WELCOME Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management University of California, Santa Barbara APRU New Initiatives/Open Forum Session Henry T. Yang, Chancellor, UC Santa Barbara

Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB  Began operations in 1994; first students in 1996  Has graduated 256 MESM graduates, 9 Ph.D.s  Currently has 125 MESM students, 32 Ph.D. students  19 faculty Natural and social sciences Law Management  University of California, Santa Barbara Founded in 1943 as third UC campus Highly ranked nationally in ecology and environment programs 20,000 students (90% undergrad) Overlooks the Pacific Ocean

SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT, AND LAW CONVERGING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE  The Bren School is a graduate school offering a professional master’s program and research Ph.D. program in environmental science and management.  The Bren School’s mission is to play a leading role in researching environmental issues, training research scientists and professionals, and identifying and solving environmental problems around the world.

 Includes skills to be environmental problem solver  Conversant with natural science, social science, law, business, and political context of problems  A variety of employment opportunities Government: policy making or resource manager Within firms: helping firms meet environmental regulations and be environmentally responsible NGOs: helping influence policy Consulting: supporting government and firms What is Environmental Science and Management?

Bren Hall Grand Opening April 19, 2002 with special appearance by Kermit the Frog "It's not easy being green, but I've learned from the Bren School - it's easier than you think!“ - Kermit the Frog © 2002 The Jim Henson Company. Kermit the Frog, Kermit, and character are trademarks of The Jim Henson Company. All rights reserved.

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Bren Hall 48,000 assignable square feet $26 million

U.S. Green Building Council LEED Platinum Award © photo by Djamel E. Ramoul For innovations in: sustainable site planning improving energy efficiency conserving materials and resources enhancing indoor environmental quality safeguarding water

LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Point System: = Bronze = Silver = Gold 36+ = Platinum Bren Hall achieved 37 points for Platinum rating. Building surpasses the new Title 24 requirements for energy efficiency by more than 31%.

Sustainable site planning  “White-cap” roofing with solar reflectivity of 83%  Landscaping features native and drought- tolerant plants  19 California sycamore trees placed around Bren Hall to shade building and reduce “heat island” effect

Improving energy efficiency  Day-lighting controls – detect amount of natural light in the room and adjust level of lighting accordingly  Operable windows/HVAC interlock – windows can be opened to take advantage of ocean breezes; sensors automatically turn off heaters while windows are open  Photovoltaic panels – generate 7-10% of building’s energy needs

Conserving materials & resources  Construction waste management – 100% of demolition waste and 93% of construction waste was diverted from landfill and recycled  Occupant recycling – Bren School recycles 89% of its office waste  Fly ash in concrete, porous paving (turf block)  Recycled-content materials used for exterior and interior insulation, fireproofing, ceiling tiles, and flooring

Enhancing indoor environmental quality  System filters  Permanent air monitors for CO, CO 2, VOCs, and particulates  Paint has zero to low VOCs; surpasses 2005 air-quality lead-free standards  Indoor floor mats at entrances to laboratory wing trap 60-70% of particulates from foot traffic

Safeguarding water  Waterless urinals  Automatic valves on bathroom sinks; automatic flush valves on toilets  Water-conserving cooling towers  Water-efficient landscaping  Reclaimed water used for irrigation and in first-floor toilets

 First building in UC system to achieve LEED™ status  Official pilot project of the University of California  Set precedent requiring that all new UCSB capital projects meet LEED™ certification (over $800M in capital projects planned over next 7 years)  A “living laboratory” for high-performance sustainable design and construction “The Bren School at UCSB is a role model for all buildings and campuses in California.” - Former CA Governor Gray Davis

 $5 million for expendable fund component  $15 million endowment fund component $20 million to University of California Donald Bren Foundation Pledge Agreement

 $1.5 million for Bren Student Fund  $2 million endowment for Dean’s Chair  $2.5 million for Visiting Professor Program  $2.5 million for two endowed chairs for Distinguished Professors of Environmental Law  $2.5 million for two endowed chairs for Distinguished Professors of Corporate Environmental Management  $4 million for four endowed chairs for Interdisciplinary Professors Donald Bren Foundation Pledge Agreement $15 million endowment fund

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