1. Sustainability at UIU

2. Sustainability “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” – Modified from the Brundtland Commission of the United Nations definition of sustainable development

3. Why Mission – Upper Iowa University provides student-centered undergraduate and graduate Educational programs through flexible multiple delivery systems in an environment in which diversity is respected, encouraged and nurtured. Vision – Upper Iowa University will be recognized and respected as an exceptional and ascending institution of higher learning, developing global citizens who become lifelong learners prepared for leadership within society.

4. History October 2009 – Professional Development Day – Jeff Geerts – Iowa Department of Economic Development Attendees November 2009 – Bill Duffy calls for interested parties to discuss sustainability at UIU Sustainability Working Group (SWiG) – Jeff Butikofer, Alan Capelle, Hope Cline, Bill Duffy, Nigel George, Aaron Haines, Bryan Jolley, Kata McCarville, Nick Serra, Jennifer Stoffel Curriculum/Operations/Community Assess our current level of sustainability Steve Sproles (Facilities Master Plan Consultant) → STARS

5. How Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, & Rating System (STARS) – Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) – Stars Technical Manual 1)Education & Research 1.1 Co-curricular education 1.2 Curriculum 1.3 Research 2) Operations 2.1 Buildings 2.2 Climate 2.3 Dining Services 2.4 Energy 2.5 Grounds 2.6 Purchasing 2.7 Transportation 2.8 Waste 2.9 Water 3)Planning, Administration, & Engagement 3.1 Coordination & Planning 3.2 Diversity & Affordability 3.3 Human Resources 3.4 Investment 3.5 Public Engagement

6. How Institutional STARS Score Institutional STARS Rating Join STARS? – Over 250 participating institutions STARS Total Score (out of 100) Education & Research Score (out of 100) = Operations Score (out of 100) Planning, Administration, & Engagement Score (out of 100) Reporter < 25Bronze < 45Silver < 65Gold < 85 Platinum

7. How Sustainability Steering Committee (SSC) Education & Research Subcommittee Operations Subcommittee Planning, Administration, & Engagement Subcommittee UIU Community, STARS?

8. Who “So, how does this affect me?” – Rick Klann Information Discussion Seeking commitment Not proposing radical change – Assessing our current level of sustainability – Where would we go from there?