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Table of Contents for 11/2/09:
NEWS
Buildings
1. U Miami Facility Awarded LEED Gold Certification
2. Northeastern U Installs Permeable Asphalt, Receives LEED Gold
3. Ringling College Opens Two Green Buildings
4. Mesa College Opens Green Educational Facility
5. Arizona State U Opens Barrett Campus Featuring a Sustainable Dorm
Co-Curricular Education
6. U New Mexico Launches Eco-Reps Program
7. Campuses Celebrate Campus Sustainability Day
8. U New Mexico Student Stand Sells Local, Organic Fruit
Coordination and Planning
9. U California System Expands Sustainability Policy
10. U California Santa Barbara Names Two Sustainability Fellows
11. Portland State U Launches Sustainability Pledge
12. Savannah College of Art & Design Receives Sustainability Award
Curriculum
13. Franklin Pierce U Announces MBA in Energy and Sustainability Studies
Dining Services
14. U Alaska Dining Provides Students with Fresh Produce
15. Catholic U of America to Install 1,000 Solar Panels on Campus
16. Saint Peter’s College Buys 100% Renewable Energy
17. U Toronto Health Sciences Centre Installs Solar Panels
18. Yale U Powers MP3s, Phones with Elliptical Machines
19. U Delaware Signs Agreement for Wind Power
Funding
20. Dept of Energy Awards Millions to Campuses for Geothermal
21. Dept of Energy Announces Solar Installer Instructor Training Awardees
22. U Kentucky Receives $7M for Green Wildcat Coal Lodge
23. Congress Aids U Maine Presque Isle in Solar Project
Grounds
24. Cornell U Recognized as Tree Campus USA
Public Engagement
25. Two Illinois Campuses Lead Smart Grid Collaboration
26. Louisiana State U Architecture Prgm Helps Coastal Communities
27. Owens CC Installs Wind Turbine, Launches Wind Program
Research
28. U California Berkeley Commits to Green Chemistry
29. U Delaware Launches Environmental Institute
30. U California Berkeley Haas School of Business Launches Energy Institute
31. U South Carolina Receives Grant to Research Carbon Storage
32. U California Merced Prof Receives Grant for Solar Energy Research
33. U Wyoming Receives Grant for Carbon Center
34. Western Kentucky U Expands Biofuel Research
Transportation
35. Portland State U Offers New Light-Rail Service
36. California State U San Marcos Starts Bike Registration Program
37. U New Hampshire, Caltech Offer Car-Share Programs
38. Parking Demand at U North Carolina Greensboro Declines
Waste
39. U Wisconsin La Crosse Implements Pay-to-Print Policy
Water
40. Los Angeles Valley College Restrooms Conserve Water
Other News
41. Earth Island Institute Honors Top Youth Environmental Leaders
NEW RESOURCES
42. List of Campus Commuter Surveys
OPPORTUNITIES
43. Opportunity for Wind Power Funding
44. Clinton Global Initiative University Competition with SustainUS Support
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
45. Director, School of Global Sustainability, U South Florida
46. Director of Sustainability, Bunker Hill CC
47. Campus Sustainability Coordinator, Loyola Marymount U
48. ED, Wisconsin Inst for Sustainable Technologies, U Wisconsin Stevens Point
49. Faculty, Architecture, Urban Planning, & Sustainable Design, New York U
50. Assoc Prof, Sustainability of Rural Landscapes, Michigan State U
51. Two Post-Doctoral Fellowships, Env'l Studies, Williams College
52. Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Env'l Studies, Lafayette College
53. Faculty Position, Environmental Policy, Santa Clara U
EVENTS
54. Webcast – Techniques for Developing Green Jobs Programs
News
Buildings
1. U Miami Facility Awarded LEED Gold Certification
The University of Miami (FL) Fieldhouse has been awarded LEED Gold
certification. The UM Fieldhouse features high reflectance roofing
materials and pavers; high efficiency plumbing fixtures with hand
sensors to reduce water use; moisture sensors to reduce potable water
use for irrigation; the use of recycled, refurbished, salvaged, and
reused materials; and lighting systems that are occupancy motion
controlled.
2. Northeastern U Installs Permeable Asphalt, Receives LEED Gold
Northeastern University (MA) has retrofitted 18 street trees on campus
with permeable asphalt bases to reduce storm-water runoff. The
permeable material is comprised of recycled tires and stone, which
allows rain water to penetrate and sink into the ground instead of
ending up in the sewer. The University has also received LEED Gold
certification for its Dockser Hall renovation. The project features
low-flow lavatories and a new, more efficient irrigation system.
Northeastern was able to recycle 96 percent of the waste generated
during the renovation.
3. Ringling College Opens Two Green Buildings
Ringling College of Art and Design (FL) has opened two LEED registered
buildings on campus. North Hall, a 75,000-square-foot residence hall,
and the Academic Center, an 82,000-square-foot academics building, have
utilized green design and technology to be more sustainable. Green
features include solar panels on the roofs, white reflective roofs,
zero-VOC paints, and a low-impact construction that sent less than 50
percent of debris to the landfill.
See also: List of Green Residence Halls (AASHE Members Only)
4. Mesa College Opens Green Educational Facility
San
Diego Mesa College (CA) has formally opened its newest teaching and
learning facility, the Mesa College Allied Health Education and
Training Facility. The $28.9 million, 50,000-square-foot structure,
which is registered for LEED Gold certification, features natural
lighting, high performance glass that allows sunlight to filter into
the building and reduces the amount of UV light and solar heat entering
building, an energy-efficient design, and renewable energy sources.
See also: Allied Health Building Project Homepage
5. Arizona State U Opens Barrett Campus Featuring a Sustainable Dorm
Arizona State University has opened The Barrett campus, a
seven-building, nine-acre complex that features classrooms, faculty
offices, a fitness center, a computer lounge, a dining hall, and
housing, that includes the Sustainability House. The Sustainability
House provides living space for 200 students that all desire to live
more sustainably. The building features low-consumption plumbing
features, enhanced energy monitoring, recycled gray water, a green
roof, and an organic garden.
Co-Curricular Education
6. U New Mexico Launches Eco-Reps Program
The
University of New Mexico has launched an Eco-Reps program on campus.
Participants in the peer-to-peer sustainability outreach program will
be elected student leaders who encourage sustainable living and
recycling in the dormitories on campus. The program is a collaborative
effort between UNM Recycling, Residence Life and Student Housing, and a
service learning class.
See also: List of Student Sustainability Educator Programs
7. Campuses Celebrate Campus Sustainability Day
Several
campuses participated in the seventh annual Campus Sustainability Day,
which took place October 21st. Events included week-long events,
scavenger hunts, bike-powered blenders, rooftop garden parties, free
bike tune-ups, mini-grants for campus sustainability projects, an Art
for the Sky project of a raven embracing the earth, and the Society for
College and University Planning's annual webcast.
8. U New Mexico Student Stand Sells Local, Organic Fruit
Students
at the University of New Mexico have set up a stand on campus to offer
students an alternative snack to junk food. The stand sells local,
organic fruit and hands out information on the benefits of eating local
and organic. The stand is run by the UNM chapter of New Mexico Youth
Organized.
Coordination and Planning
9. U California System Expands Sustainability Policy
The
University of California has expanded its sustainability policy,
raising the bar on green building requirements and establishing a more
comprehensive sustainable food service policy. The Policy on
Sustainable Practices, which applies to all 10 UC campuses, the five UC
medical centers, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, has
been revised to require that: by 2020, at least 20 percent of all food
purchased by UC be designated as "sustainable," as defined by the food
service work group, based on third-party certifications for organic,
locally-grown and other measures; at least one dining facility per UC
location must be certified as a green business, through a city or
county certification program or through the Green Seal or Green
Restaurant Association program; each campus must provide students with
educational materials explaining the issues related to sustainable food
products and food service business practices; and campus departments,
organizations, groups and individuals must engage in activities with
the surrounding community in support of common sustainability goals.
See also: UC Policy on Sustainable Practices (PDF)
See also: List of Campus Sustainability Policies (AASHE Members Only)
10. U California Santa Barbara Names Two Sustainability Fellows
The
University of California, Santa Barbara has named David Cleveland, a
professor of environmental studies, and Eric Matthys, a professor of
mechanical engineering, as Sustainability Champions for the 2009-10 and
2010-11 academic years respectively. The campus's Sustainability
Champions are awarded a $25,000 grant to conduct research and to employ
graduate or undergraduate assistants. In addition, champions are asked
to teach a freshman seminar in their area of expertise and give a
public lecture. During 2009-10, Cleveland plans to work with students
in analyzing the Santa Barbara County agricultural and food system and
encouraging discussion of alternative scenarios for a more sustainable
future. Matthys plans to work with students to help spread the word
about saving energy. The Sustainability Champion initiative was created
by the UCSB Academic Senate's Work Group on Sustainability to focus the
campus community on faculty leadership in sustainability-related
matters.
11. Portland State U Launches Sustainability Pledge
Portland
State University (OR) has launched a Campus Sustainability Pledge. The
Pledge, which may be signed by all PSU faculty, staff, and students,
provides a framework for the PSU campus community to understand how
their actions impact social, economic, and environmental systems. The
project seeks to be an educational tool to foster sustainable behavior
changes. PSU's pledge committee also chose to include a section
focusing on community and social sustainability. The creators want to
emphasize the interdependence and equal importance of social, economic,
and environmental systems in the creation of a sustainable society.
See also: PSU Pledge
12. Savannah College of Art & Design Receives Sustainability Award
Savannah
College of Art and Design (GA) has received the Fashion Group
International’s 2009 Sustainability Award. The award recognizes SCAD
for its sustainable practices, adaptive use of historic properties,
integration of sustainability into their curriculum, and urban renewal.
Curriculum
13. Franklin Pierce U Announces MBA in Energy and Sustainability Studies
Franklin Pierce University (NH) has announced a new MBA in Energy and
Sustainability Studies. The program will have a dual focus – developing
advanced leadership and business management skills along with a strong
knowledge base in global sustainability challenges and practices.
Students in the program will focus on energy issues and resource
management. Resources such as food, water, energy and raw materials
will be examined in conjunction with issues of conservation and
exploitation and their effect on business enterprises and communities.
See also: FPU MBA in Energy and Sustainability Studies Homepage
See also: List of Graduate Business Programs in Sustainability
Dining Services
14. U Alaska Dining Provides Students with Fresh Produce
A
greenhouse located on the University of Alaska campus that previously
was used for growing cut flowers and houseplants has been converted
into a garden for the campus’ dining services. The structure now grows
salad greens, tomatoes, peppers, and other produce that is served in
campus dining halls. Currently, the produce makes up a small portion of
the total food served, and UA hopes to expand it in the future.
Energy
15. Catholic U of America to Install 1,000 Solar Panels on Campus
The
Catholic University of America (DC) has announced plans to install more
than 1,000 solar panels on the roofs of four buildings across campus.
The University believes the new installation will be the largest
solar-energy system in the D.C. area in terms of electricity produced.
CUA has signed a multi-year agreement with Washington Gas Energy
Services Inc. to purchase electricity generated by the solar panels at
guaranteed prices. The solar-panel system, which will be installed at
no cost to CUA, will produce about 340,000 kilowatt hours of
electricity each year.
See also: List of Campus Solar Installations
16. Saint Peter’s College Buys 100% Renewable Energy
St.
Peter’s College (NJ) has committed to purchasing 100 percent of its
energy from green sources for at least one year beginning January 1,
2010. The initiative will prevent an estimated 3,065 metric tons of
carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. The energy will be
generated by wind turbines and is being acquired through Green-e
Certified Energy.
17. U Toronto Health Sciences Centre Installs Solar Panels
Sunnybrook
Health Sciences Centre, affiliated with the University of Toronto (ON),
has installed 140 solar panels that span two stories of a parking
garage. The University also plans to mount a display at the entrance to
the parking garage to educate people about the solar panels. The
installation is part of an overall initiative to make the hospital more
efficient that includes upgrading lighting, optimizing HVAC equipment,
improving energy management, and replacing chillers and cooling towers.
Honeywell, the company that installed the array, has announced plans to
install a second one in the near future. The estimated total savings
from the energy efficiency projects is $2.7 million over the next 15
years.
18. Yale U Powers MP3s, Phones with Elliptical Machines
Yale
University (CT) has installed mp3 player and phone chargers into
elliptical machines on campus. The power expended on the elliptical
machines is transformed into electricity by an alternator housed in the
machine. The idea was developed by a Yale undergrad with guidance from
an associate professor of electrical engineering. The new initiative
also aims to create awareness about renewable energies.
19. U Delaware Signs Agreement for Wind Power
The University of Delaware and Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica—a Spanish
wind company—have signed a two part agreement. The first is to install
a 2 MW wind turbine to power the ED Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes next
year. The second is to increase the University’s research in wind
energy. The partnership will focus on off-shore potential, turbine
corrosion, avian impacts, and policy in renewable energy.
See also: List of Campus Wind Installations
Funding
20. Dept of Energy Awards Millions to Campuses for Geothermal
The
U.S. Department of Energy has announced up to $338 million in Recovery
Act funding for the exploration and development of new geothermal
fields and research into advanced geothermal technologies. These grants
will support 123 projects in 39 states, with recipients including
private industry, academic institutions, tribal entities, local
governments, and DOE’s National Laboratories. Higher education
institution slated to receive funding include: Ball State University
(IN) ($5M); University of Alaska, Fairbanks ($4.6M); University of
Kansas ($2.4M); Utah State University ($4.6M); University of North
Dakota ($3.4M); New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ($2M);
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($549,148); University of Utah
($2.9M); West Virginia University ($1.3M); University of Southern
California ($1.5M); University of Texas ($1.7M); the Regents of the
University of California ($1.8M); Colorado School of Mines ($2.3M);
Pennsylvania State University ($1.1M); the Regents of the University of
Minnesota ($1.6M); California State University, Long Beach Foundation
($380,156); Boise State University (ID) ($1.5M); Florida International
University Board of Trustees ($250,000); Oklahoma State University
($250,000); University of Hartford (CT) ($146,973); Wright State
University (OH) ($232,596); Colorado Northwestern Community College
($430,000); Furman University (SC) ($2.5M); Indiana Institute of
Technology ($1.3M); Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($1M);
Oakland University (MI) ($2.8M); the Curators of the University of
Missouri ($2.5M); and University at Albany (NY) ($2.8M).
See also: List of Grantees
21. Dept of Energy Announces Solar Installer Instructor Training Awardees
The U.S. Department of Energy has launched the Solar Installer
Instructor Training network to address a critical need for
high-quality, local, and accessible training in solar system design,
installation, sales, and inspection. As part of the program, seven
campuses and one community college group will receive funding for their
training programs and resources. The winners are: Pennsylvania State
University ($3.5 million), North Carolina State University ($3
million), Kennebec Valley Community College (ME) ($2.8 million), Hudson
Valley Community College (NY) ($3.4 million), Salt Lake Community
College ($3.1 million), Houston Community College (TX) ($3.5 million),
University of Central Florida ($2.8 million), and the California
Community Colleges Board of Governors ($3.5 million). Solar Installer
Instructor Training is a 5-year effort intended to create a geographic
blanket of training opportunities in solar installation across the
United States.
22. U Kentucky Receives $7 M for Green Wildcat Coal Lodge
The
University of Kentucky has received a $7 million donation to construct
a new residence hall on campus that will seek LEED certification. The
University expects the structure, which will be named 'Wildcat Coal
Lodge,' to feature natural daylighting and use recycled materials.
See also: List of Green Residence Halls (AASHE Members Only)
23. Congress Aids U Maine Presque Isle in Solar Project
The
University of Maine at Presque Isle will receive $800,000 from Congress
through the 2010 Energy and Water Senate Appropriations Conference
Report for the UMPI solar energy initiative. The funding, which was
secured with the help of Maine Senator Susan Collins, will allow the
University to design and install photovoltaic solar panel arrays and an
automated weather station to collect information on solar radiation
levels.
Grounds
24. Cornell U Recognized as Tree Campus USA
Cornell
University (NY) has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a
Tree Campus U.S.A. for its commitment to sustainability and
environmental conservation. The program honors campuses that practice
sound campus forestry.
Public Engagement
25. Two Illinois Campuses Lead Smart Grid Collaboration
The
Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign, in partnership with the State of Illinois, the City
of Chicago, and several other entities, have announced plans to lead a
statewide initiative to speed the adoption of the Smart Grid in
Illinois. The $120 million Illinois Smart Grid Collaboration hopes to
bring $60 million in stimulus money to Illinois to lower electricity
bills, reduce blackouts, make energy cleaner, and create green jobs.
26. Louisiana State U Architecture Prgm Helps Coastal Communities
Louisiana
State University's School of Landscape Architecture has announced two
projects that are aimed at helping coastal communities of south
Louisiana rebuild wetlands and develop recreational uses for waterways
that have been damaged during recent hurricanes. The first project
seeks to help the city of Des Allemands find an acceptable solution to
repairing a damaged portion of the levee that protects it from the
bayou. The second project seeks to help two cities that are trying to
develop new sport and recreational fishing opportunities in waterways
that were badly damaged during Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and
Ike. Both projects are being funded by the Louisiana Sea Grant, a
program sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
27. Owens CC Installs Wind Turbine, Launches Wind Program
Owens
Community College (OH) has installed a 2.4 kW wind turbine on campus to
generate a portion of the College's power and to provide experiential
learning for its new Wind Turbine Installation and Wind Technology
Maintenance Technician certificate program. The 172-hour program will
provide instruction in the installation, operation, and maintenance of
wind turbines for unemployed and dislocated workers. The training will
include both classroom lecture and hands-on applications with the new
33-foot wind turbine to include the actual design and installation of
the renewable energy educational component.
See also: List of Campus Wind Installations
Research
28. U California Berkeley Commits to Green Chemistry
The
University of California, Berkeley’s College of Chemistry has appointed
Alexis T. Bell to be the Dow Chair in Sustainable Chemistry and has
established the Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry. Bell is known for
his pioneering work on protecting the environment with green chemistry.
The new Center, which is a collaboration of the Haas School of
Business, School of Law, College of Natural Resources, and School of
Public Health, seeks to bring a multidisciplinary approach to research,
education and engagement in sustainable chemistry practice.
29. U Delaware Launches Environmental Institute
The
University of Delaware has launched the Delaware Environmental
Institute (DENIN). The Institute's goals are to initiate
interdisciplinary research projects that integrate environmental
science, engineering, and policy; support interdisciplinary academic
programs; forge partnerships among government agencies, nonprofits,
industry, policymakers, and the public to address environmental
challenges; and coordinate and sponsor University-based
interdisciplinary initiatives.
30. U California Berkeley Haas School of Business Launches Energy Institute
The
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business has launched
the Energy Institute, which seeks to commercialize new technologies and
teach students how energy markets work. The Institute combines the
efforts of several existing programs.
31. U South Carolina Receives Grant to Research Carbon Storage
The University of South Carolina has received a $4.9 million grant from
the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct research on the feasibility of
storing carbon dioxide underground. The Earth Sciences and Resources
Institute at the University will be conducting the research and will
focus on the South Georgia Rift as a possible site to store carbon
dioxide in deep saline aquifers.
32. U California Merced Prof Receives Grant for Solar Energy Research
Professor
David Kelley at the University of California, Merced has received a
$1.3 million grant for research to reduce the cost of solar energy. The
National Science Foundation grant will be used to help improve a device
called the luminescent solar concentrator, a device that absorbs
sunlight across a wide area and then re-emits it onto a small
photovoltaic cell. Kelley will work with other UC Merced faculty to
conduct the research.
33. U Wyoming Receives Grant for Carbon Center
The
University of Wyoming has received a $1 million federal grant to build
a regional carbon sequestration technology training center in Laramie.
The University has conducted significant research on carbon
sequestration and the center is intended to develop a workforce to
carry out industry level sequestration. The grant is part of $8.4
million in funding distributed by the U.S Department of Energy for
similar projects across the country.
See also: Local News Story
34. Western Kentucky U Expands Biofuel Research
Western
Kentucky University has announced plans to use a $500,000 federal
budget line item to establish research that uses chemical reactions to
create biofuels. The goal of the research is to find cheaper methods of
converting agricultural products into biofuel. The research is being
conducted in WKU’s Institute for Combustion Science and Environmental
Technology.
Transportation
35. Portland State U Offers New Light-Rail Service
Portland’s
light-rail has opened a new route to go through Portland State
University’s (OR) campus. The Green Line was brought to campus when the
University invested $7 million in hopes that more campus members would
use the alternative transportation option instead of their cars. The
investment is part of a campus transportation plan that features bike
lanes, buses, and another light-rail line. Currently, 39 percent of the
27,000 students at PSU use public transportation.
36. California State U San Marcos Starts Bike Registration Program
In
an effort to determine the number of students, faculty, and staff that
bike to and around campus at California State University, San Marcos,
the institution has launched a new bike registration program. The
voluntary program is free and provides sling bags and other incentives
to encourage people to register. The new initiative also will place a
tag on each bike to help with identification if they are stolen or
lost.
See also: Local News Story
37. U New Hampshire, Caltech Offer Car-Share Programs
The University of New Hampshire and the California Institute of
Technology have begun offering a car-share program to students,
faculty, and staff. Zipcar will offer both hybrid and other fuel
efficient vehicles to each institution for use on campus 24 hours a day
and seven days a week. The schools are using Zipcar as a way to reduce
traffic congestion, reduce their carbon footprint, and offer mobility
to those who do not have a vehicle.
See also: Caltech Article
See also: List of Campus Car-Share Programs (AASHE Members Only)
38. Parking Demand at U North Carolina Greensboro Declines
The
University of North Carolina, Greensboro has seen a three percent
decrease in demand for parking passes this year, mostly due to a new
approach by business operations at the University. Instead of building
more parking structures, the University has opted to create a more
pedestrian friendly campus and increase the availability of alternative
transportation options. The University has also created a policy to
tell students that it is in their interest not to buy passes and to
embrace other ways of commuting to school.
Waste
39. U Wisconsin La Crosse Implements Pay-to-Print Policy
University
of Wisconsin, La Crosse has implemented a new pay-to-print policy to
help reduce paper use and to cut rising printer-maintenance costs which
usually reach $75,000 annually. Printing will cost students $0.06 per
black and white page and $0.90 per color page. Printing charges will be
tracked in a student account that can be managed online.
Water
40. Los Angeles Valley College Restrooms Conserve Water
Los Angeles Valley College (CA) has replaced 99 of its urinals with
waterless versions. Each new urinal is expected to save 40,000 gallons
of water per year.
Other News
41. Earth Island Institute Honors Top Youth Environmental Leaders
The
Earth Island Institute has announced the six winners of the 2009 Brower
Youth Awards. Winners include: Hai Vo, 22, of California, for helping
transform University of California food purchasing; Sierra
Crane-Murdoch, 21, of Vermont, for uniting the movement to battle coal;
Adarsha Shivakumar, 16, of California, who implemented a biofuel
solution in rural India; Alec Loorz, 15, of California, the youngest
presenter of Al Gore’s “The Climate Project;" Diana Lopez, 20, of
Texas, who created an organic food source for San Antonio; and Robin
Bryan, 21, of Manitoba, who helped protect one million acres of forest
in Canada from industrial logging. The winners were selected from more
than 125 applicants and will receive a $3,000 cash prize for their
achievements.
See also: 2009 Award Winners' Profiles
New Resources
42. List of Campus Commuter Surveys
AASHE
has published a new resource on campus commuter surveys. The new page
lists institutions that have collected and calculated greenhouse gas
emissions from faculty, staff, and student commuting through
questionnaires. The resource is only available to AASHE members.
Opportunities
43. Opportunity for Wind Power Funding
The
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind and Hydropower Technologies
Program and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have
announced a Request for Proposals to expand Wind Powering America's
Wind for Schools activities to an additional three to six states. This
opportunity provides universities, state institutions, and
nongovernmental organizations funding and technical support to develop
educational programs to improve the understanding of wind technology
and its implementation. One objective of the Wind for Schools project
is to educate engineers in wind applications analysis and development
through the development of Wind Applications Centers located at
colleges or universities in wind-rich states. Projects are expected to
begin in fiscal year 2010 and last for approximately three years. DOE
expects to contribute up to approximately $60,000 per selected activity
per year. Final proposals are due November 20, 2009.
44. Clinton Global Initiative University Competition with SustainUS Support
SustainUs
invites its college/university student members to make a Commitment to
Action and attend the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U)
Meeting. One or more projects will be selected to receive funding and
support from SustainUS. SustainUS will select one or more projects to
support by November 16th, and will work with them to finish the
application by the CGI U deadline of November 20th. The contest is open
to all college and university students throughout the world. The
deadline to submit is November 13, 2009.
Jobs & Internships
45. Director, School of Global Sustainability, U South Florida
The
University of South Florida is seeking a director for the School of
Global Sustainability to fill a full-time, 12-month tenured full
professor position with benefits. Candidates should have an outstanding
international reputation and recognition for interdisciplinary research
and scholarly activities in sustainability. Job duties include
curriculum development, student recruitment, and the building and
managing of an integrated, interdisciplinary faculty team to conduct
research, education, and outreach in the area of global sustainability.
Academic appointment will be as a tenured full professor in a
university academic department consistent with the candidate's
background. A doctorate in a sustainability-related discipline is
required. Applications should be submitted by January 7, 2010.
46. Director of Sustainability, Bunker Hill CC
Bunker
Hill Community College (MA) is seeking a director of sustainability.
Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the
president's executive staff, the director will lead BHCC's efforts to
fulfill the American College & University Presidents' Climate
Commitment, engage the college community to refine a climate action
plan, and meet institutional targets for carbon neutrality. The
director will work with the faculty to coordinate the development of a
sustainability curriculum for the College. Qualifications include a
Master's degree, preferably in environmental studies or a closely
related field. A minimum of two years experience in sustainability,
energy conservation, environmental management, or facilities management
is preferred. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure
full consideration, application materials should be received by
December 4, 2009.
47. Campus Sustainability Coordinator, Loyola Marymount U
Loyola
Marymount University (CA) seeks applicants for the position of campus
sustainability coordinator. Reporting to the director of plant
operations, the successful applicant will encourage environmental
stewardship; promote campus sustainability efforts; and be responsible
for integrating, coordinating, and reporting sustainable principles,
goals, and standards, including specific areas of the American College
& University Presidents' Climate Commitment. Qualifications include
two years of hands on experience implementing environmental or
sustainability programs or five years in a related field. Experience in
an academic setting is preferred. Applications are currently being
accepted.
48. ED, Wisconsin Inst for Sustainable Technologies, U Wisconsin Stevens Point
The
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point is seeking applicants for an
executive director of the Wisconsin Institute of Sustainable
Technologies (WIST). The director will serve as the top administrative
officer of the WIST, providing leadership and administrative oversight
to all aspects of the Institute's operations including budget, finance,
programs, personnel, facilities, and equipment. Serving as the WIST
administrative leader, the executive director will head the
administrative team in the development and operation of appropriate
mission-based short- and long-term business plans. The executive
director will provide administrative oversight relevant to the three
divisions of WIST (Education, Research, and Services). S/he will take a
lead role in establishing public relations, networking, and
collaborative efforts that lead to acquisition of grants and contracts
or service revenue that support the continued operations of the
Institute. Applicants should have a Ph.D. with a minimum of five years
of experience or other terminal degree with a minimum of eight years of
experience. The review of applications will begin January 5, 2010.
49. Faculty, Architecture, Urban Planning, & Sustainable Design, New York U
The
New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study invites
architects, designers, practitioners, or scholars with an interest in
the history of sustainable design to apply for a full-time teaching
position to commence on September 1, 2010, at the rank of clinical
assistant or associate professor. The ideal candidate will have
professional training in architecture and urban planning and interest
in sustainable design, environmentalism and urban studies, social
responsibility in design, and how urban planning and sustainable
architecture can shape environmental policy. NYU seeks practitioners
with a strong record of public and/or scholarly research and writing
and experience working with local or national communities on
sustainable design and environmental planning. Candidates should have
some college-level teaching experience; the ideal candidate will have
significant undergraduate teaching experience and some familiarity with
advising individualized research programs. A strong interest in
interdisciplinary teaching in a diversity of fields reaching into the
traditional humanities or social sciences is necessary. Review of
applications will begin December 1, 2009, and continue until the
position is filled.
50. Assoc Prof, Sustainability of Rural Landscapes, Michigan State U
Michigan State University (MSU) seeks to fill an associate professor
faculty position in the area of sustainability of rural landscapes. The
successful candidate should be a sociologist with expertise in
environmental science and the relationships between ecology,
technology, social change, and policy. The position will enhance
interdepartmental research in the Department of Sociology (SOC) at MSU,
with particular focus on strengthening social science research at the
Kellogg Biological Station (KBS). This position will be shared between
the Department of Sociology and KBS, with the tenure home in the
Department of Sociology. The position will include a research
appointment supported by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
(MAES). Applicants should have a Ph.D., preferably in Sociology, with
research and teaching accomplishments appropriate for tenure and a rank
of associate professor of sociology. Preference will be given to
individuals with interdisciplinary research experience that can
strengthen the research programs in agriculture and food systems at KBS
and Sociology. International experience or demonstrated interest in
international regions is an advantage. Review of applications will
begin November 30, 2009.
51. Two Post-Doctoral Fellowships, Env'l Studies, Williams College
The
Program in Environmental Studies at Williams College (MA) invites
applications for two post-doctoral fellowships in environmental studies
to begin July 1, 2010. The College welcome applications from candidates
who will have their PhD. in hand by the start date or who have
completed their PhD. within the last five years. Williams seeks
candidates trained in the humanities or social sciences to contribute
to the curriculum and vitality of an interdisciplinary program. The
position requires vision and initiative. Relevant fields include, but
are not limited to: literature, art history, religion, anthropology,
philosophy, history, and food studies. An international focus is also
highly desirable. The position is open until December 31, 2009.
52. Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Env'l Studies, Lafayette College
Lafayette
College (PA) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral
fellowship in environmental studies. The College seeks an enthusiastic
individual who can build upon his or her disciplinary expertise to
assist Lafayette in shaping and developing its new programs in
environmental studies. The post-doctoral fellow will help the College
to develop a program that will help equip the next generation of
citizens and leaders with the humanistic and technical skills to
understand environmental challenges and make informed decisions that
will shape a more viable world. A significant grant from the Mellon
Foundation provides the College with the support necessary to develop
curricular and extracurricular programs in environmental studies that
extend beyond the classroom. The candidate should have a teaching and
research focus in the arts, humanities, or social sciences in emerging
areas of environmental studies such as: environmental law,
environmental policy, environmental justice, the environment in
literature and the arts, or global environmental issues. A faculty
mentor will work with the post-doctoral fellow in course development
and research pursuits to help them develop their skills as a new
faculty member. The position is open until December 15, 2009.
53. Faculty Position, Environmental Policy, Santa Clara U
The
Environmental Studies Institute at Santa Clara University (CA) invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in
environmental policy for fall 2010. Applicants should have a Ph.D.
(completion required by the time of appointment) in environmental
studies or a related field. The successful candidate will conduct
research in one of the following areas: U.S. environmental policy,
international environmental policy, environmental justice, urban
planning, agricultural policy, or energy policy. The position is open
until November 15, 2009.
Events
54. Webcast – Techniques for Developing Green Jobs Programs
November 17 & 18, 2009; 1 – 2:30pm Eastern; Online
Academic Impressions will host "Techniques for Developing Green Jobs
Programs." Participants in the two-part webcast will learn about the
techniques other schools have used to develop successful green jobs
programming. The first session will focus on strategies to research
local and regional industry trends, employer needs, and market
conditions and size. The second session will discuss identifying and
leveraging internal resources and collaborating with stakeholders
across campus.
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