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iWG Meeting Notes from 1/21/2025
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the iWG meeting notes from the meeting held on Jan 21, 2025. The topic of this meeting was the proposed Zero Waste objectives for the next iCAP.
Attached Files:iWG Meeting Notes from 12/17/2024
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the iWG meeting notes from the meeting held on Dec 17, 2024. Meeting topics included 1) an update on the space committee, 2) completing review of the proposed Transportation objectives for the next iCAP, and 3) starting the review of the proposed Zero Waste objectives for the next iCAP.
Attached Files:iWG Meeting Notes from 10/22/2024
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the iWG meeting notes from the meeting held on Oct 22, 2024. The following items were discussed:
1. Energy data visualizations and their implications for Energy iCAP objectives
Attached Files:Sustainability Sub-Council Meeting 10/08/2024
Associated Project(s):The Sustainability Sub-Council met on Oct 8, 2024. The primary agenda items included:
- Carbon Neutral Energy Planning
- Plastic waste reduction
- Carbon credit sales
The slide deck and meeting minutes are attached.
Attached Files:Updated iCAP Process Flowchart
Associated Project(s):Please see the attached image, this image an an updated flowchart for iCAP processes.
Attached Files:iWG Meeting Notes from 9/24/2024
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the iWG meeting notes from the meeting held on Sept 24, 2024. The following items were discussed:
1. Review of progress toward Energy 2020 iCAP objectives
2. Review of proposed Energy 2025 iCAP objectives
Attached Files:iWG Meeting Notes from 06/07/2024
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the iWG meeting notes from the meeting held on June 7, 2024. The following items were discussed:
1. Review of ICAP Progress Update slides
2. iCAP 2025 Feedback and Next Steps
Sustainability Council Meeting 04/26/2024
Associated Project(s):The Sustainability Council met on April 26, 2024. The primary agenda items included:
- Updates
- Green Research Program
- Solar Farm 3
- Plastic Waste Reduction in Housing and Athletics
- Student Group Activities
- Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP)
- Progress & Challenges
The slide deck is attached.
Attached Files:- Updates
iWG Meeting Notes from 04/19/2024
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the iWG meeting notes from the meeting held on April 19, 2024. The following items were discussed:
- Energy recommendation under development, “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Funding for Infrastructure and Mechanical System Modernization”
- iCAP challenges and opportunities
Attached Files:Edu009 - Updating College of Business Course Descriptions - Approved
Associated Project(s):The Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Working Group (iWG) recently approved recommendation Edu009 from the Education iCAP Team to update College of Business course descriptions to reflect the sustainability content.
This recommendation aligns with Objective 6.2 of the iCAP 2020: Establish a comprehensive online repository for courses and academic programs with sustainability content.
The College of Business shared their action plan on completing the approved recommendation (attached).
This will be followed up on in the fall to ensure the proper implementation of the recommendation.
Attached Files:Edu009 - Updating College of Business Course Descriptions - Successful
Associated Project(s):On 4/1/2024, Dean of Gies College of Business, Jeff Brown, responded in favor of the Edu009 - Updating College of Business Course Descriptions recommendation with the following message:
Jennifer,
Please see the attached spreadsheet with the information requested by iCAP. Thanks for the extra few days to pull all this together. And special thanks to Amanda Brantner in Gies who did all the heavy lifting.
Jeff
See the iWG assessment and transmittal of the Edu009 Updating College of Business Course Descriptions recommendation here.
See the submission of the Edu009 Updating College of Business Course Descriptions recommendation here.
Attached Files:Edu009 - Updating College of Business Course Descriptions - Transmitted
Associated Project(s):On 3/16/2024, the Edu009 Updating College of Business Course Descriptions was transmitted to Dean Jeff Brown at Gies College of email with the following email. The iWG assessment is attached.
Dear Dean Brown,
The Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Working Group (iWG) recently approved recommendation Edu009 from the Education iCAP Team to update College of Business course descriptions to reflect the sustainability content. This recommendation aligns with Objective 6.2 of the iCAP 2020: Establish a comprehensive online repository for courses and academic programs with sustainability content. Additional details can be found in the attached assessment.
The Formal iCAP Procedures include a section on campus unit responsibilities...Expand »
On 3/16/2024, the Edu009 Updating College of Business Course Descriptions was transmitted to Dean Jeff Brown at Gies College of email with the following email. The iWG assessment is attached.
Dear Dean Brown,
The Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Working Group (iWG) recently approved recommendation Edu009 from the Education iCAP Team to update College of Business course descriptions to reflect the sustainability content. This recommendation aligns with Objective 6.2 of the iCAP 2020: Establish a comprehensive online repository for courses and academic programs with sustainability content. Additional details can be found in the attached assessment.
The Formal iCAP Procedures include a section on campus unit responsibilities upon receipt of a recommendation, and we respectfully request your response to this recommendation by March 29th. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Fraterrigo
See the Edu009 Updating College of Business Course Descriptions recommendation here.
CollapseAttached Files:Edu009 - Updating College of Business Course Descriptions - Submitted
Associated Project(s):The iCAP Education team made the following recommendation on 2/11/24:
This recommendation asks the faculty teaching ACCY 405, BUS 101, BUS 401, BADM 395, and FIN 490/580 to update their course descriptions to better reflect the sustainability content being taught. Suggested unit/department to address implementation: College of Business, specifically the Business Administration, Finance and Accounting faculty Connection to iCAP goals: 6.2 [Establish a comprehensive online repository for courses and academic programs with sustainability content.] Perceived challenges: Faculty would be required to go through the process of updating their course descriptions, but may not know what constitutes sustainability course content. Being able to...Expand »
The iCAP Education team made the following recommendation on 2/11/24:
This recommendation asks the faculty teaching ACCY 405, BUS 101, BUS 401, BADM 395, and FIN 490/580 to update their course descriptions to better reflect the sustainability content being taught. Suggested unit/department to address implementation: College of Business, specifically the Business Administration, Finance and Accounting faculty Connection to iCAP goals: 6.2 [Establish a comprehensive online repository for courses and academic programs with sustainability content.] Perceived challenges: Faculty would be required to go through the process of updating their course descriptions, but may not know what constitutes sustainability course content. Being able to disseminate course search terms may be difficult in a decentralized college. Anticipated timeline of implementation: Fall 2024.
Attached is the iCAP Education team recommendation Edu009 Updating College of Business Course Descriptions with comments from the iCAP Education team.
CollapseAttached Files:Sustainability Council Meeting 02/05/2024
Associated Project(s):The Sustainability Council met on February 5, 2024. The primary agenda items included:
- Sustainability General Education Requirement
- Green Research Program
- Plastic Waste Reduction
- Carbon Credits
The slide deck and meeting minutes are attached.
Attached Files:iWG Meeting Notes from
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the iWG meeting notes from the meeting held on December 8, 2023. The iWG reviewed the key points discussed during the Sustainability Council.
Attached Files:Sustainability Sub-Council Meeting 11/27/2023
Associated Project(s):The Sustainability Sub-Council met on November 27, 2023 in preparation of the Sustainability Council meeting. The primary agenda items included:
- Sustainability General Education Requirement
- Green Research Program
- Plastic Waste Reduction
- Carbon Credits
The slide deck and meeting minutes are attached.
LW006 Permeable Asphalt Maintenance at Lot C9 - Returned
Associated Project(s):Parking has limited funding, so during the first May iWG meeting, the recommendation was sent back to the Land & Water team. The committee advised to add in capture rate and return on investment data before resubmitting for another meeting.
See submitted recommendation LW006 Permeable Asphalt Maintenance at Lot C9
iWG Meeting Notes from 10/27/2023
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the iWG meeting notes from the meeting held on October 27, 2023. During this meeting, the iWG discussed:
- the charge letter sent to iCAP teams
- an overview of developments in Energy
Attached Files:Transportation 015 Fleet Replacement - Successful
Associated Project(s):Following is the response from Dr. Ehab Kamarah from F&S on October 11, 2023:
Thank you, Dr. Fraterrigo. F&S supports the recommendations.
Regards,
Ehab
Read the iWG transmittal for Transportation 015 Fleet Replacement.
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