2012 FSU Sustainability Report

2012 Campus Sustainability Report

On the cover: Science and Technology Building, LEED Silver, view from inside the courtyard, opened in 2012.

For questions about the initiatives in this report, please contact Jay Blauser, Director of Sustainability at hblauser@uncfsu.edu or 910-672-1954.

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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Letter from the Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Letter from the Sustainability Officer. . . 3 Guiding Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 I. Energy & Climate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 II. Education & Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 III. Built Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 IV. Water Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 V. Recycling & Waste Prevention. . . . . . 16 VI. Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 VII. Diversity & Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . 19 VIII. Food, Health, & Wellness. . . . . . . . . 23 IX. Natural Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 X. Tomorrow and Beyond. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Acknowledgements This annual report is endorsed by Fayetteville State University (FSU) Chancellor James A. Anderson and the FSU Sustainability Coalition. Special thanks to the following for their time and efforts preparing this report: • Rudolph Cardenas, AIA, NCIDQ, Sustainability Officer and AVC for Facilities Management • Jay Blauser, LEED Green Associate, Director of Sustainability • Jon Parsons, PE, PEM, Energy Manager • John Brooks, Ph.D., Dean, University College

• Ivan Walker, Director of Institutional Research • Carolyn Ortiz, Social Research Assistant • Ben Minter, AVC for Marketing and Events • Jeff Womble, Director of Public Relations • Dennis McNair, Campus Photographer

Letter from the Chancellor Dear Friends, This marks the second year that Fayetteville State University (FSU) has published a comprehensive report that outlines its sustainability efforts. This document is proof positive that we are seriously committed to doing our part to make this campus one that is environmentally friendly.

What have we done and what are we doing to achieve this end? All are too numerous to mention, but below are just a sampling of our efforts: • Completed Climate Action Plan • Published 2011 Sustainability Report • Expanded sustainability website • Incorporated sustainability into ecology course • Adopted LEED Certification Policy • Completed Storm Water Master Plan • Established Director of Sustainability Position As you read this report, I am certain you will agree that FSU is on the same level of other institutions across this country that are equally conscious and have a genuine concern about the earth on which we live. We remain committed to making certain our world remains void of any elements that will deplete it of its most precious resources.

I hope you enjoy perusing this document, and feel free to let us know how we are doing in our quest to become one of the most sustainable campuses not only in this state, but also the entire country. We are open and receptive to any new ideas that you present.

In the Bronco Spirit,

James A. Anderson Chancellor

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Letter from the Sustainability Officer Greetings!

The rave reviews and feedback we received from last year’s 2011 Sustainability Report inspired and informed our work in 2012.

This past year was a very active one for the FSU sustainability team. We began several new long term initiatives, including two Energy Savings Performance Contract projects.

We enjoyed the benefit of previous years’ policy changes and receiving awards for our first LEED building—Renaissance Hall and our Stormwater Master Plan. This was a year to work through the challenges of implementing new policies and operational practices from previous years. We also began our first-ever round of data collection for AASHE STARS, and found the process to be very informative as we plan for the future of sustainability at FSU. While we are proud of our progress over the past several years, we are in the early stage of our journey. We have identified three key areas for improvement: • Integrating sustainability into FSU’s curriculum • Increase local community engagement in the FSU Sustainability initiative • Increase student, faculty and staff engagement in the FSU Sustainability initiative As we look forward into 2013 and beyond, I am confident that we will be reporting significant progress in the three focus areas listed above as well as in the following areas: • Further reductions of energy and water use intensity across campus • Further increases in solid waste diversion from recycling and food waste composting • Implementation of more stormwater best management practices The key to our sustainability team’s success is the continued support and encouragement we receive from the campus senior leadership, faculty, staff and students. Their commitment to our cause in this difficult fiscal environment is an inspiration to our entire team.

Thanks for your interest in the FSU Sustainability story!

Rudolph Cardenas, AIA, AUA, NCIDQ Cert. No. 01806 Sustainability Officer, University Architect Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management

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Guiding Commitments In addition to state statutes, codes and regulations the documents and commitments below provide guidance and direction that drive University efforts, as published in this report, along the journey of sustainability towards net-zero:

• State of North Carolina- Executive Order 156 (1996, Gov. Hunt) • UNC Tomorrow Commission Final Report (2007) • UNC System-Wide Sustainability Policy (2009) • FSU’s Strategic Plan (2009) • Signatory of the President’s Climate Commitment (2010) • FSU’s Sustainability Policy (2011) • FSU’s Annual Strategic Energy & Water Plan (2012) • FSU’s Climate Action Plan (2012) • Appalachian Energy Summit, Signatory (2012)

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ENERGY&CLIMATE Focused efforts towards measuring and managing the University’s energy usage and carbon footprint are paving the way for reductions with an ultimate goal of climate neutrality.

Emissions American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) signatories agree to measure and organize steps to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) or carbon footprint.

FSU measures emissions totals every-other-year. Total emissions per 1,000 gross square footage (GSF) were reduced by 2 tons in Fiscal Year 2011 (FY 2011) — 27,945 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2E)(pie chart below) as compared to the baseline FY 2009 — 29,138 MTCO2E, Summary of GHG even with the construction of two Emissions ­­— (MTCO2E) new multi-story buildings totaling Purchased Electricity

by Source Type over 90,000 GSF! Greenhouse gas 14,924, 53% emissions on campus are caused Agriculture Sources, 6, 0% by transportation, consumption of electricity and natural gas Fugitive & Process Sources, 50, 0% by buildings due to heating, air Other Directly Financed Travel, 89, 0% conditioning and lighting, solid Solid Waste, 104, 0% waste disposal, and laboratory and maintenance processes. For more Mobile Sources, 142, 1% Stationary information, visit: www.uncfsu.edu/ Sources Air Travel, 884, 3% 4,094, 15% facilities-management/sustainability.

Faculty/Staff Commuting, 1279, 5% SCOPE Scope 1 Emissions (MTCO2E) Scope 2 Emissions (MTCO2E)

Scope 3 Emissions (MTCO2E)

Scope 1-3 Gross Emissions (MTCO2E)

Scope 1-3 Net Emissions (MTCO2E)

SOURCE

FY2009

FY2011

Stationary Sources

4,059

4,094

Mobile Sources

146

243

Fugitive & Process Sources

80

50

Agriculture Sources

0.1

6

Total Gross Scope 1 Emissions

4,285

4,291

Purchased Electricity

14,911

14,924

Total Gross Scope 2 Emissions

14,911

14,924

Faculty/Staff Commuting

1,371

1,279

Student Commuting

5,642

4,899

Air Travel

1,272

884

Other Directly Financed Travel

41

89

Solid Waste

141

104

Scope 2 Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Losses

1,475

1,476

Total Gross Scope 3 Emissions

9,943

8,730

Total Gross Emissions

29,138

27,945

Gross Square Footage (GSF)

1,434,244

1,530,321

Full-Time Equivalent Students (FTE)

5,382

5,116

Total Gross Emission Intensity/1000 GSF 20.3 18.3

20.3

18.3

Total Gross Emission Intensity/FTE 5.4 5.5

5,4

5.5

Purchased Offsets

0

0

Carbon Sequestration

0

0

Total Net Emissions

29,138

27,945

Total Net Emission Intensity/1000GSF

20.3

18.3

Total Net Emission Intensity/FTE

5.4

5.5

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Turn Off Your Engine Campaign In 2012, the University posted a total of thirteen signs across campus, at loading docks, pick-up and drop-off spots and bus staging areas reminding drivers to turn off their vehicles when loading or unloading to reduce unnecessary carbon monoxide emissions. The campaign supports FSU’s Climate Action Plan- 2012 and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Ozone Advance Program. The signs were provided by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Division of Air Quality.

Strategic Energy and Water Plan The purpose of the University’s 2012-13 Strategic Energy & Water Plan is to guide the fiscally and environmentally responsible usage of valuable resources in accordance with state legislation, while striving to ensure a safe positive learning environment that provides an acceptable level of comfort for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/facilitiesmanagement/sustainability/strategic-energy-plan.

Award Recognition

Education and engagement with student, faculty and staff are the key elements in the Plan’s cultural change objective. The University’s new LEED Silver construction standards, mandated commissioning on new construction, and continued efforts to identify energy efficiency and conservation opportunities in the University’s operations and maintenance practices drove significant reductions in campus energy and water consumption. North Carolina Senate Bill 668 requires a 30% reduction in campus energy intensity (Btu/SF) by 2014-15, using 2002-03 as the baseline year (143,218 Btu/SF). By 2010-11 we had achieved a 7% reduction. In 2011-12 our energy intensity reduction had improved to 22%, so we are well on our way to meeting the 30% reduction target by 2014-15.

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Division of Student Affairs Awards Newly appointed Director of Sustainability and advisor for The Green Team, Jay Blauser (photo- left side) was awarded the “Outstanding Advisor of the Year” and The Green Team’s President and Air Force ROTC Cadet Miranda Richardson (photo- right side) received the “Outstanding Bronco Advantage Webpage Award” in 2012 by the Division of Student Affairs.

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Green Ambassadors

Green Ambassadors Named at FSU Senior Criminal Justice major and Vice-President of The Green Team, Terrance Reaves and junior Business Administration major and Secretary of The Green Team, Candis Johnson were named Green Ambassadors for FSU through the United Negro College Fund’s Green Initiative partnership with the Toyota Green Initiative for the 2012-13 Historically Black College and University Prius Tour. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship, both attended the EPA Sustainability Conference at NC A&T on September 13-14, 2012 and helped out during Toyota Green Initiative 2012-13 HBCU Prius Tour stop at FSU on October 2, 2012. Both students are spearheading sustainability projects to be completed in 2013. Terrance is coordinating a “Lights Out” campaign. This effort is a low-cost behavioral change energy conservation measure that places stickers of light switch cover plates. It encourages and reminds folks to turn off lights when leaving offices, classrooms, laboratories, dormitory rooms, etc. This will help reduce the Campus’ electricity consumption, which will reduce utility costs while also reducing the campus’ carbon footprint. Candis is planning to lead a fun and interactive education and awareness session for local community grade-school children in honor of Earth Day about the benefits of recycling. This effort will educate youngsters about why they should recycle which they are likely to share with others around them. This will then help to reduce the amount of recyclable solid wastes that are landfilled, lessen the amount of contamination to the environment and help to boost the local economy by keeping the recycling service providers, recycling materials separation providers and recycled items purchasers employed and operating.

Climate Action Plan (CAP) ACUPCC signatories agree to develop a customized CAP to reach climate neutrality in operations.

The University completed its first CAP in June 2012! This is FSU’s formal plan to reduce emissions with a goal of climate neutrality (no net GHG emissions) by 2050. An interim goal of total net GHG emissions of 25,000 MTCO2E by 2025 has been established, which would represent a reduction of 17,000 MTCO2E (14%) from FY 2009 emissions. For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/Documents/ Facilities-Management/sustainability/ FSU%20CAP%202012_FINAL_pdf%20 format.pdf.

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Energy Savings Performance Contracting FSU’s Energy Manager released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the University’s first Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) in March 2012. A group of 26 buildings (899,150 SF) comprising more than 60% of the University’s facility square footage, were included in the ESPC Project Scope. Proposals were received from six Energy Service Companies (ESCO) in August, and the University selected Trane as our ESCO partner. Trane’s preliminary proposal identified a package of Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) that generate more than $790,000 in energy and other savings in the first year of the ESPC. Trane began conducting an Investment Grade Audit in December 2012, and if the University elects to proceed to contract after reviewing the final IGA Report, construction would begin in early 2014.

FSU is also participating in a UNC system-wide lighting ESPC. FSU’s Energy Manager selected 12 additional FSU facilities (313,038 SF, 21%) that weren’t eligible for the original ESPC to be included in this second ESPC. In April 2013 the UNC General Administration office selected Johnson Controls to be our ESCO partner. Most of these 12 facilities are residence halls or are receipt-funded buildings. Construction will begin in early 2014.

Jon Parsons, PE, PEM, Energy Manager with Andy Nightengale, PE, CEM, Project Developer with Brady Energy Services

Energy and Water Usage Reporting FSU’s Energy Manager continued making Quarterly Utility Reports to the Sustainability Coalition to educate and raise awareness of the university’s energy and water conservation efforts. These reports included campus master meter data for electricity and natural gas usage, comparing current month usage to the same months in previous years. The monthly reports include cost charts and charts using physical units: kW and kW-hours for electricity, dekatherms for natural gas, and thousand gallons for water/sewer. Utility price history and weather data is also included in the reporting.

PWC Electric Usage — Main Campus FY10, 11, 12, 13 Monthly Electric Usage (MW-h)

3000

8

FY12 FY12 FY11

2500

FY10

2000 1500 1000 500 0

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Campus Electrical Sub-Meters More than 90% of the University’s electricity usage is metered by a single campus master meter. Efforts began in 2010-11 to meter all major FSU facilities for electric and natural gas consumption. By the end of 2012 we had installed electrical sub-meters in 16 key facilities to support the university’s efforts to reduce peak electrical loads and overall consumption. These sub-meters allow FSU’s Energy Manager to isolate and document the effectiveness of Energy Conservation efforts in these 16 key facilities. We expect to complete the installation of electric sub-meters campus-wide in 2013, and to install natural gas sub-meters on a group of buildings that are the largest consumers of natural gas. All new construction and major renovation projects will now include energy sub-metering.

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Electric Demand in Lyons Science Building: 11/20/12 - 1/3/13

Electric Demand (kW)

200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 0

24 hour days — each grid line is midnight

Energy-Efficient Appliance Purchasing Policy One of FSU’s chosen tangible actions as a signatory of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) was to establish an ENERGY STAR appliance purchasing policy. This provision was incorporated into the University’s Purchasing Policy in July 2012.

Appliances that carry the ENERGY STAR label are guaranteed to be more energy efficient and meet minimum standards established by the federal government’s Department of Energy as compared to similar products that have not earned this rating. For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu. edu/documents/policy/business/Purchasing.pdf, see page 7.

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EDUCATION&AWARNESS

Incorporating sustainability into policies while simultaneously practicing it through student engagement and community/ service-learning experiences across campus is critical to success and supports the University’s strategic priorities.

AASHE’s STARS Program Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) On March 6, 2012 FSU announced its participation in a new program to encourage sustainability in all aspects of higher education. The program is called STARS and is administered by AASHE. AASHE’s STARS program is the only one of its kind that involves publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance. Participants report achievements in three overall areas: 1) education & research, 2) operations, and 3) planning, administration & engagement. It has proven to be a valuable tool in identifying opportunities to expand sustainability efforts and track progress made in improving current initiatives.

The Green Team (Student Organization) With just over 30 members, the club’s President, Vice President and Secretary lead grassroots efforts across FSU’s campus and the community.

In 2012, the group partnered with both Air Force and Army ROTC cadets to paint the restroom and shower facilities in the Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch (FAOIAM) building, a local non-profit organization dedicated to THE GREEN TEAM providing basic needs and opportunities for self-improvement to homeless and those without, while also sharing with them the love of Jesus Christ. The Green Team also lead campus cleanup and planting events with other campus clubs and Greek organizations and sponsored FSU’s 3rd Annual “Recyclone” Competition—a recycling competition between all student residence halls. For more information, visit: https://uncfsu. collegiatelink.net/organization/the-green-team- or http://www. uncfsu.edu/facilities-management/sustainability/green-team.

Students just after painting the restroom and shower facilities in the FAOIAM building

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Sustainability in Business Certificate FSU’s Continuing Education Office began development of the Sustainability in Business Certificate course. Expected to be available in 2013, the course will offer students an opportunity to gain practical knowledge on the latest trends and technologies available, case studies and showcase business and operational opportunities that incorporate sustainable practices into organizations. For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/extendedlearning/continuing-education.

Stormwater Management Incorporated Into Ecology Courses A partnership between Academics and Operations led students enrolled in ecology courses gaining a hands-on education of stormwater best management practices (BMP). This included the students’ instruction being augmented with Facilities’ engineering and sustainability staff that included an overview of the campus’ stormwater master plan along with a laboratory exercise that demonstrated the effect bioretention cells has on stormwater in terms of improving the water’s quality, i.e., filtration and contaminant removal.

Students during the integrated stormwater bioretention laboratory exercise

Coca-Cola Scholars Program/Certified Green Facility With grant support from the Coca-Cola Company, the University created a Coca-Cola Sustainability Scholars Program in 2011. Four year-long fellowships were awarded to senior science students to support a faculty advisor’s research related to sustainability, and to assist the University’s Facilities Management department staff in piloting and implementing a Certified Green Facility (CGF) Program in the Lyons Science Building, the School of Business and Economics Building, the G.L. Butler Building, and the Lyons Science Annex Building. The total area in these four facilities is 278,000 square feet, which is nearly 20% of the University’s total facility area. The CGF program engages and empowers building occupants in energy and water conservation, solid waste reduction, and other green business practices

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BUILT ENVIRONMENT Buildings on FSU’s campus account for just over 65% of the University’s carbon footprint, therefore ensuring sustainable or green building design principles and strategies are critical towards the University’s goal of ultimately reaching climate neutrality.

Adopted March 2012, the University’s minimum green performance standard for all new buildings and those undergoing a major renovation or addition, beyond code and mandates is to be certified through the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program at the silver level or equivalent.

Between 50-59 points must be earned in the rating system (2009, Version 3) to qualify for a silver rating. This is another tangible action FSU has chosen as a signatory of the ACUPCC, which also supports FSU’s Climate Action Plan- 2012. There are both environmental and financial benefits to earning LEED certification. LEED-certified buildings are designed to:

Lower operating costs and increase asset value  Reduce waste sent to landfills  Conserve energy and water  Be healthier and safer for occupants  Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions  Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities 

Moreover, an organization's participation in the voluntary and technically rigorous LEED process demonstrates leadership, innovation, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/documents/policy/business/LEED.pdf.

First Two LEED Silver Certified Buildings Opened in July 2012, “multi-award-winning” Renaissance Hall- the 82,000 square foot, three-story, LEED Silver certified building is home to 338 students. Honored by the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Renaissance Hall was awarded the 2012 Merit Award for projects in the $10M -25M category also honored by the US Green Building Council, it was awarded the Residential Green Building Award and also by the Construction Project Network of North Carolina with the Star Award, only two are given annually! All three awards speak to FSU’s commitment to sustainability and utilizing the highly effective integrated project team approach in delivering new facilities. The building makes use of the campus’ first geothermal heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.

This building uses 34% less energy than one designed to today’s baseline code and is currently the most energy efficient building on campus!

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Well drilling for Renaissance Hall’s ultra-efficient geothermal system

Renaissance Hall, courtyard entrance view

With construction nearly completed in 2012, the Science and Technology Building, a 62,000 square foot, two-wing, four-story LEED Silver certified building will support “STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs. It is designed to use 31% less energy than one designed to today’s baseline code.

Science and Technology Building

Third Campus LEED Project The design process began in 2012 for a comprehensive renovation and addition to the Rudolph Jones Student Center.

Badly needed amenities and square-footage will be added to the existing building which houses the campus’ dining hall and other student services. The LEED project plans provide needed amenities and also incorporate partially-grant-funded food waste diversion equipment which is going to allow for composting of the dining hall’s food waste!

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WATER MANAGEMENT The University is committed to reducing water consumption and better managing stormwater runoff.

We have reduced our campus-wide water consumption by 11.4% from 2007 to 2012. These efforts are lowering operating costs, protecting the environment and present educational opportunities for students.

Stormwater Master Plan (SMP) FSU completed its SMP in 2012 which serves as a strategic guide for the storage and treatment of stormwater runoff generated on campus. The plan outlines projects that will greatly improve the quality of the campus water resource as well as improving flooding and erosion downstream.

The Plan will introduce stormwater best management practices (BMP) to include: bioretention, underground storage, permeable pavement systems, stormwater wetlands, detention ponds and stormwater terraces. These devices will be located and designed in a manner that is compatible with overall campus goals for open space quality and facility growth. They will also provide opportunities for students and faculty as outdoor learning laboratories that are incorporated into academic coursework. For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/facilities-management/ sustainability/stormwater-management.

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SMP Implementation Some of the University’s first stormwater BMPs to be installed and operational include: bioretention cells and permeable paver system serving the Mitchell Building’s parking lots, bioretention cells and underground storage system serving the Southeastern Regional Nursing Building’s parking lots, underground storage systems serving the parking areas of both Renaissance Hall and the Science and Technology Building.

Bioretention cell at the Southeastern Regional Nursing Building, Parking Lot W.

Bioretention cell at the Mitchell Building, Parking Lot T.

Irrigation The University has reduced the quantity of irrigated green spaces on campus. The irrigation systems installed are programmable and use rain gauges to prevent unnecessary watering. Native and indigenous species trees and plants are used throughout campus and the xeriscaping concept is applied where possible.

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Recycling&Waste Prevention Efforts in reducing waste, recycling and reuse programs continue to divert hundreds of tons of recyclable items from the landfill. In 2012 alone, 1,288 tons were recycled by FSU!

Recycling In FY 2012, the dramatic increase over the previous year’s (2011) total of 86 tons recycled was due to the addition of construction and demolition (C&D) debris being recycled. FSU just began the practice of C&D recycling with new campus capital construction projects. As a result, in 2012, 1,150 tons of C&D was recycled. We recycled 52 tons through our single stream or co-mingled program, which was just 6 tons less than the previous year (2011). Two major construction projects, Renaissance Hall and the Science and Technology Building—both multi-story LEED certified buildings, generated the C&D tonnages. Other campus waste diversion programs include: single stream, surplus property, operations and maintenance, dining hall (Aramark), the automotive shop and newly added construction and demolition. See pie chart that shows a breakdown of the recycled tonnage—1,288 tons. For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/facilitiesmanagement/sustainability/single-stream-recycling.

FY 2012 Breakdown of the 1,288 Tons Recycled

C&D — 89% — 1,150 tons!

Metal — 4% Commingled — 3% Organics — 2% Cardboard & Paper — 1% Electronics — .75% Glass, Plastic, Other — .25%

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Single Stream Recycling Program Remember, the University’s single stream recycling program, which consists of the blue containers and the Coca-Cola containers accept the following items only, so please pitch-in: flattened cardboard, paper (paperboard, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, phone books, etc.), glass and plastic bottles, aluminum and steel cans. Please do not place Styrofoam, plastic bags, plastic ware, food, liquids or anything else not listed above in single stream recycling containers. Note- plastic bags can be recycled separately at local grocery and home improvement stores. Thanks to receiving a $5,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach, the University was able to procure more recycling waste baskets for offices and dormitory rooms, medium-sized containers for lobbies and break areas and also containers for recycling batteries. We also received 15 outdoor recycling containers donated by Coca-Cola.

Batteries and CFLs Remember to recycle batteries at one of the campus drop off containers located in the Rudolph Jones Student Center, main lobby or in the lobby of the Facilities Management Building. CFLs and other mercury-containing devices can be recycled at the Facilities Management Building, Electrical Shop. For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/Documents/ Facilities-Management/sustainability/battery%20recycling%20flier-2012. pdf or http://www.uncfsu.edu/Documents/Facilities-Management/ sustainability/MgtandDisposalofMCDs%20Policy_20111207.pdf.

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TRANSPORTATION The University is committed to reducing GHG emissions and improving the opportunities available on campus for alternative modes of travel. The electric utility service vehicle inventory continues to expand along with the addition of bicycle racks across campus.

In 2012, the University began development of an initiative to reward existing and encourage new-to-be vehicle owners of low-emitting and fuel-efficient (LEV/FEV) vehicles. This initiative is scheduled to roll-out in January 2013. If students and employees own a vehicle that fall into those categories, they will be allowed to park in specially marked or reserved spaces near the entrance of certain buildings on campus.

The first parking of these marked spaces is in Lot G at Renaissance Hall and Lot M at the newly constructed Science and Technology Building, both LEED Silver-certified buildings. To park in one of the preferred spaces, a LEV/FEV decal is needed. To see if a vehicle qualifies, commuters and employees can visit the FSU Office of Police and Public Safety website or the Sustainability Office website. Then, go to the FSU Police and Public Safety’s Parking Permit Office located in the Mitchell Building. Bring proof of vehicle registration, type of transmission (automatic or manual) and size of engine for your vehicle to verify qualification and receive your LEV decal. Parking in one of the reserved spaces without the decal will result in a ticket.

This green initiative will support the University’s: Climate Action Plan 2012, LEED Green Building Policy, Strategic Plan 2009-2014, Sustainability Policy, also the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Ozone Advancement Program and the UNC Sustainability Policy. Broncos — Going Green!

For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/police/parking.

Bicycle Racks To improve opportunities for students, faculty and staff to secure their bicycles, racks are being installed across campus as funding permits. In 2012, racks were installed in the Cook Quad serving Joyner and Smith Halls, Alumni House, Spaulding Infirmary and the H.L. Cook Building. Bike racks were also installed at the G.L. Butler, Lyons Science and Science and Technology Buildings. This effort will continue in 2013.

Shuttle Service The Bronco Shuttle (bus) continues to operate on Fridays and weekends, offering students a mass-transit option to frequently visited destinations both on and off campus. For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/broncoshuttle.

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DIVERSITY&OPPORTUNITY Being the second oldest school in the University of North Carolina system, founded in 1867, FSU continues to celebrate its rich history while continuing to maintain its diversity and opportunities for all peoples.

FSU is proud of its rich history of offering opportunities for higher education to all peoples since 1867. The university embraces its diversity and realizes the value of multi-cultural experiences, especially in today’s global business economy. For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/ir/ factbooks-and-sheets.

Fall 2007-2012 Employees by Race 800

RACE

FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11

FY12

White

230

244

195

218

209

207

Black

636

639

598

623

596

593

Asian

65

50

50

46

53

54

Hispanic

19

23

19

22

19

23

11

15

15

15

13

11

American Indian

0

0

0

0

3

4

Other Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

0

0

0

1

1

2

NR Alien

0

27

22

22

18

12

Unknown

0

2

1

5

0

5

Total

961

1,000 900

952

912

911

RACE

FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11

FY12

White

1,120

1,031

1,014

1,015

1,052

Black

4,799

4,459

4,504 4,044

4,025

4,023

Asian

77

74

70

62

68

72

Hispanic

278

266

255

241

296

345

76

73

71

79

103

113

0

0

2

5

6

7

0

0

0

13

35

44

NR Alien

37

29

20

21

41

41

Race/Ethnicity Unkn.

0

0

347

349

341

363

Missing/Other

305

285

0

0

0

0

Total

6,692 6,217

700 600

White

500

Black

Asian

American Indian

400

Hispanic

Native Hawaiian/ Other Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian/

300 200

Two or More Races NR Alien

100 0

Unknown

FY07

FY08

FY09

FY10

FY11

FY12

Fall 2007-2012 Student Enrollment by Race 5k

4k

White Black Asian

3k

Hispanic

American Indian

967

American Indian

Native Hawaiian/ Other Pacific Islander

Native Hawaiian/ Other Pacific Islander

2k

Two or More Races

Two or More Races

NR Alien Race/Ethnicity Unknown

1k

Missing/Other

0

FY07

FY08

FY09

FY10

FY11

FY12

6,283 5,781

5,930 6,060

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Student Retention Initiatives Fall 2012 earning Communities: Learning communities are sets of linked courses, usually exploring a L common theme. Instructors in learning communities work together to develop the theme and coordinate their course content. Students enroll in all of the courses linked through the learning community. By linking together students, faculty, and courses, learning communities create more opportunities for enrichment, interaction, and exploration. Learning communities have been shown to increase student academic performance and retention. In Fall 2012, 80% of entering FSU freshmen participated in learning communities.

Co-Curricular Engagement: Learning takes place outside as well as inside the classroom.

University College and Student Affairs collaborated to promote and document co-curricular engagement through Bronco Advantage, a web portal that advertises campus events and records student participation.

Students of Promise Program: FSU developed the Students of Promise Program to assist students whose academic record would otherwise not permit them to continue at FSU. Students in this program succeeded at twice the rate of non-participants with similar academic records.

Boosting Bronco Brothers (B3): The B3 program is a pre-orientation event for entering male students. Over an intensive three-day experience, young men set educational values and goals, worked on strategies for success, created healthy, supportive relationships with each other, and pledged to help each other throughout the first year and beyond.

Bronco MILE: The primary purpose of the Bronco MILE ("Male Initiative on Leadership & Excellence") is to better create educational and personal conditions that promote the success of FSU men. To achieve this purpose, the goals are to: (a) inspire academic and personal excellence; (b) create a powerful community of learners and learning; (c) encourage high levels of student engagement in academic and personal support services; and (d) engage students in co-curricular experiences, particularly leadership development, that complement their academic endeavors.

Taken together, the Bronco MILE focuses on the development of the whole student in a manner that improves student retention and degree completion rates.

For more information, visit: http://www.uncfsu.edu/male-initiative/boosting-bronco-brothers and http://www.uncfsu.edu/university-college.

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First-time Freshmen Enrolled Fall 2007-2012 by SAT Combined

500 Not Available >1400 & <=1600 >1200 & <=1400

400

>1000 & <=1200 >800 & <=1000 >600 & <=800 >400 & <=600

300

200

100

0

FY07

FY08

FY09

FY10

FY11

FY12

SAT COMBINED >400 & <=600 >600 & <=800 >800 & <=1000 >1000 & <=1200 >1200 & <=1400 >1400 & <=1600 Not Available

FY07 3 357 442 80 3 0 57

FY08 0 169 324 59 4 0 26

FY09 1 291 368 49 4 0 49

FY10 1 172 270 47 1 0 56

FY11 1 193 357 39 3 0 62

FY12 1 174 325 39 7 0 66

Total

942

582

762

547

655

612

Average SAT

846

865

843

854

861

860

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2010 HUD-HBCU Grant

By award of a three-year, $500,000 grant from HUD-HBCU, Fayetteville State University proposes to facilitate the long-term transformation of the southern Murchison Road Corridor of Fayetteville, North Carolina through activities that will strengthen the adjacent community in order to lure economic investment and promote both economic and environmental sustainability. With collaboration between FSU, the community and governmental agencies, FSU proposes to expand its role and effectiveness in addressing community needs and revitalizing neighborhoods along the Murchison Road Corridor. Improving the quality of life in neighborhoods around the campus will reflect favorably on the University as it continues to take the lead in an area where little private investment occurs. Undertaking this activity will also create service learning and cocurricular opportunities for our students and promote their community engagement.

Opportunities for Local Businesses

Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) and Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) have equal opportunity and are encouraged to work on FSU’s campus. For construction contracts during the past three years, totaling $18.5M, the University has far exceeded the State of North Carolina’s HUB/MBE participation goal of 10%, trending upward to 89% in 2012. At 89%, FSU had the 2nd highest HUB/MBE participation rate of the 17 UNC-system universities for construction projects awarded between July 2009 – October 2012.

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FOOD,HEALTH,&WELLNESS The health and well-being of students, employees and all connected with the University is paramount and a priority for FSU. People are the world’s most precious resource and the most important inter-connected pillar of sustainability: 1) society (people), 2) environment and 3) economy.

The Fight Against Obesity Films in HBO’s documentary series titled: “The Weight of the Nation, confronting America’s obesity epidemic,” were shown in the Student Center due to a partnership between the University’s Department of Sociology, The Green Team and Aramark. Several students were able to understand more about this problem and dialog afterwards with an in-house subject matter expert, Stacye A. Blount, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology.

Food Waste Diversion—Composting!

In 2012, the University applied for a $10,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach for acquisition of food waste diversion equipment. Notice of award will be in mid-2013 and the University in planning to start composting food waste from the Dining Hall in conjunction with the renovation and addition project to the Student Center, even if FSU is not awarded the grant. This is another example of the University’s commitment to sustainability.

3rd Party Renewable Energy Projects The University is investigating methods to solicit proposals for 3rd-party funded solar domestic hot water retrofits in two residence halls. The retrofits would offset the use of natural gas to heat water in both residence halls, and in one case would also replace an aging and inefficient natural gas-fired boiler for backup water heating.

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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Natural or green spaces are important physical components of the campus. These areas on campus offer students, faculty, staff and visitors an opportunity for outdoor social gathering, informal spaces for study, outdoor laboratory environments, places for play, rest and relaxation.

The University understands and appreciates the value of these spaces, which is reflected in the Campus Master Plan

Cook Quad Restored During the 2000 Higher Education Bond Program, the University was awarded funds for multiple capital improvement projects. During that time of multiple construction projects, temporary modular facilities were needed to allow displaced departments the ability to continue operating. This resulted in three temporary modular buildings and a temporary gravel parking lot being placed in the Cook Quad. In 2012, the quad was finally restored to its former glory. Improvements included new wider sidewalks and enhanced building entry plazas, more trees, plants and grass, site benches, bicycle racks, stormwater drainage repairs, water-efficient irrigation, very energyefficient light-emitting diode (LED) site lighting and electrical sub-meters that allow real-time energy consumption monitoring by the buildings located in the quad. Many of these are new campus standards for green spaces and sustainable project elements.

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Images of the newly restored Cook Quad.

TOMORROW&BEYOND Being one of the University’s core values, FSU will continue making progress in sustainability while striving towards climate neutrality.

Some of the initiatives on the horizon for 2013 include green cleaning and housekeeping, food waste composting, more low-emitting and fuel-efficient preferred parking spaces, electric vehicles charging stations, more bicycle racks, new covered city bus stop (FAST), energy performance contracting, renewable energy projects, academic program(s) in sustainability and the pursuit of more grant opportunities to fund more needed climate action and campus improvement projects.

Energy Savings Performance Contract Next Steps The University’s ESCO partners plan to complete Investment Grade Audits on both ESPC’s in late 2013, and proceed directly to construction in early 2014 on both projects. We anticipate a comprehensive package of Energy Conservation Measures to include lighting and plumbing retrofits, building envelope and HVAC equipment upgrades, and an interactive Building and Energy Management System to improve the engagement of the campus community with the University’s sustainability initiative.

We encourage all to do their part, pitch-in and together we can make a difference!

Visit this report online and many of the initiatives highlighted at http://www.uncfsu.edu/facilities-management/sustainability.

Renaissance Hall, LEED Silver, opened summer 2012.

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