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An Assets-based Approach for Sustainability Strategic Planning and Engagement. Cynthia Klein-Banai, PhD, Associate Chancellor for Sustainability, UIC Jennifer Hirsch, Ph.D., Sustainability & Diversity Specialist and Consultant to the UIC Office of Sustainability Nina Pellizzari, Student Intern.
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An Assets-based Approach for Sustainability Strategic Planning and Engagement Cynthia Klein-Banai, PhD, Associate Chancellor for Sustainability, UIC Jennifer Hirsch, Ph.D., Sustainability & Diversity Specialist and Consultant to the UIC Office of Sustainability Nina Pellizzari, Student Intern
Introduction • Peggy Barlett quote—plans v. engagement JENNY PPT SLIDE • Leith Sharp—3rd wave of sustainability JENNY PPT SLIDE
The Charge • Provost and Vice-Chancellor for Administration • Sustainability lens (diversity to curriculum) • All levels: teaching, research, processes, operations, communities • Urban environment • Beyond environment • Insure future of programs, research, student success • Document preservation • Learning retention • Staff burn out • Significance of being a sustainable campus within a diverse urban environment
SST Organizational Chart Chancellor Vice-Chancellor for Administrative Services Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Provost Associate Chancellor(Office of Sustainability) VP for Planning & Programming MPA Capstone Groups UIC Community Survey Steering Committee (SC) Process Evaluation UPP Studio Advisory Committee (AC) Student Interns Working Groups Education & Outreach Health & Wellness Systems Use PhysicalStructure
Goal 1: Build on UIC’s strengths to integrate sustainability into all aspects of campus Strategic Goals & Initiatives Campus Assets
Student Interns and Classes • Assets based approach • Generated by committee • Interviews and presentations by students • Deliberative approach • Drew on “big ideas” • Inductive approach Campus Assets
Next steps • Data: qualitative, about a broader range of issues • Shift from outcomes to processes/principles