Fall 2021

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  • Supporting goal: 1B

    Reponsible department(s): Auxiliary (Dining) Services

    Time frame: Fall 2021 - Spring 2022

    Tasks:

    • Create process to identify students who suffer from food insecurity
    • Create system

    Measure of success:

  • Supporting goal: 1C

    Reponsible department(s): Auxiliary Services, Procurement

    Time frame: Fall 2021 – Fall 2022

    Tasks:

    • Implementation of “Please Don’t Take A Bag Program”
    • Offer reusable bags for purchase
    • Use recyclable and biodegradable bags
    • Enhance the marketing of the buyback book program
    • Increase digital book options
    • Increase eco-friendly gift and clothing items
    • Collaborate with Procurement Services to provide electronic battery drop off in Bookstore

    Measure of success:

    • Decrease plastic bag usage by 5% in year one and 10% in year 2
    • Number of students participating in the buyback program increased by 3% year one and 5% year two
    • Digital book options increased by 3% year one and 5% year two
    • A minimum of 10 eco-friendly gift and clothing items offered at the bookstore annually
    • Electronic battery drop off station in bookstore

  • Supporting goal: 3

    Reponsible department(s): Academic Affairs

    Time frame: Fall 2021

    Tasks:

    • Assemble a development team
    • Develop module and pilot the module
    • Evaluate module

    Measure of success: 100% of Freshman Seminar with Sustainability curriculum component

  • Supporting goal: 3

    Reponsible department(s): Residence Life

    Time frame: Fall 2021

    Tasks:

    • Communicate with other institutions that have or are putting this into practice
    • Form a team of Residence Life staff to plan and coordinate training as well as schedule
    • Add these responsibilities to the new Resident Assistant job description
    • Get approval from VP of Student Affairs

    Measure of success: Training modules that are in conjunction with Resident Assistant training

  • Supporting goal: 5

    Reponsible department(s): Auxiliary Services, C4, Student Life/Greek Life

    Time frame: Fall 2021 – Spring 2022

    Tasks:

    • Identify a space on campus in which the garden can be planted
    • Engage expert horticulturist to ensure long term viability of garden
    • Create a BSU Garden Club
    • Create activities around planting and use of items grown in the garden
    • Ensure there is minimal food waste from garden items
    • Collaborate with Wellness Center, Facilities Management, and University Advancement
    • Create and plant garden

    Measure of success: Operational garden with comprehensive activities calendar