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DRAFT - PART II – Baruch College 10 Year Sustainability Plan

1.  Campus Mission Statement.

Baruch College of the City University of New York, through creativity and innovation, will be a model for environmental conservation and sustainability in the urban setting. Baruch’s goals are to use the most up-to-date technologies as well as innovative behavior analysis to assess and reduce energy consumption and water usage, and to become carbon neutral. By doing so, we will minimize our impact on the local environment and on the global climate.

Members of Baruch community, including students, faculty, staff, administrators and visitors, will become part of a culture of sustainability through their experience in and outside of our physical campus. Activities in all sectors of the College will serve as laboratory-like demonstrations of sustainability and its assessment. Data collected throughout, will be used for classroom learning, for faculty research and for further application within the College. Experiential opportunities in sustainability as well as curriculum development and new majors in sustainability, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, within the Zicklin Business School, School of Public Affairs and Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, will help our students protect a changing planet and inspire them to create the needed innovations.

2. Campus Description and Scope.

Overview

One of America’s “hottest colleges” according to Kaplan/Newsweek, Baruch College prepares more than 15,000 students for leadership in business, the arts and sciences, and government. With 26 undergraduate majors, 43 undergraduate minors, 39 graduate-level specializations, and 14 research centers and institutes, Baruch College is one of the 50 best value public colleges in the nation for 2009, according to a Princeton Review/USA Today survey. The Princeton Review also placed Baruch among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation, while Baruch’s Graduate Entrepreneurship Program was ranked among the top 25 nationally by Entrepreneur magazine.

Baruch College offers undergraduate and graduate programs through its Zicklin School of Business, the only CUNY school that offers business programs accredited by the AACSB, representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools world-wide; the Mildred and George Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, which offers a full range of traditional liberal arts disciplines; and the School of Public Affairs, which is widely recognized in the areas of municipal government, nonprofit and educational administration, and policy analysis and evaluation. We also offer nondegree and certificate programs through our Division of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Baruch College’s urban campus occupies 3.3 acres split between the North Campus (24th/25th Streets between Lexington and Third Avenues) and the South Campus (22nd/23rd Streets between Lexington and Third Avenues). It is composed of five buildings and two partially leased buildings totaling 1,586,238 gross square feet. The CUNY net assignable square feet is 851,974 square feet. The ratio of NASF per FTES for instructional and administration functions is one of the lowest within the CUNY system and nationally at 64.

The buildings range from a fully reconstructed 1895 street cable car warehouse to an award winning building opening in 2001. A 1929 building, which is also the site for the first institution of free public higher education in the United States, is anticipated to undergo a full renovation/reconstruction in the near future.

Sustainability Across Curricula

Sustainability issues are discussed across all curricula at Baruch. Undergraduate students at Baruch can choose the Tier III Minor in Environmental Sustainability. Graduate students can choose from a range of courses which tie sustainability with their areas of study. The Weisman School of Arts and Sciences offers 2 courses related to sustainability: Introduction to Environmental Psychology and Legal and Ethical Issues in Corporate Communication. Students at the Zicklin School of Business can select Law and the Environment, The Societal and Governmental Environment of Business, Social Entrepreneurship: Concepts and Cases. Students at the School of Public Affairs can choose Environmental Policy, Ethics and Public Decision Making, “Greening” and Growing Cities: Sustainability and Public Policy Choices and Regulations to study issues related to sustainability.

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3.  Council Members and Partners

PILLAR / NAME / TITLE / COUNCIL POSITION / E-MAIL / PHONE
Mindy Engle-Friedman / Professor of Psychology / Campus Executive / / 646-312-3815
ENERGY / Jim Lloyd/Steven Wu / Assistant VP, Campus Operations / Energy / / 646-660-6036
WATER / Jim Lloyd/Steven Wu / Assistant VP, Campus Operations / Water / / 647-660-6036
TRANSPORTATION / Jim Lloyd/Steven Wu / Assistant VP, Campus Operations / Transportation / / 648-660-6036
RECYCLING / Matthew LePere / Associate Director, Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity / Recycling / / 646-312-3231
PROCUREMENT / David Garlock / Purchasing & Auxiliary Services / Procurement / / 646-660-6154
NUTRITION / Sue Irukulla / Food Services - AVI Fresh / Sustainable Dining / / 646-312-4871
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION / Mindy Engle-Friedman / Professor of Psychology / Outreach and Education / / 646-312-3815

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4.  Plan Summary. (Items in bold are currently in plan)

4.1 Energy

1.  CUNY Internet Energy Management, Itron system

2.  Retro-Commissioning Project for the North Campus

3.  Reduce Computer/Technology Electric Consumption

4.  Replace Window AC Units with Energy Star Rated Units

5.  100% Energy Efficient Lighting

6.  100% Office Equipment to be Energy Star Rated

7.  Window Film for 133 East 22nd Street

8.  Replacement Atrium Glazing 151 East 25th Street

9.  Implementation of Findings from Retro-Commissioning Project for the North Campus

10.  Replacement of Lighting with Higher Efficiency Lamps

11.  Construction/ Rehabilitation of Field Building at 17 Lexington Ave

12.  Retrofit Chiller Systems of 151 E 25th St.

13.  Replacement Windows for 133 East 22nd Street

Additional Ideas

1.  Obtain on-site meters for all energy use in College (electricity, oil, gas, wind, solar, etc.)

2.  Display energy meter information in prominent location on campus

3.  Develop daily goals regarding energy use and display them next to daily meter information

4.  Provide public information display concerning specific sources of Baruch’s energy supply

5.  Install solar panels on roofs of each building on campus

6.  Install wind turbines on roofs of each building on campus

7.  Install advanced insulation on roofs of each building

8.  Remove bulbs in over-illuminated areas

9.  Install window film on all window of each building

10.  Install photocells and motion detector lighting controls

11.  Encourage Community to take stairs

12.  Eliminate escalators from second to 5th floors and replace with staircase

4.2 Water

1.  Upgrade existing faucets in North Campus

2.  Steam Trap Survey – Replace Steam Traps

3.  Repair Cooling Tower Water Fill System

4.  Steam Trap Survey – Modifications to Boiler

5.  Upgrade Toilet Fixtures 133 E 22nd

6.  Feasibility study to incorporate use of Storm Water/Greywater in 17 Lexington Ave Renovation

7.  Feasibility study to capture and reuse Con Edison Steam Condensate


Additional Ideas

1. Install water meter on-site

2. Display water meter information in prominent location on campus

3. Develop daily goals regarding water use and display next to daily water meter information

4. Provide public information concerning specific sources of Baruch’s water

5. Install automatic shut-off valves in all sinks

6. Install aerators in all faucets to reduce consumption

7. Install water-bottle filling stations

8. Install double-flush toilets throughout campus

9. Collect rainwater on roof for gray-water (non-potable) use throughout campus

10. Treat and re-use sink waste water for gray-water use throughout campus

6.3 Transportation

1.  Encourage Campus Community to Use Alternative Means of Transportation such as Bicycles

2.  Replace Baruch’s Fleet with Hybrids and Flex Fuel Vehicles

3.  Campus Housing, Walk to Campus

Additional Ideas

1. Help to support public policy initiatives for no-cost mass transportation

2. Develop web-based courses

3. Develop strategies to encourage movement up and down campus by foot

6.4 Recycling

1.  Planning and Initial Data Collection

2.  Waste Audit

3.  Custodial Training and Ongoing Data Collection

4.  Retrofit Existing Recycling Receptacles with Clear Signage

5.  Outfitting the Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) building with New Receptacles, Signage, Educational Planning, Data Collection

6.  Secure a full-time, salaried college-wide sustainability officer position who will additionally, oversee the Recycling Program as Recycling Coordinator.

Additional Ideas

1. Reduce paper waste by making two-sided option the default on copier/scanners and printers

2.  Eliminate paper allotment to students

3.  Develop a paperless plan; for students, faculty, staff

4.  Encourage and incentivize electronic submission of course materials; documents

5.  Develop incentives to decrease paper usage

6.  Conduct feasibility study to use washable plates and utensils in cafeteria

7.  Conduct feasibility study to use washable plates and utensils in conference center

8.  Institute composting program

9.  Add to all Baruch e-mails, a trailer inspiring people to withhold printing an email unless it is necessary (e.g. Think Green – Print this email only if necessary)

10.  Add can/bottle deposit machines, for depositor to reap financial reward

6.5 Procurement

1.  Graduation Gowns for 2010 commencement made from recycled fabric.

2.  Identify and select low-carbon footprint products and supplies

3.  Identify and select products with limited packaging

4.  Identify and select products with recyclable and compostable materials

5.  Identify and select products that can be returned to the manufacturer, for their recycling of the product

6.  Identify and select products that be sent to College using slow-speed alternative

7.  Identify and select products with local toxicity values

8.  Identify and select building materials with low toxicity values

4.6 Sustainable Nutrition

1. Provide ongoing metrics to cafeteria customers regarding food content and quantities; material content and quantities

1. Eliminate all non-compostable take-out products (plates, bowls, cutlery, cups)

2. Encourage use of reusable cups/containers

3. Increase supply of vegetables and fruits from farms using non-petroleum based fertilizers

and integrated pest-control

4. Increase supply of vegetables and fruits from farms using non-petroleum based fertilizers

and integrated pest-control

5. Develop composting strategy within kitchen protocol

6. Teach cafeteria customers to compost

7. Use only recyclable or compostable bottles in vending machines

8.  Conduct feasibility study to use washable plates and utensils in cafeteria

9.  Conduct feasibility study to use washable plates and utensils in conference center

4.7 Sustainable Education and Outreach

Sustainable Education and Outreach

Current Courses:

1.  Green IT (CIS 4670)

2.  Seminar in Strategic Management: Environmental, Social and Governance Issues in Sustainability (MGT 9690)

3.  Entrepreneurship and Community Development (MGT 9970)

4.  Human Conservation (ENV 3003)

5.  Topics in Environmental Science (ENV 4900)

6.  Sustainability: Law and Policy (LAW 9xxx)

7.  Corporate Culture and Sustainability (COM 9625)

8.  Sustainable Marketing (MKT 9755)

9.  Environmental Psychology (PSYCH 30xx)

10.  Seminar in Entrepreneurship: Principles of a Sustainable Business (MGT 9979)

11.  Community Development: History, Present and Future (PAF 9141)

12.  “Greening” and Growing Cities: Sustainability and Public Policy Options (PAF 9143)

13.  Tier III Minor in Sustainability

Current Outreach:

1. Zicklin Center for Corporate Responsibility – Conferences on Sustainability

2.  Sustainable Business Club, Eco Club, Student Task Force on Sustainability

3.  TV Series - Sustainability 2.0: Envisioning Business and the Urban Environment

4.  Baruch College Task Force on Sustainability

5.  Baruch College Sustainability Website

6.  Baruch College Sustainability Facebook Page

7.  Baruch College Sustainability Twitter

8.  Baruch student internships in sustainability

9.  Baruch student research experiences in sustainability

10.  Baruch students, faculty, staff working together on sustainability initiatives

Education

1.  Continue and expand opportunities to apply sustainability issue to class projects (e.g. CIS 4670; ENV3003; ENV 4900; MKT 9755)

2.  Apply data collected at Baruch (e.g. energy, water, procurement) for use within the classroom setting as demonstrations regarding sustainability

3.  Consider development of courses (or track) in Environmental Economics

4.  Consider development of Sustainability Undergraduate Minor in Zicklin School of Business

5.  Consider creation of a Masters degree in environmental economics

6.  Consider creation of a Masters degree in sustainable business

7.  Master of Business Administration in Management – New Track or Concentration in Sustainable Business

7.  Consider Development of Interdisciplinary Sustainability Major across Schools

8.  Continue and expand student engagement in sustainability internships

9.  Continue and expand student and faculty collaborations on research

10.  Develop relationships with educational consortia inside and outside of New York City (e.g. Black Rock Forest in the NY highlands system). Such consortia offer classrooms, labs, dorms constructed use green architecture, solar panels for energy generation and composting toilets. Offers students an opportunity to experience sustainable living; consider methods to bring sustainable living to the urban setting; and conduct sustainability research outside of the urban setting.


Outreach

  1. Use Baruch College, it facilities and it’s metrics as sustainability lab
  2. Use Projection screens of sustainability activities on campus or done by our faculty
  1. Student activities/competitions in sustainability
  2. Updates regarding new sustainable initiatives taken at the College
  3. Viewing of growth of green roof vegetation on our roofs
  4. Viewing of mechanics of solar panel technology on our roofs
  5. View updates on sustainability research at Baruch (e.g. Research in Cayman Islands on growth and health of coral; research on survival of clams and oysters off of NY shores; research on stream and river restoration in NYC and reservoirs providing NYC water supply)
  1. Develop tours of our facilities – demonstration of what we do
  2. Label areas of our buildings where sustainability efforts have taken place (e.g. signage in bathrooms that sinks have automatic shut-off valve)
  3. Label trees and shrubs outside of College with Latin and popular names
  4. Incentivize and develop competitions to assess most effective methods of reducing resource use (e.g. water, energy, paper)
  5. Support engagement of Baruch’s Eco-Club; Baruch Student Task Force on Sustainability; Baruch Graduate Sustainable Business Club
  6. Continue to support sustainability conferences offered by Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity
  7. Develop an annual sustainability conference – highlighting sustainability activities and research at Baruch and other NYC colleges
  8. Celebrate Earth Day yearly with active, experiential opportunities, and a celebration
  9. Increase distance learning offerings, currently at less than ?% of courses offered, to a minimum of ? % courses offered
  10. Continue Baruch’s sustainability webpage; Facebook page; Twitter
  11. Identify all sustainability-related courses at Baruch with new Green Baruch logo.
  12. Offer Newman Real Estate LEED training
  13. Continue work with 23rd Street Association to promote sustainability within our locality
  14. Continue work with the Flat Iron District Association to promote sustainability within our locality

5.  History of Sustainability on Campus