Sustainability: It’s in our nature. UNIVERSITY of WASHINGTON Campus Sustainability: Integrating Research, Teaching and Operations Aubrey Batchelor Sustainability Programs Supervisor Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Smart & Sustainable Campuses Conference April 15, 2013

The UW Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability office promotes environmental sustainability by engaging and connecting members of the UW community ENGAGE PROMOTE CONNECT INFORM Mission Sustainability: It’s in our nature.

Responsibilities Administrative Support – Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC), Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) Communications – Website, Facebook, Twitter, e-Newsletter Connections – Staff, Faculty, Students, Administrative Units, Schools/Colleges, Groups, Committees Events – Sustainability Summit, Earth Day, others Programs – Paper Conservation, Green Office Certification Projects – PC Power Management, Climate Action Plan, Sustainability Snapshots Reporting – Sierra Club, Princeton Review, STARS, Sustainable Endowments Institute, Sustainability Dashboard Sustainability: It’s in our nature.

UW Sustainability Leadership Sustainability: It’s in our nature.

10:45-11:05 Examples from University of Washington 11:05-11:15 Small Group Breakout Discussion 11:15-11:20Questions, Adjourn Workshop Overview

Sustainability: It’s in our nature. Integrating Research, Teaching and Operations “The university of tomorrow is moving toward a new paradigm — certainly one of greater efficiency, but also one where innovation and technology combine with hands-on, collaborative learning to give our increasingly diverse student body an enhanced experience and to dramatically expand the breadth and reach of our research. Tomorrow’s university faces a world that is getting smaller and more hyper-connected. That means the great societal challenges we face require equally connected, integrative solutions. The UW is uniquely poised to bring the assets of the university to the community to make a real and lasting difference in the world. And most importantly, we can’t wait for tomorrow to arrive. We have to take on these challenges today.” - UW President Micheal K. Young

Sustainability: It’s in our nature. Integrating Research, Teaching and Operations Internships – paid, for credit Capstone and Keystone projects Interdisciplinary collaborations Alignment with University’s strategic goals Conserve resources Reduce campus emissions Funding for positions, projects Finance & Facilities Internship Fund Campus Sustainability Fund

Sustainability: It’s in our nature. Campus Sustainability Fund Major student led investment towards sustainability on campus, established 2010 Student-funded, Student-led, Student-experience Over $600,000 granted to fund student-led projects to date Now operating in its third year with $330,000

Campus Sustainability Fund Sustainability: It’s in our nature.

Open to all majors Hands on 6 month projects - on and off campus Clients: University of Washington, NOAA, EPA, Port of Seattle, Snohomish County, Seattle City Light, City of Bellevue, Port of Tacoma University specific projects Smart Grid Climate Action Plan STARS Zimride Environmental Management Certificate

Sustainability: It’s in our nature.

FYI: Roots and Realities of Sustainability Program on the Environment Hands on 3 month projects - on campus Areas of investigation: Water Energy Greenhouse Gases Green Laboratories

FYI: Roots and Realities of Sustainability Sustainability: It’s in our nature.

Small Group Breakout Form groups of 5-6 people Share one example of an integrated learning experience on your campus: Your name, University Project title, duration Who was involved Project description Goals and outcomes Source of funding (if applicable) What can other Universities learn from this project?

Sustainability: It’s in our nature. QUESTIONS?

Aubrey Batchelor Sustainability Programs Supervisor University of Washington UW Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Contact Information Sustainability: It’s in our nature.