Preamble:
The Kansas Board of Regents adopted a Sustainability Policy at its
meeting of October 15-16, 2008, which stated that the policies,
practices and programs of the state universities governed by the
Board of Regents should, when possible, embody approaches that
reduce life cycle costs, restore and maintain the functioning
natural systems, and enhance human well-being.
Policy Statement:
1. The University will work with faculty to incorporate issues of sustainability into the learning experiences of students throughout their academic experiences.
2. The University will work with students, faculty and
staff to infuse sustainability principles into the organization of
campus life.
3. The University shall comply with all relevant
environmental laws and regulations.
4. The University will seek to integrate values of
sustainability, stewardship and resource conservation into
activities and services.
5. The University will evaluate the impact of its
conservation projects; incorporate green building and design
methods as feasible; and consider the impact of planning decisions
on future generations.
6. The University will develop sustainability goals that
will inform institutional planning, decision-making, assessment
and reporting.
7. The University shall conscientiously share the
knowledge, awareness, and expertise generated by its engagement
with sustainability in accordance with its mission and role in
serving society as a whole.
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1Board Policy defines sustainability as "societal efforts to meet the needs of present users without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability presumes that the planet's resources are finite, and should be used conservatively, wisely and equitably. Decisions and investments aimed to promote sustainability will simultaneously advance economic vitality, ecological integrity and social welfare."
Implementation:
This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and
Procedures Manual and shared with appropriate
constituencies of the University.
The Provost shall have primary responsibility for publication,
dissemination and implementation of this University policy.
Effective Date:
October 1, 2009