that includes a list of degree programs
that have specified sustainability learning outcomes is available:
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A copy of the sustainability course inventory :
---
A list or sample of the sustainability learning outcomes associated with the degree programs:
---
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Undergraduate Program in Sustainability
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution offers at least one sustainability-focused undergraduate major, degree program, or equivalent.
The degree program does not have to include sustainability in its name to count for this credit. Environmental Studies programs, for
example, count as long as the program covers the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. A program that
focuses exclusively on environmental or social issues, however, would not be sufficient to earn this credit.
Concentrations within a major (e.g. a concentration on sustainable business within the business major) do not count for this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer an undergraduate degree program that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (1st program):
Sustainability Management and Policy
The website URL for the program (1st program):
http://spea.iupui.edu/future/undergrad/programs/sustainable-management.php
The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
---
The website URL for the program (2nd program):
---
The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
---
The website URL for the program (3rd program):
---
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
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Graduate Program in Sustainability
Criteria
Institution offers at least one sustainability-focused degree program or equivalent for graduate students.
The degree program does not have to include sustainability in its name to count for this credit. Environmental Studies programs, for
example, count for this credit as long as the program covers the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. A
program that focuses exclusively on environmental or social issues, however, would not be sufficient to earn this credit.
Concentrations within a degree program (e.g. a concentration on sustainable business within an MBA program) do not count for this
credit.
Submission Note:
IUPUI does offer graduate coursework in sustainability including a MPA concentration in Urban Sustainability. However, as
concentrations do not apply to this credit, this program was excluded from submission.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer a graduate degree program that meets the criteria for this credit?:
---
The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (1st program):
---
The website URL for the program (1st program) :
---
The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
---
The website URL for the program (2nd program):
---
The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
---
The website URL for the program (3rd program):
---
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program(s):
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Sustainability Immersive Experience
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution offers at least one immersive, sustainability-focused educational study program. The program(s) may take place off-campus,
overseas, or on-campus.
For this credit, the program meets one or both of the following criteria:
•
it concentrates on sustainability, including its social, economic, and environmental dimensions or
•
it examines an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens.
Immersive programs offered in partnership with outside entities may count for this credit. Programs offered exclusively by outside
entities do not count for this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer a program that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused immersive experience(s) offered by the institution:
The GO GREEN course emphasizes sustainable development in business and industry. The course looks at design, engineering,
manufacturing, technology and leadership processes implemented and maintained in business and industry for the purpose of being
environmentally and socially responsible, and cost effective to save natural resources. This one week course will include discussions,
guest lecturers, visits and tours of industries.
The website URL where information about the immersive experience is available:
http://engr.iupui.edu/gogreen/coursedates.shtml?menu=dates
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Sustainability Literacy Assessment
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Part 1
Institution conducts an assessment of the sustainability literacy of its students. The sustainability literacy assessment focuses on
knowledge of sustainability topics, not values or beliefs.
Part 2
Institution conducts a follow-up assessment of the same cohort group using the same instrument.
Submission Note:
IUPUI has not conducted a sustainability literacy of our students, but we have intentions to do so in the future.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution conducted a sustainability literacy assessment?:
No
Did the assessment include a baseline evaluation of students and then a follow-up evaluation of the same cohort?:
---
A copy of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment:
---
A copy of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment :
---
A brief description of how the assessment was developed:
---
A brief description of how the assessment was administered:
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A brief summary of results from the assessment:
---
The website URL where information about the literacy assessment is available:
---
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Incentives for Developing Sustainability Courses
Responsible Party
Dr. Mary Fisher
Associate Vice Chancellor
Academic Affairs
Criteria
Institution has an ongoing program or programs that offer incentives for faculty in multiple disciplines or
departments to develop new sustainability courses and/or incorporate sustainability into existing
courses or departments. The program aims to increase student learning of sustainability.
Incentives may include release time, funding for professional development, and trainings offered by the
institution.
Incentives for expanding sustainability offerings in academic, non■credit, and/or continuing education
courses count for this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a program that meets the criteria outlined above?:
No
A brief description of the program(s):
---
A brief description of the incentives that faculty members who participate in the program(s) receive:
---
The website URL where information about the program is available:
---
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Research
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are conducting research related to or focused on sustainability. Conducting research
is a major function of many colleges and universities. By researching sustainability issues and refining theories and concepts, higher
education institutions can continue to help the world understand sustainability challenges and develop new technologies, strategies, and
approaches to address those challenges.
Credit
Sustainability Research Identification
Faculty Engaged in Sustainability Research
Departments Engaged in Sustainability Research
Sustainability Research Incentives
Interdisciplinary Research in Tenure and Promotion
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Sustainability Research Identification
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Part 1
Institution has developed a definition of sustainability research. The definition was developed by a committee comprised of at least three
faculty members from different departments who conduct research. The committee may include students, staff, and other stakeholders as
well. The definition does not have to be formally adopted.
Part 2
Institution has identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives. This research inventory should include all research centers,
laboratories, departments, and faculty members whose research focuses on or is related to sustainability.
Part 3
Institution makes its sustainability research inventory publicly available online.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution developed a definition of sustainability research?:
Yes
A copy of the institution's definition of sustainability research:
Research that helps to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Has the institution identified its sustainability research activities and initiatives?:
Yes
A brief description of the methodology the institution followed to complete the inventory:
In addition to each school being asked to provide input on any sustainability related research, information was also gathered pertaining to
research that might have been overlooked by looking at grants conferred to faculty and assessing them based on the university's definition
of sustainability in research. These results were compared and summarized.
Does the institution make its sustainability research inventory publicly available online?:
No
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The website URL where the sustainability research inventory is posted (required if claiming Part 3 of the credit):
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Faculty Engaged in Sustainability Research
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution’s faculty members conduct research on sustainability topics.
Any level of sustainability research by a faculty member is sufficient to be included for this credit. In other words, a faculty member who
conducts both sustainability research and other research may be included.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The number of faculty members engaged in sustainability research:
97
The total number of faculty members engaged in research:
1,864
Names and department affiliations of faculty engaged in sustainability research:
Brian J. Plankis School of Education
Glenn Larsen Kelley School of Business
Barbara Flynn Kelley School of Business
Rick Bein Geography
David Craig Religious Studies
Jason Kelly History
Philip Scarpino History
Amanda Cecil Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management
Carina King Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management
Xianzhong Wang Biology
Steve Randall Biology
Pam Martin Earth Sciences
Kathy Licht Earth Sciences
Gabe Filipelli Earth Sciences
Pierre-Andre Jacinthe Earth Sciences
Broxton Bird Earth Sciences
Lixin Wang Earth Sciences
Pamela Napier Visual Communication
Jie Chen Mechanical Engineering
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Rongrong Chen Mechanical Engineering Technology
Elaine Cooney Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mohamed Razi Nalim Mechanical Engineering
Tamer Wasfy Mechanical Engineering
Jian Xie Mechanical Engineering
Jing Zhang Mechanical Engineering
Likun Zhu Mechanical Engineering
Jaehwan Lee Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Charlie Feldhaus Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Afshin Izadian IUPUI Solutions Center
Whitney Yu Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Afshin Izadian Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Youngsik Kim Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Jing Zhang Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Euzeli Dos Santos Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Doug Noonan IU Public Policy Institute
Saba Siddiki SPEA
John Graham SPEA
Jerome Dumortier SPEA
Seth Payton SPEA
John Marron IU Public Policy Institute
Susan Burrow IU Public Policy Institute
Drew Klacik IU Public Policy Institute
Dona Sapp IU Public Policy Institute
Jamie Palmer IU Public Policy Institute
PAUL BIONDICH PED-HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
SHERRI LYNN BUCHER PED-NEONATAL MEDICINE
STEPHEN M DOWNS PED-HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
ROBERT MICHAEL EINTERZ GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
SHAUN JASON GRANNIS PED-HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
DAVID A INGRAM PED-NEONATAL MEDICINE
RICHARD DEAN KIOVSKY AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS
JAMES A LEMONS PED-NEONATAL MEDICINE
EDWARD ALLEN LIECHTY PED-NEONATAL MEDICINE
GILBERT C LIU PED-HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
DOUGLAS KENT MILLER GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
MARC BRIAN ROSENMAN PED-HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
CAROLE KACIUS Social and Behavioral Sciences
STEVEN EDWARD LACEY Environmental Health
CYNTHIA L. STONE Health Policy and Management
NANCY L. SWIGONSKI Health Policy and Management
ERIC REANEY WRIGHT Health Policy and Management
TERRELL W. ZOLLINGER Epidemiology
GAIL BENNETT-EDELMAN ENGLISH
DAVID JACKSON BODENHAMER POLITICAL SCIENCE
DANIEL PATRICK JOHNSON INST FOR RESEARCH ON SOC ISSUE
TAMARA GOLDEN JOHNSON LEECH INST FOR RESEARCH ON SOC ISSUE
JEFFREY S WILSON INST FOR RESEARCH ON SOC ISSUE
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GREGORY K DRUSCHEL GEOLOGY
JAMES HASWELL HILL COMPUTER SCIENCE
LIN LI GEOLOGY
DAVID G SKALNIK Science
JINMOO HEO TOURISM,CONVT AND EVENT MGMT
ERIC R DANNENMAIER Law
MANGILAL AGARWAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
YAOBIN CHEN ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGR
YUNG-PING CHIEN ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGR
RICARDO S. DECCA MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ELIZA YINGZI DU ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGR
VINCENT H GATTONE II MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
DAVID GOOD ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGR
DAE HYUN KOO CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
LINGXI LI ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGR
MARILYN MANGIN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PETER JAMES SCHUBERT ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
ANDRES TOVAR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
HIROKI YOKOTA ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGR
MATTHEW C. AALSMA PED-HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
CRYSTAL A GARCIA HERRING Criminal Justice
JOHN L KRAUSS IU Public Policy Institute
LAURA C LITTLEPAGE IU Public Policy Institute
SAMUEL NUNN Center for Criminal Justice Research
JOHN R. OTTENSMANN Center for Urban Policy and the Environment
DONA RAE SAPP Center for Urban Policy and the Environment
SABA NASEEM SIDDIKI SPEA
MANGILAL AGARWAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH & LEARNING
TERESA A BENNETT SOLUTION CENTER
DAVID ALAN SANDRICK CHILD CARE CENTER
The website URL where the sustainability research inventory that includes the names and department affiliations of
faculty engaged in sustainability research is posted :
---
A copy of the sustainability research inventory that includes the names and department affiliations of faculty engaged
in sustainability research:
---
Brief descriptions of up to 4 recent notable accomplishments by faculty engaged in sustainability research, including
names and department affiliations:
---
The website URL where information about sustainability research is available:
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Departments Engaged in Sustainability Research
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution's academic departments include faculty members who conduct sustainability research.
Any level of sustainability research by a faculty member in a department is sufficient for this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The total number of academic departments that conduct research:
129
The number of academic departments in which at least one faculty member engages in sustainability research:
66
A list of academic departments in which at least one faculty member engages in sustainability research:
Departments/Schools Involved in Sustainability Research:
http://www.iupui.edu/academic/schoolsdepts.htm
Kelley School of Business
Geography
Religious Studies
History
Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management
Biology
Earth Sciences
Visual Communication
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
IU Public Policy Institute
SPEA
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PED-HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
PED-NEONATAL MEDICINE
GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Environmental Health
Health Policy and Management
Epidemiology
ENGLISH
POLITICAL SCIENCE
GEOLOGY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Science
TOURISM,CONVENTION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
Law
ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Criminal Justice
Centers Involved in Sustainability Research:
http://research.iupui.edu/centers/list.html
Center for Criminal Justice Research
Center for Urban Policy and the Environment
CENTER FOR RESEARCH & LEARNING
CHILD CARE CENTER
AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS
Institute for Research on Social Issues
Visualization and Interactive Spaces Lab
The Community Mobility and Participation in Society (COMPASS) virtual lab
Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy
Mechatronics Research Laboratory
Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute
Industrial Assesment Center
Electrical and Computer Engineering Labs
Donald Tavel Arts and Technology Research Center
Center for Sensor and Ubiquitous Networking
Biomedical Engineering Labs
Advanced Energy Research Laboratory
Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Laboratory
Advanced Materials Laboratory
Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research Center
Urban Center for the Advancement of STEM Education
Tobacco Cessation and Biobehavioral Center
Center for International Business Education and Research
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Indiana Business Research Center
Basile Center for Art, Design and Public Life
Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute (INDI)
IUPUI Arts and Humanities Institute
IUPUI Imaging Research Initiative
IUPUI Solution Center
The website URL where the sustainability research inventory that includes the departments engaged in sustainability
research is posted:
---
A copy of the sustainability research inventory that includes the departments engaged in sustainability research:
---
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Sustainability Research Incentives
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Part 1
Institution has an ongoing program to encourage students in multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct research in
sustainability. The program provides students with incentives to research sustainability. Such incentives may include, but are not limited
to, fellowships, financial support, and mentorships.
Part 2
Institution has an ongoing program to encourage faculty from multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct research in
sustainability topics. The program provides faculty with incentives to research sustainability. Such incentives may include, but are not
limited to, fellowships, financial support, and faculty development workshops.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a program to encourage student sustainability research that meets the criteria for this
credit?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage student research in sustainability:
Greening IUPUI Grant Fund 2013 IUPUI is providing up to $50,000 annually to fund student, faculty and staff led initiatives which will
"green" IUPUI by advancing the Sustainability Principles.
The fund may be used to host conferences, provide education and training, and develop and implement new programs and projects, etc.
Grants are for projects or activities that will reduce the environmental impact of IUPUI’s campus. Preference is be given to initiatives that
have wide-spread campus impact. Awards may be used for educational purposes, if it is clear that the education will lead to a reduction in
IUPUI's environmental impact. Research that conforms to these standards will be considered.
The website URL where information about the student research program is available:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/about/doc/2013_IUPUI_Green_Grant_Application1.pdf
Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty sustainability research that meets the criteria for this
credit?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage faculty research in sustainability:
Greening IUPUI Grant Fund 2013 IUPUI is providing up to $50,000 annually to fund student, faculty and staff led initiatives which will
"green" IUPUI by advancing the Sustainability Principles.
The fund may be used to host conferences, provide education and training, and develop and implement new programs and projects, etc.
Grants are for projects or activities that will reduce the environmental impact of IUPUI’s campus. Preference is be given to initiatives that
have wide-spread campus impact. Awards may be used for educational purposes, if it is clear that the education will lead to a reduction in
IUPUI's environmental impact. Research that conforms to these standards will be considered.
The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/about/doc/2013_IUPUI_Green_Grant_Application1.pdf
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Interdisciplinary Research in Tenure and Promotion
Responsible Party
Dr. Mary Fisher
Associate Vice Chancellor
Academic Affairs
Criteria
Institution gives positive recognition to interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research during faculty promotion and
tenure decisions.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution's treatment of interdisciplinary research meet the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
A brief description or a copy of the institution’s policy regarding interdisciplinary research:
IUPUI considers interdisciplinary collaboration to be an important part of our strength as an urban research university. This "Team
Science" approach is taken into consideration for faculty Tenure and Promotion.
The website URL where information about the treatment of interdisciplinary research is available:
http://academicaffairs.iupui.edu/PromotionTenure/IUPUI-Guidelines
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Operations
Buildings
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are taking steps to improve the sustainability performance of their buildings.
Buildings are generally the largest user of energy and the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions on campuses. Buildings also use
significant amounts of potable water. Institutions can design, build, and maintain buildings in ways that provide a safe and healthy
indoor environment for inhabitants while simultaneously mitigating the building’s impact on the outdoor environment.
Credit
Building Operations and Maintenance
Building Design and Construction
Indoor Air Quality
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Building Operations and Maintenance
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
Criteria
Institution owns and operates buildings that are:
1) Certified under the LEED® for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Green Building Rating System,
and/or
2) Operated and maintained in accordance with sustainable operations and maintenance guidelines and policies that cover the following:
•
Impacts on the surrounding site
•
Energy consumption
•
Usage of environmentally preferable materials
•
Indoor environmental quality
•
Water consumption
Submission Note:
Though IUPUI maintains its building space with sustainable principles taken into consideration, at present the campus has no official
policy concerning sustainability in building operations. IUPUI currently has several buildings new in the process of being LEED
certified.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Total building space that meets "Eligible Buildings Criteria":
---
Building space that is maintained in accordance with sustainable building operations and maintenance guidelines or
policies but is NOT certified under LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M:
---
Building space that is LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Certified :
0 Square Feet
Building space that is LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Silver certified :
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0 Square Feet
Building space that is LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Gold certified :
0 Square Feet
Building space that is LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Platinum certified :
0 Square Feet
The website URL where a copy of the institution's guidelines or policies for sustainable building operations and
maintenance is available :
---
An electronic copy of the guidelines or policies:
---
The date(s) the policies or guidelines were adopted:
---
A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with sustainable building operation and maintenance
guidelines and policies:
---
The names and certification levels of all buildings that are certified under LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M:
---
The names of all buildings operated and maintained in accordance with similar sustainable operations and
maintenance guidelines and policies:
---
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Building Design and Construction
Responsible Party
Gerald Stuff
Director of IUPUI Project Development
University Architects
Criteria
Institution-owned buildings that were constructed or underwent major renovations in the past three years are:
1) Certified under the LEED® for New Construction and Major Renovations, LEED for Commercial Interiors, and/or LEED for Core and
Shell Green Building Rating Systems,
and/or
2) Designed and built in accordance with green building guidelines and policies that cover the following topics:
•
Impacts on the surrounding site
•
Energy consumption
•
Usage of environmentally preferable materials
•
Indoor environmental quality
•
Water consumption
Submission Note:
IUPUI currently has several buildings in the process of being LEED certified but only the Glick Eye Institute is complete at this time.
Buildings expected to meet various LEED certification levels in the future include:
California Street Garage
Science Engineering Laboratory Building
Neuroscience Building
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
New building space that meets "Eligible Buildings Criteria":
985,699 Square Feet
New building space that was designed and constructed in accordance with green building policies or guidelines but
not LEED certified:
0 Square Feet
New building space that is LEED Certified :
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0 Square Feet
New building space that is LEED Silver certified:
0 Square Feet
New building space that is LEED Gold certified :
77,000 Square Feet
New building space that is LEED Platinum certified:
0 Square Feet
The website URL where a copy of the institution's guidelines or policies for green building is available :
---
An electronic copy of the guidelines or policies :
---
The date(s) the policies or guidelines were adopted:
---
A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines
and policies:
---
The names of all buildings that are certified under the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations, LEED
for Commercial Interiors, and/or LEED for Core and Shell Green Building Rating Systems:
---
The names of all buildings designed and constructed in accordance with green building guidelines and policies but not
LEED certified:
---
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Indoor Air Quality
Responsible Party
Rebecca Bratt
Assistant Director
Environmental Health and Safety
Criteria
Institution has adopted an indoor air quality management policy, plan, and/or practices that include regular auditing or monitoring and a
mechanism for occupants to register complaints. Policies and plans adopted by entities of which the institution is part (e.g. state
government or the university system) may count for this credit as long as the policies apply to and are followed by the institution.
Submission Note:
IUPUI does have an air quality policy to maintain the health of all building occupants and a way for individuals to submit concerns,
however we do not currently perform regular monitoring of air quality.
http://ehs.iupui.edu/indoor-air.asp?content=indoor-air-quality-policy
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Occupied building space covered by an indoor air quality plan, policy, and/or practices that include regular auditing
or monitoring and a mechanism for occupants to register complaints :
---
Total occupied building space :
---
A brief description of the institution's indoor air quality plan, policy, and/or practices:
---
The website URL where information about the institution's indoor air quality initiatives is available:
---
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Climate
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are measuring and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. Global warming is
expected to have myriad negative impacts throughout the world, including increased frequency and potency of extreme weather events,
sea level rise, species extinction, water shortages, declining agricultural production, and spread of diseases. The impacts are expected to
be particularly pronounced for poor communities and countries.
Credit
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
Air Travel Emissions
Local Offsets Program
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
Criteria
Part 1
Institution has conducted a GHG emissions inventory covering its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The GHG emissions inventory is
publicly available, either through the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment reporting site, the institution’s
website, or another public website.
Part 2
Institution has conducted a GHG emissions inventory covering Scope 3 emissions. The GHG emissions inventory is publicly available,
either through the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment reporting site, the institution’s website, or another
public website.
Submission Note:
Scope 1 & 2 emissions were covered by the report, but some numbers pertaining to Scope 3 campus emissions were estimated, and thus
have been excluded from this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The website URL where the GHG emissions inventory is posted:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/campus-initiatives/environment-energy.shtml
Does the inventory include all Scope 1 and 2 emissions?:
Yes
Does the inventory include emissions from air travel?:
No
Does the inventory include emissions from commuting?:
No
Does the inventory include embodied emissions from food purchases?:
No
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Does the inventory include embodied emissions from other purchased products?:
No
Does the inventory include emissions from solid waste disposal?:
No
Does the inventory include another Scope 3 emissions source not covered above?:
No
If yes, please specify:
---
Does the inventory include a second Scope 3 emissions source not covered above?:
---
If yes, please specify :
---
Does the inventory include a third Scope 3 emissions source not covered above?:
---
If yes, please specify :
---
Does the inventory include a fourth Scope 3 emissions source not covered above?:
---
If yes, please specify :
---
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
Criteria
Institution reduced its net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user compared to a 2005 baseline.
For this credit, off-site, institution-catalyzed carbon offsets (i.e. those popularly known as “local offsets”) count in full. Purchased carbon
offsets that have been verified by a third party may count towards a portion of the reduction. Purchased offsets that have not been
third-party verified do not count.
To conduct a GHG emissions inventory, campuses may use any methodology and/or calculator that is consistent with the Greenhouse Gas
Protocol's Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standards.
The baseline GHG emissions inventory should include the same emissions sources as the performance year emissions inventory.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Scope 1 and 2 gross GHG emissions, 2005 :
---
Off-site, institution-catalyzed carbon offsets generated, 2005:
---
Third-party verified carbon offsets purchased, 2005:
---
On-campus residents, 2005:
---
Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
---
Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
---
Scope 1 and 2 gross GHG emissions, performance year :
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---
Off-site, institution-catalyzed offsets generated, performance year:
---
Carbon offsets purchased, performance year:
---
List the start and end dates of the GHG emissions performance year:
---
On-campus residents, performance year:
---
Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
---
Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
---
Time period for weighted campus user (list the consecutive 12 month period that most closely overlaps with GHG
performance year):
---
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Air Travel Emissions
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have policies and/or programs in place to reduce emissions from air travel?:
No
A brief description of the policies and/or programs:
---
The website URL where information about the policies and/or programs is available:
---
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Local Offsets Program
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a local offsets program through which the institution seeks to offset its greenhouse gas
emissions by implementing projects that reduce GHG emissions in the local community?:
No
A brief description of the program:
---
The website URL where information about the program is available:
---
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Dining Services
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are supporting a sustainable food system. Modern industrial food production often
has deleterious environmental impacts. Pesticides and fertilizers used in agriculture can contaminate ground and surface water, which has
potentially dangerous impacts on wildlife and human health. Furthermore, the often long-distance transportation of food to institutions
produces greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution. Additionally, farm workers are often paid substandard wages, subjected to harsh
working conditions, and exposed to dangerous pesticides. Institutions can use their food purchases to support their local economies;
encourage safe, environmentally-friendly farming methods; and help alleviate poverty for farmers.
Please note that while dining services can also play an important role in conserving energy and water, reducing waste, and purchasing
environmentally preferable materials other than food, STARS measures these impacts across the institution instead of by department;
therefore, the benefits of these actions are captured in the Energy, Water, Waste, and Purchasing subcategories, respectively.
Credit
Food and Beverage Purchasing
Trayless Dining
Vegan Dining
Trans-Fats
Guidelines for Franchisees
Pre-Consumer Food Waste Composting
PostConsumer Food Waste Composting
Food Donation
Recycled Content Napkins
Reusable Container Discounts
Reusable To-Go Containers
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Food and Beverage Purchasing
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
Criteria
This credit includes food and beverage purchases for on-campus dining services operated by the institution or the institution’s primary
on-site contractor. Institution purchases food and beverages that meet at least one of the following criteria:
•
Grown and processed within 250 miles of the institution
•
Third-party certified (USDA Certified Organic, Marine Stewardship Council Blue Ecolabel, Food Alliance, Fair Trade, Certified
Humane Raised and Handled)
Food and beverage purchases that meet multiple criteria listed above should not be double-counted.
This credit includes food and beverage purchases for on-campus dining operations and catering services operated by the institution or the
institution’s primary dining services contractor (e.g. Aramark, Bon Appétit Management Company, Chartwells, Sodexo). On-site
franchises, convenience stores, vending machines, or concessions are excluded from this credit unless they are operated by the institution
or the institution’s primary on-site contractor..
Submission Note:
Percentage of food purchasing is currently an estimate as IUPUI does not officially track percentage of purchases from various sources.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Percentage of food expenditures that meet one or more of the criteria for this credit (0 - 100):
5
A brief description of the sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:
o Buy Local: Supporting the preservation of the American family farm, reducing the carbon foot print of our supply chain and giving
back to the local communities are central to our core values. In collaboration with our partners at the Institute for Agricultural Trade
policy, we are seeking to reduce our dependence on factory farming and to partner with qualified local and regional growers to encourage
our units to develop relationships with local farms whenever possible. Our goal is to develop partnerships with 2013 American family
farms by 2013. Chartwells also has a partnership with the IUPUI Organic Garden, purchasing produce grown on campus in exchange for
a $2000 payment annually.
o Sustainable Oceans: Compass Group is committed to protecting the threatened global fish supply. In collaboration with the Monterey
Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program we established a landmark purchasing policy in 2006 that removes unsustainable wild and farmed
seafood from our menus. We are working diligently to engage the salmon, shrimp and tilapia aquaculture industry to implement
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sustainable methods of production using open and frequent dialog paired with specific goals and timelines. Our goal is to remove 500,000
lbs of unsustainable farmed seafood over a 3 year period ending 2013.
o Social and ecological certified coffee: Coffee production can have a tremendous impact on the social or environmental well being of the
countries where it is produced. Responsible production methods are certified in a variety of ways including Fair Trade, Rainforest
Alliance, Shade Grown and Organic. We encourage our units to offer a responsible choice based on client and guest preference and
availability from the coffee partner.
o Certified Humane/Cage Free Eggs: Because of our commitment to the humane care of farm animals, we offer only HFAC certified
Cage Free shell eggs* nationwide.
The Website URL where information about the institution's sustainable food and beverage purchasing efforts is
available:
http://compass-usa.com/Pages/Sustainability.aspx
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Trayless Dining
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a trayless dining program in which trays are removed from or not available in dining halls?:
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining program:
Go Trayless - Curtails food waste, promotes healthier eating habits through portion control, and reduces the amount of water and energy
used for washing the trays.
This program is currently being used on a smaller scale over the summer, with plans for full implementation in the fall of 2013.
List the year the program was started:
Dec. 31, 2012
The overall percentage of meals served on campus that are trayless:
---
The percentage of meal plan meals served on campus that are trayless:
---
The percentage of retail facility meals served on campus that are trayless:
---
The percentage of conference meals served on campus that are trayless:
---
The website URL where information about the program is available:
http://www.iupuifood.com/sustainability
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Vegan Dining
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer diverse, complete-protein vegan dining options during every meal?:
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
Meatless Mondays - This program emphasizes vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Available by request all other times.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://www.iupuifood.com/sustainability
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Trans-Fats
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use frying oil that does not include trans-fats and seek to avoid foods that include trans-fats in its
dining operations?:
Yes
A brief description of the trans-fats avoidance program, policy, or practice:
We recognize that the food we serve can have a significant impact on the health and well being of our customers. Our Balanced Choices
and Meeting Well initiatives provide a variety of healthful options and educational tools that encourage our customers to make healthier
dining, catering and vending choices. We are also committed to influencing our supply chain by working with our suppliers to improve
the nutrient content of food we purchase with specific targets for eliminating trans fat, reducing saturated fat, reducing sodium, increasing
whole grains, moderating portion size and providing nutritional information.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://compass-usa.com/Pages/Sustainability.aspx
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Guidelines for Franchisees
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution adopted sustainability policies or guidelines for food service franchisees operating on campus?:
No
A brief description of the guidelines for franchisees:
Not at this time.
The website URL where information about the guidelines is available:
---
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Pre-Consumer Food Waste Composting
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a pre-consumer food waste composting program?:
Yes
A brief description of the pre-consumer food waste composting program:
We have a program called Trim Trax which tracks waste associated with food production. This waste is weighed and recorded on a daily
basis. Associates are encouraged to continually reduce the poundage.
Food waste throughout the food system is responsible for an enormous amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Organic matter, especially
food scrap, is a big contributor to methane gas formation in landfills, a greenhouse gas 23 times more potent than carbon dioxide in
trapping heat close to the earth’s surface. We are working extensively to reduce food waste matter by implementing a proprietary waste
reduction program in our units. Our goal is to remove 4.5M lbs of food waste from the landfills by 2010.
The overall percentage of meals for which pre-consumer scraps are composted:
---
The percentage of meal plan meals for which pre-consumer scraps are composted:
---
The percentage of retail facility meals for which pre-consumer scraps are composted:
---
The percentage of conference meals for which pre-consumer scraps are composted:
---
The website URL where information about the composting program is available:
---
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PostConsumer Food Waste Composting
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
Submission Note:
IUPUI currently has no post-consumer composting program in place, however several programs will be implemented in the fall of 2013
to help reduce waste including trayless dining and Project Clean Plate which encourages proper portion sizes by reminding customers to
only take the amount of food they plan to consume.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a postconsumer food waste composting program?:
---
A brief description of the postconsumer food waste composting program:
---
The percentage of overall meals for which postconsumer composting is available:
---
The percentage of meal plan meals for which postconsumer composting is available:
---
The percentage of retail facilities for which postconsumer composting is available:
---
The percentage of conference meals for which postconsumer composting is available:
---
The website URL where information about the composting program is available:
---
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Food Donation
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution donate leftover or surplus food?:
No
A brief description of the food donation program:
At this time we do not donate surplus food.
The website URL where information about the food donation program is available:
---
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Recycled Content Napkins
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use recycled content napkins in its dining service operations?:
Yes
A brief description of the purchasing behavior:
IUPUI's food service contractor Chartwells offers a program of disposable packaging made entirely from renewable resources and
support efforts to establish capture systems and partner with a sustainable waste management and/or recycling service(s).
The website URL where information about the purchasing is available:
---
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Reusable Container Discounts
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does campus dining operations offer discounts to customers who use reusable mugs instead of disposable cups in
to-go food service operations?:
No
A brief description of the reusable mug program:
None at this time.
Amount of the discount offered for using reusable mugs:
---
Description of other reusable food- or beverage-related programs (e.g. incentives for use of reusable bags, dishware,
to-go containers):
---
The website URL where information about the reusable mug discount program is available:
---
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Reusable To-Go Containers
Responsible Party
Angie Hill
Operations
Auxiliary Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does campus dining operations provide reusable containers for to-go food that are returned for cleaning and reuse?:
No
A brief description of the reusable to-go container program:
None at this time
The website URL where information about the reusable to-go container program is available:
---
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Energy
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are reducing their energy consumption through conservation and efficiency, and
switching to cleaner and renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind, geothermal, and low-impact hydropower. For most
institutions, energy consumption is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, which cause global warming. Global warming is
expected to have myriad negative impacts throughout the world, including increased frequency and potency of extreme weather events,
sea level rise, species extinction, water shortages, declining agricultural production, and spread of diseases. The impacts are expected to
be particularly pronounced for poor communities and countries. In addition to causing global warming, energy generation from fossil
fuels, especially coal, produces air pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury, dioxins, arsenic, cadmium and lead. These
pollutants contribute to acid rain as well as health problems such as heart and respiratory diseases and cancer. Coal mining and oil and
gas drilling can also damage environmentally and/or culturally significant ecosystems. Nuclear power creates highly toxic and
long-lasting radioactive waste. Large-scale hydropower floods habitat and disrupts fish migration.
Implementing conservation measures and switching to renewable sources of energy can help institutions save money and protect them
from utility rate volatility. Renewable energy may be generated locally and allow campuses to support local economic development.
Furthermore, institutions can help shape markets by creating demand for cleaner, renewable sources of energy.
Credit
Building Energy Consumption
Clean and Renewable Energy
Timers for Temperature Control
Lighting Sensors
LED Lighting
Vending Machine Sensors
Energy Management System
Energy Metering
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Building Energy Consumption
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
Criteria
Institution has reduced its total building energy consumption per gross square foot of building space compared to a 2005 baseline.
To aggregate energy consumption data from multiple sources, figures should be converted into MMBtu (one million British thermal units
– a standard measure of energy) using the following equivalents:
1 kWh = 0.003412 MMBtu
1 MWh = 3.412 MMBtu
1 therm = 0.1 MMBtu
1 kBtu = 0.001 MMBtu
1 ton-hour = 0.012 MMBtu
1 MJ = 0.000948 MMBtu
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Total building energy consumption, 2005:
248,235 MMBtu
Building space, 2005 :
4,440,091 Gross Square Feet
Total building energy consumption, performance year:
233,772 MMBtu
Building space, performance year:
4,796,405 Gross Square Feet
List the start and end dates of the energy consumption performance year:
7/1/11-6/30/12
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Clean and Renewable Energy
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
Criteria
Institution supports the development and use of clean and renewable energy sources using any one or combination of the following
options.
Option 1: Generating electricity from clean and renewable energy sources on campus and retaining or retiring the rights to the
environmental attributes of such electricity. (In other words, if the institution has sold Renewable Energy Credits for the clean and
renewable energy it generated, it may not claim such energy here). The on-site renewable energy generating devices may be owned
and/or maintained by another party as long as the institution has contractual rights to the associated environmental attributes.
Option 2: Using renewable sources for non-electric, on-site energy generation, such as biomass for heating.
Option 3: Catalyzing the development of off-site clean and renewable energy sources (e.g. an off-campus wind farm that was designed
and built to supply electricity to the institution) and retaining the environmental attributes of that energy.
Option 4: Purchasing the environmental attributes of electricity in the form of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) or other similar
renewable energy products that are either Green-e Energy certified or meet Green-e Energy’s technical requirements and are verified as
such by a third party, or purchasing renewable electricity through the institution’s electric utility through a certified green power
purchasing option.
Option 5: Using cogeneration technologies to generate electricity more efficiently. Note: generating electricity using cogeneration
technology and a renewable fuel, such as biomass, is considered Option 1 and should not be counted twice.
Since this credit is intended to recognize institutions that are generating new sources of clean and renewable energy, neither the electric
grid mix for the region in which the institution is located nor the grid mix reported by the electric utility that serves the institution count
for this credit.
Technologies that reduce the amount of energy used but do not generate renewable energy do not count for this credit. For example,
daylighting, passive solar design, and ground-source heat pumps are not counted in this credit. The benefits of such strategies are
captured by OP Credit 5: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions and OP Credit 7: Building Energy Consumption.
Transportation fuels, which are covered by OP Credit 14: Campus Fleet, are not included in this credit.
To aggregate energy consumption data from multiple sources, figures should be converted into MMBtu (one million British thermal units
– a standard measure of energy) using the following equivalents:
1 kWh = 0.003412 MMBtu
1 MWh = 3.412 MMBtu
1 therm = 0.1 MMBtu
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1 kBtu = 0.001 MMBtu
1 ton-hour = 0.012 MMBtu
1 MJ = 0.000948 MMBTU
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Option 1: Total clean and renewable electricity generated on site during the performance year and for which the
institution retains or has retired the associated environmental attributes :
0 MMBtu
Option 2: Non-electric renewable energy generated:
0 MMBtu
Option 3: Total clean and renewable electricity generated by off-site projects that the institution catalyzed and for
which the institution retains or has retired the associated environmental attributes :
0 MMBtu
Option 4: Total RECs and other similar renewable energy products that the institution purchased during the
performance year that are Green-e certified or meet the Green-e standard's technical requirements and are third
party verified:
57,549 MMBtu
Option 5: Total electricity generated with cogeneration technology using non-renewable fuel sources :
0 MMBtu
Total energy consumed during the performance year :
233,772 MMBtu
A brief description of on-site renewable electricity generating devices :
Solar - need details
A brief description of on-site renewable non-electric energy devices:
---
A brief description of off-site, institution-catalyzed, renewable electricity generating devices:
---
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A brief description of RECs or other similar renewable energy products purchased during the previous year,
including contract timeframes:
This year we started a green purchasing program through IPL around August of this year where we pay a premium to have a percentage
of our electricity be sourced from certified green power producers. So far this year we have purchased 16,866,600 kwh or 57,548.8
MMBTU’s of green power
A brief description of cogeneration technologies deployed:
---
The website URL where information about the institution's renewable energy sources is available:
---
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Timers for Temperature Control
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use timers to regulate temperatures based on occupancy hours in at least one building?:
Yes
A brief description of the technology used:
We have building automation systems for most of our HVAC systems. These allow for setbacks through our Building Automation
Services department to reduce flows and/or change temperature set-points during unoccupied times.
The percentage of building space (square footage) with timers for temperature control:
---
The website URL where information about the practice is available:
http://www.cfs.iupui.edu/departments/energy-management/CFS-sustainability-initiatives.asp
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Lighting Sensors
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use motion, infrared, and/or light sensors to reduce energy use for lighting in at least one
building?:
Yes
A brief description of the technology used:
We use dual technology (infrared and ultra-sonic) occupancy sensors in roughly 50% of the restrooms on campus. These sensors are
mounted to the ceiling and sense when a space is occupied. When a space is continually unoccupied for 15 minutes the lights to the space
will be automatically turned off, but they also automatically come back on when motion is detected.
The percentage of building space with lighting sensors:
---
The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available:
http://www.cfs.iupui.edu/departments/energy-management/CFS-sustainability-initiatives.asp
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LED Lighting
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology in at least one lighting application? LED applications
in exit signs and remote controls do not count for this credit.:
Yes
A brief description of the technology used:
We use LED light bulbs in various hard to reach spaces and in elevator light fixtures. These are all ‘can’ light type fixtures and are used
in less than 1% of our building space.
The percentage of building space with LED lighting:
1
The percentage of parking deck space with LED lighting:
---
The percentage of outdoor space that uses LED lighting:
---
The percentage of building space with efficient, non-LED lighting (compact fluorescent, automatic daylight shutoff,
or other energy-saving features):
---
The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available :
http://www.cfs.iupui.edu/departments/energy-management/CFS-sustainability-initiatives.asp
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Vending Machine Sensors
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution installed vending machine motion sensors for at least one vending machine?:
Yes
A brief description of the technology used:
We use a vending miser apparatus that uses infrared motion sensing to turn off vending machines that have not been used for 15 minutes.
These are only on a handful of machines on campus, and make up less than 1% of the vending machines on campus.
The percentage of vending machines with sensors:
1
The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available:
http://www.cfs.iupui.edu/departments/energy-management/CFS-sustainability-initiatives.asp
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Energy Management System
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use a centralized energy management system that allows it to track energy consumption and
performance in multiple buildings in a central location?:
No
A brief description of the management system:
---
The percentage of building space monitored with a centralized energy management system:
---
A description of what systems are shut down during unoccupied periods:
---
The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available:
---
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Energy Metering
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution meter all energy consumption (electricity, natural gas, purchased steam, etc.) for at least one
building?:
Yes
A brief description of the metering system:
We are working towards having all utilities metered at a building level. Our standard is to use vortex shedding meters for steam,
mag-meters for chilled water, and ION style meters for electricity. The steam and chilled water meters from each building are run through
a flow computer to calculate flow, then that flow is transmitted to our web-based data tracking system through the ION electricity meters.
Roughly 80% of our building space is metered.
The percentage of building space with energy metering:
80
The website URL where information about the metering system is available:
http://www.cfs.iupui.edu/departments/energy-management/CFS-sustainability-initiatives.asp
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Grounds
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that plan and maintain their grounds with sustainability in mind. Beautiful and
welcoming campus grounds can be planned, planted, and maintained in any region while minimizing the use of toxic chemicals,
protecting wildlife habitat, and conserving water and resources.
Credit
Integrated Pest Management
Native Plants
Wildlife Habitat
Tree Campus USA
Snow and Ice Removal
Landscape Waste Composting
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Integrated Pest Management
Responsible Party
Steve Stringer
Manager for Grounds Services
Campus Facility Services
Criteria
Institution’s grounds are developed and maintained in accordance with an integrated pest management plan that adheres to the following
four-tiered approach:
1)
Set action thresholds
2)
Monitor and identify pests
3)
Prevention
4)
Control
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The size of the campus grounds :
135 Acres
The size of campus grounds that are maintained in accordance with a four-tiered IPM plan :
115 Acres
A brief description of the IPM plan(s) :
Description of IUPUI Grounds Operations IPM plan. While the Office of Sustainability IPM Plan has not been officially approved,
Campus facility Services Grounds Operations has adopted planning and practices for IPM since 1992.
Upon implementation of the IPM Plan, we adopted these practices:
o No restricted-use pesticides shall be used for the treatment of pests, diseases, or weeds on campus grounds.
o No blanket-applications of pesticides shall be done to control pests, diseases, or weeds on campus grounds.
o Campus grounds shall be inspected for pest, disease, or noxious weed identification and threshold levels to determine economic and
esthetic damage before determining treatment plan and schedule.
o A calendar shall be established to plot the expected life-cycles and appearance of pests, diseases, and weed populations on the campus
landscape; to anticipate and plan prevention and treatment as-needed.
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o When possible, only target applications are made to the infected plant materials.
o Future plant selections may be determined to select native and/or pest-resistant varieties.
The website URL where information about the IPM plan(s) is available:
---
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Native Plants
Responsible Party
Steve Stringer
Manager for Grounds Services
Campus Facility Services
Submission Note:
- We have planted native tree varieties on campus in the last 3 years.
- We have planted native perennial plantings around several campus buildings, with some intentional and some incidental design.
- In spring 2013, a native shrub and perennial garden was planted at University Library, designed by University Landscape Architects.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution prioritize the use of native plant species in landscaping?:
Yes
A brief description of the native plant program, policy, or practice:
Preferred plants lists are provided to outside design consultants to guide their plant palette so that their design is in keeping with the
overall character of the campus canopy. Native plants will be given preference when all other aspects are equal.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
https://uisapp2.iu.edu/confluence-prd/download/attachments/148799757/IUPUI+CampusTree+Care+Plan
+V6.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1357136640000
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Wildlife Habitat
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have programs in place to protect and/or create wildlife habitat on institution-owned land?:
Yes
A brief description of the wildlife habitat program, policy, or practice:
White River "Bat Boxes"
Bats play a vital role in controlling insect populations, which helps curb the spread of insect-related disease in both humans and animals.
This project provides bat shelters along White River and Fall Creek, and raises campus and community awareness about this important
species.
Native Plant Project
The project added plants native to Indiana outside of the University Library building, namely at the front (East) and to the right (North)
and left (South) of the building. On both sides, we used the currently bare, mulched space all the way to a partition in the ground on both
sides. The native plants we are growing are naturally drought-resistant and insect-resistant. This minimizes the need for maintenance by
requiring little to no fertilizer and less water. The selected species have extensive root systems that function to slow surface water runoff,
increase infiltration, and recharge groundwater resources. Purchasing them from Spence Restoration Nursery in Muncie, IN promoted
locally acquired and grown products and ensure the ecological integrity of the plantings. The plantings will improve quality of air,
support native pollinators, and enrich soil health. The native plants cover the formerly unused area around the building and reduce
long-term maintenance costs. The selection of specimens will beautify the grounds altogether and help towards enhancing the emotional
and physical well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. For this project, we teamed up with the Indiana Wildlife Federation,
DIGS and Honors College students, thus engaging students in the sustainable practices of planting and care of native species. Native
plants are also known to be a beneficial part of a local ecosystem as described by the National Wildlife Federation in the following link:
http://www.nwf.org/how-to-help/garden-for-wildlife/gardening-tips/using-native-plants.aspx
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://homepages.indiana.edu/web/page/normal/22482.html
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Tree Campus USA
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Is the institution recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus USA program?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution's Tree Campus USA program:
IUPUI's Office of Sustainability and Campus Facility Services have created a Campus Tree Advisory Committee to participate in the
Tree Campus USA program. Tree Campus USA colleges and universities strive to engage their student body as well as their broader
community to establish and sustain healthy community forests for the benefit of current and future residents.
There are five standards that must be met for Tree Campus USA recognition:
Campus Tree Advisory Committee
Campus Tree Care Plan
Campus Tree Program with Dedicated Annual Expenditures
Arbor Day Observance
Service Learning Project
IUPUI was named a 2012 Tree Campus USA
http://newscenter.iupui.edu/5955/IUPUI-named-a-2012-Tree-Campus-USA
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
https://uisapp2.iu.edu/confluence-prd/display/tcusaiupui/Home
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Snow and Ice Removal
Responsible Party
Steve Stringer
Manager for Grounds Services
Campus Facility Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution implemented technologies or strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of snow and ice
removal?:
Yes
A brief description of the snow and ice removal program, policy, or practice:
The IUPUI Campus Facility Services Grounds Operations has experimented with several non-chloride snow and ice melt products in an
effort to reduce the volume of chloride based salts used for snow removal operations.
NaCl salt brine is processed in a campus warehouse, with beet juice added. Brine pre-treatment on campus streets and parking lot drive
lanes reduces the amount of NaCl road salt needed for snow removal operations.
Potassium acetate and calcium acetate is used on the top level of our parking structures to prevent structure corrosion and eliminate the
use of Cl- based ice melt products on garages.
We will be experimenting with a corn-based solution that is chloride-free as a pre-treatment for snow and ice.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
---
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Landscape Waste Composting
Responsible Party
Steve Stringer
Manager for Grounds Services
Campus Facility Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
Yes
A brief description of the composting or mulching program:
Grounds Operation captures an estimated 95% of all yard waste into roll-off dumpsters or open-bed trucks and leaf vac boxes and ships to
Ray’s Recycling, Inc. Ray’s composts all of our yard waste.
No grass clippings are bagged.
The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted onsite:
---
The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted off-site:
---
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
---
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Purchasing
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are using their purchasing power to help build a sustainable economy. Collectively,
colleges and universities spend many billions of dollars on goods and services annually. Each purchasing decision represents an
opportunity for institutions to choose environmentally and socially preferable products and services and support companies with strong
commitments to sustainability.
Credit
Computer Purchasing
Cleaning Products Purchasing
Office Paper Purchasing
Vendor Code of Conduct
Historically Underutilized Businesses
Local Businesses
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Computer Purchasing
Responsible Party
Nathan Smith
Purchasing Contract Manager
Purchasing
Criteria
Part 1
Institution has an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Silver or
higher products. This can take the form of purchasing policies, guidelines, or directives. This credit does not include specialized
computers for which no EPEAT certified products are available. Policies and directives adopted by entities of which the institution is part
(e.g. state government or the university system) may count for this credit as long as the policies apply to and are followed by the
institution.
Part 2
Institution purchases Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Silver and/or Gold registered products for standard
desktop and notebook/laptop computers and monitors. This credit does not include specialized computers for which no EPEAT certified
products are available.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase EPEAT Silver or higher computers and
monitors?:
No
The website URL where the EPEAT policy, directive, or guidelines are posted :
---
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are
followed :
---
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on EPEAT computers)?:
Yes
Expenditures on EPEAT Gold desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
95,533.44 US/Canadian $
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Expenditures on EPEAT Silver desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
2,804,758.87 US/Canadian $
Total expenditures on desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
3,626,154.66 US/Canadian $
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Cleaning Products Purchasing
Responsible Party
Jim Walsh
Building Operations Manager
Campus Facility Services
Criteria
Part 1
Institution has an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal™ or EcoLogoTM certified cleaning products. The stated
preference can take the form of purchasing policies, guidelines, or directives to purchase green cleaning products. Policies and directives
adopted by entities of which the institution is part (e.g. state government or the university system) may count for this credit as long as the
policies apply to and are followed by the institution.
Part 2
Institution’s main cleaning or housekeeping department(s) and/or contractor(s) purchase Green Seal or EcoLogo certified cleaning
products. This credit does not include cleaning products for which no Green Seal or EcoLogo certified products are available.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal (tm) or EcoLogo (tm) certified
cleaning products?:
No
The website URL where the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
---
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are
followed:
---
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
Yes
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
16,247.33 US/Canadian $
Total expenditures on cleaning products :
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111,619.69 US/Canadian $
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
---
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Office Paper Purchasing
Responsible Party
Pam Copenhaver
Purchasing Contract Manager
Office of Procurement Services
Criteria
Part 1
Institution has an institution-wide stated preference to purchase recycled content office paper. This can take the form of purchasing
policies, guidelines, or directives to purchase recycled content office paper. Policies and directives adopted by entities of which the
institution is part (e.g. state government or the university system) may count for this credit as long as the policies apply to and are
followed by the institution.
Part 2
Institution purchases recycled content office paper.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase recycled content office paper?:
Yes
The URL where the recycled paper policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
http://policies.iu.edu/policies/categories/financial/purchasing/FIN-PUR-2.0-state-and-federal-s
tatutes-and-regulations.shtml
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are
followed :
Purchasing organizes and participates in campus events that highlight our green purchasing initiatives, including the use of recycled
paper. We also promote this via occasional newsletter articles.
Over 50% of the paper that IUPUI uses is recycled paper. The IUPUI letterhead is made of 15% post-consumer recycled paper. Printing
Services is the largest generator of good recyclable paper on campus.
(
http://www.indiana.edu/~purchase/sustainable/university.shtml
)
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Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on recycled paper)?:
Yes
Expenditures on 10-29 percent recycled-content office paper :
777.91 US/Canadian $
Expenditures on 30-49 percent recycled-content office paper :
50,971.66 US/Canadian $
Expenditures on 50-69 percent recycled-content office paper :
10,232.58 US/Canadian $
Expenditures on 70-89 percent recycled-content office paper (required if claiming points for Part 2):
0 US/Canadian $
Expenditures on 90-100 percent recycled-content office paper :
11,921.69 US/Canadian $
Total expenditures on office paper :
451,996.23 US/Canadian $
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Vendor Code of Conduct
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution has and acts on a vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy that sets expectations about the social and environmental
responsibility of vendors with whom the institution does business. Policies adopted by entities of which the institution is part (e.g. state
government or the university system) may count for this credit as long as the policies apply to and are followed by the institution.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have and act on a vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy that sets expectations about the
social and environmental responsibility of vendors with whom the institution does business?:
Yes
The website URL where the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy is posted :
http://www.indiana.edu/~purchase/partnerships/conduct.shtml
A copy of the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy:
---
A brief description of programs and strategies institution has implemented to ensure the code is followed, including a
brief description of instances when vendor code of conduct has changed purchasing behavior within the last five
years, if applicable:
Any University supplier or University employee that becomes aware of violations to this set of guidelines is encouraged to notify the
Purchasing Department. Based on the assessment of information made available to the University, the University reserves the right (in
addition to all other legal and contractual rights) to disqualify any potential supplier or terminate any relationship with any current
supplier found to be in violation of this Supplier Code of Conduct
To date (and since the implementation of this Code of Conduct in 2009) , the University has not had to disqualify any suppliers from
bidding on a contract or cancel a contract in place.
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Historically Underutilized Businesses
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution seek to support historically underutilized businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women
owned-businesses?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution meets the criteria:
Indiana University is committed to providing historically underutilized suppliers every opportunity to compete for its business. Efforts
will be made in the purchasing departments to identify historically underutilized suppliers, inform these suppliers of University
requirements, and solicit quotes from such suppliers whenever possible. Procurement professionals will support the efforts of the
Business Diversity Program and will communicate with historically-underutilized suppliers regarding the purchasing process so that they
may become more viable suppliers.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://policies.iu.edu/policies/categories/financial/purchasing/FIN-PUR-13.0-purchases-from-his
torically-underutilized-suppliers.shtml
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Local Businesses
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution give preference to local products and businesses in its purchasing decisions? Local food
purchases, which are covered in OP Credit 6: Food Purchasing, are not included in this credit.:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
Awards shall be made employing a combination of the following criteria:
- Degree to which the item(s) or service quoted will best fill the University's requirements
- Price includes freight, payment terms, and life-cycle costing
- Delivery date
- Service
- Expertise
- Everything being equal, purchase will be made from local, state and U.S. vendors, in that order
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://policies.iu.edu/policies/categories/financial/purchasing/FIN-PUR-5.5-purchase-order-awar
d-criteria.shtml
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Transportation
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are moving toward sustainable transportation systems. Transportation is a major
source of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants that contribute to health problems such as heart and respiratory diseases and
cancer. Due to disproportionate exposure, these health impacts are frequently more pronounced in low-income communities next to
major transportation corridors. In addition, the extraction, production, and global distribution of fuels for transportation can damage
environmentally and/or culturally significant ecosystems and may financially benefit hostile and/or oppressive governments.
At the same time, campuses can reap benefits from modeling sustainable transportation systems. Bicycling and walking provide human
health benefits and mitigate the need for large areas of paved surface, which can help campuses to better manage storm water.
Institutions may realize cost savings and help support local economies by reducing their dependency on petroleum-based fuels for
transportation.
Credit
Campus Fleet
Student Commute Modal Split
Employee Commute Modal Split
Bicycle Sharing
Facilities for Bicyclists
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Mass Transit Programs
Condensed Work Week
Telecommuting
Carpool/Vanpool Matching
Cash-out of Parking
Carpool Discount
Local Housing
Prohibiting Idling
Car Sharing
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Campus Fleet
Responsible Party
Tally Thrasher
Software Purchasing Manager
Purchasing
Criteria
Institution supports alternative fuel and power technology by including in its motorized vehicle fleet (cars, trucks, tractors, buses)
vehicles that are:
1. Gasoline-electric hybrid
2. Diesel-electric hybrid
3. Plug-in hybrid
4. 100 percent electric
5. Fueled with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
6. Hydrogen fueled
7. Fueled with B20 or higher biofuel for more than 6 months of the year; and/or
8. Fueled with E85 or higher ethanol for more than 6 months of the year.
For this credit, the institution’s motorized fleet includes all institution-owned and operated vehicles that are used for transporting people
and/or goods. Heavy construction equipment (e.g. excavators and pavers) and maintenance equipment (e.g. lawn-mowers and leaf
blowers) are not included in this credit.
Submission Note:
IUPUI has been working to replace large cargo vans and passenger mini vans with more economical vehicles with better gas mileage.
IUPUI has also replaced many of the passenger vans with small economy cars. Though these do not qualify for this credit, it should be
noted that IUPUI is taking strides for a more fuel-efficient fleet.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Gasoline-electric, non-plug-in hybrid vehicles in the institution’s fleet :
2
Diesel-electric, non-plug-in hybrid vehicles in the institution’s fleet :
0
Plug-in hybrid vehicles in the institution’s fleet :
0
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100 percent electric vehicles in the institution’s fleet :
103
Vehicles in the institution's fleet that are fueled with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG):
0
Hydrogen fueled vehicles in the institution’s fleet :
0
Vehicles in the institution’s fleet that are fueled with B20 or higher biofuel for more than 6 months of the year :
0
Vehicles in the institution’s fleet that are fueled with E85 or higher ethanol for more than 6 months of the year :
0
Total number of vehicles in the institution’s fleet, including all of the above :
233
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Student Commute Modal Split
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution's students commute to and from campus using more sustainable options such as walking, bicycling, vanpooling or carpooling,
taking public transportation, riding motorcycles or scooters, riding a campus shuttle, or a combination of these options. Students who live
on campus should be included in the calculation based on how they get to and from their classes.
Submission Note:
Commuter data can be found on page 86 of the campus Master Plan.
http://masterplan.indiana.edu/iupui/IUPUI_Master_Plan.pdf
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The percentage (0-100) of institution's students who use more sustainable commuting options:
13
The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who commute with only the driver in the vehicle (excluding
motorcycles and scooters) as their primary method of transportation:
87
The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who walk, bicycle, or use other non-motorized means as their primary
method of transportation. Please note that this may include on-campus residents :
2.50
The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who vanpool or carpool as their primary method of transportation:
8
The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who take a campus shuttle or public transportation as their primary
method of transportation :
1.60
The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who use a motorcycle, scooter or moped as their primary method of
transportation:
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---
The website URL where information about alternative transportation is available:
http://www.parking.iupui.edu/transportation.do
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Employee Commute Modal Split
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution's employees (faculty, staff, and administrators) commute to and from campus using more sustainable options such as walking,
bicycling, vanpooling or carpooling, taking public transportation, riding motorcycles or scooters, riding a campus shuttle, or a
combination of these options. Employees who live on campus should be included in the calculation based on how they get to and from
their workplace.
Submission Note:
Commuter data can be found on page 86 of the campus Master Plan.http://masterplan.indiana.edu/iupui/IUPUI_Master_Plan.pdf
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The percentage (0-100) of institution's employees that use more sustainable commuting options:
13
The percentage (0-100) of institution’s employees who commute with only the driver in the vehicle (excluding
motorcycles and scooters) as their primary method of transportation :
87
The percentage (0-100) of institution’s employees who walk, bicycle, or use other non-motorized means as their
primary method of transportation. Please note that this may include on-campus residents:
2.50
The percentage (0-100) of institution’s employees who vanpool or carpool as their primary method of transportation :
8
The percentage (0-100) of institution’s employees who take a campus shuttle or public transportation as their primary
method of transportation :
1.60
The percentage (0-100) of institution's employees who use a motorcycle, scooter, or moped as their primary method of
transportation:
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---
The website URL where information about alternative transportation is available:
http://www.parking.iupui.edu/transportation.do
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Bicycle Sharing
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Submission Note:
Not at this time.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
No
A brief description of the program, including an indication of its scope (e.g., the number of bicycles the program
makes available, participation levels, etc.):
---
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
---
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Facilities for Bicyclists
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have indoor and secure bike storage, shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters in at
least one building?:
Yes
A brief description of the facilities:
Lockefield Village has showers for bicycle commuters to use (Men - 4th Floor, Women - 3rd Floor). There are also bike racks throughout
campus (
http://www.parking.iupui.edu/downloads/IUPUI-Parking-BikeRacks-200801.pdf
)
National Institute of Sport and Fitness (on campus) also offers facilities for bicycle commuters on a membership basis which includes a
kit locker, shower access and sauna, whirpool, steam room access in addition to secure bike lockers (
http://www.nifs.org/membership-at-nifs/bike-commuter-membership/
).
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://www.parking.iupui.edu/transportation.commuter.do#bike
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution developed a bicycle plan?:
Yes
A brief description of the plan:
The IUPUI Master Plan contains a detailed description of the campus efforts to incorporate bicycle and foot traffic into the campus
culture. Some of these feature include overhead skywalks, incorporation of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail (
http://www.indyculturaltrail.org
), bicycle lanes, and improvements in landscape (including tree coverage) to make pedestrian areas more appealing.
The website URL where information about the plan is available:
http://masterplan.indiana.edu/iupui/IUPUI_Master_Plan.pdf
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Mass Transit Programs
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle?:
Yes
A brief description of the program(s), (s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or
subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
IUPUI and IndyGo have partnered to provide current IUPUI students with an S pass that allows students to ride any of IndyGo’s 27 fixed
routes including the Red Line. As an IUPUI student, you may obtain your S Pass for $30 at the Jagtag office located on the second floor
of the Campus Center.
The partnership between IUPUI and IndyGo was established to provide students with an extremely affordable mode of transportation to
school, home and work. A standard monthly IndyGo pass costs $60.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
http://www.parking.iupui.edu/transportation.indygo.do
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Condensed Work Week
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option for employees? The institution does not have to offer the
option to all employees in order to earn this credit.:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
University polices allow for alternative work arrangements in which Staff employees work full time, but in different configurations of
hours. Such arrangements are not only acceptable, but a potentially positive way to meet the childcare, family care, and other personal
needs of employees while still permitting departments to operate in an efficient manner. In addition, departments that experience
limitations of physical space or equipment may find this type of scheduling to their advantage.
Alternate work schedule- Employees work hours different from the standard scheduled hours of the operating unit such as a condensed
work week (e.g., four, ten-hour days) on a fixed, regular basis.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/bulletin/2007/Feb/6.html
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Telecommuting
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer a telecommute program for employees?:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
University polices allow for alternative work arrangements in which Staff employees work full time, but in different configurations of
hours. Such arrangements are not only acceptable, but a potentially positive way to meet the childcare, family care, and other personal
needs of employees while still permitting departments to operate in an efficient manner. In addition, departments that experience
limitations of physical space or equipment may find this type of scheduling to their advantage.
Telecommuting- Telecommuting is work performed outside the customary office setting during part or all of the week and may be
appropriate for some employees and some work.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/bulletin/2007/Feb/6.html
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Carpool/Vanpool Matching
Responsible Party
Jay Joyce
Assistant Director -Transportation & Parking Project Development
Parking and Transportation Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution participate in a carpool/vanpool matching program?:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
IUPUI is partnered with the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) in their Commuter Connect program. The
Commuter Connect program teams with central Indiana county employers to find alternate transportation options for their employees.
These options include carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, and walking.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
http://www.cirta.us/commuterconnect/cc-home/
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Cash-out of Parking
Responsible Party
Jay Joyce
Assistant Director -Transportation & Parking Project Development
Parking and Transportation Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution allow commuters to cash out of parking spaces (i.e., it pays employees who do not drive to
work)?:
No
A brief description of the program:
---
The website URL where information about the program is available:
---
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Carpool Discount
Responsible Party
Jay Joyce
Assistant Director -Transportation & Parking Project Development
Parking and Transportation Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer reduced parking fees for car and van poolers?:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
IUPUI offers a carpool program to faculty and staff which includes discounted parking permits. This information is contained in the link
below.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
http://www.parking.iupui.edu/transportation.commuter.do#carpool
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Local Housing
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No
A brief description of the incentives or programs:
---
The website URL where information about the incentives or programs is available:
---
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Prohibiting Idling
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution adopted a policy prohibiting idling?:
Yes
A brief description of the policy:
Except under emergency situations, the engine of all University vehicles shall be turned off when the vehicle is not actively being driven
for a period of 30 seconds or more unless an idling engine is essential for the performance of the work at hand (e.g. the operation of a lift
gate). Trucks with refrigerator units may leave the refrigerator unit engine running if necessary.
This policy applies to all the vehicles of any contractor performing work on campus.
The website URL where information about the policy is available:
---
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Car Sharing
Responsible Party
Rich Strong
Executive Director
Environmental Health and Safety
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program, such as ZipCar or HourCar?:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
The Zipcar program offers Hoosiers convenient, cost-effective alternative to owning a car or bringing one to campus. The service helps
the university manage the increasing demand for parking and associated congestion while offering students a convenient, economical and
environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
---
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Waste
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are moving toward zero waste by reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting.
These actions mitigate the need to extract virgin materials, such as trees and metals. It generally takes less energy and water to make a
product with recycled material than with virgin resources. Reducing waste generation also reduces the flow of waste to incinerators and
landfills which produce greenhouse gas emissions, can contaminate air and groundwater supplies, and tend to have disproportionate
negative impacts on low-income communities. Waste reduction and diversion also save institutions costly landfill and hauling service
fees. In addition, waste reduction campaigns can engage the entire campus community in contributing to a tangible sustainability goal.
Credit
Waste Reduction
Waste Diversion
Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion
Electronic Waste Recycling Program
Hazardous Waste Management
Materials Exchange
Limiting Printing
Materials Online
Chemical Reuse Inventory
Move-In Waste Reduction
Move-Out Waste Reduction
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Waste Reduction
Responsible Party
Rich Strong
Executive Director
Environmental Health and Safety
Criteria
Institution has implemented source reduction strategies to reduce total waste generation (garbage, recycling, and compost) per weighted
campus user compared to a 2005 baseline.
Total waste generation includes all materials recycled, composted, and disposed of as trash except construction, demolition, electronic,
hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal and non-regulated chemical waste, which are covered in OP Credit 19: Construction and
Demolition Waste Diversion, OP Credit 20: Electronic Waste Recycling Program, and OP Credit 21: Hazardous Materials
Management.
Submission Note:
IUPUI contractors recently added scales to their trucks for waste collection. Before this year waste was not accurately weighed, therefore
no 2005 baseline nor trend can be established. Going forward, the campus will be tracking this information.
For 2013, weights for recycling are as follows:
Month Recycle Tonnage Disposal Tonnage Total Monthly Tonnage Monthly Recycle Percentage
January 35.28 300.50 335.78 10.51%
February 38.66 309.42 348.08 11.11%
March 38.94 349.74 388.68 10.02%
April 39.26 392.20 431.46 9.10%
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Weight of materials recycled, 2005 baseline year :
---
Weight of materials composted, 2005 baseline year :
---
Weight of materials disposed as garbage, 2005 baseline year :
---
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Weight of materials recycled, performance year :
---
Weight of materials composted, performance year :
---
Weight of materials disposed as garbage, performance year :
---
List the start and end dates of the waste reduction performance year:
---
On-campus residents, 2005:
---
Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
---
Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
---
On-campus residents, performance year:
---
Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
---
Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
---
Time period for weighted campus user (list the consecutive 12 month period that most closely overlaps with waste
reduction performance year):
---
Indication of whether institution has a stated commitment to waste-reduction goals, such as zero waste:
---
A brief description of the plan of action to achieve waste reduction goals:
---
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The website URL where information about the institution’s waste reduction initiatives is available:
---
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Waste Diversion
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution diverts materials from the landfill or incinerator by recycling, composting, reusing, donating, or re-selling.
This credit does not include construction, demolition, electronic, hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal and non-regulated chemical
waste, which are covered in OP Credit 19: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion, OP Credit 20: Electronic Waste Recycling
Program, and OP Credit 21: Hazardous Materials Management.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Materials recycled, composted, reused, donated, re-sold, or otherwise diverted :
2,722.72 Tons
Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
0 Tons
A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that
contributed to the diversion rate:
The trash from IUPUI is taken to Covanta Waste-To-Energy, where the material is converted into a product (steam) that is sold in
Indianapolis and utilized by the IUPUI campus. During 2012 IUPUI had a total of 2,722.72 tons, all of which were diverted through
recycling, reuse &/or re-selling.
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Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion
Responsible Party
Gerald Stuff
Director of IUPUI Project Development
University Architects
Criteria
Institution diverts non-hazardous construction and demolition waste from the landfill and/or incinerator.
Soil and organic debris from excavating or clearing the site do not count for this credit.
Submission Note:
Though IUPUI does recover a significant portion of the new construction waste for qualification for LEED, the waste is not weighed.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Amount of construction and demolition materials recycled, donated, or otherwise recovered :
---
Amount of construction and demolition materials landfilled or incinerated :
---
A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that
contribute to the diversion rate for construction and demolition waste:
---
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Electronic Waste Recycling Program
Responsible Party
Ty Parrish
Surplus Manager
Office of Financial Services – Surplus Warehouse
Criteria
Part 1
Institution has a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish all electronic waste generated by the institution. Institution takes
measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly.
Part 2
Institution has a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish electronic waste generated by students. Institution takes measures to
ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish all electronic waste generated by the
institution and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
Yes
Does the institution have a program in place to recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish electronic waste generated by students
and take measures to ensure that the electronic waste is recycled responsibly?:
Yes
A brief description of steps taken to ensure that e-waste is recycled responsibly, workers’ basic safety is protected,
and environmental standards are met:
IUPUI Surplus eWaste is handled with care; employees stack items securely on pallets, using cardboard to stabilize each level waste, and
industrial plastic wrap to prepare for transport. Employees report to manager all damaged contents, including but not limited to leaks,
sharp objects, and potentially combustible materials.
A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for institution-generated materials:
When IUPUI Surplus obtains any asset deemed as a ‘eWaste’ item, it is palletized and prepared for transport to CRS or RecycleForce*.
(*RecycleForce may be used as a recycling service provider for eWaste items abandoned after a public auction event at Surplus). Both
service providers send letters of recycling when assets are safely recycled.
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A brief description of the electronic waste recycling program for student-generated materials :
E-Waste collection is a semi-annual event in cooperation with a local nonprofit, RecycleForce to collect personal (non-IU) electronic
waste such as cell phones, tablets, chargers or curling irons -- almost anything with a cord -- which RecycleForce will dismantle and
recycle. RecycleForce is a social enterprise offering some of the most comprehensive and innovative recycling services available while
providing life-changing workforce training to formerly incarcerated individuals.
The website URL where information about the e-waste recycling program is available:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/campus-initiatives/recycling.shtml
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Hazardous Waste Management
Responsible Party
Kevin Mouser
Environmental Manager
Environmental Health and Safety
Criteria
Institution has strategies in place to safely dispose of all hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste
and seeks to minimize the presence of these materials on campus.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have strategies in place to safely dispose of all hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and
non-regulated chemical waste and seek to minimize the presence of these materials on campus?:
Yes
A brief description of steps taken to reduce hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical
waste:
- WASTE MINIMIZATION COORDINATOR
Each department shall assign a representative to serve as waste minimization coordinator(s) for specific areas, sections, laboratories, etc.
within the department. Coordinators shall serve as resources for other departmental staff, facilitate implementation of waste minimization
techniques within the area and may monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the waste minimization program.
- WASTE MINIMIZATION TECHNIQUES
All University employees should objectively evaluate waste minimization opportunities in their work area. The following waste
minimization techniques are to be considered when evaluating opportunities for minimizing the volumes of waste produced:
- PURCHASING CONTROL
- Order only the volumes of materials necessary to complete the desired activity or project.
- Purchase smaller lots of materials on a more frequent basis. Purchase only volumes that can be utilized during a defined period of time
(e.g. every 3 or 6 months) Utilize suppliers that can offer quick delivery of needed materials.
- Purchase chemicals in smaller containers for easier management of unused chemicals unless it is known for certain that bulk volumes
can be used expeditiously.
- Be aware of any physical property of the material or chemical that may preclude long- term storage of the material. (e.g. peroxide
formation).
- Establish a centralized purchasing system within the department or area to monitor chemical purchase in an effort to avoid duplicate
orders.
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- INVENTORY CONTROL
- Attempt to redistribute unused materials and chemicals to other campus users. Objectively evaluate the potential use of chemicals
offered for redistribution by other campus users.
- Attempt to return unused, unopened materials to vendor for credit.
- Ensure all containers containing chemicals, whether virgin or waste, whether in the original or secondary container, are labeled at all
times.
- OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
- Periodically review each experimental or research protocol to assure that chemical usage is minimized.
- Reduce chemical usage in experimentation through the use of microscale techniques whenever practical.
- Evaluate less hazardous substitutes whenever feasible.
Examples include but are not limited to:
- Making double-sided photo copies when practical.
- Promoting the use of recycled and recyclable materials such as non-glossy, non-colored paper stock.
- Utilizing water-soluble, biodegradable scintillation fluids in place of solvent-based fluids.
- Utilizing specialty, biodegradable glass cleaning detergents in place of sulfuric acid/chromic acid cleaners.
- Utilizing a heat gun in place of chemical-based paint strippers.
- Utilizing specimens preserved in less toxic preservatives in place of those preserved in formaldehyde-based preservatives where
feasible.
- Utilizing aqueous-based degreasers in place of chlorinated solvent or petroleum-based degreasers where feasible.
- Avoiding wet chemistry techniques when practical.
- Reclaim and reuse materials when feasible (e.g., utilizing spent solvent for initial gross cleaning step and utilizing fresh solvent only for
the final rinse).(e.g. Having a naphtha- based parts washer serviced by a reputable service company that reclaims the spent degreaser).
- Neutralizing corrosive wastes as a final step of an experiment or procedure.
- Avoid mixing hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.
- RECYCLING
- Participating, to the fullest extent possible, in University-sponsored recycling programs. These programs include:
- Paper recycling
- Beverage can recycling
- Cardboard box recycling
- Nickel/Cadmium and larger lead/acid battery recycling
- Fluorescent light tube recycling
- NONCOMPLIANCE/PENALTIES
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety may, at its discretion, refer costs incurred from the disposal of wastes generated by
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actions contrary to the principles of pollution prevention and waste minimization back to the producing or generating department.
In the event the University is cited and fined by federal, state or local regulatory agencies for actions or activities contrary to waste
minimization or pollution prevention regulations, the department(s) involved in the citation may be accountable for payment of the issued
fine.
Staff, faculty, students and guests of the University whose willful actions violate pollution prevention and waste minimization regulation
may be held criminally and civilly liable for their actions.
Any person affected by any such cost or fine assessment may appeal the assessment provided that a written request for such a review is
submitted to the current Chairperson of the IUPUI Environmental Safety Committee within thirty (30) days of issuance of the assessment.
Department of Environmental Health and Safety will provide a written, itemized assessment of the incurred penalties to the responsible
department or party(ies) and a copy of the IUPUI Environmental Safety Committee Appeals Procedures.
All appeals will be acted upon and reviewed in accordance with the established IUPUI Environmental Safety Committee appeals review
procedures.
In addition, the University may initiate disciplinary actions, up to and including dismissal, against any staff or faculty found to be in
violation of this policy.
http://ehs.iupui.edu/enviromental.asp?content=waste-minimization-and-pollution-policy
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
By means of an on-line request system (the Environmental Management Waste Disposal Form
http://ehs.iupui.edu/waste-manifest.asp
), generators of campus chemical wastes can readily request the collection of their waste material. Upon receipt of the on-line request,
EHS staff visits the location and collects the waste material from the point of generation.
The material is transported to a central processing area where the waste is further segregated and prepared for the off-site shipment to
permitted hazardous waste treatment and disposal facilities for final disposal.
For locations which have processes that produce consistent volumes of chemical wastes, EHS offers routine chemical wastes pick-ups
without the submission of the Manifest form. EHS also offers a container exchange program these locations.
The campus maintains a contract with a nationally-recognized hazardous waste contractor to provide for the disposal of collected
chemical wastes. Waste which are amenable for recycling are directed towards recycling efforts. All other wastes are incinerated in a
permitted hazardous waste incinerator in an effort to reduce the long-term liability of the wastes for the University and to provide for the
highest degree of protection to the environment.
The IUPUI hazardous waste operations are inspected on a regular basis by state and federal regulatory representatives. The University
waste management practices are consistently found to be compliant with local, state and federal regulations. To date, the campus has
never incurred a significant regulatory citation.
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The website URL where information about hazardous materials management is available:
http://ehs.iupui.edu/enviromental.asp
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Materials Exchange
Responsible Party
Ty Parrish
Surplus Manager
Office of Financial Services – Surplus Warehouse
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a surplus department or formal office supplies exchange program that facilitates reuse of
materials?:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
The IUPUI Surplus department is dedicated to the redistribution, public auctions, and
recycling of retired management University property. Some examples of managed
property includes office supplies, furniture, electronics (including printers, computers,
and other types), medical, and dental equipment.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
http://www.surplus.iupui.edu/
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Limiting Printing
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution limit free printing for students in all computer labs and libraries?:
Yes
A brief description of how printing is limited:
All registered students, student organizations, and faculty receive a standard printing allotment as follows:
Undergraduates: 650 pages per semester (rollover available)
Graduate students: 1,000 pages per semester (rollover available)
Student organizations: 400 pages per semester (with faculty sponsorship)
Faculty: 200 pages per semester (for instructional purposes)
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://kb.iu.edu/data/aouh.html
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Materials Online
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Is the institution's default not to print course catalogs, course schedules, and directories, but instead make these
materials available online?:
Yes
A brief description of the practice:
OneStart is Indiana University's Web-based application portal that provides a common front door to online services at all IU campuses.
OneStart offers easier and more direct access to the multitude of services available for students, faculty, and staff. The goal for OneStart
is to create a virtual campus community -- a place to study, work, collaborate, and have fun!
Course catalogs and schedules are found online through the Office of the Registrar at:
http://registrar.iupui.edu/schedule.html
Students may also search for classes using OneStart.
Staff directories can all be located under individual departmental websites, and a campus building directory is available online at:
http://www.iupui.edu/map/
Printed campus directories have been eliminated.
The website URL where information about the practice is available:
https://onestart.iu.edu/
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Chemical Reuse Inventory
Responsible Party
Kevin Mouser
Environmental Manager
Environmental Health and Safety
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution implemented a campus-wide inventory system to facilitate the reuse of laboratory chemicals?:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
Purchase smaller lots of materials on a more frequent basis. Purchase only volumes that can be utilized during a defined period of time
(e.g. every 3 or 6 months). Utilize suppliers that can offer quick delivery of needed materials.
Only purchase products/chemicals in bulk when it is known for certain that bulk volumes can be used expeditiously.
Establish a centralized purchasing system within the department or area to monitor chemical purchase in an effort to avoid duplicate
orders.
Attempt to redistribute unused materials and chemicals to other campus users. Objectively evaluate the potential use of chemicals offered
for redistribution by other campus users.
Reclaim and reuse materials when feasible (e.g., utilizing spent solvent for initial gross cleaning step and utilizing fresh solvent only for
the final rinse).(e.g. Having a naphtha- based parts washer serviced by a reputable service company that reclaims the spent degreaser).
The website URL where information about the practice is available:
http://ehs.iupui.edu/enviromental.asp?content=waste-minimization-and-pollution-policy
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Move-In Waste Reduction
Responsible Party
Josh Skillman
Assistant Director
Housing & Residence Life
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a program to reduce residence hall move-in waste?:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
IUPUI Housing and Residence Life encourages students to reduce waste during move-ins. During the move-in process students and
families are advised of where our recycling bins are located and encouraged to dispose of recyclable materials in the single stream
recycling bins.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
---
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Move-Out Waste Reduction
Responsible Party
Josh Skillman
Assistant Director
Housing & Residence Life
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a program to reduce residence hall move-out waste?:
Yes
A brief description of the program:
IUPUI Housing and Residence Life encourages students to reduce move-out waste in a couple of different ways. First, IUPUI HRL works
with Goodwill and Gleaners Food Bank and has drop points for students to bring items (clothes, furniture, can goods, etc.) that can be
donated to those organizations. Additionally, in the move-out meetings that each Resident Assistant (RA) has with their building/floor
students are educated about the Goodwill and Gleaners programs and also encouraged to recycle items that cannot be donated.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
---
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Water
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are conserving water and making efforts to protect water quality. Pumping,
delivering, and treating water is a major energy user, so institutions can help reduce energy consumption and the greenhouse gas
emissions associated with energy generation by conserving water. Likewise, conservation and effective stormwater management are
important in maintaining and protecting finite groundwater supplies. Water conservation and effective stormwater management also
reduce the need for effluent discharge into local surface water supplies, which helps improve the health of local water ecosystems.
Credit
Water Consumption
Stormwater Management
Waterless Urinals
Building Water Metering
Non-Potable Water Usage
Xeriscaping
Weather-Informed Irrigation
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Water Consumption
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
Criteria
Institution has reduced its total water consumption per weighted campus user compared to a 2005 baseline.
Total water consumption includes both potable and non-potable water.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Water consumption, 2005 baseline year:
53,265 Gallons
Water consumption, performance year :
25,294 Gallons
List the start and end dates of the water consumption performance year:
July 1 2011 through June 30th 2012.
On-campus residents, 2005:
969
Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
23,843
Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
12,857
On-campus residents, performance year:
1,463
Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
26,245
Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
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10,665
Time period for weighted campus user (list the consecutive 12 month period that most closely overlaps with water
consumption performance year):
July 1 2011 through June 30th 2012
Indication of whether institution has a stated commitment to water use reduction goals:
---
A brief description of the plan of action to achieve water use reduction goals:
---
The website URL where information about the institution’s water conservation initiatives is available:
---
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Stormwater Management
Responsible Party
Kevin Mouser
Environmental Manager
Environmental Health and Safety
Criteria
Part 1
Institution has adopted a stormwater management policy, plan, and/or strategies that mitigate the stormwater runoff impacts of new
construction, major renovation, and other projects that increase paved surface area on campus or otherwise significantly change the
campus grounds.
The policy, plan, and/or strategies address both the quantity and quality (or contamination level) of stormwater runoff.
The policy, plan, and/or strategies cover the entire campus. While the specific strategies or practices adopted may vary depending on
project type and location, this credit is reserved for institutions that mitigate stormwater runoff impacts consistently during new
construction. Implementing a strategy or strategies for only one new development project is not sufficient for this credit.
Policies adopted by entities of which the institution is part (e.g. state government or the university system) may count for this credit as
long as the policies apply to and are followed by the institution.
Part 2
Institution has adopted a stormwater management policy, plan, or strategies that mitigate the stormwater runoff impacts of ongoing
campus operations.
The policy, plan, or strategies address both the quantity and quality (or contamination level) of stormwater runoff.
Though specific practices adopted may vary across the campus, the policy, plan, and/or strategies cover the entire institution.
Implementing strategies for only one building or area of campus is not sufficient for this credit.
Submission Note:
IUPUI has implemented structural stormwater controls to reduce the pollutant load of campus stormwater runoff but currently does not
have systems in place to reduce the quantity of runoff.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a policy, plan, and/or strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from new development
projects? :
No
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Does the institution have a policy, plan, and/or strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from ongoing campus
operations? :
No
A brief description of the institution's stormwater management initiatives:
IUPUI is a co-permitted on the City of Indianapolis Phase I Stormwater Permit. The University has developed a Stormwater program
which is compliant with the requirements specified by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the City of
Indianapolis. IUPUI reports compliance efforts to the City of Indianapolis and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management
annually.
The stormwater program applies to areas of new construction (erosion control and conveyance and treatment design criteria) as well as
ongoing campus operations.
The website URL where information about the institution's stormwater management initiatives, plan or policy is
available:
---
Does the institution have a living or vegetated roof?:
---
A brief description of the institution's living or vegetated roof:
---
Does the institution have porous paving?:
---
A brief description of the institution's porous paving:
---
Does the institution have retention ponds?:
---
A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:
---
Does the institution have stone swales?:
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A brief description of the institution's stone swales:
---
Does the institution have vegetated swales?:
---
A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:
---
Does the institution employ any other technologies or strategies for stormwater management?:
---
A brief description of other technologies or strategies for stormwater management employed:
---
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Waterless Urinals
Responsible Party
Richard Thompson
Senior Associate
University Architects
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use at least one waterless urinal?:
No
A brief description of the technology employed:
Waterless urinals look like regular urinals without a pipe for water intake. Men use them normally, but the urinals don't flush. Instead,
they drain by gravity. Their outflow pipes connect to a building's conventional plumbing system.
The technology works by separating the urine with an oil additive in the drain. The urinals in practical use still need to be cleaned, usually
with water and they need to be maintained to supplement the oil in the pipe. This additive can be proprietary to the device.
The University had a pilot program at one time to test a few of these, and due to the maintenance required and the potential for odors, we
have not used this technology as a standard in our buildings and they have since been uninstalled.
The website URL where information about the technology is available:
---
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Building Water Metering
Responsible Party
John Kamman
Energy Engineeer
Campus Facility Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have building-level water consumption meters for at least one building?:
Yes
A brief description of the water metering employed:
IUPUI does not have water meters at the building level but the local water utility does and the information is available to the university.
The percentage of building space with water metering:
---
The website URL where information about the practice is available:
---
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Non-Potable Water Usage
Responsible Party
Richard Thompson
Senior Associate
University Architects
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use non-potable water (e.g., harvested rainwater or graywater) for irrigation and/or other
applications?:
Yes
A brief description of the source of non-potable water and how it is used:
We have just currently built a system at the Glick Eye Institute and at the adjacent green space between Fessler and Glick that employs a
storm water detentions system. This detention system is connected to a drip irrigation system that will provide water to the immediate
grounds. Since this is new to our system the system is completing commissioning and data is still being collected on its effectiveness
although there was significant positive affect in areas this summer during the drought.
There is another rainwater system currently being built at the SELB project site at IUPUI.
The percentage of irrigation water usage from recovered, reclaimed or untreated sources :
---
The percentage of building space using water from recovered, reclaimed or untreated sources:
---
The percentage of water used in utility plants from recovered, reclaimed or untreated sources:
---
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
---
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Xeriscaping
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
No
A brief description of the program or practice:
Though the campus does use local plants they are not chosen solely by the basis of water reduction as policy.
The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
---
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Weather-Informed Irrigation
Responsible Party
Steve Stringer
Manager for Grounds Services
Campus Facility Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use weather data or weather sensors to automatically adjust irrigation practices?:
Yes
A brief description of how weather data or sensors are used:
IUPUI Grounds Operations has approximately 35 irrigation controllers for campus turf and landscape irrigation systems.
16 of these controllers are managed by a “smart irrigation”, weather-informed system.
The website URL where information about the practice is available:
---
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Planning, Administration & Engagement
Coordination and Planning
This subcategory seeks to recognize colleges and universities that are institutionalizing sustainability by dedicating resources to
sustainability coordination, incorporating sustainability into their primary campus plans, and developing plans to move towards
sustainability. Staff and other resources help an institution organize, implement, and publicize sustainability initiatives. These resources
provide the infrastructure that fosters sustainability within an institution. Strategic and physical campus plans guide an institution and its
physical development. These important documents establish an institution’s priorities and influence budgeting and decision making.
Incorporating sustainability into these plans is an important step in making sustainability a campus priority and may help advocates
implement sustainable changes. Sustainability plans and climate plans provide a road map for how to achieve sustainability goals.
Credit
Sustainability Coordination
Strategic Plan
Physical Campus Plan
Sustainability Plan
Climate Action Plan
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Sustainability Coordination
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution has a sustainability committee, office, and/or coordinator that are tasked by the administration or board of trustees to advise on
and implement policies and programs related to sustainability on campus.
The committee, office, and/or coordinator focus on sustainability broadly (i.e. not just one sustainability issue, such as climate change)
and cover the entire institution. A committee, office, or coordinator that focuses on just one department or school within the institution
does not count for this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a sustainability committee?:
Yes
The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :
As stewards of the IUPUI campus and of all its resources, we recognize the interdependence of humans with the environment. We must
apply thoughtful and creative planning to achieve a thriving campus community built on the principles of sustainability. We must foster
conservation, protection and enhancement of natural resources through campus policy and personal behavior. We must promote a
common agenda for IUPUI as a green campus. We must preserve and enhance the quality of life for our campus community and future
generations in ways that enhance teaching and learning, research, civic engagement and administrative practices.
Leadership Commitment and Measures. We will offer the leadership and planning needed to carry out these principles. We will establish
goals, objectives, and indicators; select priority projects; conduct an annual self-evaluation of progress through established campus
reporting; and produce a campus-wide report.
Recycling and Waste Reduction. We will work to raise the environmental consciousness of the IUPUI community. The subcommittee
advocates programs that promote environmentally sound purchasing practices as well as reduction, reuse, and recycling of waste
materials. Learn more about recycling initiatives.
Land, Air, and Water Management. We value and conserve natural resources and will seek to preserve and sustainably use air, water, and
land. We will protect and conserve nonrenewable natural resources through efficient use, careful planning, collaborative land
management programs, and regulatory compliance. We will minimize use of substances that may cause environmental damage to the air,
water, land, or its inhabitants and seek alternative substances that are more environmentally friendly. We will safeguard habitats affected
by our facilities and operations and promote biological diversity, especially on and near the public lands we manage. We will conserve
and increase greenspace through comprehensive planning. Learn more about land, air, and water management initiatives.
Energy Use. We will conserve energy and improve the energy efficiency of our buildings, vehicles, and equipment as well as the goods
and services we use. Learn more about energy conservation initiatives.
Purchasing Products and Services. We will pool our knowledge and resources to buy green products and services where possible and
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work to adopt joint purchasing practices. We will work with our suppliers to adopt sustainable approaches and solutions. We will partner
to create a stronger market for environmentally friendly and regionally produced products and services. Learn more about green products
and services.
Design and Management of the Built Environment. We will try to design, build, restore, and manage our facilities and grounds using
sustainable materials and practices. We will implement the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) rating system or an equivalent rating when possible. Total life cycle costs, energy use, and environmental impact are
factors that will influence material selection and practices. Learn more about the built environment initiatives.
Public Health. We will work to raise awareness about how the environment affects individual and community health. We will monitor our
policies and practices to see if they might cause environmental and occupational hazards. When potential risks are identified, we will seek
solutions. Learn more about public health initiatives.
Education. Through education, we will develop and support environmentally aware and engaged students, faculty, staff, and community
members. We will collaborate with the campus community to implement these principles. We will work with academic units to enhance
and expand the teaching of sustainability.
Members of the committee, including affiliations:
Colleen McCormick Director Office of Sustainability
Gabriel Filippelli Professor Earth Sciences/Center for Urban Health
Jeff Plawecki Director Facility Operations CFS
John Kamman Energy Engineer CFS
Kevin Mouser Environmental Manager Environmental Health and Safety
Patricia S. Fox Clinical Assistant Professor Organizational Supervision and Leadership / Engineering and Technology
Rich Strong Executive Director Environmental Health and Safety
E. Jane Luzar Founding Dean/Professor Honors College/SPEA
Pam Martin Director/Associate Professor CEES/Earth Sciences
Peter Schubert Director Lugar Center
Stephen Jay Professor Faculty, Medicine and Public Health
Jerry Stuff Senior Associate University Architect
Patty Hollingsworth Director Employee Health Engagement
Julie Goldsmith Visiting Associate Professor Liberal Arts
Tim Corson Assistant Professor School of Medicine
Aaron Hart Director Housing
Vanessa Richards Project Manager Public Affairs and Govt Relations
Amanda Cecil Assistant Professor PETM
Jerome Dumortier Assistant Professor SPEA
Jennifer Boehm Director Community Relations
Pierre-Andre Jacinthe Associate Professor Earth Sciences
Rob Halter Executive Director Purchasing
David Goodman Assistant Professor ET
Deb Ferguson Assistant Director Office of Sustainability
Brady McManama Transportation Supervisor Parking and Transportation/Staff Council
Rick Ward Professor Liberal Arts/Faculty Council
James Walsh Building Operations Manager CFS
Angie Hill Auxiliary Services Administration Auxiliary Services
Chris Yeadon Director Dining Services
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The website URL where information about the sustainability committee is available:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/partnerships/sustainability-committees.shtml
Does the institution have a sustainability office?:
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability office:
The IUPUI Office of Sustainability is dedicated to creating a culture of campus sustainability, to making IUPUI a place where faculty,
students, and staff are engaged in research, teaching, and learning about urban sustainability and its best practices.
We strive to be a leader among higher education institutions in this arena as well as a national model for urban sustainability in both
academic offerings and campus operations.
We are committed to creating a campus and community that is engaged in the practice of urban sustainability. We promote education and
action through programs of environmental stewardship, energy conservation, applied environmental science and policy research,
environmental literacy and community outreach.
But what does “sustainability” really mean? We follow the definition put forth by the United Nations: “‘Sustainability’ is meeting the
needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
We coordinate most campus sustainability efforts, from recycling programs and the urban garden to energy conservation efforts and
degrees, internships, and community partners.
The number of people employed in the sustainability office:
4
The website URL where information about the sustainability office is available:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/about/index.shtml
Does the institution have a sustainability coordinator?:
Yes
Sustainability coordinator's name:
Colleen McCormick
Sustainability coordinator's position title:
Director of the IUPUI Office of Sustainability
A brief description of the sustainability coordinator’s position:
Pilot sustainability agenda items and events, secure funding sources for sustainability initiatives, represent and advocate sustainability
concerns, and organize as well as champion the endeavors of IUPUI’s Sustainability council and committees and supervise two interns
per semester who assist with communications and marketing and sustainability data collection and assessment.
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The website URL where information about the sustainability coordinator is available:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/about/staff/index.shtml
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Strategic Plan
Responsible Party
Dr. Mary Fisher
Associate Vice Chancellor
Academic Affairs
Criteria
Institution’s current, formally adopted strategic plan or equivalent guiding document includes sustainability at a high level. The plan
covers the entire institution.
An amendment to the strategic plan may count for this credit, as long as the institution always presents the amendment with the original
plan.
Neither a physical campus plan (which is covered in PAE Credit 3: Physical Campus Plan) nor an independent sustainability plan (which
is covered in PAE Credit 5: Sustainability Plan) counts for this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Year the strategic plan or equivalent was completed or adopted:
2,012
Does the institution's strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include the environmental dimensions of
sustainability at a high level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the strategic plan or amendment addresses the environmental dimensions of sustainability:
Environmental sustainability will play a crucial role in the development and improvement of the Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis campus. The Campus Master Plan defines a broad holistic approach that unifies fundamental planning recommendations
with meaningful qualitative and quantitative green strategies. Sustainable planning principles, carbon reduction strategies, alternative
modes of transportation considerations, and innovative building initiatives all come together to inform the development vision for the
campus and ensure that growth is forward thinking and environmentally sustainable.
http://masterplan.indiana.edu/iupui/IUPUI_Master_Plan.pdf
Does the institution's strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include the social dimensions of sustainability at
a high level?:
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Yes
A brief description of how the strategic plan or amendment addresses the social dimensions of sustainability:
IUPUI will build on its strengths, improve coordination, and expand community outreach and engagement to increase service and
experiential learning opportunities, promote economic development, and address urban community needs.
•Develop a “big and bold” plan for Community Engagement in and with various communities, consistent with our vision and mission.
o Build on our legacy of leadership in civic engagement and expand our definition of Community Engagement to reflect a broader array
of campus activities, inclusive of
Civic engagement
Clinical outreach and engagement with community organizations
Commercialization and technology transfer
Community-based research/TRIP
Economic development and impact
P-20 education pipeline
Workforce development
o Resolve tensions between different definitions to develop an operational model, and embrace democratic principles of reciprocity and
working “in and with” and not “to and for” various communities.
o Develop an innovative, inclusive, and impactful Community Engagement Agenda, with special focus on Central Indiana, in
collaboration with campus, community, and consortia partners that leverages collective capabilities, identifies “bold ideas” for
engagement, and employs strategic opportunities to address community needs.
Align activities with the strategic goals of the campus
Fund Indiana Sabbaticals for faculty and staff
Does the institution's strategic plan or equivalent guiding document include the economic dimensions of sustainability
at a high level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the strategic plan or amendment addresses the economic dimensions of sustainability:
Keeping an Indiana University education affordable in both the short and long term is essential for our students’ success and for the
well-being of their families. To that end, we’ve worked to keep tuition costs low and increase the amount of financial aid available.
MoneySmarts
This multifaceted financial literacy program provides students with the knowledge they need to make smart financial decisions.
Beginning in the fall of 2013, all incoming students will be required to take an online financial literacy course. A peer counseling
program is also in the works. In addition, all IU students are encouraged to complete the interactive learning modules available on the
MoneySmarts website.
Summer Tuition Discount
This program offers students a significant discount on summer classes. Indiana residents get a 25 percent discount, and nonresidents
receive the equivalent reduction on their tuition. Students can take classes at any IU campus and easily transfer them to their home
campus for credit. By taking advantage of the discount, students can save money and stay on track to graduate on time. The site will be
updated with 2013 information very soon.
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Finish in Four
Set to launch in the fall, this exciting new program provides juniors and seniors who are on track to graduate in four years with a financial
award that offsets any increase in tuition and fees for their final two years. Because this is a pilot program, only students who have
achieved junior (60 hours in two years) or senior (90 hours in three years) status by Fall 2013 will be eligible. It is a university-wide
program, so students from all seven campuses can qualify.
The website URL where information about the strategic plan is available:
http://strategicplan.iupui.edu/
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Physical Campus Plan
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution’s current plan for its physical campus (commonly referred to as the campus master plan) includes sustainability at a high
level.
An amendment to the plan may count for this credit, as long as the institution always presents the amendment with the original plan.
Neither a strategic plan (which is covered in PAE Credit 2: Strategic Plan) nor an independent sustainability plan (which is covered in
PAE Credit 4: Sustainability Plan) counts for this credit.
Plans developed at the system level are eligible for this credit. Likewise, multiple plans which together cover the institution’s entire
physical campus are eligible for this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution's physical campus plan include sustainability at a high level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the physical campus plan or amendment includes sustainability:
Building on IUPUI’s Adopted Campus Sustainability Principles (2008), this Campus Master Plan embeds sustainability throughout. The
Campus Master Plan has focused on a purposeful and strategic incorporation of both quantitative and qualitative improvements to the
setting of the academic mission, to promote a campus that manifests sustainable planning principles. Implicit in the plan is the goal of
developing the campus as a learning environment where innovation is promoted, interpreted, and celebrated.
Overlaid on the key themes of the Campus Master Plan, the recommendations are grouped under several broad sustainable planning
principles:
1. Adopt environmentally sensitive land use practices.
2. Move toward a carbon-neutral campus.
3. Ensure a range of transportation options.
4. Plan for innovative sustainable buildings and landscapes.
The year the physical campus plan was developed or adopted:
2,009
The website URL where the physical campus plan is available:
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http://masterplan.indiana.edu/iupui/IUPUI_Master_Plan.pdf
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Sustainability Plan
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution has a sustainability plan that was developed with input from faculty, staff, and students. The plan includes measurable goals
with corresponding strategies and timeframes to achieve the goals. The plan need not be formally adopted.
The plan covers multiple sustainability topics and issues. Plans focused exclusively on climate change, which are covered by PAE Credit
5: Climate Plan, are not eligible for this credit.
Strategic or master plans that cover sustainability may count for this credit if they meet the other criteria outlined above.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a sustainability plan that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
A brief description of how multiple stakeholder groups were involved in developing the plan:
The planning process undertaken for the IUPUI Campus Master Plan was inclusive and comprehensive. Initially spanning a 12-month
period, the planning process was extended to engage IU Health in an integrated plan and programming for the academic medical campus.
The combined planning effort involved extensive input from IUPUI faculty, staff, students, and administrators; IU Health senior
administration and staff; City of Indianapolis leaders and staff; and neighborhood and local community groups.
A brief description of the plan’s measurable goals :
The Campus Master Plan proposes a number of pathways that could lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions up to 80
percent by the year 2050. It identifies strategies that, if fully implemented, would result in a 25 percent reduction in carbon emissions by
2020, even while increasing the built area by 50 percent. As an example, this is consistent with targets established by the American
College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). The emissions addressed here result from the use of purchased
electricity, steam, and chilled water.
A brief description of how progress in meeting the plan’s goals is measured:
Baseline metrics are in development allowing the campus to track and document progress towards sustainability goals. Some examples
from the Campus Master Plan of how progress is measured include the following:
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• Use carbon emissions as a metric when evaluating suppliers of purchased electricity, chilled water, and steam.
• Expand metering of individual building’s energy use. Identify disproportionately high energy users to prioritize investments in energy
efficiency.
• Set payback parameters to qualify energy efficiency initiatives.
• Establish campus-wide standards for equipment efficiencies (computers and office equipment, food service equipment, and lab
equipment).
• Install meters to create a thorough database of existing campus building energy (electricity, chilled water, and steam) and water use.
The website URL where more information about the sustainability plan is available:
http://masterplan.indiana.edu/iupui/IUPUI_Master_Plan.pdf
The year the plan was developed or last updated:
2,012
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Climate Action Plan
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution has a formal plan to mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions. The plan includes a measurable, numerical goal or goals and a
corresponding date or dates by which the institution aims to achieve its goal(s). The plan has been adopted by the institution’s
administration.
A formal sustainability plan (i.e. a plan that has been adopted by the administration) counts for this credit if it includes climate change
goals, strategies, and corresponding timeframes. Such a plan may also count toward PAE Credit 4: Sustainability Plan.
Submission Note:
IUPUI has not developed a climate action plan, but we have intentions to do so in the future.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a plan to mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions that meets the criteria for this credit?:
No
A brief summary of the climate plan’s long-term goals:
---
A brief summary of the climate plan’s short-term goals:
---
Year the climate plan was formally adopted or approved:
---
An indication of whether institution has made a commitment to reduce GHG emissions a specific amount by a target
year:
---
List which emissions (scope 1, 2, and/or 3) are included in its GHG emissions commitment:
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---
The reduction level (percentage) institution has committed to:
---
The baseline year the institution used in its GHG emissions commitment:
---
The baseline emissions level institution used in its GHG emissions commitment:
---
The target year the institution specified in its GHG emissions commitment :
---
The website URL where information about the climate plan is available:
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Diversity and Affordability
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are working to advance diversity and affordability on campus. In order to build a
sustainable society, diverse groups will need to be able to come together and work collaboratively to address sustainability challenges.
People of color and low-income communities tend to suffer disproportionate exposure to environmental problems. This environmental
injustice happens as a result of unequal and segregated communities. To achieve environmental and social justice, society must work to
address discrimination and promote equality. The historical legacy and persistence of discrimination based on racial, gender, religious,
and other differences makes a proactive approach to promoting a culture of inclusiveness an important component of creating an
equitable society. Higher education opens doors to opportunities that can help create a more equitable world, and those doors must be
open through affordable programs accessible to all regardless of race, gender, religion, socio-economic status and other differences. In
addition, a diverse student body, faculty, and staff provide rich resources for learning and collaboration.
Credit
Diversity and Equity Coordination
Measuring Campus Diversity Culture
Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups
Support Programs for Future Faculty
Affordability and Access Programs
Gender Neutral Housing
Employee Training Opportunities
Student Training Opportunities
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Diversity and Equity Coordination
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution has a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or coordinator that are tasked by the administration or board of trustees to
advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity and equity on campus.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee?:
Yes
The charter or mission statement of the committee or a brief description of the committee's purview and activities :
IUPUI's Diversity Cabinet
The Chancellor’s Diversity Cabinet received its charge from Chancellor Bantz, December 4, 2003 to identify how we can double our
achievements in diversity. Achievements in diversity have focused on the 13 diversity goals designed to achieve our Campus Vision For
Diversity.
Since 2004 our focus toward doubling diversity has been to strengthen the campus wide commitment and leadership through the
distribution of best practices via annual campus conferences on diversity and the establishment of a "Good Works" resource of all the
good diversity work occurring at IUPUI.
Additionally we have continued to focus and improve our approach to assessment, planning and performance measurement which
garnered a 2006 City of Indianapolis Mayors Award.
Members of the committee, including job titles and affiliations :
Marsha Baker
Director of Diversity and Enrichment, IU School of Nursing
Charles Bantz
IU Executive Vice President &
IUPUI Chancellor
Gail Barksdale
Associate Director of Athletics
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Troy A. Barnes
Chair, IUPUI Staff Council Diversity Committee
William Blomquist
Dean, IU School of Liberal Arts
Richard Bray
Black Faculty Staff Council representative
Darrell Brown
Director, Office of Student Diversity,
Kelley School of Business
Zephia Bryant
Director, Multicultural Success Center
Zeb Davenport
Vice Chancellor for Student Life
Angela Espada
Associate Assistant Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Johnny Flynn
Native American Faculty Staff Council representative
Kathleen Grove
Director, Office for Women
Wayne Hilson, Jr.
Director of Multicultural Academic Relations/
Interim Program Leader of Student Research, Scholarship, and Diversity, CRL
Kathy Johnson
Dean, University College
Pam King
Director, Adaptive Educational Services
Kim Kirkland
Director, Office of Equal Opportunity
Gil Latz
Associate Vice Chancellor, Office of International Affairs
Monica Medina
Latino Faculty Staff Council representative
Anne Mitchell
LGBT Faculty Staff Council representative
Khaula Murtadha
Associate Vice Chancellor for Life Long
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Learning and CLN Executive Director
Kim Nguyen
Asian Pacific American Faculty Staff Council representative
Nicole Oglesby
Director, Diverse Community Partnerships
Gary Pike
Executive Director, Information Management & Â Institutional Research
Rebecca Porter
Executive Director, Enrollment Services
Johnny Pryor
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, IU School of Law
Irene Queiro-Tajalli
Interim Executive Director of Labor Studies, IU School of Social Work
George Rausch
Associate Dean for Diversity Affairs, IU School of Medicine
Dawn Rhodes
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration
Pamella Shaw
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, IU School of Dentistry
Kimberly Stewart-Brinston
Director, Office of Diversity, Access, and Achievement, Enrollment Services
Uday Sukhatme
Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties
Sherrée Wilson
Assistant Dean of the Faculties
L. Jack Windsor
President, IUPUI Faculty Council
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity committee is available:
http://diversity.iupui.edu/cabinet.html
Does the institution have a diversity and equity office?:
Yes
A brief description of the diversity office:
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IUPUI, as educators and advocates, provides student-centered services, consulting, facilities, learning experiences and programs for
students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community. Guided by theoretical frameworks of student development, the university contributes
to an intentionally inclusive, accessible campus community and inspires educational, personal, social and professional achievement.
The number of people employed in the diversity office:
7
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity office is available:
http://diversity.iupui.edu/
Does the institution have a diversity and equity coordinator?:
Yes
Diversity coordinator’s name:
Zebulun R. Davenport
Diversity coordinator's position title:
Vice Chancellor for Student Life & Interim Assistant Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
A brief description of the diversity coordinator's position:
To help ensure that our commitment to diversity remains among our highest priorities, and to sustain the focused effort needed to attract
and retain the best faculty, students, and staff, the university has established the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The university
leadership and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion directs, supports, and monitors the university's progress in diversifying our
faculty, our student body, and our staff, in creating a climate that is welcoming of all individuals regardless of race, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, religion, nationality, or disability. We continually endeavor to facilitate, build, and create interaction, understanding, and
dialogue between our diverse cultures to achieve increased inclusive community. Our collective goal is to instill diversity into our
institution's consciousness; reinforce it with equity and excellence through our policies, practices and programs; and prepare all members
of the community for a multicultural world.
The website URL where information about the diversity and equity coordinator is available:
http://diversity.iupui.edu/help/
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Measuring Campus Diversity Culture
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution assesses attitudes about diversity and equity on campus and uses the results to guide policy, programs, and initiatives.
Institution may measure its culture of diversity and equity using one assessment for the entire institution or using separate assessments
that taken together cover the entire institution.
Assessments conducted during the previous five years are eligible for this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution assessed attitudes about diversity and equity on campus in a way that meets the criteria for this
credit?:
Yes
A brief description of the assessment(s):
The following represents an abridged version of the Diversity Performance Indicators, adopted by the IUPUI Chancellor’s Diversity
Cabinet in fall 2003, and updated in 2007. This report includes the IUPUI Diversity Cabinet’s evaluation for each indicator, but shows
only a sample of the measures included within some of the indicators. The complete set of measures can be found in the IUPUI
Institutional Profile available online at iport.iupui.edu/pr/di/details.aspx
Year the assessment was last administered:
2,012
A brief description of how the results of the assessment(s) are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
The Diversity Mission lists IUPUI’s primary purpose in advancing diversity.
The campus community will pursue the following goals and objectives in order to realize the Campus
Mission’s strong commitment to diversity by:
•Using education to develop the potential of all students, faculty and staff for their personal, social, and professional advancement;
•Developing an inclusive community where differences can be understood, respected, and valued; and
•Preparing our graduates to shape and influence our city, state, and global society.
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The website URL where information about the assessment(s) is available:
http://diversity.iupui.edu/docs/diversity_report_2012.pdf
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Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups
Responsible Party
Alicia Anino
Administrative Assistant
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Criteria
Institution has mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other programs in place to support
underrepresented groups on campus.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other
programs in place to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the
student body:
PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS
http://diversity.iupui.edu/students/groups.html
The Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) and the Student African American Sisterhood (SAAS) programs have served over
200 students through student visits and program or workshop participation. Students who participated in SAAB had a 78% retention rate
from fall 2008 to fall 2009. SAAB averages 15 to 20 students per weekly meeting, and SAAS averages 20 to 25 students per weekly
meeting.
The Diversity Scholars Research Program (DSRP) is based primarily on performance and academics and provides support for mainly
minority students who are recruited and selected. Freshman and first-year scholars are immediately placed in a research setting to enhance
their learning. Based on the students’ needs, the program director searches for and selects as mentors faculty members and other
professionals who share the students’ research interests and supervise their activities. The goal is to have the mentor and scholar work
together to develop a scholarly research project during the next four years. The program staff provides individualized support to the
students on an “as needed” basis. New scholars may choose from a variety of majors at IUPUI and admission is highly competitive.
Between 1997 and 2002 DSRP students graduated at a higher rate (69%) as compared to a cohort of students with similar entry
characteristics (56.7%) and to the overall population of underrepresented minorities attending IUPUI (33%). In addition, DSRP students
were less likely to transfer from IUPUI even when they no longer were affiliated with DSRP.
Norman Brown Diversity & Leadership Program is designed for beginning freshmen and continuing IUPUI students from diverse
backgrounds. Special consideration is given to students who are from ethnic groups that have been historically under-represented in
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higher education. Fifty-three percent of first-time full-time scholars graduate within 4 years, 81% of first-time full-time scholars graduate
within 6 years, 67% of students who enter the program as sophomores have graduated within 2 years, and 46% of students who have
entered the program as juniors have graduated within 3 years.
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is aimed at strengthening minority participation in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics fields. The Indiana project is a collaboration of five university campuses including IUPUI, Indiana
University Bloomington, Purdue University West Lafayette, Purdue University Calumet, and Ball State University. Fifty-six scholars
have been involved in the program since 2002; 26 have graduated, and the retention rate is almost 100%, with more than 50% entering
graduate programs.
The Olaniyan Scholars Program promotes the development of undergraduate research and professional experience through African
American and African Diaspora Studies, or the study of African peoples still living in Africa and those populations scattered around the
globe since slavery and colonization. The program includes opportunities to engage in research with IUPUI faculty and participate in
community internships. Retention rate for these students is 91%. Olaniyan has had a total of 11 students in the program since its start in
the fall of 2008 and only one of those students has left the program.
The Ronald E. McNair Program is a federally funded effort to increase the numbers of low-income, first-generation, and
underrepresented students who pursue the Ph.D. and seek careers in research and teaching in higher education. The IUPUI program is
open to all disciplines that offer the Ph.D. as the terminal degree.
In 2009, IUPUI cultivated a relationship with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) in conjunction with the Compact for
Faculty Diversity Institute on Teaching and Mentoring to increase and sustain faculty diversity. The Compact for Faculty Diversity is a
partnership of regional, federal and foundation programs that focus on minority graduate education and faculty diversity. The Compact
partnership consists of: SREB, the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, the National Institutes of Health (Bridges to the
Professoriate NIGMS-MARC), the National Science Foundation (Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate), and the Alfred
P. Sloan Foundation and the Office of Federal TRIO Programs, US Department of Education (Ronald E. McNair Program). IUPUI has
hosted new SREB Doctoral Scholars for this institute since 2009, and is committed to sponsoring each scholar for three years. As Indiana
is not a participating state, IUPUI serves as a participating member. Participating IUPUI Schools fund a certain number of Ph.D. students
as SREB scholars. In 2011, these IUPUI Schools/Offices included: Informatics, Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, Office of Finance and
Administration, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion , Engineering and Technology, and Science.
http://diversity.iupui.edu/events/sreb.html
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the
faculty:
PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT FACULTY
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, in partnership with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the Office for
Women worked together to provide internal grants as seed funding to full-time faculty. The Developing Diverse Researchers with
InVestigative Expertise (DRIVE) program is designed to enhance the diversity and research and creative activity mission of IUPUI.
Faculty from historically underrepresented populations and women are particularly encouraged to apply. DRIVE supports projects that
have the potential for sustainability through external funding.
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The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion partnered with IUPUI faculty and staff to develop two new faculty diversity awards, which
were given out for the first time at the Chancellor’s Academic Honors Convocation in 2011.
■ Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Multicultural Teaching: This award aims to recognize an outstanding FT or PT faculty member
for multicultural teaching., acknowledge the investment of time and effort put forth by faculty who integrate culturally relevant content
into their curriculum, who employ an inclusive, student-centered pedagogy, and who champion diversity as a value that ensures the
academic success of all students.
■ Chancellor’s Diversity Scholars Award: This award is to honor FT tenured or tenured track faculty members who create, maintain, and
demonstrate diversity in their scholarship, teaching, and/or service.
There are five faculty staff affinity groups on campus: Asian Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Council, Black Faculty Staff Council, Latino
Faculty Staff Council, LGBT Faculty Staff Council, and the Native American Faculty Staff Council. All of these groups receive annual
funding from the Chancellor to achieve their faculty and staff retention and recruitment goals.
http://diversity.iupui.edu/facstaff/groups.html
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the staff:
PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT STAFF
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion worked with IUPUI’s Staff Council to bring a new staff diversity award in 2011, the
Multicultural Impact Staff Award. This award recognizes a full-time IUPUI staff member who promotes a campus climate of diversity;
and demonstrates merit not based on the essential functions of his/her job, but rather an extraordinary commitment to multicultural
campus involvement, leadership, service, and academic involvement.
See above for Faculty Staff Councils.
The website URL where more information about the programs in each of the three categories is available :
http://diversity.iupui.edu/events/programs.html
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Support Programs for Future Faculty
Responsible Party
Dr. Mary Fisher
Associate Vice Chancellor
Academic Affairs
Criteria
Institution administers and/or participates in a program or programs to help build a diverse faculty throughout higher education.
Such programs could take any of the following forms:
•
Teaching fellowships or other programs to support terminal degree students from underrepresented groups in gaining teaching
experience. (The terminal degree students may be enrolled at another institution).
•
Mentoring, financial, and/or other support programs to prepare and encourage undergraduate or other non-terminal degree students to
pursue further education and careers as faculty members.
•
Mentoring, financial, and/or other support programs for doctoral and post-doctoral students from underrepresented groups.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution administer and/or participate in programs that meet the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s programs that help increase the diversity of higher education faculty :
The Office of Academic Affairs administers the Support for Recruiting Underrepresented Faculty (SRUF) program. SRUF is designed to
encourage and assist schools and departments at IUPUI in the hiring of new tenure/tenure-track faculty from less-represented populations
by providing salary support to academic units as long as the faculty remain at IUPUI. Workshops and discussions to facilitate the
retention of faculty recruited under the SRUF program are offered throughout the year for the faculty and their mentors.
The website URL where more information about the program(s) is available :
http://academicaffairs.iupui.edu/PlansInitiatives/Plans/Diversity/SRUF
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Affordability and Access Programs
Responsible Party
Dr. Rebecca Porter
Executive Director of Enrollment Services & Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Services
Student Services
Criteria
Institution has policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students. Such policies and programs
may include, but are not limited to, the following:
•
Policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students
•
Programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds
•
Programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education such as the federal TRIO programs
•
Scholarships for low-income students
•
Programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience
•
Targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds
•
Other admissions policies or programs
•
Other financial aid policies or programs
Institutions are not required to have programs or policies in each of the above areas in order to earn this credit. They may pursue the
policies and programs that are appropriate for their context.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:
---
A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income
students?:
According to the College Navigator website, 83% of IUPUI’s full-time beginning students in the Fall of 2010 received some type of
financial aid in Fall 2010, with 42% of them receiving Pell Grants. 56% of all IUPUI undergraduates received grants or scholarships that
term while 54% received federal student loans. As such, IUPUI recognizes the need to provide all the assistance it can in helping students
with need overcome perceived and real hurdles in paying for their education.
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A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students
from low-income backgrounds:
o As a large institution in a downtown setting with the majority of our students living off-campus, IUPUI recognizes that many of our
students may have challenges attending on a full-time basis. Students may need to continue to work while pursuing their studies and/or
have family or other commitments that make finding time to go to school challenging. IUPUI offers extremely flexible course scheduling,
including teaching seven days a week, short courses, teaching off-campus, and through distance education.
o The Office of Student Financial Services offers periodic information and training sessions on the general processes and program
availability for representatives of our schools who may learn of student concerns in an academic advising session or visit to their office.
One example is the importance of students maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.
o IUPUI has initiated increased focus on financial literacy and making informed financial decisions by establishing a Financial Wellness
Committee to identify the initiatives currently in place and identify actions to better serve our students.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher
education:
IUPUI hosts an Upward Bound program as part of Indiana TRIO.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
In 2008, IUPUI established a $2.1 million annual need-based program to help pay college expenses for every eligible incoming freshman
who has received a state 21st Century Scholar award or a federal Pell grant. This was the largest such amount in campus-history and
recognizes the diminishing purchasing power of federal and state aid. Examples of our need-based scholarships are the IUPUI 21st
Century Scholar grant and the IUPUI Pell Pledge grant.
IUPUI 21st Century Scholar. This grant is designed to help meet the remaining financial need for 21st Century Scholars who enroll full
time at IUPUI.
• The State of Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program was established in 1990 to ensure that every student can afford a college
education. Income-eligible 7th and 8th graders who enroll in the program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship are guaranteed to
receive up to four years of undergraduate tuition at any participating public college or university in Indiana.
IUPUI Pell Pledge
• The grant is designed to supplement the Federal Pell Grant. It is calculated as $7,080 (average annual cost of tuition and general fee at
IUPUI) minus fee remissions, scholarships, federal and state grants; with the award range between $100 - $1,000 for the academic year.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher
education experience:
IUPUI recognizes that approximately 40% of our beginning freshmen are first-generation students. As a result, both they and their parents
need additional information and support in exploring and pursuing higher education. This includes academics and how to pay for college
along with housing and student life.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions reaches out to parents through both its Parents Central website but also through off-campus
programs and expanded office hours, including Saturday mornings.
In addition to its usual community outreach efforts (College Aid nights, etc.) the Office of Student Financial Services offers special
sessions at Orientation for the parents of new students.
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A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
o IUPUI has a number of offices involved with different aspects of recruiting potential students and supporting them not only through the
matriculation process, but throughout their enrollment at the university. These include:
■ Talent Alliance
■ Educational Success Program
■ Assistant Admissions Director for Latino & Hispanic Recruitment
■ Office of Diversity Access and Achievement
■ Office of Diversity , Equity & Inclusion
■ Diversity-related programs at IUPUI (undergraduate, graduate, and professional students)
■ Multicultural Success Center
A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:
o IUPUI recognizes that low-income students often find taking the initial step of applying beyond their reach due to having to pay an
application fee. We address this through offering an application fee waiver for qualified students as well as a waiver of the enrollment
deposit.
o Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
■ The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is aimed at talented students who are motivated to excel in academics,
love research and are eager to work closely with faculty mentors on independent research projects to prepare for doctoral studies.
Students entering their junior or senior years who qualify as underrepresented, low-income and/or first-generation college students may
participate.
A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
o As noted above, IUPUI recognizes that students, especially those who are first-generation and from low-income households, need
additional information and support in making the best decisions in terms of how to fund their education. For this reason we have created a
number of additional programs and offices to help serve students and their families.
■ The Office of Student Financial Services offers a number of resources and services, including:
• CashCourse to help with personal finances including budgeting
• Online tutorials in helping navigate the student’s university account
• Student Loan Debt Management to aid students in planning for and manage their loans and repayment
■ An emergency loan program is available to students with significant need in meeting surprise expenses that arise in their lives that may
negatively affect their ability to attend classes.
■ IU has recently established a university-wide Office of Financial Literacy. This will develop additional programs and resources to help
students gain a better understanding of this important area.
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
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o A number of IUPUI schools offer programs targeting low-income students. Examples include:
■ Summer Research Opportunity Program
■ Diversity Research Scholar Program
o IUPUI understands that even with the various types of scholarships and financial aid we help make available, some students will still
find difficulty in funding their education. One approach we have taken is to establish a partnership with Ivy Tech Community College,
Indiana’s community college system. This partnership was established over twenty years ago with a goal of providing the greatest
possible access to post-secondary education by IUPUI becoming the first public senior institution in the state to accept transfer credit
from Ivy Tech. This program has served as a model for the rest of the state’s senior institutions.
Beyond expanding access and easing the student’s path to an eventual baccalaureate degree, the partnership also allows students to
complete a significant portion of their studies at a lower cost due to the lower tuition rates charged by Ivy Tech. This means that students
who need to borrow to pursue their studies can reduce any eventual loan debt they will incur. As part of the agreement, IUPUI and Ivy
Tech have collaborated on helping students pursuing their degree at one institution use their aid while taking a course at the other,
avoiding a barrier that many students otherwise would face in trying to take classes concurrently at both institutions.
The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
http://www.iport.iupui.edu/iupui/visionmission/
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Gender Neutral Housing
Responsible Party
Josh Skillman
Assistant Director
Housing & Residence Life
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer housing options to accomodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students
(either as a matter of policy or as standard practice)?:
Yes
A brief description of the program, policy, or practice:
The IUPUI Office of Housing and Residence Life accommodates transgender and transitioning students in a couple ways. First, in our
campus apartments students can choose to live with a student of any gender as long as both roommates mutually request that
accommodation. Second, a student who was transitioning or transgender could call our office and work with our staff to find the best
housing option for them.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
---
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Employee Training Opportunities
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution make cultural competence trainings and activities available to all employees?:
Yes
A brief description of the cultural competence trainings and activities:
The Office of Equal Opportunity is engaged in ongoing compliance training initiatives which include supervisory training, orientation for
search committees, and presentations to departments and academic classes.
Topics include:
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Sexual Harassment
Americans with Disabilities Act
The website URL where information about the trainings and activities are available:
http://www.iupui.edu/~oeo/training/
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Student Training Opportunities
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution make cultural competence trainings and activities available to all students?:
Yes
A brief description of the cultural competence trainings and activities:
The IUPUI Multicultural Success Center leads the campus in creating an inclusive environment of excellence that embraces diversity and
social justice. The Center inspires all students to be creative, engaged, responsible, and ethically sound global citizens by providing
opportunities for personal and professional growth, and community development.
The website URL where information about the trainings and activities are available:
http://msc.iupui.edu/mission.html
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Human Resources
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that have incorporated sustainability into their human resources programs and policies.
This includes recognition for treating and remunerating their workers responsibly and fairly. An institution’s people define its character
and capacity to perform; and so, an institution’s achievements can only be as strong as its community. An institution can bolster the
strength of its community by making fair and responsible investments in its human capital. Such investments include offering benefits,
wages, and other assistance that serve to respectfully and ethically compensate workers. Investment in human resources is integral to the
achievement of a healthy and sustainable balance between human capital, natural capital, and financial capital.
In addition, this subcategory recognizes faculty and staff training and development programs in sustainability. Faculty and staff
members’ daily decisions impact an institution’s sustainability performance. Equipping faculty and staff with the tools, knowledge, and
motivation to adopt behavior changes that promote sustainability is an essential activity of a sustainable campus.
Credit
Sustainable Compensation
Employee Satisfaction Evaluation
Staff Professional Development in Sustainability
Sustainability in New Employee Orientation
Employee Sustainability Educators Program
Childcare
Employee Wellness Program
Socially Responsible Retirement Plan
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Sustainable Compensation
Responsible Party
John Murray
Manager
Employment and Compensation Services
Criteria
Institution evaluates, and updates as appropriate, its wages and benefits policies and its guidelines for contractors operating on campus to
ensure that total compensation (wages plus benefits) for all on-campus workers is sufficient to enable these employees to meet their basic
needs, as defined by the institution. This evaluation is completed at least once every three years.
Student workers are not covered by this credit.
While wages and total compensation set in the following ways may constitute sustainable compensation, institutions should conduct a
basic needs assessment to ensure that the total compensation is adequate before claiming points for this credit:
•
Paying prevailing wages for job type or classification
•
Paying average or above average wages for the region or city where the institution is located
•
Paying minimum wages or a set amount above the minimum wage
Policies and practices adopted by entities of which the institution is part (e.g. state government or the university system) may count for
this credit as long as the policies apply to and are followed by the institution.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Total number of employees working on campus (including contractors):
4,401
Number of employees (including contractors) that the institution ensures earn sustainable compensation:
4,401
A brief description of how the institution ensures that its lowest-paid workers (including contractors, if applicable)
receive sustainable compensation:
o IUPUI and IU maintain salary structures for positions that are tied to the appropriate local, state or national markets. IU does not have a
compensation philosophy to lead the market but to be competitive in the market.
o While some jobs have single salary rates, the majority of employees are in positions where evaluations can lead to a higher
classification thus allowing salary increases to increase beyond the initial hiring salary. The lowest paid employee on campus is $9.37 per
hour, 29% above the minimum wage.
o IU has a tiered benefit cost for employees who earn less than $30,000 so that out of pocket cost for health insurance is reduced for
lower wage earners.
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o Only 10 appointed employees (.2%) earn less than$10.00 per hour (38% above the minimum wage).
The most recent year total compensation for the institution’s lowest-paid workers (including contractors, if
applicable) was evaluated to ensure that it was sustainable:
2,009
The website URL where information about the institution’s compensation policies and practices is available:
---
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Employee Satisfaction Evaluation
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution conducts a survey or other evaluation that allows for anonymous feedback at least once every five years to measure employee
satisfaction. The survey or equivalent may be conducted institution-wide or may be done by individual departments as long as all
departments are covered by a survey. The institution has a mechanism in place to address issues raised by the evaluation.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution evaluate employee satisfaction in a way that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s methodology for evaluating employee satisfaction:
IUPUI conducts a survey that allows for anonymous feedback to measure employee, faculty, and student satisfaction.
The year the employee satisfaction evaluation was last administered:
2,009
The website URL where information about the institution’s employee satisfaction evaluation process is available:
http://imir.iupui.edu/surveys/
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Staff Professional Development in Sustainability
Responsible Party
Deborah Ferguson
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution makes available training and/or other professional development opportunities in sustainability to all staff at least once per year.
Separate training opportunities for each department would count for this credit, as long as each staff member has an opportunity to learn
about sustainability at least once per year.
It is not necessary that each staff member attend such trainings; the credit is based on making training available to all staff.
This credit applies to staff members only; it does not include faculty members.
The following training opportunities are not sufficient for this credit:
•
Specialized training for a small group of staff
•
The opportunity to participate in an institutional sustainability committee or group
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution make training and professional development opportunities in sustainability available to all staff?:
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability trainings and professional development opportunities available to staff :
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate in courses, workshops, conferences, Green Bag Luncheons, presentations, and
other activities supported by the Office of Sustainability.
The Office of Sustainability also regularly makes presentations on Sustainability initiatives to faculty, staff and students.
This past year a series of workshops on ”IUPUI-Events-Going-Green” was provided to campus, concluding with a presentation by,
Wine-to-Water-charity-founder-Doc-Hendley-to-speak-at-IUPUI-on-April-1 . A “MeetGreen® Toolbox resource is provided on the
Office Resource page:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/resources/fliers.shtml
The Student Sustainability Council, hosted a series of Bicycle Safety Seminars ,in conjunction with a local Bicycle Advocacy Group,
Indycog
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The office also hosted a series of Town Hall sessions across campus in conjunction with our implementation of Single-Stream Recycling
this year.
A series of Gardening sessions have been offered through our office, presented by the Local Purdue Extension Educators.
The office coordinated a Green Purchasing Vendor Fair, to provide opportunities, awareness, and education on the types of products and
services available. A Seminar on “Promoting Green Purchasing at IUPUI” was also developed and presented by our Student
Environmental Law Society.
Our Campus “Green Teams” coordinate and offer Green Bag Luncheon sessions.
In addition, the following courses are provided by other central campus offices:
IUPUI Human Resources Administration – Training and Organizational Development:
http://hra.iupui.edu/training.asp?content=workshops
Specific courses:
Diversity Awareness and Managing Diversity
Leadership in Dynamic Organizations
http://hra.iupui.edu/training.asp?content=training-partners
Office of Equal Opportunity Training:
http://www.iupui.edu/~oeo/training/
The website URL where information about staff training opportunities in sustainability are available:
http://sustainability.iupui.edu/resources/fliers.shtml
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Sustainability in New Employee Orientation
Responsible Party
Carleen McElroy-Thompson
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Administration
Division of Finance and Administration
Criteria
Institution covers sustainability topics in new employee orientation and/or in outreach and guidance materials distributed to new
employees, including faculty and staff.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution cover sustainability topics in new employee orientation and/or in outreach and guidance materials
distributed to new employees, including faculty and staff?:
Yes
A brief description of how sustainability is included in new employee orientation:
Information on the Wellness program contains sustainability related information including: the Bike Program etc.
Each employee is required to attend a safety training program where sustainability is discussed as a component of the training.
The website URL for the information about sustainability in new employee orientation:
---
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Employee Sustainability Educators Program
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution administers or oversees an ongoing faculty/staff peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education program. In the program,
employee sustainability educators are formally designated and receive formal training or participate in an institution-sponsored
orientation. The institution offers financial or other support to the program.
Submission Note:
IUPUI does not have a program like this at this time.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Total number of people employed by the institution:
---
Program name (1st program) :
---
Number of employees served by the program (1st program):
---
A brief description of how the employee educators are selected (1st program):
---
A brief description of the formal training that the employee educators receive (1st program):
---
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program (1st program):
---
The website URL where information about the program is available (1st program):
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Program name (2nd program):
---
Number of employees served by the program (2nd program):
---
A brief description of how the employee educators are selected (2nd program):
---
A brief description of the formal training that the employee educators receive (2nd program):
---
A brief description of the financial or other support the institution provides to the program (2nd program):
---
The website URL where information about the program is available (2nd program):
---
Program name(s) (all other programs):
---
Number of employees served by the program(s) (all other programs):
---
A brief description of how the employee educators are selected (all other programs):
---
A brief description of the formal training that the employee educators receive (all other programs):
---
A brief description of the staff and/or other financial support the institution provides to the program(s) (all other
programs):
---
The website URL where information about the program(s) is available (all other programs):
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Childcare
Responsible Party
David Sandrick
Director
Center for Young Children
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an on-site child care facility, partner with a local facility, and/or provide subsidies or
financial support to help meet the child care needs of students, faculty, and staff?:
Yes
A brief description of the child care program, policy, or practice:
The Center for Young Children is located on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis. The Center provides child care and early
childhood education for the University's diverse population as well as the general public and is also a supportive unit of IUPUI. The
center is licensed through the state of Indiana. All of the children are encouraged and guided by experienced, degreed and professional
teachers. Being part of the University, the Center also acts as a research and training site where students can put textbook theory to
practice and faculty can investigate areas of early childhood development and family issues. CYC provides a safe and caring environment
that promotes learning and child development. We offer year round programs for children ages 6 weeks - 5 years and also programs for
school age children during the summer months.
The IUPUI Center for Young Children has different fee and tuition rates depending on a child's age, program which a child is enrolled in
and the affiliation you have with the University community. Affiliation simply means the connection you have with the University. As of
January 2011, we are expanding the affiliate group to include the following campus community members: IU Health, Riley, Methodist,
NCAA, VA, and Wishard.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://www.childcare.iupui.edu/about.asp?content=tuition-and-fees
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Employee Wellness Program
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an employee assistance or wellness program that provides counseling, referral, and
well-being services to employees?:
Yes
A brief description of the employee wellness program, policy, or practice:
At IUPUI and Indianapolis, the health and wellness resources are abound.
IUPUI Newsletter for Spring 2013
www.health.iupui.edu/resources.html
Get Fit
The Office of Campus Recreation is the center for wellness on the IUPUI campus. Located in the Physical Education/Natatorium
building, Campus Recreation is where staff can take group exercise classes, swim, run laps, go to wellness clinics, do cardio and weight
training, and work up a sweat in intramural programs, yoga, pilates, aerobics, kickboxing and Tai Chi.
INShape IUPUI is coordinated through the Department of Physical Education and offers personal training program for faculty/staff at
IUPUI. This service-learning program is a win/win for students and employees! If you need more energy, are stressed out, want to
improve your health-related numbers, or your pants are a little snug then INShape IUPUI is your solution!
IUPUI employees are eligible to join the employee fitness facilities at IU Health. The membership fee is reasonable and there is no
initiation or cancellation fee. Membership includes access to the facilities in Fairbanks Hall (suite 1200), University Hospital (UH 0761),
Methodist Hospital (AG 043). There is also a fitness facility in the IU Health Pathology Building, but that is only for the use of those who
currently have access to that building. Contact Bryland Sutton (
bsutton1@iuhealth.org
or 962-8104) for more information.
IUPUI partners with the National Institute for Fitness and Sports to offer employees a discount on membership.
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Health and Healing
IUPUI Health Services provides health screenings and education. Check out the IUPUI Health Services Wellness Calendar for upcoming
events.
Department of Public Health-IU School of Medicine provides continuing public health education opportunities through the Indiana Public
Health Training Center. The department also disseminates information regarding public health issues to the community and media.
The IU School of Dentistry not only provides dental care but also houses the Tobacco Cessation and Biobehavioral Group where top
notch tobacco cessation counseling is offered. “My mom kicked the habit with this program after 40 years of smoking “–Patty
Hollingsworth, Director Healthy IU
The mission and vision of the IU Center of Excellence in Women's Health is to improve the health of Indiana women, and to "raise the
failing report grade to an A". Educational programs, clinical services and toolkits are available including breastfeeding resources.
The Department of Ophthalmology has been a part of the Indiana University School of Medicine for more than 100 years, celebrating its
centennial in 2008. The department provides both patient care and eye topics for patients.
IU Health Diabetes Center offers outpatient diabetes education at a number of locations throughout the city. If you or a family member
has diabetes, this class is essential. People who have taken this class report decreased fatigue, better understanding of diet and overall
improved health.
If you would like to better understand a medical issue the Ruth Lilly Medical Library offers reliable information resources for patients
and families.
Get Outdoors
The Adventure Education Program teaches staff how to work together in groups through the shared experience of recreational activities
like backpacking, camping, rock climbing, and hiking.
The IUPUI campus is within easy walking distance to White River State Park, the state’s only urban state park, where staff can walk,
bike, or run along the canal.
Office of Sustainability develops, coordinates, and promotes campus sustainability efforts such as: energy and water conservation,
sustainable construction and landscaping practices, recycling, sustainable purchasing, alternate transit (including biking initiatives) and
urban gardening education.
Quality of Life
Struggling with childcare, stress, eldercare, financial and/or wellness concerns? Take advantage of the IUPUI Human Resources
Administration Work Life program. Here you’ll find resources on how to find balance and stay well while you do it. This office is the
contact (317-274-5466) for campus nursing mothers’ rooms.
• Dealing with parenting, stress, eldercare, financial, change-related or other “life” concerns? Take advantage of the resources offered by
the IUPUI Human Resources Administration Work Life program.
• We all have our ups and downs in life. That’s just the state of human existence. Employee Assistance Program is available for full time
academic and staff employees and their household members when the downs outweigh the ups.
Safety First
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Office of Environmental Health and Safety offers workstation or work task evaluations to reduce ergonomic stresses, evaluation of indoor
work environment for employees who believe their work environment may be causing illness and training sessions on a number of
occupational health issues.
Community Education and Child Advocacy offers low- and at-cost child safety products in their safety store. Children’s health
information including, injury prevention, disability awareness, and access to healthcare is also available.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://www.iu.edu/~welliu/campus/iupui/index.shtml
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Socially Responsible Retirement Plan
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer a socially responsible investment option for retirement plans?:
Yes
A brief description of the socially responsible investment option for retirement plans:
The IU Retirement Plan offers Social Screened Funds through TIAA CREF, known as the Social Choice fund.
From the TIAA CREF website:
"Socially Responsible Investing: Social Screening
TIAA-CREF offers comprehensively screened investment portfolios, which seek to provide competitive returns that are aligned with
investors’ values by giving special consideration to companies’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) records.
Our socially screened investment products include:
-The CREF Social Choice Account, a variable annuity account
-The TIAA-CREF Social Choice Equity Fund, a mutual fund
-Responsible investing along with financial returns are top priorities for our participants,1 and through our social screening process, we
are able to offer them the opportunity to align their social values with competitive long-term investment returns.
In choosing stocks and corporate bonds for our socially screened portfolios, we use screening criteria implemented by KLD Research &
Analytics, Inc. (KLD), an independent provider of social research specializing in environmental, social and governmental (ESG)
assessments. Companies in KLD’s Broad Market Social Index (BMSI) and Global Sustainability Index (GSI) ex-U.S. meet or exceed the
screening criteria for our social choice products.
This screening process favors corporations that are strong stewards of the environment; serve local communities and society overall;
commit to high labor standards for their own employees and those in their supply chains; produce high-quality and safe products; and
manage their companies in an exemplary and ethical manner."
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
https://www.tiaa-cref.org/public/about-us/investing/socially-responsible-sri
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Investment
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that make investment decisions that promote sustainability. Most institutions invest
some of their assets in order to generate income. Together, colleges and universities invest hundreds of billions of dollars. Schools with
transparent and democratic investment processes promote accountability and engagement by the campus and community. Furthermore,
institutions can support sustainability by investing in companies and funds that, in addition to providing a strong rate of return, are
committed to social and environmental responsibility. Investing in these industries also supports the development of sustainable products
and services. Finally, campuses can engage with the businesses in which they are invested in order to promote sustainable practices.
Throughout this subcategory, the term “sustainable investment” is inclusive of socially responsible, environmentally responsible, ethical,
impact, and mission-related investment.
Credit
Committee on Investor Responsibility
Shareholder Advocacy
Positive Sustainability Investments
Student-Managed Sustainable Investment Fund
Sustainable Investment Policy
Investment Disclosure
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Committee on Investor Responsibility
Responsible Party
MaryFrances McCourt
Treasurer
Treasurer's Office
Criteria
Institution has a formally established and active CIR or similar body that makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees on socially
and environmentally responsible investment opportunities across asset classes, including proxy voting. The body has multi-stakeholder
representation, which means its membership includes faculty, staff, and students and may include alumni, trustees, and/or other parties.
Institutions for which investments are handled by the university system and/or a separate foundation of the institution should report on the
investment policies and activities of those entities.
A general committee that oversees the institution's investments does not count for this credit unless social and environmental
responsibility is an explicit part of its mission and/or agenda.
This credit applies to institutions with endowments of US $1 million or larger. Institutions with endowments totaling less than US $1
million may choose to omit this credit.
Submission Note:
Not at this time.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a committee on investor responsibility or similar body that meets the criteria for this
credit?:
---
The charter or mission statement of the CIR or other body, which reflects social and environmental concerns, or a
brief description of how the CIR is tasked to address social and environmental concerns :
---
Members of the CIR, including affiliations:
---
Recent examples (within the past 3 years) of CIR actions:
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The website URL where information about the committee is available:
---
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Shareholder Advocacy
Responsible Party
MaryFrances McCourt
Treasurer
Treasurer's Office
Criteria
There are two possible approaches to earning this credit.
1)
Institution filed or co-filed one or more shareholder resolutions that address sustainability or submitted one or more letters about
social or environmental responsibility to a company in which it holds investments, during the previous three years.
and/or
2)
Institution has conducted a negative screening of its entire investment pool within the last three years. This could take the form of
prohibiting investment in an industry (e.g. tobacco or weapons manufacturing) or participating in a divestment effort (e.g. companies
operating in South Africa during apartheid). The negative screen includes selling all but $2,000 or less of the affected direct holdings and
writing a letter to all fund managers encouraging them to remove affected holdings as well.
Institutions for which investments are handled by the university system and/or a separate foundation of the institution should report on the
shareholder advocacy activities of those entities.
Submission Note:
Not at this time.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution filed or co-filed one or more shareholder resolutions that address sustainability during the past
three years?:
---
Has the institution submitted one or more letters about social or environmental responsibility to a company in which
it holds investments during the previous three years?:
---
Has the institution conducted a negative screening of its entire investment pool within the last three years?:
---
A brief description of how the institution (or its foundation) has engaged in shareholder advocacy that promotes
sustainability during the previous 3 years. :
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The website URL where information about the negative screen, divestment effort, and/or direct engagement with
companies in which the institution holds investments is available:
---
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Positive Sustainability Investments
Responsible Party
Gary Stratten
Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
IU Foundation
Criteria
Institution invests in any of the following:
•
Sustainable industries, such as renewable energy or sustainable forestry
•
Businesses selected for exemplary sustainability performances
•
Sustainability investment funds, such as a renewable energy investment fund
•
Community development financial institutions (CDFI)
•
Socially responsible mutual funds with positive screens.
Investment in a socially responsible mutual fund with only negative screens (i.e. one that excludes egregious offenders or certain
industries, such as tobacco or weapons manufacturing) does not count for this credit.
Institutions for which investments are handled by the university system and/or a separate foundation of the institution should report on the
investment policies and activities of those entities.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Total value of the investment pool:
512,076,877 US/Canadian $
Value of holdings in sustainable industries, such as renewable energy or sustainable forestry :
20,710,000 US/Canadian $
Value of holdings in businesses selected for exemplary sustainability performances:
0 US/Canadian $
Value of holdings in sustainability investment funds, such as a renewable energy investment fund:
0 US/Canadian $
Value of holdings in community development financial institutions (CDFIs):
0 US/Canadian $
Value of holdings in socially responsible mutual funds with positive screens:
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0 US/Canadian $
A brief description of the companies, funds, and/or institutions referenced above:
7% of venture portfolio: $2.22 million & 1% of buyout portfolio: $0.42 million
100% of Timber Portfolio: $12.33 million. IUF defines the entire timber allocation as
sustainable as they are like a corn crop grown on land specifically for loblolly pine
and some other species not existing in forests.
41% of Energy Portfolio is Natural Gas: $5.74 million. Although natural gas is not a
renewable energy, it is included due to the attractive attributes of this energy source
and its relative cleanliness compared to coal.
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability investment activities is available:
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Student-Managed Sustainable Investment Fund
Responsible Party
MaryFrances McCourt
Treasurer
Treasurer's Office
Submission Note:
Not at this time.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a student-managed sustainable investment fund through which students are able to develop
socially and/or environmentally responsible investment skills and experience with governance?:
No
A brief description of the student-managed sustainable investment fund:
---
The website URL where information about the fund is available:
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Sustainable Investment Policy
Responsible Party
MaryFrances McCourt
Treasurer
Treasurer's Office
Submission Note:
Not at this time.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have a policy, practice or directive to consider the social and/or environmental impacts of
investment decisions, in addition to financial considerations?:
No
A brief description of the sustainable investment policy:
---
The website URL where information about the policy is available:
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Investment Disclosure
Responsible Party
MaryFrances McCourt
Treasurer
Treasurer's Office
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution make a snapshot of its investment holdings, including the amount invested in each fund and/or
company and proxy voting records, available to the public?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s investment disclosure practices:
IUPUI, as a public institution is bound by the terms of the Indiana Open Records Law and is required to provide this information to
anyone who asks.
The website URL where information about investment disclosure available:
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Public Engagement
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that give back to their communities through community service, engagement, and
partnerships. Volunteerism and the sense of compassion that community service helps develop are fundamental to achieving
sustainability. From tutoring children to removing invasive species to volunteering at a food bank, students, faculty, and staff can make
tangible contributions that address sustainability challenges through community service. Community engagement can help students
develop leadership skills while deepening their understandings of practical, real-world problems. Institutions can contribute to their
communities by harnessing their financial and academic resources to address community needs. For example, faculty research and
courses can focus on how to address community problems. In addition, colleges and universities can offer incentives for their graduates
to pursue careers that fill community needs, and schools can use their prominence to advocate for sustainability outside of their
institutions.
Credit
Community Sustainability Partnerships
Inter-Campus Collaboration on Sustainability
Sustainability in Continuing Education
Community Service Participation
Community Service Hours
Sustainability Policy Advocacy
Trademark Licensing
Graduation Pledge
Community Service on Transcripts
Farmers' Market
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Community Sustainability Partnerships
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution has formal partnership(s) with the local community, including school districts, government agencies, non-profit organizations,
or other entities, to work together to advance sustainability within the community.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution participate in community sustainability partnerships that meet the criteria for this credit?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s sustainability partnerships with the local community:
IUPUI Sustainability Advisory Council
The charge of the IUPUI Sustainability Advisory Council: Provides guidance to the IUPUI campus regarding all areas of sustainability.
Assists the Office of Sustainability in setting campus goals that are consistent with the IUPUI Principles of Sustainability. Provides
guidance regarding best practices, evolving science and trends. Assists IUPUI in developing initiatives that complement activities of the
community and assists community partners when appropriate.
Organizations represented on the council include:
■ IUPUI – Office of Sustainability, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Solution Center, Campus Facility Services, School of
Liberal Arts – Religious Studies, School of Law
■ IU Bloomington – Office of Sustainability
■ Ivy Tech Community College
■ Butler University – Center for Urban Ecology
■ Improving Kids Environment
■ Health by Design
■ Hoosier Environmental Council
■ Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority
■ Indiana Wildlife Federation
■ Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
■ Indiana Recycling Coalition
■ Indianapolis Cultural Trail
■ Indiana Urban Forest Council
■ Elements Engineering
■ NUVO/Indiana Living Green (local newspaper publication)
■ Eli Lilly and Company
■ Health and Hospital Corporation
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■ IU Health
■ City of Indianapolis, Office of Sustainability
■ Central Indiana Land Trust
■ Global Peace Initiatives
Upper White River Watershed Alliance (UWRWA) The Director of the IUPUI Office of Sustainability serves on the UWRWA Board of
Directors.
The UWRWA is a 16-county consortium of local governments, industry, utilities, universities, agriculture and the regional community
that exists to improve and protect water quality on a watershed basis in the larger Upper White River Region. Local governments (cities,
towns, and counties) are on the front lines of water quality protection, yet are faced with limited financial resources and changing
regulatory expectations. We can do much more together than as individual communities to protect our vital water resources and leverage
our financial and technical resources.
We are able to make use of our not-for-profit status to sponsor projects that support the needs and goals of all of our members. The
collective assets of the Alliance lead to an innovative regional approach to understanding and addressing water quality and land use
changes.
http://www.uwrwa.org/index.asp
Reconnecting to Our Waterways (ROW) The Director of the IUPUI Office of Sustainability serves on the Well-Being Committee of
ROW.
Reconnecting to Our Waterways is a grassroots movement that is helping neighbors strengthen waterways, and in turn, helping
waterways strengthen neighborhoods.
http://reconnectingtoourwaterways.org/
The website URL where information about sustainability partnerships is available:
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Inter-Campus Collaboration on Sustainability
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution collaborates with other colleges and universities to support and help build the campus sustainability community.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution collaborate with other colleges and universities to support and help build the campus
sustainability community?:
Yes
A brief summary of papers, guides, presentations, and other resources the institution has developed to share their
sustainability experience with other institutions:
In 2012, the IUPUI Office of Sustainability provided a presentation to Ivy Tech Community College faculty regarding IUPUI's
sustainability efforts.
IUPUI faculty and staff presented at the 2013 Indiana Eco Student Summit
http://www.indianalivinggreen.com/indiana-eco-student-summit-promises-thoughtful-discussion-and
-connections/
The Director of the IUPUI Office of Sustainability participated on a panel at the Sustain a Better Indy event in April 2013.
http://sustainabetterindy.eventbrite.com/
The names of local, state, regional, national, and other campus sustainability organizations or consortia in which the
institution participates and/or is a member:
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Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in HIgher Education (AASHE)
http://www.aashe.org/membership/member-directory
Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium (HEASC) The Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium is a
network of higher education associations with a commitment to advancing sustainability both within their constituencies and within the
system of higher education itself. The purpose of HEASC is to support its members' work in advancing sustainability by:
• Supporting each other's sustainability programming
• Meeting on a regular basis to share information and exchange ideas
• Engaging in joint projects as appropriate to each organization's mission
• Contracting the services of a coordinating agency to serve as a resource for participating associations
The Director of the IUPUI Office of Sustainability serves as a liaison between HEASC and the Campus Safety Health and Environmental
Management Association (CSHEMA), which is an association member of HEASC.
http://heasc.aashe.org/
http://www.cshema.org/
The IUPUI Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with Health and Hospital
Corporation, is forming a Peninsula Sustainability Committee. This is an opportunity for IUPUI to collaborate with its neighbors to
collectively advance sustainability efforts. The intent of this committee is to identify and pursue various collaborative sustainability
initiatives. A couple of examples include connectivity, such as connecting bicycle paths and/or shuttle routes, and collaborating on
recycling efforts. Some of the confirmed participants thus far include: IUPUI, IU School of Medicine, Wishard, IU Health, National
Institute of Fitnesss & Sport, American College of Sports Medicine, and Indianapolis Indians.
A brief summary of additional ways the institution collaborates with other campuses to advance sustainability :
IUPUI collaborates with campuses across the state of Indiana through participation in the Indiana Green Campus Network (IGCN). The
IGCN is a network of Indiana universities and colleges utilized for sharing and promoting sustainability initiatives, best practices, events,
etc. across the state.
http://cms.bsu.edu/academics/centersandinstitutes/cote/sustainability/igcn
The IUPUI Office of Sustainability is forming an Indianapolis Higher Ed
Sustainability Roundtable. Participating members thus far include: Butler University, Ivy Tech Community College, University of
Indianapolis, and IUPUI.
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IUPUI participates in the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities sustainability group. The Coalition of Urban Serving Universities
(USU) is a network of public urban research universities that represents every region of our country. University presidents created the
Coalition to leverage the intellectual capital and economic power of urban universities, thereby improving urban life and America's
competitiveness in the global economy.
USU's members partner with cities and metropolitan regions to prompt transformative investment in these urban areas to:
• Develop human capital and create a workforce ready to compete in the new economy of the 21st century,
• Revitalize neighborhoods and increase economic development, and
• Reduce health disparities and improve community health.
http://www.usucoalition.org/
IUPUI participates in the Big Ten and Friends Environmental Stewardship Group. The Big Ten and Friends Environmental Group began
in 2009 as a result of the Big Ten Financial Officers meeting to identify and plan for long-term issues of environmental stewardship.
http://greenbigten.msu.edu/schools.html
The website URL where information about cross-campus collaboration is available:
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Sustainability in Continuing Education
Responsible Party
Dr. Khaula Murtadha
Associate Vice Chancellor for Lifelong Learning
School of Education
Criteria
Part 1
Institution offers continuing education courses that are focused on or related to sustainability.
Courses that can be taken for academic credit are not included in this credit. They are covered by the Curriculum subcategory.
Part 2
Institution has a sustainability-related certificate program through its continuing education or extension department.
Submission Note:
IUPUI is in the process of creating a sustainable designation for courses offered under our continuing studies program, but at the present
has not identified sustainability related coursework.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution offer continuing education courses that are focused on or related to sustainability?:
---
Number of sustainability continuing education courses offered :
---
Total number of continuing education courses offered:
---
Does the institution have a sustainability-related certificate program through its continuing education or extension
department?:
---
A brief description of the certificate program:
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Year the certificate program was created:
---
The website URL where information about sustainability in continuing education courses is available :
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Community Service Participation
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution engages its student body in community service, as measured by the percentage of students who participate in community
service.
Institutions may exclude non-credit, continuing education, and/or part-time students from this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The number of students engaged in community service:
12,098
Total number of students, which may exclude part-time, continuing education and/or non-credit students:
22,503
The website URL where information about the institution’s community service initiatives is available:
http://csl.iupui.edu/about/5a12.asp
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Community Service Hours
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution engages students in community service, as measured by average hours contributed per full-time student per year.
Institutions may exclude non-credit, continuing education, and/or part-time students from this credit.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
The number of student community service hours contributed during a one-year period:
335,097
Total number of students, which may exclude part-time, continuing education and/or non-credit students:
22,503
The website URL where information about the institution’s community service initiatives is available:
http://csl.iupui.edu/about/5a12.asp
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Sustainability Policy Advocacy
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Institution advocates for federal, state, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability.
The policy advocacy must be done by the institution, not by students or a student group.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution advocated for federal, state, and/or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that
otherwise advance sustainability?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues,
bills, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
IUPUI engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability issues impacting the campus. One recent example is our Chancellor's support
of Mass Transit in a discussion before the Indiana General Assembly’s House of Representatives Roads and Transportation Committee.
The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts are available:
http://inside.iupui.edu/features/from-the-desk/2013-01-29-from-the-desk-iupui.shtml?utm_source=
WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=Inside%20IUPUI&utm_campaign=Inside%20IUPUI%2001.29.2013
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Trademark Licensing
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
Part 1
Institution is a member of the Fair Labor Association or Worker Rights Consortium.
Part 2
Institution has signed on to participate in the Designated Suppliers Program.
Submission Note:
http://www.fairlabor.org/fla_affiliates_d1.html
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/3048.html
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Is the institution a member of the Worker Rights Consortium?:
Yes
Is the institution a member of the Fair Labor Association? :
No
Has the institution expressed intention to participate in the Designated Suppliers Program? :
Yes
The website URL where information about the institution’s participation in the WRC, FLA, and/or DSP is available:
http://workersrights.org/about/as.asp
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Graduation Pledge
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
Submission Note:
Not at this time.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution administer a graduation pledge through which students pledge to consider social and
environmental responsibility in future job and other decisions?:
No
A brief description of the graduation pledge program:
---
The website URL where information about the graduation pledge program is available:
---
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Community Service on Transcripts
Responsible Party
Keith Bryan
Sustainability Assessment Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution include community service achievements on student transcripts?:
Yes
A brief description of the practice:
In an effort to identify and track specific community-based learning experiences, service and experiential learning notations have been
approved for addition to the official Indiana University transcript.
The website URL where information about the practice is available:
http://registrar.iupui.edu/exp_service_learning.html
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Farmers' Market
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
Submission Note:
IUPUI's campus is in an urban setting in close proximity to several existing farmer's markets. However, a group of students in the School
of Public and Environmental Affairs are conducting a feasibility study of creating an IUPUI farmer’s market for their senior capstone
project.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution host a farmers' market for the community?:
No
A brief description of the farmers’ market:
---
The website URL where information about the market is available:
---
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Innovation
Innovation
These credits recognize institutions that are seeking innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and demonstrating sustainability
leadership in ways that are not otherwise captured by STARS.
Credit
Innovation 1
Innovation 2
Innovation 3
Innovation 4
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Innovation 1
Responsible Party
Dr. Tom Iseley
Program Director, Professor of Construction Engineering Management Technology
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
Criteria
1) Innovation credits are reserved for new, extraordinary, unique, ground■breaking, or uncommon outcomes, policies, and practices that
greatly exceed the highest criterion of an existing STARS credit or are not covered by an existing STARS credit.
2) In general, innovation credits should have roughly similar impacts or be on the same scale as Tier One credits.
3) The innovative practice, policy, program, or outcome should have occurred within the past three years.
4) The innovative practice or program has to be something that the institution has already done; planned activities do not count.
5) An institution can only claim a particular activity as an innovation credit once. When re-submitting for a STARS rating, an innovation
credit that the institution submitted previously cannot be re-submitted.
6) Practices, policies, and programs that were once considered innovative but are now widely adopted (e.g. being the first institution to
enact a policy 20 years ago that is now common) may not be claimed as innovation credits.
7) Multiple activities or practices whose sum is innovative can be considered for an innovation credit as long as those activities or
practices are related. For example, three innovative waste reduction programs in research laboratories could be listed together under a
single innovation credit for Greening Laboratories. Listing a series of unrelated accomplishments or events under a single innovation
credit is not accepted.
8) While the practices that led to receiving an award may be appropriate for an innovation credit, winning awards and/or high
sustainability rankings in other assessments is not, in and of itself, grounds for an innovation credit.
9) Outcomes, policies, and practices that are innovative for the institution’s region or school type are eligible for innovation credits.
10) When the innovation is part of a partnership, the summary provided must clearly describe the institution’s role in the innovation.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
The Purdue School of Engineering & Technology at IUPUI has been awarded a grant to launch a project aimed at revitalizing Riverside,
a neighborhood on the west side of Indianapolis, just north of IUPUI’s campus. The School of Engineering & Technology and the
Riverside Civic League (RCL) are joining forces for the Riverside Watershed Environmental Living Lab for Sustainability (RWELLS)
initiative, developed to improve quality of life by creating jobs through entrepreneurship in the area of sustainability.
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The RWELLS initiative is a result of cooperation between IUPUI, and the RCL, the community organization of the Riverside
neighborhood. Riverside is a very distinctive urban neighborhood in Indianapolis, shaped by the three waterways existing in Indianapolis
(White River, Fall Creek and the Canal). It is also home for three golf courses and many other cultural areas. However, this neighborhood
has been subject to urban decay over the last three decades. The quality of life has fallen and the infrastructure has aged and been poorly
maintained. This situation has led many people and businesses to move from the neighborhood. The RWELLS initiative was conceived to
address the challenges of this neighborhood (specifically related to energy, water and quality of life) with an innovative approach that
includes local residents in the decision making process.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
STARS LOS TI 052613.pdf
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
http://www.uimonline.com/index/webapp-stories-action/id.756/title.rwells:-using-a-living-lab-to
--advance-water-utility--asset-management
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Innovation 2
Responsible Party
Dr. Gabriel Filippelli
Director
Center for Urban Health
Criteria
1) Innovation credits are reserved for new, extraordinary, unique, ground■breaking, or uncommon outcomes, policies, and practices that
greatly exceed the highest criterion of an existing STARS credit or are not covered by an existing STARS credit.
2) In general, innovation credits should have roughly similar impacts or be on the same scale as Tier One credits.
3) The innovative practice, policy, program, or outcome should have occurred within the past three years.
4) The innovative practice or program has to be something that the institution has already done; planned activities do not count.
5) An institution can only claim a particular activity as an innovation credit once. When re-submitting for a STARS rating, an innovation
credit that the institution submitted previously cannot be re-submitted.
6) Practices, policies, and programs that were once considered innovative but are now widely adopted (e.g. being the first institution to
enact a policy 20 years ago that is now common) may not be claimed as innovation credits.
7) Multiple activities or practices whose sum is innovative can be considered for an innovation credit as long as those activities or
practices are related. For example, three innovative waste reduction programs in research laboratories could be listed together under a
single innovation credit for Greening Laboratories. Listing a series of unrelated accomplishments or events under a single innovation
credit is not accepted.
8) While the practices that led to receiving an award may be appropriate for an innovation credit, winning awards and/or high
sustainability rankings in other assessments is not, in and of itself, grounds for an innovation credit.
9) Outcomes, policies, and practices that are innovative for the institution’s region or school type are eligible for innovation credits.
10) When the innovation is part of a partnership, the summary provided must clearly describe the institution’s role in the innovation.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Urban sustainability is a new philosophy of developing healthy, productive communities that (1) promote and use locally-produced foods
and products, (2) ensure safe access to natural spaces, and (3) establish low-carbon transportation systems. Urban living is arguably the
most sustainable form of community given the concentration of resources, protection of arable land, and vertical structure of housing.
Several groups at IUPUI have begun collaborative efforts to explore connections between environment, behavior, health, and climate as
related to urban environments. These translational efforts have been inter- and trans-disciplinary
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The central theme of the Center for Urban Health is Environment, Community, and Health. Each of these "spheres" would be connected
by the built and social environment from a contextual standpoint and by geospatial referencing from an integration standpoint. The goal
would be to enhance health and sustainability for urban populations, with an eye toward both environmental legacies (i.e., reduced
contamination, removing social and economic disparities) and emerging threats (i.e., climate change, water quality and quantity)
A critical need that remains for current and future leadership in this area is establishment of a national presence in urban health. With the
myriad developments in geospatial expertise, bioinformatics, and now public health, a logical next step for IUPUI is to embrace it
mission through the Center in Urban Health.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
CUH support STAR.pdf
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
http://www.urbanhealth.iupui.edu/
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Innovation 3
Responsible Party
Dr. Jie Chen
Director
DOE Industrial Assessment Center
Criteria
1) Innovation credits are reserved for new, extraordinary, unique, ground■breaking, or uncommon outcomes, policies, and practices that
greatly exceed the highest criterion of an existing STARS credit or are not covered by an existing STARS credit.
2) In general, innovation credits should have roughly similar impacts or be on the same scale as Tier One credits.
3) The innovative practice, policy, program, or outcome should have occurred within the past three years.
4) The innovative practice or program has to be something that the institution has already done; planned activities do not count.
5) An institution can only claim a particular activity as an innovation credit once. When re-submitting for a STARS rating, an innovation
credit that the institution submitted previously cannot be re-submitted.
6) Practices, policies, and programs that were once considered innovative but are now widely adopted (e.g. being the first institution to
enact a policy 20 years ago that is now common) may not be claimed as innovation credits.
7) Multiple activities or practices whose sum is innovative can be considered for an innovation credit as long as those activities or
practices are related. For example, three innovative waste reduction programs in research laboratories could be listed together under a
single innovation credit for Greening Laboratories. Listing a series of unrelated accomplishments or events under a single innovation
credit is not accepted.
8) While the practices that led to receiving an award may be appropriate for an innovation credit, winning awards and/or high
sustainability rankings in other assessments is not, in and of itself, grounds for an innovation credit.
9) Outcomes, policies, and practices that are innovative for the institution’s region or school type are eligible for innovation credits.
10) When the innovation is part of a partnership, the summary provided must clearly describe the institution’s role in the innovation.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
The Industrial Assessment Center at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis trains
the next generation of energy efficiency experts and provide no-cost energy assessments to
qualified small- and medium-sized companies for the purposes of improving energy efficiency.
These Energy Savings Assessments identify immediate opportunities to save energy and to
reduce cost, by focusing on key systems: steam, process heating, compressed air, fans, drives,
lighting, and pumping systems. These processes consume most of the energy used by U.S.
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industry. Fine-tuning of these systems may cost little but offer companies the potential to yield
large savings. Quick successes with optimizing these systems can lead to significant long-term
savings if the approach is spread throughout a company's plants.
Some of the many benefits of the program include:
- Reduced energy costs
- Increased profits
- Pathway for continuous improvement
- Carbon savings
- Compare their energy intensity to other companies
- Enhanced community relations
Currently, the center is also working with the IUPUI Campus Facility to conduct research on
energy consumption optimization. We are targeting major energy consumption systems for
improving energy efficiency. We are developing ways to monitor the energy usage and
performance, researching on the best practice, implementing optimal control strategies, and
assessing the benefits. The activities will improve the campus’ energy efficiency status and
help train our next generation energy efficiency workforce.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Industrial_Assessment_Center-letter.pdf
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
---
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Innovation 4
Responsible Party
Colleen McCormick
Director
Office of Sustainability
Criteria
1) Innovation credits are reserved for new, extraordinary, unique, ground■breaking, or uncommon outcomes, policies, and practices that
greatly exceed the highest criterion of an existing STARS credit or are not covered by an existing STARS credit.
2) In general, innovation credits should have roughly similar impacts or be on the same scale as Tier One credits.
3) The innovative practice, policy, program, or outcome should have occurred within the past three years.
4) The innovative practice or program has to be something that the institution has already done; planned activities do not count.
5) An institution can only claim a particular activity as an innovation credit once. When re-submitting for a STARS rating, an innovation
credit that the institution submitted previously cannot be re-submitted.
6) Practices, policies, and programs that were once considered innovative but are now widely adopted (e.g. being the first institution to
enact a policy 20 years ago that is now common) may not be claimed as innovation credits.
7) Multiple activities or practices whose sum is innovative can be considered for an innovation credit as long as those activities or
practices are related. For example, three innovative waste reduction programs in research laboratories could be listed together under a
single innovation credit for Greening Laboratories. Listing a series of unrelated accomplishments or events under a single innovation
credit is not accepted.
8) While the practices that led to receiving an award may be appropriate for an innovation credit, winning awards and/or high
sustainability rankings in other assessments is not, in and of itself, grounds for an innovation credit.
9) Outcomes, policies, and practices that are innovative for the institution’s region or school type are eligible for innovation credits.
10) When the innovation is part of a partnership, the summary provided must clearly describe the institution’s role in the innovation.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
IUPUI has recently begun installing water bottle refilling stations throughout the campus, beginning with the most heavily trafficked
areas. These stations allow users to avoid the purchase of disposable water bottles while subsequently promoting health by providing a
convenient and cost effective alternative to vending machine beverages which are typically high in sugar. Each station also has an
electronic display which counts each time someone refills a water bottle, providing an equivalent of the number of disposable plastic
water bottles that would otherwise have been purchased and discarded.
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The initial water bottle filling stations were a pilot project paid for through Greening IUPUI grants. This grant program provides an
annual total of $50,000 to fund selected proposals submitted by students, faculty, or staff that reduce the campus’ environmental impact.
Now schools, departments, and offices are providing the funds to pay for the stations. Water bottle refilling stations are also included in
design standards for new buildings.
Since the first two stations were installed in the Campus Center in 2010, more than 160,000 plastic water bottles have been diverted from
the waste stream, according to the counters on the stations. The IUPUI campus now has 35 of these stations installed.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
water_bottle_stations.pdf
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
http://news.iupui.edu/releases/2013/04/hydration-stations.shtml
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Supplemental
Supplemental Data
The supplemental section includes reporting fields that are not part of STARS, but that have been requested by campus survey
organizations (the Sustainable Endowments Institute, The Princeton Review, and Sierra magazine). Institutions that wish to share their
data with one or more of these organizations should complete the fields in full or contact the relevant organization(s) for guidance
regarding minimum reporting requirements.
Credit
New Student Orientation
Food Education
Food and Beverage Purchases
Confinement-Free Food Purchases
Vegetarian-Fed Food Purchases
Hormone-Free Food Purchases
Seafood Purchases
Dishware
Energy Initiatives
Energy Use by Type
Procurement
Bike Sharing
Water Initiatives
Endowment
Sustainability Staffing
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New Student Orientation
Criteria
Institution provides details about how it incorporates sustainability into new student orientation.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Food Education
Criteria
Institution provides education about eco-positive food and gardening techniques.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Food and Beverage Purchases
Criteria
Institution provides details of its food and beverage purchases.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Confinement-Free Food Purchases
Criteria
Institution provides details of its confinement-free animal product purchases.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Vegetarian-Fed Food Purchases
Criteria
Institution provides details of its vegetarian-fed animal product purchases.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Hormone-Free Food Purchases
Criteria
Institution provides details of its hormone-free animal product purchases.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Seafood Purchases
Criteria
Institution provides details of seafood products purchased that meet Marine Stewardship Council Blue Ecolabel standards and/or
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch guidelines.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Dishware
Criteria
Institution provides details of the dishware its provides at its dining services locations.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Energy Initiatives
Criteria
Institution provides details about its energy initiatives.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Energy Use by Type
Criteria
Institution reports its energy use by type.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Procurement
Criteria
Institution provides details about its procurement efforts.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Bike Sharing
Criteria
Institution reports the number of bicycles available through bike sharing programs.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Water Initiatives
Criteria
Institution provides details about its water initiatives.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Endowment
Criteria
Institution provides details about its endowment.
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Sustainability Staffing
Criteria
Institution reports the amount of weekly time worked by people employed in the sustainability office, if applicable (in full-time
equivalent).
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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