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Roanoke CollegeThe following information was submitted through the Campus Sustainability Data Collector to be shared with Sierra magazine forconsideration in their Cool Schools publication.Date Submitted: June 1, 2012STARS Version: 1.2Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 1
Table of ContentsEducation & Research3Co-Curricular ngsClimateDining WaterPlanning, Administration & Engagement41465163738088104117125Coordination and PlanningDiversity and AffordabilityHuman ResourcesInvestmentPublic pplemental168173Supplemental Data173The information presented in this submission is self-reported and has not been verified by AASHE or a third party. If you believe any ofthis information is erroneous, please see the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 2
Education & ResearchCo-Curricular EducationThis subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that provide their students with sustainability learning experiences outside the formalcurriculum. Engaging in sustainability issues through co-curricular activities allows students to deepen and apply their understandings ofsustainability principles. Institution-sponsored co-curricular sustainability offerings, often coordinated by student affairs offices, helpintegrate sustainability into the campus culture and set a positive tone for the institution.CreditStudent Sustainability Educators ProgramStudent Sustainability Outreach CampaignSustainability in New Student OrientationSustainability Outreach and PublicationsStudent GroupOrganic GardenModel Room in a Residence HallThemed HousingSustainable EnterpriseSustainability EventsOutdoors ProgramThemed Semester or YearCampus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 3
Student Sustainability Educators ProgramCriteriaInstitution coordinates an ongoing peer-to-peer sustainability outreach and education program for degree-seeking students. Theinstitution: Selects or appoints students to serve as educators and formally designates the students as educators, Provides formal training to the educators in how to conduct outreach, and Offers faculty or staff and/or financial support to the program.This credit focuses on programs for degree-seeking students enrolled in a for-credit program. Continuing education and/or non-creditstudents are excluded from this credit.Student clubs or groups, which are covered by Co-Curricular Education Tier Two Credit 1, are not eligible for this credit unless thegroup meets the criteria outlined above.This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 4
Student Sustainability Outreach CampaignCriteriaInstitution holds at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at students. The campaign yields measurable, positiveresults in advancing sustainability. The sustainability-related outreach campaign may be conducted by the institution, a studentorganization, or students in a course.To measure if the campaign yields measurable, positive results, institutions should compare pre-campaign performance to performanceduring or after the campaign.The campaign could take the form of a competition (such as a residence hall conservation competition), or a collective challenge (such asa campus-wide drive to achieve a specific sustainability target).The campaign may focus on one or more sustainability issues, but educating students is a primary feature of the campaign.The campaign may reach additional campus members (faculty, staff, visitors, etc.) as long as students are one of the audiences of thecampaigns.The following impacts are not sufficient for this credit: Increased awareness Additional members of a mailing list or groupThis credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 5
Sustainability in New Student OrientationCriteriaInstitution includes sustainability prominently in its new student orientation activities and programming. Sustainability activities andprogramming are made available to all new students and are intended to educate about the principles and practices of sustainability.Because orientation activities vary from one institution to another, prominent inclusion of sustainability may not take the same form oneach campus. When reporting for this credit, each institution will determine what prominent inclusion of sustainability means given itsparticular context.As this credit is intended to measure sustainability being infused throughout the institution, program or discipline-level orientations arenot included in this credit.This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 6
Sustainability Outreach and PublicationsResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional ResearchCriteriaInstitution produces outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge. The publications andoutreach materials may include the following: A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts A sustainability newsletter A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability Building signage that highlights green building features Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping strategies employed A sustainability walking map or tour A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to thesustainability beat Other"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this fieldDoes the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution'ssustainability efforts? :YesA brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution'ssustainability efforts :The website reports on all major sustainability activities.The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution'ssustainability efforts :http://roanoke.edu/A-Z Index/Sustainability.htmDoes the institution have a sustainability newsletter? :Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 7
NoA brief description of the sustainability newsletter :---The website URL for the sustainability newsletter :---Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability? :NoA brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability :---The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability :---Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features? :NoA brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :---The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :---Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable foodsystems? :NoA brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable foodsystems :---The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable foodsystems :---Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed? :NoA brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed :Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 8
---The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed :---Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour? :NoA brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour :---The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour :---Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation? :NoA brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation :---The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation :---Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience? :NoA brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience :---The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience :---Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper (either through a regularcolumn or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat)? :NoA brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regularcolumn or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat :---The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regularcolumn or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat :Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 9
---Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):NoA brief description of this material :---The website URL for this material :---Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2ndmaterial) :---A brief description of this material :---The website URL for this material :---Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rdmaterial) :---A brief description of this material :---The website URL for this material :---Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4thmaterial) :---A brief description of this material :---The website URL for this material :---Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 10
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5thmaterial) :---A brief description of this material :---The website URL for this material :---Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6thmaterial) :---A brief description of this material :---The website URL for this material :---Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7thmaterial) :---A brief description of this material :---The website URL for this material :---Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8thmaterial) :---A brief description of this material :---The website URL for this material :---Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 11
Student GroupResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional Research"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this fieldDoes the institution have an active student group focused on sustainability? :YesThe name and a brief description of each student group :EarthboundEarthbound is a student organization with a primary purpose of educating the college community on environmental topics. Its motto is"Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, Reject, Replant."RC ElectricRC Electric is a student organization exploring alternative energy sources and especially electricity as an alternative to gasoline. Theircurrent project is the restoration of a 1939 Pontiac with conversion from gas to electric power.List up to 4 notable recent activities or accomplishments of student group(s) :Earthbound conducts regular recycling of materials from collection sites in most campus buildings.RC Electric recently showed their partially restored and converted 1939 Pontiac, during Commencement 2012. The exhibit, with workhistory, was very popular.List other student groups that address sustainability :---The website URL where information about student group(s) is available :http://roanoke.edu/Student Life/Clubs and Organizations/Service Clubs.htmCampus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 12
Organic GardenResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional Research"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this fieldDoes the institution have an on-campus garden where students are able to gain organic farming and/or gardeningexperience? :YesA brief description of the garden :College Community Service Garden.The website URL where information about the garden is available :http://www.rcnewsblog.com/?p 2884Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 13
Model Room in a Residence HallThis credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 14
Themed HousingThis credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 15
Sustainable EnterpriseResponsible PartyDave WisemanCo-Coordinator RCSustainLibrary"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this fieldDoes the institution have a student-run enterprise, such as a cafe, through which students gain sustainable businessskills? :YesA brief description of the enterprise :RCElectric is a student-run club that focuses on electric and other zero-emission vehicles. Currently converting a 1939 Pontiac to EV,purusing corporate sponsors.The website URL where information about the sustainable enterprise is available :http://roanoke.edu/Academics/Academic Departments/Environmental Studies/Clubs.htmCampus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 16
Sustainability EventsResponsible PartyDave WisemanCo-Coordinator RCSustainLibrary"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this fieldDoes the institution hold major events related to sustainability, such as conferences, speaker series, or symposia, thathave students as the intended audience? :YesA brief description of the event(s) :Annual speakers event sponsored by Earthbound, the student-run environmental organization.The website URL where information about the event(s) are available :---Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 17
Outdoors ProgramResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional Research"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this fieldDoes the institution have a wilderness or outdoors program that organizes hiking, backpacking, kayaking, or otheroutings for students and follows Leave No Trace principles? :YesA brief description of the program :The Outdoor Adventures Program seeks to provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to safely engage in a variety of outdoorexperiences, develop the skills necessary to enjoy the outdoor experience(s) of one’s choice, learn about the natural environment, helpmaintain and improve the natural environment through service, become part of an intentional community, and develop leadership,communication, problem solving, and team building skills.OA sponsors various activities including biking, canoeing and kayaking, climbing, hiking and backpacking, and skiing andsnowboarding.The website URL where information about the program is available :http://roanoke.edu/A-Z Index/Student Affairs/Outdoor Adventures.htmCampus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 18
Themed Semester or YearResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional ResearchThis credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 19
CurriculumThis subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that have formal education programs and courses that address sustainability. One of theprimary functions of colleges and universities is to educate students. By training and educating future leaders, scholars, workers, andprofessionals, higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to prepare students to understand and address sustainabilitychallenges. Institutions that offer courses covering sustainability issues help equip their students to lead society to a sustainable future.CreditSustainability Course IdentificationSustainability-Focused CoursesSustainability-Related CoursesSustainability Courses by DepartmentSustainability Learning OutcomesUndergraduate Program in SustainabilityGraduate Program in SustainabilitySustainability Immersive ExperienceSustainability Literacy AssessmentIncentives for Developing Sustainability CoursesCampus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 20
Sustainability Course IdentificationCriteriaPart 1Institution has developed a definition of sustainability in the curriculum. The definition was developed by a committee comprised of atleast three faculty members who teach courses in different departments. The committee may include students, staff, and otherstakeholders as well. The definition does not have to be formally adopted.In order to report on other STARS Curriculum credits, the definition of sustainability in the curriculum should distinguish betweencourses that focus or concentrate on the concept of sustainability throughout the course and courses that relate to an aspect ofsustainability or include sustainability as part of the course. Sustainability-focused courses concentrate on the concept of sustainability, including its social, economic, and environmentaldimensions, or examine an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens. Sustainability-related courses incorporate sustainability as a distinct course component or module or concentrate on a singlesustainability principle or issue.Part 2Institution has identified its sustainability-focused and sustainability-related course offerings. A course is either sustainability-focused orsustainability-related; no course should be identified as both sustainability-focused and sustainability-related. Each institution is free tochoose a methodology to identify sustainability courses that is most appropriate given its unique circumstances. Asking faculty ordepartments to self-identify sustainability courses using the definition in Part 1 or looking at the stated learning outcomes and courseobjectives associated with each course may provide a richer view of sustainability course offerings than simply reviewing coursedescriptions, but it is not required.Part 3Institution makes its sustainability course inventory publicly available online. The identification can be incorporated into the coursecatalog or posted as a stand-alone document.This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 21
Sustainability-Focused CoursesResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional ResearchCriteriaInstitution offers sustainability-focused academic courses.This credit does not include continuing education and extension courses, which are covered by PAE Credit 21: Sustainability inContinuing Education.This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 22
Sustainability-Related CoursesResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional ResearchCriteriaInstitution offers sustainability-related academic courses.This credit does not include continuing education and extension courses, which are covered by PAE Credit 21: Sustainability inContinuing Education."---" indicates that no data was submitted for this fieldThe number of sustainability-related courses offered :7The total number of courses offered :500Number of years covered by the data :OneA list of sustainability-related courses offered :The following are all ENVI courses.130 Introduction to Environmental StudiesAn introduction to the applied field of environmental studies, this course encourages students to develop the interdisciplinary analyticaland research skills needed to frame questions, evaluate environmental issues, and work toward solutions that are environmentally sound,economically viable, and socially equitable. Course activities will draw from a number of disciplines including the natural and socialsciences with emphasis on sustainability and resource management. (1)Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Students may not receive credit for both ENVI 130 and ENVI 200.200 Environmental ScienceAn analysis of current and emerging environmental issues/ problems facing life on our planet. The extent of human impact on thebiosphere will be particularly emphasized. (1)Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisites: BIOL 101 (or the equivalent) or 120 and CHEM 101 (or the equivalent) or 111.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 23
260 Special TopicsExamination of special topics concerning the environment. (1)Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisites: None.305 Environmental Impact AssessmentThis course will examine the development of environmental impact assessment policy in the United States and how such policy is appliedto current environmental issues and problems. Examples will be taken from a variety of areas including toxicology, bioremediation,wetland protection and work/home environmental safety. (1)Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisites: ENVI 200.307 Appalachian Rocks and WatersA systematic survey of Appalachian terrains, geology and paleoecology. This course examines foundational concepts of geology within achronological scope associated with the Appalachian Mountain Belt. Topics include introduction to rock and mineral types, major indexfossils, paleoecology, and basic landform geomorphology and rock process. (1)Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisites: ENVI 200 or permission of the instructor.310 Modeling Environmental InteractionsAn introduction to computer simulation modeling for undergraduate science students with no previous computer programmingexperience. The focus of the course will be on modeling biological, chemical, and physical processes relevant to problems inenvironmental science. (1)Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisites: Any four courses in the natural sciences, MATH 112 or 121, and one additional course in mathematics or statistics.400 Environment ClinicIn this capstone course, majors in Environmental Policy and Environmental Science will work together to explore a single topic in-depth.(1)Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.Prerequisites: Major in Environmental Policy or Environmental Science and senior standing.The website URL where the sustainability course inventory that includes a list of sustainability-related courses isposted :http://www.roanoke.edu/catalog2011/page93.htmlA copy of the sustainability course inventory :---Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 24
Sustainability Courses by DepartmentResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional ResearchCriteriaInstitution’s academic departments (or equivalent) offer sustainability-related and/or sustainability- focused courses."---" indicates that no data was submitted for this fieldThe number of departments that offer at least one sustainability-related or -focused course :1The total number of departments that offer courses :15A list of departments that offer sustainability courses :Environmental Studies ProgramThe website URL where the publicly available sustainability course inventory that includes a list of departments thatoffer sustainability courses is available :http://www.roanoke.edu/catalog2011/page93.htmlA copy of the sustainability course inventory :---Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 25
Sustainability Learning OutcomesResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional ResearchCriteriaInstitution’s students graduate from programs that include sustainability as a required learning outcome or include multiple sustainabilitylearning outcomes.For this credit, learning outcomes at the course level count if the course is required to earn the degree. This credit includes graduate aswell as undergraduate programs. For this credit, "programs" include majors, minors, concentrations, certificates, and other academicdesignations. Programs that include co-curricular aspects may count as long as there is an academic component of the program.Submission Note:The program graduates about 12 students per year, while the college graduates 440 per year."---" indicates that no data was submitted for this fieldThe number of graduates covered by the sustainability learning outcomes :12Total number of graduates :440A list of degree programs that have sustainability learning outcomes :Environmental StudiesThe website URL where the publicly available sustainability course inventory that includes a list of degree programsthat have specified sustainability learning outcomes is available :---A copy of the sustainability course inventory :---A list or sample of the sustainability learning outcomes associated with the degree programs :--Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 26
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Undergraduate Program in SustainabilityResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional ResearchCriteriaInstitution offers at least one sustainability-focused undergraduate major, degree program, or equivalent.The degree program does not have to include sustainability in its name to count for this credit. Environmental Studies programs, forexample, count as long as the program covers the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. A program thatfocuses exclusively on environmental or social issues, however, would not be sufficient to earn this credit.Concentrations within a major (e.g. a concentration on sustainable business within the business major) do not count for this credit."---" indicates that no data was submitted for this fieldDoes the institution offer an undergraduate degree program that meets the criteria for this credit? :YesThe name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (1st program) :Environmental StudiesThe website URL for the program (1st program) :http://roanoke.edu/Academics/Academic Departments/Environmental Studies.htmThe name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program) :---The website URL for the program (2nd program) :---The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program) :---The website URL for the program (3rd program) :---The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s) :Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 28
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Graduate Program in SustainabilityCriteriaInstitution offers at least one sustainability-focused degree program or equivalent for graduate students.The degree program does not have to include sustainability in its name to count for this credit. Environmental Studies programs, forexample, count for this credit as long as the program covers the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. Aprogram that focuses exclusively on environmental or social issues, however, would not be sufficient to earn this credit.Concentrations within a degree program (e.g. a concentration on sustainable business within an MBA program) do not count for thiscredit.This credit was marked as Not Applicable for the following reason:Institution offers fewer than 25 distinct graduate programs.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 30
Sustainability Immersive ExperienceResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional ResearchCriteriaInstitution offers at least one immersive, sustainability-focused educational study program. The program(s) may take place off-campus,overseas, or on-campus.For this credit, the program meets one or both of the following criteria: it concentrates on sustainability, including its social, economic, and environmental dimensions or it examines an issue or topic using sustainability as a lens.Immersive programs offered in partnership with outside entities may count for this credit. Programs offered exclusively by outsideentities do not count for this credit.This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra MagazineSnapshot Page 31
Sustainability Literacy AssessmentResponsible PartyJack SteehlerDirector of Institutional ResearchInstitutional ResearchCriteriaPart 1Institution conducts an assessment of the sustainability liter
Roanoke College The following information was submitted through the Campus Sustainability Data Collector to be shared with Sierra magazine for consideration in their Cool Schools publication. Date Submitted: June 1, 2012 STARS Version: 1.2. Campus Sustainability Data Collector AASHE Sierra Magazine Snapshot Page 2
