NUMBER:   BTRU 2.00

SECTION:  Board of Trustees                       



SUBJECT:  University Environmental Policy Statement             



DATE:     October 19, 2000

                   

Policy for:    All Campuses

Procedure for:  All Campuses

Authorized by:  Thomas L. Stepp

Issued by:      Board of Trustees



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The University of South Carolina represents an intellectual community 

committed to the advancement of theoretical and practical knowledge.  

Recognizing our role as a positive force in the state’s economic and 

social advancement, we believe it is incumbent upon us to lead the way 

toward a more sustainable future through our teaching, learning, research, 

community service and facilities management.  Our goals emphasize the 

University's impacts as both an educator (of faculty and staff as well 

as students) and as an operational facility.



GOALS



Members of the University community (faculty, staff and students) will 

have a basic understanding of their impact on the environment.



Incorporate environmental and sustainability issues into the University 

curriculum

Increase opportunities for informal learning about environmental issues 

for students, faculty, staff and public

Encourage research that aids in understanding of issues and solutions 

to environmental problems

Increase service activities by faculty, staff and students that enhance 

environmental awareness within the institution and foster sustainable 

thinking within the larger community



The University community will promote environmental sustainability by example.



Conserve resources through waste reduction, recycling, energy and water 

use minimization

Minimize negative impacts of the University on the environment

Think globally and act locally by promoting and using recycled or remanufactured 

goods, locally-generated products and native species in natural landscapes 

where possible



The University will evaluate and monitor progress toward these goals on a 

continuing basis.



Implement an Environmental Management System for auditing inputs and outputs 

and quantifying savings from sustainable practices 

Produce an annual "Environmental State of USC" report under the leadership 

of the Environmental Advisory Committee

         





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