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Wednesday,
April 23, 2003
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Bell Museum of
Natural History and Rapson
Hall
East Bank Campus, University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
You are invited
to join University of Minnesota students, staff, and faculty, as well
as members of the broader community, in a one-day workshop to identify
ways that the University can provide leadership in sustainable development
through its teaching, as well as serve as an example of sustainability
through its campus operations and community partnerships. Sustainable
development is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
The workshop
will open with a discussion by key University administrators on policies
related to current sustainability efforts here on campus. This panel will
be followed by a keynote address by David Orr, a national leader in campus
sustainability. Workshop participants will then provide suggestions for
integrating sustainable development in teaching, campus operations, and
community partnerships in breakout sessions. These recommendations will
be assembled into a report that will be offered to University Administration
for consideration.
For more
information, see the background, schedule,
session descriptions and registration
information below.
Background
A
recent report of the University's
Commission on Environmental Science and Policy drew on the significant
expertise of 32 University faculty and deans in making recommendations
regarding the University's role in environmental research, outreach, education,
and policy. While this report tackled these areas with impressive comprehension,
there is a growing consensus that the University should take advantage
of the opportunity to become a leader in sustainability by examining connections
not only between the environmental aspects of research, outreach,
education, and policy, but also social and social science
aspects of sustainability, such as cultural conservation, social movements
related to sustainable development, attainment of economic goals sustainably,
civic engagement for meeting community needs, and sustainability science
research.
The Campus Sustainability Summit proposes to build upon the Commission's
recommendations by including social and social science factors when considering
the University's role in environmental research, outreach, education,
and policy.
Workshop
Schedule
Morning
Events Held at Bell Museum Auditorium, Afternoon Events Held at Rapson
Hall
| 8:00-8:30
am |
Registration
and Materials Pick-up |
| 8:30
am |
Welcoming
and Introduction to Workshop
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Dean
Susan Stafford, College of Natural Resources |
| 8:45-11:00
am |
Sustainability
Policy at the University of Minnesota: A Review and Vision for the
Future |
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This
panel discussion will focus on University-wide policies related to
environment and sustainability, and includes conversations with the
audience. |
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Panelists:
University Vice President Alfred Sullivan, Dean
Thomas Fisher (CALA), Dr. Gene Allen (Executive Director, Office
of International Programs) |
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Facilitator:
Dean Susan Stafford
(CNR) |
| 11:00-11:15
am |
Break
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| 11:15
am-12:00 pm |
Keynote
Address |
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Leadership
in a Vacuum: The Role of Higher Education |
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Dr.
David Orr, Program Chair and Professor
Environmental Studies Program, Oberlin College |
| 12:00-12:30
pm |
Audience
Discussion with Dr. Orr |
After
Discussion with Dr. Orr, events move to Rapson
Hall
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| 12:30-1:30
pm |
Lunch
(provided to registered participants) |
| 1:30-
4:00 pm |
Three
Concurrent Workshop Sessions |
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In
addition to the focus on University policy, we propose to examine
sustainability initiatives on campus in three different spheres. Workshop
participants will attend one of these concurrent sessions (see
session descriptions below); all sessions will use the policy
information from the introductory session in achieving outcomes. |
| 4:00-4:15
pm |
Break |
| 4:15-5:00
pm |
Plenary
Session and Report Recommendations |
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Workshop
participants will reconvene to discuss session recommendations and
begin drafting a recommendation letter to the President |
Concurrent
Sessions
Workshop participants choose one session to attend (1:30 - 4:00 pm)
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| This
session will focus on campus activities undertaken by staff, students
and faculty to improve the environment and sustainability of campus
operations, and will address the need to more effectively integrate
campus operations and teaching. Three examples of current model projects
(the Sarita Wetland, CALA Greening Program, and the Campus Green Map)
will be presented, followed by breakout discussion groups to explore
new opportunities. Participants will develop a list of additional
opportunities to integrate sustainable campus operations with teaching,
recruit additional students and staff to participate in specific campus
greening projects, and develop a list of specific recommendations
for improving existing programs and developing new ones. 45 Rapson
Hall. |
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| This
session will focus on how we might identify, connect, and enhance
on-going education and research activities related to sustainability
and conservation at the University of Minnesota. We will focus on
learning more about what sustainability-based educational opportunities
are currently available at the University, how we might broaden our
approach to sustainability-based studies at the University, and what
we will prioritize in a report to the Regents and Administration.
225 Rapson Hall. |
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| This
session will connect participants from the University of Minnesota
with local business leaders, non-governmental organizations, community
activists, government leaders, and interested citizens. With a focus
on learning from past and present partnerships, we will generate ideas
to guide future sustainability initiatives-recognizing that sustainability
connections between the University and the broader community go both
ways. A three-member panel will be followed by small group discussions.
Participants will develop content for inclusion in the report to the
President. Rapson Auditorium. |
Registration
There
is no fee required to attend the Campus Sustainability Summit. However,
we ask that participants pre-register (even if only able to attend
part of the workshop) to help us best plan workshop logistics. Lunch will
be provided for registered participants. Sorry, we cannot guarantee lunch
for non-registered participants.
To register,
please send the following information to isees@fw.umn.edu
:
-Your name
-Your contact information (phone and email)
-Your title and affiliation
-Would you like a lunch?
-If you are unable to attend the entire Summit,which of the afternoon
sessions do you plan on attending (Campus Greening and Facilities, Sustainability
Studies and Research, or University/Community Sustainability Partnerships)?
Getting
There For
city and University transit options to the Summit, as well as parking
options, please see this link to University
Parking and Transportation Services. Please also see these links
to maps for the Bell
Museum of Natural History and the College of Architecture and
Landscape Architecture's Rapson
Hall
Co-Sponsors
The Campus
Sustainability Summit is co-sponsored by the following organizations:
The Bell
Museum of Natural History
The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs
The College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
The College of Liberal Arts-Scholarly Events Fund
The College of Natural Resources
Community Inititiative of the UM in partnership with Coca-Cola
Culture Corps, a program of International Student and Scholar Services
Graduate and Professional Student Assembly
The Institute for Social, Economic and Economic Sustainability
The Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture
Peace Coffee
Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education-Speakers Bureau
Sustainable Campus Initiative
Twin Cities Student Unions (Spring Jam)
University Services (Beautiful U Day, Facilities Management, U Relations)
Waste Abatement Committee
Water Resources Center
The Campus
Sustainability Summit gratefully acknowledgeds its student volunteers
from the following undergraduate and graduate departments and programs:
Applied
Economics
Computer Engineering
Conservation Biology
Environmental Studies
Global Studies
Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
Science, Technology, and Environment Policy
Relevant
Background Readings
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