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U of M Student Sustainability Roundtable III

Thursday January 15, 2009

1024 Dana

Agenda

•IntroductionsSSI Survey Results PresentationSSI Discussion with Hank Baier/Don ScaviaUnderstanding GESI Small-Grant FundingSSI Members AnnouncementsBreakout Session

IntroductionsStudent Sustainability Initiative

IntroductionsDon Scavia

Research: Understanding of interactions between human activities on land and their impacts on coastal marine and freshwater ecosystems that bring together natural systems, social science, and environmental policy making

On Advisory Boards for the North American Nitrogen Center, Annis Water Research Institute, Central Michigan University Biological Station, and the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and Science Advisor to the Healing our Waters Great Lakes Coalition. Serves on the Executive Committee for the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise

SNRE Associate Dean for Research from 2004-2006, Director of the Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research from 2004-2007, Associate Editor for Estuaries and Coasts from 1998-2007; Associate Editor for Frontiers in Ecology and Environment from 2002-2006, and has served on the Boards of Directors for the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography and the International Association for Great Lakes Research

Was the Chief Scientist of NOAA's National Ocean Service, the Director of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, and the Director of NOAA's Coastal Ocean Program.

Between 1975 and 1990, Dr. Scavia was a research scientist with NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor, focusing on modeling and empirical studies on nutrient cycling, bacteria and phytoplankton production, food-web dynamics, and biological-physical coupling at all scales

Holds Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in Environmental Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Michigan, and has published over 70 articles in the primary literature and books, co-edited two books, and led development of dozens of interagency scientific assessments and program development plans

IntroductionsHenry “Hank” Baier

Associate vice president for facilities and operations at the University of Michigan. Responsible for facilities management of approximately 29 million square feet of space. Departments reporting to Mr. Baier include: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, including the University Real Estate Office; Parking and Transportation Services; Public Safety; Plant Operations, including Facilities Maintenance, Grounds and Waste Management, and Utilities; and Occupational Safety and Environmental Health. As the chair of the University's Finance and Capital Projects Committee, he oversees more than $1 billion of construction and renovation projects in planning and design

Managed a consulting company providing services to several Fortune 100 firms. In addition, he has worked at a nuclear fusion research laboratory, the State of Michigan, and McDonnell Douglas Corporation (Boeing)

Holds a master of science degree in industrial health from the University of Michigan and a bachelor of science degree in environmental health from Ferris State University

Campus Sustainability

Facilities & operations– New construction & renovation– Food & waste systems

Education – Outreach and community development – Research

Technology development & transfer Marketing & competitive strategy Investing Athletics Medical facilities

SSI Priority Issues: Survey ResultsIssue Item Mean Median

Reduction in Resource Use (Water, Land, Waste, Energy) 3.74 2

LEED/Sustainable Buildings/Construction 3.85 2

Harvard-like Business Model (Sustainability Office) 3.99 2

Local Food Purchasing 5.15 3

Campus Sustainability Campaign 5.63 3

Required Sustainability Course 5.95 3

Proxy Voting for Endowment (Sustainability Investing) 7.08 4

Michigan Sustainability Competition 7.11 4

New Student Sustainability Programming 7.14 5

Community and Campus Outreach 7.73 5

N = 96

Focus Points Unraveled…

Outcomes…

Office of sustainability/Sustainability Czar Built Environment

– Buildings, sidewalks– Planet Blue


Office of sustainability/Sustainability Czar– Their primary role is a coordination of efforts across the campus:

Academics/Research Community outreach Efficiency gains/infrastructure gains within and external to facilities and operations Marketing efforts Student support/involvement

– They are seated and report to a variety of positions across various institutions

25% report to Facilities/operations, 22% report to VP of Business administration/Campus Services

82% are funded from a general fund by the university 32% are housed in facilities, 31% are housed in sustainability office 30% administration champion, 21% committee championed, 18% student championed


How do we get there? (possible action items) Office of sustainability/Sustainability Czar

– Research by talking with… Lindsey Cromwell: Sustainability Coordinator, Santa Clara University Brandon Trelstad: Sustainability Coordinator, Oregon State University Steve Sonka: Vice Chancellor, Illinois University Kristine Campbell: Illinois University Eric Heineman: Project Manager for Environmental Sustainability, University of

Chicago Richard Johnson: Director of Sustainability, Rice University Dave Newport: Director Environmental Center, University of Colorado-Boulder Anna Prizzia: Outreach Coordinator, University of Florida

– Engage administration

Built Environment– Consulting committee to recommend high performance building

strategy on all on construction/building/operations

Let’s open it up for discussion…

What has been happening from facilities and operations standpoint?

Are the things we mentioned feasible?

Any other questions?

Money……Money……Money…

MONEY..

Let’s talk….

Purpose…To facilitate student programs and initiatives

that will make UofM a more sustainable campus

To encourage collaboration between students around these issues

GESI Small Grant

Details:Amount:

– $1000 per student organization

Will not Fund:– Food, Entertainment, social gatherings etc.

GESI Small Grant

Criterion– In line with SSI goals– Measurability/Impact

who and how many will be effected??, is the project sustainable?

GESI Small Grant

Procedure for applying:– Web site (SSI Website funding)– http://sitemaker.umich.edu/ssi/funding– Application– http://www.graham.umich.edu/proposals/ssg-

application.pdf

GESI Small Grant

Remember to Sign In

Pick up and Return your name tag

Eat Food!!

Introduce yourself to someone you do not know!

SSI Announcements…

Check out our website – http://sitemaker.umich.edu/ssi– Why?– The Sustainable Events Calendar has events from multiple groups

and organizations including: AASHE Ann Arbor Events The City of Ann Arbor Clean Energy Now Erb Community Free Food on Campus LSA Energy Futures Theme Semester Michigan Energy Events Michigan Renewable Energy Michigan Student Sustainability No Coal Campaign U of M Green Greeks Net Impact Undergrad USGBC Detroit West Michigan Sustainability

SSI Announcements

Check out our website – http://sitemaker.umich.edu/ssi–Why?–Information on the Graham Institute small grant funding–Contact information and list of student groups involved with sustainability–Roundtable details now on our main page–SSI Team profiles (coming soon)

Please Stick around for break out sessions and discussions about our focus points

–Find a table that has an issue that your group or you personally are interested –Use this time to collaborate issues or to get involved with an issue

SSI Announcements

SSI Member Announcements

•Ross NET Impact Forum 2009SRI UpdateRegeneration 2009The Truth About Tar SandsBLUElab Sustainable Housing Design Competition

Get more info and register today @

www.rossnetimpactforum.org

Thursday, January 29th

4:30pm Corporate Presentations, Ross School of Business

7:00pm Keynote Speaker and Reception, Cottage Inn

Friday, January 30th8:00am – 5:00pm Keynote Speakers and Panels, Michigan League

5:00-8:00pm Happy Hour, Arbor Brewing Co.

Sample Topics

Climate Change Strategy in Today’s Economy Energy Sector & Obama Administration Innovative Models in Developing Countries Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Social Enterprises Carbon and Your Career Environmental Valuation Sustainability Consulting Carbon-Constrained Transportation Wal-Mart Case Competition

Corporations across the globe are increasingly recognizing the value of incorporating social and environmental issues into their core strategies; so what’s next? Meet with professionals for a series of speeches, panels, and workshops to discuss how organizations can implement real, positive change.

REGISTER TODAY for Ross Net Impact Forum 2009: Next Practices to Address Future Challenges

Design Competition 2009

•Design completely sustainable, off-the-grid portable housePrize money up to $5,000Launch January 22,2009 with final deadline of March 27,2009Work in teams of at least 2 people from different schoolsProfessional and professor resources to help competitors

[email protected]

Breakout Session…

Thank you for coming!

Next Roundtable Event…Wednesday February 11, 2009

u of m student sustainability roundtable iii thursday january 15, 2009 1024 dana

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