The Sustainable University: Green Goals and New Challenges for Higher Education

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This timely and comprehensive volume guides institutional leaders past the myths and misconceptions to the sustainable university.

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Colleges and universities are at the forefront of efforts to preserve the earth's resources for future generations. Carbon neutrality, renewable energy sources, green building strategies, and related initiatives require informed and courageous leaders at all levels of higher education. James Martin and James E. Samels have worked closely with college and university presidents, provosts, and trustees to devise best practices that establish sustainable policies and programs in the major areas of institutional operations. While almost seven hundred chief executive officers have signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, several thousand have yet to do so. This book identifies four of the most formidable challenges facing these presidents and leadership teams along with solutions to address them: effectively institutionalizing sustainability thinking; developing an efficient, flexible system of sustainability benchmarks; implementing an accountable university budget model; and engaging boards of trustees in the campus sustainability agenda.The volume's contributors, including recognized authorities on sustainability as well as campus executives with broad-ranging experience, consider these challenges and discuss specific action plans, best practices, and emerging trends in sustainability efforts. They offer sustainability solutions for almost every major operational area of campus and consider what sustainability means for colleges and universities - and the legacy of those entrusted with shaping their future. The meaning of sustainability is evolving, and it differs from one campus to the next. This timely and comprehensive volume guides institutional leaders past the myths and misconceptions to the sustainable university.

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While the general public and especially younger generations are embracing sustainability, the task remains to implement advances in knowledge through sound policy decisions in academia, the private sector, and government alike. This important volume brings together leading voices in our national discussion, providing invaluable perspective and practical guidance on how to institute sustainability on our campuses. -- Michael M. Crow, President, Arizona State University

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Colleges and universities are at the forefront of efforts to preserve the earth's resources for future generations. Carbon neutrality, renewable energy sources, green building strategies, and related initiatives require informed and courageous leaders at all levels of higher education. James Martin and James E. Samels have worked closely with college and university presidents, provosts, and trustees to devise best practices that establish sustainable policies and programs in the major areas of institutional operations. While almost seven hundred chief executive officers have signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, several thousand have yet to do so. This book identifies four of the most formidable challenges facing these presidents and leadership teams along with solutions to address them: effectively institutionalizing sustainability thinking; developing an efficient, flexible system of sustainability benchmarks; implementing an accountable university budget model; and engaging boards of trustees in the campus sustainability agenda. The volume's contributors, including recognized authorities on sustainability as well as campus executives with broad-ranging experience, consider these challenges and discuss specific action plans, best practices, and emerging trends in sustainability efforts. They offer sustainability solutions for almost every major operational area of campus and consider what sustainability means for colleges and universities--and the legacy of those entrusted with shaping their future. "In a series of case studies and examples, the authors conclude there is, ultimately, no common path to sustainability success. However, administrators and community partners can work together to find the solutions that work best for them."-- University Business "Fascinating insight into the current status of action on sustainability in the higher education sector in the USA."-- Journal of Environmental Law "This important volume brings together leading voices in our national discussion, providing invaluable perspective and practical guidance on how to institute sustainability on our campuses."--Michael M. Crow, President, Arizona State University

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Colleges and universities are at the forefront of efforts to preserve the earth's resources for future generations. Carbon neutrality, renewable energy sources, green building strategies, and related initiatives require informed and courageous leaders at all levels of higher education. James Martin and James E. Samels have worked closely with college and university presidents, provosts, and trustees to devise best practices that establish sustainable policies and programs in the major areas of institutional operations. While almost seven hundred chief executive officers have signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, several thousand have yet to do so. This book identifies four of the most formidable challenges facing these presidents and leadership teams along with solutions to address them: effectively institutionalizing sustainability thinking; developing an efficient, flexible system of sustainability benchmarks; implementing an accountable university budget model; and engaging boards of trustees in the campus sustainability agenda. The volume's contributors, including recognized authorities on sustainability as well as campus executives with broad-ranging experience, consider these challenges and discuss specific action plans, best practices, and emerging trends in sustainability efforts. They offer sustainability solutions for almost every major operational area of campus and consider what sustainability means for colleges and universities--and the legacy of those entrusted with shaping their future. "In a series of case studies and examples, the authors conclude there is, ultimately, no common path to sustainability success. However, administrators and community partners can work together to find the solutions that work best for them."-- University Business "Fascinating insight into the current status of action on sustainability in the higher education sector in the USA."-- Journal of Environmental Law "This important volume brings together leading voices in our national discussion, providing invaluable perspective and practical guidance on how to institute sustainability on our campuses."--Michael M. Crow, President, Arizona State University

Author Biography

James Martin is a professor of English and humanities at Mount Ida College and senior advisor at The Education Alliance. James E. Samels is CEO and president of The Education Alliance and founder of Samels & Associates, a law firm concentrating in higher education law. They are the authors of Turnaround: Leading Stressed Colleges and Universities to Excellence; Presidential Transition in Higher Education: Managing Leadership Change; Merging Colleges for Mutual Growth: A New Strategy for Academic Managers; and First Among Equals: The Role of the Chief Academic Officer, all published by Johns Hopkins.

Table of Contents

ForewordPrefacePart I: Updating the National Conversation on Sustainability: Key Trends and ChallengesChapter 1. The Sustainable University: A Need to Move ForwardChapter 2. Promises Made and Promises Lost: A Candid Assessment of Higher Education Leadership and the Sustainability AgendaChapter 3. Trends, Skills, and Strategies to Catalyze Sustainability Across InstitutionsChapter 4. Measuring Campus Sustainability Performance: Implementing The First Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS)Chapter 5. Institutionalizing Sustainability: Achieving Transformations From the InsideChapter 6. Sustainability: Shifting Definitions and Evolving MeaningsChapter 7. Sustainable Citizenship: The Challenge for Students and Their InstitutionsPart II: Sustainability and the Leadership Team: New Assignments Chapter 8. Sustainability and the Presidency: Five Starting PointsChapter 9. Not So Fast: A Dose of Reality about SustainabilityChapter 10. The Importance of Sustainability in the Community College SettingChapter 11. Sustainability, Leadership, and the Role of the Chief Academic OfficerPart III: Fresh Agendas for Campus Operations Chapter 12. Greening the EndowmentChapter 13. Sustainability and Higher Education Architecture: Best Practices for Institutional LeadersChapter 14. Sustainable Campus Housing: Building a Better PChapter 15. Food for Thought: Building Sustainable Food Systems and Healthy CommunitiesChapter 16. University Athletics and Sustainability: Start on the FieldPart IV: Beyond the Green Gates: Sustainability and the Institution's External PartnersChapter 17. The Impact of Sustainability on Institutional Quality Assurance and AccreditationChapter 18. Green Legal: Creating a Culture of Vigilance, Compliance, and Sustainability ThinkingPart V: The Complex Path AheadChapter 19. Conclusion: New Goals and New Challenges for Institutional LeadersNotesSelected Bibliography List of ContributorsIndex

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Provides a fascinating insight into the current status of action on sustainability in the higher education sector in the USA. -- Victoria Jenkins Journal of Environmental Law In a series of case studies and examples, the authors conclude there is, ultimately, no common path to sustainability success. However, administrators and community partners can work together to find the solutions that work best for them. University Business

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While the general public and especially younger generations are embracing sustainability, the task remains to implement advances in knowledge through sound policy decisions in academia, the private sector, and government alike. This important volume brings together leading voices in our national discussion, providing invaluable perspective and practical guidance on how to institute sustainability on our campuses. -- Michael M. Crow, President, Arizona State University

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Colleges and universities are at the forefront of efforts to preserve the earth's resources for future generations. Carbon neutrality, renewable energy sources, green building strategies, and related initiatives require informed and courageous leaders at all levels of higher education. James Martin and James E. Samels have worked closely with college and university presidents, provosts, and trustees to devise best practices that establish sustainable policies and programs in the major areas of institutional operations.While almost seven hundred chief executive officers have signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, several thousand have yet to do so. This book identifies four of the most formidable challenges facing these presidents and leadership teams along with solutions to address them: effectively institutionalizing sustainability thinking; developing an efficient, flexible system of sustainability benchmarks; implementing an accountable university budget mode; and engaging boards of trustees in the campus sustainability agenda.The volume's contributors, including recognized authorities on sustainability as well as campus executives with broad-ranging experience, consider these challenges and discuss specific action plans, best practices, and emerging trends in sustainability efforts. They offer sustainability solutions for almost every major operational area of campus and consider what sustainability means for colleges and universities--and the legacy of those entrusted with shaping their future.The meaning of sustainability is evolving, and it differs from one campus to the next. This timely and comprehensive volume guides institutional leaders past the myths and misconceptions to the sustainable university.

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""In a series of case studies and examples, the authors conclude there is, ultimately, no common path to sustainability success. However, administrators and community partners can work together to find the solutions that work best for them.""

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Provides a fascinating insight into the current status of action on sustainability in the higher education sector in the USA.

Details ISBN1421404591 Author James E. Samels Pages 352 Audience Age 17 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Year 2012 ISBN-10 1421404591 ISBN-13 9781421404592 Format Hardcover Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Subtitle Green Goals and New Challenges for Higher Education Leaders Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States Birth 1948 Jan. 14 Media Book Short Title SUSTAINABLE UNIV Language English DEWEY 333.7071 Illustrations 2 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Halftones, black and white Publication Date 2012-06-26 NZ Release Date 2012-06-26 US Release Date 2012-06-26 UK Release Date 2012-06-26 Alternative 9781421406282 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2012-05-14 We've got this

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