10/5/2023 Meeting Agenda
Associated Project(s):
The iCAP Engagement Team will be meeting this Thursday, 10/5, from 11am-12pm.
Attached is the agenda for the upcoming meeting.
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Engagement005 DIA and Green Sports Alliance - Successful
Associated Project(s):Following is the response from DIA:
Jennifer,
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) approves the recommendation to formally join the Green Sports Alliance at the $2,500 Premier Membership level. Assistant Athletic Director Tim Knox will be responsible for coordinating the implementation for DIA.
Josh
See the iWG assessment for Engagement005 DIA and Green Sports Alliance here.
For future updates, please refer to the Green Sports Alliance project here.
Engagement004 ADV498 Sustainability Campaign Partnership - Successful
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the response to the Engagement004 ADV498 Sustainability Campaign Partnership recommendation from Dr. Madhu Khanna.
See the iWG assessment of the Engagement004 ADV498 Sustainability Campaign Partnership recommendation.
Attached Files:Engagement003 Sustainability Ambassador Program - Successful
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the response to the Engagement003 Sustainability Ambassador Program recommendation from Dr. Madhu Khanna.
See the Engagement003 Sustainability Ambassador Program assessment.
For future updates, please refer to the NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors project.
Attached Files:Engagement004 ADV498 Sustainability Campaign Partnership - Transmitted
Associated Project(s):On 4/20/2023, the Engagement004 ADV498 Sustainability Campaign Partnership recommendation was transmitted to Dr. Madhu Khanna, Director of iSEE, with the following email. The iWG assessment is attached.
Hello Dr. Khanna,
The Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Working Group (iWG) reviewed the Engagement004 ADV498 Sustainability Campaign Partnership recommendation from the Engagement iCAP Team. The iWG discussed this and recommends that iSEE’s Communications office should take the materials created by the ADV 498 class and integrate the concepts in the overarching iSEE marketing program. iSEE could develop a marketing task-force to work with the iCAP Engagement Team on this integration. Please see the details included in the attached iWG assessment and Engagement iCAP Team recommendation.
The Formal iCAP Procedures includes a section on campus unit responsibilities upon receipt of a recommendation, and we respectfully request your initial response to this recommendation by May 12, if possible. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, we are happy to arrange a call.
Sincerely,
Morgan
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MORGAN B. WHITE and
Dr. JENNIFER FRATERRIGO
Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP)iCAP Working Group co-chairs
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
sustainability@illinois.edu
https://icap.sustainability.illinois.edu/See the Engagement004 ADV498 Sustainability Campaign Partnership recommendation here.
Engagement003 Sustainability Ambassador Program - Transmitted
Associated Project(s):On 4/20/2023, the Engagement003 Sustainability Ambassador Program recommendation was transmitted to Dr. Madhu Khanna, Director of iSEE, with the following email. The iWG assessment is attached.
Hello Dr. Khanna,
The Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Working Group (iWG) reviewed the Engagement003 Sustainability Ambassador Program recommendation from the Engagement iCAP Team to establish a Sustainability Ambassador Program. The iWG discussed this and recommends that iSEE should work with University Housing and with Private Certified Housing to roll this program out and encourage student participation through residential coordinators/contacts. iSEE should also roll this out through the Student Sustainability Leadership Council (SSLC), the Illini Union Board (IUB), and the Illinois Student Government (ISG). Please see the details included in the attached iWG assessment and Engagement iCAP Team recommendation.
The Formal iCAP Procedures includes a section on campus unit responsibilities upon receipt of a recommendation, and we respectfully request your initial response to this recommendation by May 12, if possible. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, we are happy to arrange a call.
Sincerely,
Morgan
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MORGAN B. WHITE and
Dr. JENNIFER FRATERRIGO
Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP)iCAP Working Group co-chairs
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
sustainability@illinois.edu
https://icap.sustainability.illinois.edu/See the Engagement003 Sustainability Ambassador Program recommendation here.
Zero Waste iCAP Meeting 4/25/23
Associated Project(s):On April 25th, the Zero Waste iCAP team met to discuss the State Farm Center Recycling (ZW011) recommendation and brainstorm on the Zero Waste iCAP summary report for the 22-23 FY.
Meeting minutes are attached.
Attached Files:Engagement005 DIA and Green Sports Alliance - Transmitted
Associated Project(s):On 4/10/2023, the Engagement005 DIA and Green Sports Alliance recommendation was transmitted to Josh Whitman and Timothy Knox, at the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), with the following email. The iWG assessment is attached.
Dear Mr. Whitman and Tim,
The Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Working Group (iWG) recently approved recommendation Engagement005 from the Engagement iCAP Team for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics to formally join the Green Sports Alliance. The expectation is that doing so would increase the visibility of campus sustainability efforts and put UIUC on par with fellow Big10 institutions that are integrating sustainability into athletics. Additional details are provided in the attached recommendation.
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 May 5, if possible. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, we are happy to jump on a call with you to discuss it.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Fraterrigo
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Dr. JENNIFER FRATERRIGO AND
MORGAN B. WHITE
Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP)iCAP Working Group co-chairs
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
sustainability@illinois.edu
https://icap.sustainability.illinois.edu/See the Engagement005 DIA and Green Sports Alliance recommendation here.
Attached Files:iCAP Engagement Team Meeting 4-6
Associated Project(s):The iCAP Engagement Team had its April meeting. We discussed iCAP 7.1 and Earth Week. Next semester, our team is looking to revamp the Green Certified Office program.
Attached Files:Engagement iCAP Team Meeting 3-2-23
Associated Project(s):The Engagement iCAP Team met on 3/2 to follow up on brainstormed projects and develop first drafts of recommendations. Meeting minutes are attached.
Attached Files:Engagement Team Meeting 2-2-23
Associated Project(s):The Engagement iCAP Team met for the first time this semester. Group discussed iCAP Engagement Objectives and potential recommendations to pitch for the Spring semester. Meeting minutes are attached.
Attached Files:iWG Meeting Minutes 12-12-22
Associated Project(s):The iWG met on 12-12-22 and discussed the following agenda. The meeting minutes are attached.
- Brief introductions
- LW004 Monarchs Need Milkweed
- Jen to transmit to F&S
- Education008 Sustainability in Study Abroad
- Engagement003 Sustainability Ambassador Program
- Engagement004 ADV498 Sustainability Campaign Partnership
- Engagement005 DIA and Green Sports Alliance
Next meeting:
Attached Files:Engagement002 Take Action Weblink - Successful
Associated Project(s):Madhu Khanna, Director of iSEE, responded to the Engagement iCAP Team on 12/12/22:
Dear Engagement Team,
Thank you for submitting the Engagement002 Take Action Weblink recommendation. We agree that clarifying the Campus Sustainability page on the iSEE website to prioritize “taking action” is an important initiative.
While we fully support increasing visibility of sustainability best practices and involvement opportunities, we ask that the Engagement team provides an outlined vision of your suggestions on how to consolidate information on the Campus Sustainability Page. Additionally, please provide examples of what type of actions you would like to see by clicking a “take action” link.
Thank you again for your hard work and we look forward to reviewing your website suggestions!
Sincerely,
Madhu Khanna
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See transmittal and iWG assessment of Engagement002 Take Action Weblink here.
See original submittal of Engagement002 Take Action Weblink recommendation here.Engagement003 Sustainability Ambassador Program - Submitted
Associated Project(s):The Engagement iCAP Team submitted the attached Engagement003 Sustainability Ambassador Program recommendation to the iWG on 12/8/22. The recommendation states:
The Illini Sustainability Ambassador program is meant to have an emphasis in housing but can be applicable in any form across campus. The status would last for one year, with a recertification needed year after year. There will be a one-day introductory training session that covers our own campus sustainability goals (the iCAP). The session includes overview of ILO, Greener Campus Programs, SSC project funding, and highlighting the SSLC and iSEE sustainability event calendars. The introductory session will be at the beginning of the school year, and we will have a celebratory event in April to recognize the people who successfully became sustainability ambassadors. To incorporate the program into housing, there is a checklist of how to make your residence more sustainable (i.e., turning lights off when not in use, eating a vegetarian meal once a week, reusable coffee cup, walking to class, etc.). These actions would contribute to the five hours of volunteering or service that are required to become a sustainability ambassador.
Attached Files:Engagement005 DIA and Green Sports Alliance - Submitted
Associated Project(s):The Engagement iCAP Team submitted the attached Engagement005 DIA and Green Sports Alliance recommendation to the iWG on 12/8/22. The recommendation states as follows:
The 2020 Illinois Climate Action Plan calls for the university to increase the visibility of campus sustainability efforts by joining the Green Sports Alliance through the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics by summer 2021. While the DIA has not formally joined the Green Sports Alliance, Facilities & Services became a member of the GSA in June 2021, and GSA presented at the October 2021 Illinois Green Infrastructure & Erosion Control Conference. Other Big Ten Institutions involved in the GSA are Indiana University, Michigan State University, Pennsylvania State University, The Ohio State University, The University of Iowa, The University of Michigan, and The University of Minnesota(Swanson 2022).
University of Illinois Athletics is a role model for college sports. Formally enrolling in the Green Sports Alliance will bridge the gap between organizations/colleges on campus, as well as leading sustainable efforts along with other Big 10 Schools.
Attached Files:Engagement004 ADV498 Sustainability Campaign Partnership - Submitted
Associated Project(s):The Engagement iCAP Team submitted the attached recommendation Engagement004 ADV498 Sustainability Campaign Partnership to the iWG on 12/8/22. The recommendation states:
The Engagement Team recommends that we implement two sets of campaigns (one designated for students and the other for faculty/staff) that will promote iSEE’s message across campus. Our team has compiled a set of advertising campaigns that were created by this year’s ADV 498 Capstone class to use as advertising materials around the campus. Furthermore, we request that iSEE’s Communication team uses these materials and campaign methods for each term (Spring 2023-Fall 2023 and Spring 2024-Fall 2024). The iCAP Engagement Team can stay involved in this effort if need be. Please see attached documents for Ad Campaign plan.
Attached Files:LW003 Certified Green Building Certification - Declined
Associated Project(s):The LW003 Certified Green Building Certification was declined and returned to the team on April 16, 2022 with the following message.
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Hello Land and Water iCAP Team,
Thank you for your continued efforts toward making our campus more sustainable and advocating for the iCAP 2020 objectives for Land and Water! The attached recommendation (LW003 Certified Green Building Certification) has been declined by the iCAP Working Group (iWG). The iWG reviewed this recommendation in the April 2021 and May 2021 meetings and determined it would be better to consider an awards program, preferably for individual efforts rather than buildings.
As your team suggested, I’ll share this information with the Engagement iCAP Team, so they can consider a related recommendation for an awards program.
Thanks,
Morgan===============
See the submittal of LW003 Certified Green Building Certification here.
Engagement002 Take Action Weblink - Transmitted
Associated Project(s):The Engagement002 iCAP Portal Redesign was renamed to Engagement002 Take Action Weblink. On 11/11/22, the recommendation was transmitted to Madhu Khanna, Director of iSEE, with the following email. The iWG assessment is attached.
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Hello Dr. Khanna,
The Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Working Group (iWG) reviewed recommendation Engagement002 from the Engagement iCAP Team about the iCAP Portal. The iWG discussed this and rather than changes to the database repository site of the iCAP Portal, the iWG recommends that iSEE’s communications team, in collaboration with the iCAP teams, take the steps recorded in the attached word document and listed here:
1) For immediate action - Highlight a Student Action button to access the related “Action” page. Make it consistent throughout the various websites, so the students/users know it is the same link.
2) Look carefully at the iSEE campus sustainability page/site to streamline it and make it a lot more accessible for students, so they know how to take action and understand the progress we’ve made in this area.
3) Develop an image-based site for campus sustainability engagement, with appropriate campus professionals and a student focus group that includes students with visual background and students with sustainability knowledge. Include time-based suggestions (if you have five minutes, if you have 30 minutes, if you have an hour, if you have an hour each week, etc.). Include suggestions for iSEE website, iCAP Portal, and related sites, as well as development of new landing page website.
4) Reassess and renew the message and graphics of the iCAP web-presence on a regular basis (at least every five years).
The Formal iCAP Procedures includes a section on campus unit responsibilities upon receipt of a recommendation, and we respectfully request your initial response to this recommendation by November 30, if possible. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, we are happy to discuss this with you further.
Sincerely,
Morgan, Jen, and Meredith
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See submittal of Engagement002 iCAP Portal Redesign --> Engagement002 Take Action Weblink recommendation here.
See attached iWG assessment.Attached Files:iWG Meeting Minutes 10-10-22
Associated Project(s):The iCAP Working Group met on 10-10-22 and discussed the Engagement002 recommendation, campus sustainability month activities, and the clean energy plan. The meeting minutes are attached.
Attached Files:iCAP Engagement Team Meeting 11-9
Associated Project(s):Members of the iCAP Engagement Team met today to discuss our final recommendations for the semester.
Attatched are the meeting minutes.
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