Jonathan Gibralter, PresidentFrostburg State University

Middle States Annual ConferenceDecember 10, 2009

Strategic Planning and Budgeting for Sustainability

Important Developments Important Developments

April 2007 – April 2007 – -Signing of the American College & University Presidents -Signing of the American College & University Presidents

Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).

September 2007 September 2007 – The Learning Green, Living Green (LGLG) Sustainability The Learning Green, Living Green (LGLG) Sustainability

Initiative at FSU is bornInitiative at FSU is born

April 2008April 2008– Chancellor William E. Kirwan signs the ACUPCC on behalf Chancellor William E. Kirwan signs the ACUPCC on behalf

of the University System of Maryland.of the University System of Maryland.

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First Step: We had to define “SUSTAINABILITY”

U.S. EPA Definition:Meeting the needs of the

present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet

their own needs

LGLG Definition:Improving the quality of life for

current and future generations by addressing environmental, social and economic needs at

Frostburg State University

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***LGLG surveyed the campus community to better define sustainability. FSU’s CAP focuses on all areas of sustainability:

• Environmental sustainability•Economic sustainability•Social sustainability•Human sustainability

Second Step: Tangible Second Step: Tangible Actions SelectedActions Selected

Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR certified certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist.products in all areas for which such ratings exist.

Begin purchasing or producing at least Begin purchasing or producing at least 15 percent 15 percent of our institution's electricity consumption from of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources within one year of signing the renewable sources within one year of signing the ACUPCC.ACUPCC.

Participate in the Participate in the Waste Minimization Waste Minimization component component of the national Recycle Mania competition, and of the national Recycle Mania competition, and adopt three or more associated measures to reduce adopt three or more associated measures to reduce waste.waste.

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Third Step: Conducted an Third Step: Conducted an Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Inventory of Greenhouse Gas

EmissionsEmissions

Increase in 2002 and 2004 – Compton Science Center construction and Increase in 2002 and 2004 – Compton Science Center construction and opening opening

Total emissions were consistent and stable between 2004 and 2007Total emissions were consistent and stable between 2004 and 2007 Decrease in 2008 – Purchased 15% electricity from renewable sources.Decrease in 2008 – Purchased 15% electricity from renewable sources.

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Development of Climate Development of Climate Action PlanAction Plan

Submitted to the American Association Submitted to the American Association for Sustainability in Higher Education in for Sustainability in Higher Education in September of 2009. September of 2009.

Frostburg State University was one of Frostburg State University was one of 88 campuses out of more than 350 that 88 campuses out of more than 350 that submitted our plan by the deadline submitted our plan by the deadline date. date.

http://www.frostburg.edu/lglg/cap.htm..

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CLIMATE NEUTRALITY TIMELINEFrostburg State University

(as proposed)State of Maryland

(Commission on Climate Change)

15 percent reduction by 2010 10 percent reduction by 2012

20 percent reduction by 2014 15 percent reduction by 2015

25 percent reduction by 2016 25 percent reduction by 2020

50 percent reduction by 2020 90 percent reduction by 2050

100 percent reduction by 2030*

Base year: 2006 Base year: 2006

Frostburg State University can and should exceed the target dates identified by the State and other USM institutions.

• Impact on local watersheds• Exercising leadership • Smaller size and complexity• Local offsetting opportunities

To boost involvement and promote short-term action, LGLG proposes a timeline that is within the professional lifetime of many current employees.

Climate neutrality = no net greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs)

Strategic Planning and Strategic Planning and Sustainability Planning DevelopedSustainability Planning Developed

Simultaneously Simultaneously Strategic PlanningStrategic Planning

– The Frostburg State University Strategic Planning Team (SPT) was formed in The Frostburg State University Strategic Planning Team (SPT) was formed in fall 2007.fall 2007.

– The SPT was comprised of twenty four members from across all campus The SPT was comprised of twenty four members from across all campus divisions.divisions.

Sustainability PlanningSustainability Planning– The Learning Green/Living Green Committee (LGLG) was formed in The Learning Green/Living Green Committee (LGLG) was formed in

September 2007.September 2007.– The LGLG was comprised of thirty three members including a representative The LGLG was comprised of thirty three members including a representative

from our statewide Department of Natural Resources, our campus dining from our statewide Department of Natural Resources, our campus dining service, students and faculty from almost every department.service, students and faculty from almost every department.

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Commitment to Sustainability in the Commitment to Sustainability in the Strategic Planning Process Strategic Planning Process

Guiding Principles for the Strategic Planning TeamGuiding Principles for the Strategic Planning Team As a comprehensive Liberal Arts University, Frostburg State University must establish strategic priorities in the context of the As a comprehensive Liberal Arts University, Frostburg State University must establish strategic priorities in the context of the

economic realities of the region. At the same time, we must seek to preserve the enormous value of the humanities and economic realities of the region. At the same time, we must seek to preserve the enormous value of the humanities and liberal arts. liberal arts.

Frostburg State University is at a pivotal time in its history. It is therefore critical that a focus on the recruitment, retention, Frostburg State University is at a pivotal time in its history. It is therefore critical that a focus on the recruitment, retention, and professional development of faculty and professional staff be a high priority. and professional development of faculty and professional staff be a high priority.

Recruitment of students and enrollment growth are essential to Frostburg State University's future. However, growth must be Recruitment of students and enrollment growth are essential to Frostburg State University's future. However, growth must be modest and in line with faculty and staff support. Academic qualifications of accepted students must be discussed. modest and in line with faculty and staff support. Academic qualifications of accepted students must be discussed.

A focus on the environment and sustainability are crucial to the future of our A focus on the environment and sustainability are crucial to the future of our nation and our university. This university is uniquely situated to deal with the issue nation and our university. This university is uniquely situated to deal with the issue of sustainability.of sustainability.

Enhancing the quality of campus life thru co-curricular and experiential learning that engages our students beyond the Enhancing the quality of campus life thru co-curricular and experiential learning that engages our students beyond the traditional boundaries of the campus is an important aspect of our future growth and development. traditional boundaries of the campus is an important aspect of our future growth and development.

  Jonathan Gibralter, PresidentJonathan Gibralter, President

Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg State UniversityOctober 2007October 2007

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Frame Work of the Strategic PlanFrame Work of the Strategic PlanSustainability as a Central ThemeSustainability as a Central Theme

Vision StatementVision StatementMission StatementMission Statement

– Core ValuesCore Values– Sustainability, Engagement, Academics, & Leadership Sustainability, Engagement, Academics, & Leadership

– (S.E.A.L.) of Excellence(S.E.A.L.) of Excellence

Master GoalsMaster Goals– Strategic DirectionsStrategic Directions– Action PlansAction Plans

Action ItemsAction Items– Action ActivitiesAction Activities– Outcomes and AchievementsOutcomes and Achievements

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Vision Statement: Vision Statement: Frostburg State University will be the best comprehensive regional institution Frostburg State University will be the best comprehensive regional institution in the nation, with a focus on learning, economic growth, and cultural in the nation, with a focus on learning, economic growth, and cultural enrichment. enrichment.

Frostburg State University will be….Frostburg State University will be….…….known for the quality of our graduates as critical thinkers, life-long learners, and technologically competent .known for the quality of our graduates as critical thinkers, life-long learners, and technologically competent

global citizens.global citizens.

…….a dynamic learning-centered organization..a dynamic learning-centered organization.

…….renowned for our engaged, diverse campus community..renowned for our engaged, diverse campus community.

…….the center of a thriving inter-connected local economy..the center of a thriving inter-connected local economy.

…….the driving force for creative, intellectual, and cultural expression in the region..the driving force for creative, intellectual, and cultural expression in the region.

…….a leader in sustainability initiatives..a leader in sustainability initiatives.…….supportive of a vibrant residential undergraduate environment conducive to academic success, a sense of .supportive of a vibrant residential undergraduate environment conducive to academic success, a sense of

community, and personal growth.community, and personal growth.

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Mission Statement:Mission Statement:Frostburg State University, a constituent institution of the University System of Frostburg State University, a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland, is a comprehensive regional university that commits to the Maryland, is a comprehensive regional university that commits to the fulfillment of the academic and personal growth potential of its students. fulfillment of the academic and personal growth potential of its students.

Frostburg State University…. Frostburg State University…. …….offers high-quality certificates, bachelors, master’s, and applied doctoral degrees that promote intellectual .offers high-quality certificates, bachelors, master’s, and applied doctoral degrees that promote intellectual

growth and develop critical thinking skills within a diverse living and learning environment.growth and develop critical thinking skills within a diverse living and learning environment.

…….prepares students to live, work, and lead in a global environment by fostering their intellectual, professional, .prepares students to live, work, and lead in a global environment by fostering their intellectual, professional, and personal development. and personal development.

…….adheres to the fundamental principles of a supportive learning-centered campus community..adheres to the fundamental principles of a supportive learning-centered campus community.

…….offers experiential learning opportunities through interdisciplinary studies, laboratory research, internships, .offers experiential learning opportunities through interdisciplinary studies, laboratory research, internships, field studies, and classroom and extracurricular activities.field studies, and classroom and extracurricular activities.

…….promotes civic responsibility and involvement in community service..promotes civic responsibility and involvement in community service.

…….promotes and supports healthy behaviors and lifestyles. .promotes and supports healthy behaviors and lifestyles.

…….enhances the artistic, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of the region..enhances the artistic, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of the region.

…….promotes participation in environmental, economic, and .promotes participation in environmental, economic, and social sustainability.social sustainability.

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Core Values:Core Values:Frostburg State University’s values:Frostburg State University’s values:… Its traditionIts tradition:: founded in 1898 as an institution in the training of educators. founded in 1898 as an institution in the training of educators. … Student-centered learningStudent-centered learning:: where the relationship between student and faculty member is of primary where the relationship between student and faculty member is of primary

importance.importance.… The liberal arts foundationThe liberal arts foundation:: the liberal arts as the foundation of a meaningful college education. the liberal arts as the foundation of a meaningful college education.… ExcellenceExcellence:: a sustained commitment to teaching, research, service, and work excellence in an environment a sustained commitment to teaching, research, service, and work excellence in an environment

that demands high levels of professionalism and ethical integrity.that demands high levels of professionalism and ethical integrity.… AccessibilityAccessibility:: broad, equal, and affordable access to education. broad, equal, and affordable access to education.… ResponsibilityResponsibility:: a comprehensive accountability system through clear standards for teaching, learning, and a comprehensive accountability system through clear standards for teaching, learning, and

working with outcomes assessment for greater individual and institutional effectiveness.working with outcomes assessment for greater individual and institutional effectiveness.… DiversityDiversity:: attracting, developing, and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. attracting, developing, and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body.… Campus communityCampus community: : a safe, supportive, friendly environment to grow, learn, live, and work. a safe, supportive, friendly environment to grow, learn, live, and work. … EngagementEngagement:: fostering personal and professional growth through pro-active involvement of faculty, staff, fostering personal and professional growth through pro-active involvement of faculty, staff,

and students with campus life, the surrounding community and its organizations, and appropriate academic and students with campus life, the surrounding community and its organizations, and appropriate academic institutions.institutions.

… Academic freedomAcademic freedom:: the generation and free exchange of ideas in an environment that encourages the generation and free exchange of ideas in an environment that encourages communication, respect for differences, and resolution of conflicts. communication, respect for differences, and resolution of conflicts.

… Shared governanceShared governance:: a culture of shared governance, open communication, and understanding among a culture of shared governance, open communication, and understanding among administration, faculty, staff, and students.administration, faculty, staff, and students.

… Natural resourcesNatural resources:: a commitment to preserving and a commitment to preserving and sustaining the natural environmentsustaining the natural environment..

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Master Goals:Master Goals:

Frostburg State University’s Master Goals:

… Engage students through superior academic programs.

… Recruit, retain, reward, and develop high quality students, faculty, and staff.

… Stimulate economic development in the Western Maryland region.

… Sponsor and collaborate to implement significant creative, intellectual, and cultural experiences on campus, in the region, and beyond.

… Promote and celebrate our institution.

… Acquire, maintain, and improve facilities to meet the needs of a dynamic institution.

… Provide an institutional environment that prepares a diverse student body to thrive and succeed in a globally competitive environment.

…Apply processes and procedures that will ensure the fiscal, social, and environmental sustainability of the institution.

… Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive system of assessment of all institutional functions.

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Strategic PrioritiesStrategic Priorities… FSU has a comprehensive enrollment management process that results in stable growth and improvements FSU has a comprehensive enrollment management process that results in stable growth and improvements

in the quality of undergraduate students.in the quality of undergraduate students.… The enrollment management process at FSU has strategies in place that result in stable growth and The enrollment management process at FSU has strategies in place that result in stable growth and

improvements in the quality of graduate students.improvements in the quality of graduate students.… The professional working environment at FSU attracts and retains diverse and qualified faculty members, The professional working environment at FSU attracts and retains diverse and qualified faculty members,

allowing them significant opportunities for growth and development.allowing them significant opportunities for growth and development.… FSU’s professional working environment attracts and retains diverse and qualified staff members, allowing FSU’s professional working environment attracts and retains diverse and qualified staff members, allowing

them significant opportunities for growth and development.them significant opportunities for growth and development.… FSU offers exceptional academic programs and a constantly evolving approach to learning.FSU offers exceptional academic programs and a constantly evolving approach to learning.… FSU provides exceptional co-curricular and support programs.FSU provides exceptional co-curricular and support programs.… FSU's student-centered environment promotes students’ wellbeing, growth, and development.FSU's student-centered environment promotes students’ wellbeing, growth, and development.… FSU builds and sustains a sense of community and pride.FSU builds and sustains a sense of community and pride.… FSU has a recognized and respected brand that positions the university competitively.FSU has a recognized and respected brand that positions the university competitively.

… FSU is a leader in environmental sustainability.FSU is a leader in environmental sustainability.… FSU plays an integral role in the economic and socio-cultural vitality of the region.FSU plays an integral role in the economic and socio-cultural vitality of the region.… FSU maintains attractive grounds and high-quality structures and state-of-the-art FSU maintains attractive grounds and high-quality structures and state-of-the-art

technologies.technologies.

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Strategic Directions (cont’d)Strategic Directions (cont’d)

… FSU is firmly positioned in a global environment. FSU is firmly positioned in a global environment. … FSU generates and uses revenue sources effectively and efficiently to sustain and promote growth. FSU generates and uses revenue sources effectively and efficiently to sustain and promote growth. … FSU has a robust culture of philanthropy and involvement that encourages participation by all FSU has a robust culture of philanthropy and involvement that encourages participation by all

stakeholders.stakeholders.… FSU assesses all of its programs and activities utilizing the best institutional effectiveness practices.FSU assesses all of its programs and activities utilizing the best institutional effectiveness practices.… FSU has a dynamic strategic management process that engages key stakeholders.FSU has a dynamic strategic management process that engages key stakeholders.

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2009-2010 Strategic Priorities2009-2010 Strategic Priorities

Leadership

• Begin Implementation of the Climate Action Plan• Mitigating carbon emissions • Carbon neutral by 2030

• Inclusion in to academic programming with a sustainability minor

• Focus on Healthy Life Styles• Continue programming efforts that focus on nutrition, physical activity, and stress

reduction• Implementation of Alcohol Awareness Programs that focus on high-risk drinking• Development of community partnership to encourage healthy life choices

• Maintain Emphasis on Comprehensive Fund-Raising Campaign • Gain additional support for the Campaign• Continue to grow major gifts

• Continue the development of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Competitiveness Plan

• Narrowing the Achievement Gap• Continue efforts to increase retention and graduation Rates• Continue the development of the Pell Institute Strategies

• Sustaining Enrollment Management • Increase the institution’s total headcount enrollment by one percent fiscally• Increase International student enrollment with new initiatives with external

partners• Continue to support Interdisciplinary and experiential learning

• Continue the development of initiatives in leadership and civic engagement• Define Leadership as an academic theme

Strategic Themes

Sustainability

Engagement

Academics

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Financing SustainabilityFinancing Sustainability

Typical sustainability funding sources include:Typical sustainability funding sources include: Institutional financing Institutional financing Revolving fundsRevolving funds Grants from government, foundations, or business partners Grants from government, foundations, or business partners Energy efficiency and Energy efficiency and renewable energyrenewable energy incentives incentives Borrowed money from tax-exempt bonds or other sources Borrowed money from tax-exempt bonds or other sources Financial instruments specifically designed to promote Financial instruments specifically designed to promote

renewable energy development Alumni donations and other fundraising Alumni donations and other fundraising Student activity fees and graduating class giftsStudent activity fees and graduating class gifts

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Accomplishments to DateAccomplishments to Date

Sustainability LeadershipSustainability Leadership… Search in progress for a Coordinator of Safety and Search in progress for a Coordinator of Safety and

Sustainability.Sustainability.… Learning Green, Living Green Learning Green, Living Green (LGLG) steering (LGLG) steering

committee of faculty, staff, students, community.committee of faculty, staff, students, community.… Three subcommittees focusing on outreach, financing Three subcommittees focusing on outreach, financing

sustainability, and mitigating carbon emissions.sustainability, and mitigating carbon emissions.

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Accomplishments to DateAccomplishments to Date

Mitigating EmissionsMitigating Emissions… FSU installed low-flow shower heads in all residence halls.FSU installed low-flow shower heads in all residence halls.

… 100,000 gallons of water saved every month, and a cost savings of 100,000 gallons of water saved every month, and a cost savings of $2,000 per month. $2,000 per month.

… FSU installed high-efficiency lighting in Cordt’s PE Center Main FSU installed high-efficiency lighting in Cordt’s PE Center Main Arena.Arena.… An estimated 239,460 kW saved annually and annual cost savings of An estimated 239,460 kW saved annually and annual cost savings of

$15,943. $15,943. … FSU partnering with FSU partnering with NORESCO Energy Management NORESCO Energy Management to to

implement additional efficiency upgrades. implement additional efficiency upgrades. … Annual participation in Recyclemania, placing 35Annual participation in Recyclemania, placing 35thth out of 204 out of 204

institutions in the paper recycling category in 2009.institutions in the paper recycling category in 2009.

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Curricular and Co-Curricular ActivitiesCurricular and Co-Curricular Activities… Bi-annual publication of E=(LG)Bi-annual publication of E=(LG)22, the only known student-, the only known student-

written, student-edited sustainability magazine.written, student-edited sustainability magazine.… Learning Community: “The Environment and a Green Learning Community: “The Environment and a Green

Society”.Society”.… Ethnobotany major now enrolling students.Ethnobotany major now enrolling students.… Faculty group developing sustainability minor and Faculty group developing sustainability minor and

incorporating sustainability into the GEP.incorporating sustainability into the GEP.… Hosted outreach Events such as Hosted outreach Events such as Focus the Nation, Focus Focus the Nation, Focus

Frostburg, Frostburg, andand Awakening the Dreamer. Awakening the Dreamer.… Three FSU former students served as charter signatories of Three FSU former students served as charter signatories of

the the Maryland Student Climate Coalition.Maryland Student Climate Coalition.

Accomplishments to DateAccomplishments to Date

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Research in SustainabilityResearch in Sustainability… Received grant for development of a Renewable Energy Received grant for development of a Renewable Energy

Research Facility.Research Facility.… Implemented Wind and Solar Energy (WISE) System, Implemented Wind and Solar Energy (WISE) System,

operational since July 2007.operational since July 2007.… Hosted Renewable Energy Conference in fall 2007.Hosted Renewable Energy Conference in fall 2007.

Accomplishments to DateAccomplishments to Date

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FSU’s Sustainable Bobcat

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“Brains” of Sustainability: Education & Research  “Heart” of Sustainability: Mitigation Strategies “Soul” of Sustainability: Outreach Strategies “Pockets” of Sustainability: Finance Strategies “Paws” of Sustainability: Office Coordinator