Climate Action
Background
Climate Change is one of the most important challenges facing our modern world. University Climate Planning is crucial to ensure that, as a leader in higher education, UMW is swift in designing a sustainable & climate-focused future for all.
In March of 2022, President Paino made the commitment to accelerate UMW’s response to climate change by developing the Climate Action Plan.
UMW’s Climate Action Plan is being developed by the Climate Action Task Force, a presidentially-appointed task force made of student, faculty, and staff leaders across the University.
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Mission
The Climate Action Task Force (Task Force), under the direction of the UMW President, will develop a detailed Climate Action Plan for the implementation of the University’s commitment to climate leadership. With our plan, UMW will join the broad movement of colleges and universities fighting climate change. We will join with local communities and seek synergies to decrease climate change. The plan will 1) identify specific actions and policies, 2) provide measurable objectives, and 3) include timeframes for implementation.
The Task Force will recommend immediate and longer-term actions and policies for the consideration of the President. These actions and policies will be guided by the following questions:
- What is UMW currently doing to minimize negative impacts on the global environment? What can be done to improve the reach and effectiveness of current actions?
- What visible and impactful action(s) can be implemented immediately, i.e., within 6 months?
- What can be done to empower individuals and campus groups to join senior leadership in promoting and supporting university-wide climate actions?
- What new programs, resources, and policies should be implemented, including ongoing mechanisms, that will decrease UMW’s negative impacts on the global environment?
Looking to connect? Have ideas or feedback? Email us at sustainability@umw.edu or visit our feedback dropbox!
Climate Action Task Force Membership
Student interested in joining the Climate Action Task Force? Email sustainability@umw.edu
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Sean Morrow (Co-Chair) Sustainability Coordinator; Office of Sustainability, Facilities |
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Dr. Alan Griffith (Co-Chair) Professor of Biology College of Arts and Sciences |
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Dr. Pamela Grothe Assistant Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences College of Arts and Sciences |
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John Tippett Adjunct Faculty of Earth & Environmental Sciences College of Arts and Sciences |
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Dr. Samira Fallah Assistant Professor of Management College of Business |
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Pam Taggert Assistant Director of Budget & Financial Analysis Risk Management Administrator |
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Melva Kishpaugh Director of Procurement Services Procurement Services |
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Jay Sullivan Capital Outlay Program Manager Capital Outlay |
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Sarah Kerner Alumni; Class of 2022 Earth & Environmental Sciences |
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Kate Stoneman Class of 2026 Earth & Environmental Sciences |