The Campus Sustainability Planning Studio @ WWU Campus Planning Studio Assessment Framework
Ecology Health Economy Equity
Campus Sustainability Planning Studio Components Problem-based learning Furthering campus & community sustainability Students, staff and faculty working together Meaningful
Knowledge Base Teacher Student
Teacher Stakeholders Real World Problem Student Student Student
CSPS Assignments 1. Leith Sharpe readings 2. Project examples 3. Case studies 4. Stakeholder Interviews 5. Project planning document 6. Mini-pitch 7. 10-min video 8. Proposal draft 9. Final proposal
Ten Lessons of CSPS I. Thou shalt set expectations II. Thou shalt inspire III. Thou shalt be useful to campus IV. Thou shalt conduct proper research V. Thou shalt act as an employee
Ten Lessons of CSPS VI. Thou shalt check in VII. Thou shalt pass the ball VIII. Thou shalt make it public IX. Thou shalt evaluate progress X. Thou shalt celebrate
Ahhhhhh, breakout! Split into groups Pick a project Fill out the form Let s chat!
A Great Marriage: CSPS & Sustainability Fees ~$300k/year in potential project funds Student-focused projects given preference Pilot projects are key
Thanks! Questions? Contact: sustain@wwu.edu
Regulations & Goals: State Mandated Regulations RCW: 70.235: Carbon Emissions Reduction (against 2005 emission levels) 2020, 15% below 2035, 36% below 2050, 57.5% below Western Sustainability Goals Climate Action Plan: Climate Neutrality by 2050 Real Food Challenge: 30%-40% Real Food by 2020 (in progress) Zero Waste Campus: Zero landfill by unspecified date
Why we do what we do WWU Strategic Goals Serve as a model for institutional effectiveness, innovation, diversity, and sustainability. Business and Financial Affairs Strategic Goals Meet or exceed University goals for diversity and sustainability. Office of Sustainability Mission The Office of Sustainability is Western's hub for campus sustainability. The "OS" is dedicated to helping WWU achieve its strategic goal of campus sustainability by integrating sustainability into operations, academics, research, and outreach
CSPS Past Projects Planning Outback Experiential Learning Site Happy Valley Neighborhood Plan Student Bus Pass Survey Transportation Ride Share Enhancement Bus Pass Survey Yellow Bike Program WWU Bicycle Plan WWU Sustainability Report
CSPS Past Projects Energy LED Parking Lot Lights Hood Fan Campaign Passive Solar Display Materials Paper Towel Composting Pilot Hand Drier Proposal Reusable Mug System Water Water Bottle Refilling Stations Greywater Reuse in ES Green Building LEED Education for AIC Building
CSPS Past Projects Education Sustainability Literacy Survey Green Dorm Room Foods Local Foods Purchasing Lifecycle Analysis of a Local Burger Sustainable Meats in the Dining Halls Real Foods Challenge Research Cross-Campus Projects WWU Green Pledge WWU Campus Sustainability Report
CSPS Past Projects Inter-Campus Collaboration Sustainable Landscaping at NWIC Urban Fruit Harvesting Intercampus Sustainability Planning Sustainability at the Leopold Waste Reduction at St. Josephs Sustainable Landscaping at St. Joe s B ham Food Co-op Paper Purchasing Guide Faculty Sustainable Agriculture
Ecology Equity Economy Human Health Constant Improvement
Al-Azhar, Egypt Founded 972 Nizamiyya, Iran: Founded 1065 Al-Karaouine, Moroco Founded 859