1. CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT 2008 A National Report on Sustainability in Higher Education Trends and New Developments in College & University Leadership, Academics and Operations (An update of NWF’s 2001 study) AASHE National Conference Raleigh, NC – November 2008 Julian Keniry, David Eagan © National Wildlife Federation - 2008

2. Why a national survey? 1.Transcend the anecdotal 2. Identify trends 3. Identify new good practices and exemplary programs 4.Establish some performance indicators 5. Better response to the press 6. Generate debate

3. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 The Survey Sent to all 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities in U.S. Two-part survey: A. Presidents / Provosts B. Facilities / Operations Chiefs Internet-based instrument Conducted January-April 2008 by PSRAI Sent to all 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities in U.S. Two-part survey: A. Presidents / Provosts B. Facilities / Operations Chiefs Internet-based instrument Conducted January-April 2008 by PSRAI National Survey of Environmental Management and Sustainability on College and University Campuses—2008 We thank the Educational Foundation of America for financial support of this project.

4. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 A strong response 2008 All 50 states All 50 states 1,068 campuses participated 1,068 campuses participated (27% of U.S. schools) (27% of U.S. schools) (667 presidents or chancellors, 570 vice presidents of administration or chiefs of facilities) Overlap of 348 campuses (about 1/3) from 2001 Overlap of 348 campuses (about 1/3) from 20012001 892 campuses participated (25% of schools)

5. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Exemplary effort 334 schools recognized in report for having Exemplary programs, or strong “Plans to do more,” or both. - 244 listed for Exemplary programs - 90 with Plans to do more These 334 came from 46 states and D.C. 334 schools recognized in report for having Exemplary programs, or strong “Plans to do more,” or both. - 244 listed for Exemplary programs - 90 with Plans to do more These 334 came from 46 states and D.C.

6. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Three sections in report   1. Management & leadership Staffing, policies, orientation   2. Academics Curriculum requirements, faculty development   3. Operations Energy, transportation, landscaping, etc.

7. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Management & leadership

8. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Greener management of colleges and universities  University leaders value sustainability more than ever.  Indicators of their commitment include Increased goal-setting for improving performance Increased goal-setting for improving performance More staffing for sustainability programs More staffing for sustainability programs Orienting more students, faculty and staff Orienting more students, faculty and staff Campus Environment 2008 - Findings

9. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Staffing 20082001 Energy Manager 45%36% Green purchasing 14%7% Dedicated campus-wide position 51%

10. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Academics

11. Equipping students to lead the way  Academics still lag behind the management and operations of the campus.  Only a minority of schools teach a majority of students about the basic functions of the earth’s natural systems  Even fewer students have taken courses on the connection between human activity and environmental sustainability.

12. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Departments that offer environmental courses Total4-Year2-Year Natural sciences 63%70%55% Business22%28%14% Engineering18%22%13% Teacher education 15%21%5%

13. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Number of students required to take at least one environmental course 20082001 All students required 4%8% Most students required 3%5%

14. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Operations

15. Efforts to green operations brighten Water conservation and efficiency A Waste reduction, recycling and sustainable purchasing B Greener landscapes B- Energy conservation, efficiency and clean energy C+ Low-impact transportation C

16. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Good news on climate 45% of schools report that, since 2001, their campus has implemented a significant new program to curb CO 2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. © Oberlin College

17. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Areas of Biggest Change  Most improved? Lighting efficiency Lighting efficiency Student orientation Student orientation Staffing energy conservation Staffing energy conservation  Biggest declines? Influence of government regulations Support for faculty development Sense of other priorities

18. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Upsurge in “Planning to do more”  50%+ Efficiency upgrades  48%+ Plan to hire staff  Up to 38%+ For greener transportation  36%+ On-site renewable energy ========================== In 2001, tiny percentages were actively planning “to do more” of any type of greening. Today, planning is robust and sights are set much higher. Why?

19. © National Wildlife Federation - 2008 Campus Ecology s erves colleges & universities nationwide  “Chill-Out” - Global warming solutions competition  Business case for climate leadership and other publications  National trends surveys 2001, 2008  Climate solutions fellowships & internships  Webinars, courses

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