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Executive SummaryThis report contains a detailed statistical analysis of the results to the survey titled Strategic Sustainability Plan Survey . The results analysis includes answers from all respondents who took the survey in the 38 day period from Friday, June 06, 2014 to Monday, July 14, 2014. 230 completed responses were received to the survey during this time.

Survey Results & Analysis

Survey: Strategic Sustainability Plan Survey Author: Filter: Responses Received: 230

Part 1 1.1 Identify the category that describes you:

Response Count

Percent

TRU Student 67 29.1%TRU Staff 57 24.8%TRU Administration 24 10.4%

TRU Faculty 34 14.8%TRU Alumni 24 10.4%Other 24 10.4%

 Please select one if applicable.

Response Count

Percent

Aboriginal Student 2 3.1%International Student 11 16.9%Distance Learning Student 4 6.2%

Not Applicable 48 73.8%

 Please select one if applicable.

Response Count

Percent

Dean 0 0.0%Not Applicable 33 100.0%

Please specify. For example, Kamloops Resident, Construction Contractor, City of Kamloops Staff etc.

Please specify. For example, Kamloops Resident, Construction Contractor, City of Kamloops Staff etc.Kamloops residentKamloops resident and casual student.kamloops residentKamloops residentCity of Kamloops Staff Kamloops ResidentKamloops ResidentKamloops ResidentKamloops residentKamloops residentKamloops ResidentKamloops ResidentKamloops residentKamloops residentKamloops resident (boyfriend is student at TRU)Kamloops residentYouth Employment CoordinatorKamloops resident

Have worked in Kamloopskamloops residentWilliams Lake support staffTRUWL Support StaffPritchard pensioner.engineer

 

Part 2 The following themes are proposed for the new TRU Strategic Sustainability Plan. Every initiative has financial and human resource constraints, making it important to prioritize efforts. We want to hear what you value most. Please rate (on the scale provided) how important it is to you that TRU take action towards the following: Design & Construction

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.01 The campus is a destination and provides a complete village where people can live, work, learn and play.

2.6% (6)

14.8% (34)

26.1% (60)

30.0% (69)

26.1% (60)

0.4% (1)

2.02 Buildings and facilities are designed in accordance with best practices in low impact

1.7% (4)

4.3% (10) 16.1% (37)

37.8% (87)

39.6% (91)

0.4% (1)

and sustainable design.2.03 During the construction process, negative impacts are reduced, local opportunities are created, and sustainable practices are employed.

1.3% (3) 2.6% (6) 17.8%

(41)39.1% (90)

37.4% (86)

1.7% (4)

Buildings Energy and Air Quality

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.04 Energy is derived from local, clean and renewable sources.

0.9% (2) 3.9% (9) 22.6% (52)

32.2% (74)

40.0% (92)

0.4% (1)

2.05 Buildings use less energy/power and emit less greenhouse gas.

0.4% (1) 2.2% (5) 11.7% (27)

35.7% (82)

48.7% (112)

1.3% (3)

2.06 0.4% (1) 0.0% (0) 12.6% 31.7% 54.8% 0.4%

Buildings protect human health through high quality indoor environments.

(29) (73) (126) (1)

 

Campus Grounds

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.07 Soft landscapes are planned and maintained with the health of the local

2.2% (5) 2.6% (6) 17.4% (40)

40.9% (94)

35.2% (81)

1.7% (4)

ecology and bio-diversity in mind (such as plants, natural areas).2.08 Hard landscapes are planned and maintained to reduce environmental impacts and facilitate social interaction and cultural expression (such as plazas, fountains, roads).

2.2% (5) 10.0% (23)

22.6% (52)

34.3% (79)

29.1% (67)

1.7% (4)

 

Please rate (on the scale provided) how important it is to you that TRU take action towards the following: Transportation

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.09 There is less need to travel to/from campus by car and when

3.5% (8)

15.2% (35)

30.4% (70)

27.0% (62)

21.3% (49)

2.6% (6)

doing so it is through more efficient means (such as carpooling, using efficient vehicles, etc.).2.10 Traveling to/from campus by transit is a viable, convenient option.

2.2% (5)

7.4% (17)

20.0% (46)

28.7% (66)

40.4% (93)

1.3% (3)

2.11 Traveling to/from and around campus by bike is a safe and convenient option.

2.6% (6)

9.1% (21)

30.4% (70)

24.3% (56)

29.6% (68)

3.9% (9)

2.12 Campus is a pedestrian friendly environment that is easy to navigate.

0.4% (1)

3.9% (9)

16.1% (37)

34.3% (79)

45.2% (104)

0.0% (0)

2.13 Operations vehicles and equipment use clean, efficient fuels (such as TRU trucks, lawn mowers, snow plows, etc.).

1.7% (4)

9.6% (22)

28.7% (66)

27.8% (64)

31.7% (73)

0.4% (1)

 

Waste

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.14 TRU aggressively moves towards zero waste (more recycling and composting, less to the landfill).

1.3% (3) 4.8% (11) 15.2% (35)

35.2% (81)

43.5% (100)

0.0% (0)

2.15 Reduce the total amount of waste generated on campus (i.e. less "stuff" such as packaging and disposables).

0.4% (1) 5.2% (12) 18.7% (43)

35.2% (81)

40.4% (93)

0.0% (0)

2.16 Hazardous waste is safely managed (includes pesticides, batteries, electronics, paints, etc.).

0.4% (1) 1.7% (4) 10.4% (24)

23.9% (55)

63.0% (145)

0.4% (1)

 

Please rate (on the scale provided) how important it is to you that TRU take action towards the following: Water

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.17 Buildings and facilities use less potable water (water "from the tap").

1.7% (4)

13.5% (31)

33.0% (76)

27.4% (63)

21.3% (49)

3.0% (7)

2.18 Rainwater is a precious resource that is harvested and utilized on campus grounds before it ends up in the storm sewer.

1.7% (4)

10.9% (25)

24.8% (57)

28.7% (66)

32.6% (75)

1.3% (3)

2.19 Wastewater is cleaned and reused before being discharged to the sewer system (water that

4.3% (10)

12.6% (29)

27.8% (64)

28.3% (65)

24.8% (57)

2.2% (5)

is not safe for drinking such as water from hand washing, toilets, road surface runoff, etc.).

 

Dining Services & Food

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.20 The TRU community has opportunities to grow food on a small scale (community gardens, plots, rooftops as opposed to agricultural production).

4.3% (10) 14.3% (33)

27.0% (62)

24.8% (57)

28.7% (66)

0.9% (2)

2.21 TRU supports healthy, sustainable food for on‐campus dining and

1.3% (3) 6.1% (14) 17.8% (41)

31.3% (72)

43.0% (99)

0.4% (1)

catering.

 IT Services

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.22 IT services are delivered with responsible procurement, energy management, and waste reduction in mind.

1.3% (3) 7.4% (17) 33.5%

(77)34.3% (79)

20.9% (48)

2.6% (6)

Purchasing

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.23 TRU uses its purchasing power to support more socially and environmentally responsible businesses and practices.

2.2% (5) 5.7% (13) 27.4% (63)

30.4% (70)

33.9% (78)

0.4% (1)

Please rate (on the scale provided) how important it is to you that TRU take action towards the following: Internal Advocacy

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.24 Leaders, faculty, staff and students actively seek and integrate sustainability learning into their personal lives and share their learning with the TRU community.

1.7% (4) 9.6% (22) 33.0% (76)

34.3% (79)

20.9% (48)

0.4% (1)

External Advocacy

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.25 Leaders, faculty, staff and students are active

2.6% (6) 10.0% (23)

33.0% (76)

31.3% (72)

21.7% (50)

1.3% (3)

in advancing sustainability initiatives and learning beyond the TRU community.

 Please rate (on the scale provided) how important it is to you that TRU take action towards the following: Curriculum

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.26 TRU students have access to training and education that help equip them to lead society toward a sustainable future.

1.3% (3) 5.7% (13) 24.3% (56)

30.9% (71)

37.0% (85)

0.9% (2)

Research

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.27 A wide‐spread, multi‐disciplinary research community is engaged in sustainability research to help address society's challenges for a sustainable future.

0.4% (1) 8.3% (19) 23.0% (53)

33.5% (77)

33.0% (76)

1.7% (4)

 

Please rate (on the scale provided) how important it is to you that TRU take action towards the following: Governance

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.28 Sustainability is a core and integrated part of TRU's governance framework.

1.3% (3) 7.8% (18) 29.1% (67)

33.0% (76)

25.2% (58)

3.5% (8)

 

Diversity & Access

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.29 TRU is a diverse community that is accessible.

0.9% (2) 3.5% (8) 20.4% (47)

38.7% (89)

34.8% (80)

1.7% (4)

 Human Resources

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.30 Sustainability is incorporated into human resources programs and policies.

1.7% (4) 7.4% (17) 32.6% (75)

30.9% (71)

20.9% (48)

6.5% (15)

Investment

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.31 Endowment investment decisions are made with local and global sustainability in mind.

1.7% (4) 6.1% (14) 30.9% (71)

27.0% (62)

28.3% (65)

6.1% (14)

Monitoring & Communication

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

No opinion

2.32 Sustainability performance and action is tracked, packaged, celebrated and communicated on campus and beyond.

1.3% (3) 10.4% (24)

29.1% (67)

30.0% (69)

27.4% (63)

1.7% (4)

 

Part 3 3.1 How important is it to you that TRU be a leader in sustainability among Canadian post-secondary institutions?

Response Count

Percent

Not Important 8 3.5%Somewhat Important 17 7.4%

Important 57 24.8%Very Important 69 30.0%Extremely Important 77 33.5%

No opinion 2 0.9%

 

3.2 While many definitions of sustainability exist, they typically contain social, environmental and economic elements. Please rank the three elements from the most important (1) to the least important (3). Two or more elements can receive the same rank, indicating that you view these elements as having equal importance.

Social/Cultural

Environmental

Fiscal/Economic

2 1 33 3 32 1 32 1 3

2 1 31 1 12 1 31 1 12 2 13 1 23 1 23 1 21 1 31 3 23 1 23 1 21 1 13 1 22 1 21 2 11 1 22 1 13 1 22 1 32 3 11 1 11 1 12 1 32 1 22 1 33 1 21 2 32 1 32 1 2

3 2 13 3 32 1 33 1 22 1 33 1 28 5 89 9 93 2 11 1 32 1 11 2 22 1 11 2 32 1 32 1 33 1 22 1 31 2 33 2 11 1 23 1 22 1 21 1 22 3 12 1 31 1 12 1 31 2 33 1 2

3 1 11 3 21 2 32 1 31 3 21 2 32 1 31 1 22 1 33 2 12 1 23 1 22 1 13 2 12 1 32 1 32 1 32 1 11 2 31 2 31 3 22 1 31 2 32 1 12 1 33 2 12 1 32 1 13 1 23 3 3

2 1 32 1 32 1 31 1 23 1 22 1 32 1 22 2 13 2 12 1 32 1 33 1 23 1 22 1 31 2 32 1 33 2 12 1 32 1 33 1 22 1 23 1 21 2 13 1 22 3 13 2 12 3 12 1 31 1 32 1 3

2 1 23 2 13 2 12 2 13 1 21 2 32 3 33 1 21 1 13 1 21 3 21 2 33 1 22 1 31 2 33 1 22 1 32 1 22 1 22 1 22 1 31 2 31 2 31 2 32 3 32 1 12 1 32 3 12 3 11 1 2

2 1 33 1 22 1 33 3 33 3 31 1 13 1 22 1 32 1 21 1 12 1 21 3 23 2 13 1 22 3 12 3 11 2 33 1 23 1 21 1 22 1 32 1 31 2 32 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 21 2 32 1 13 3 2

1 1 11 2 32 3 22 1 31 2 33 1 22 1 22 1 32 1 32 1 31 1 31 1 12 1 23 1 23 1 23 1 22 1 32 1 31 2 32 3 12 1 22 2 12 1 12 1 33 2 11 3 21 2 32 1 32 1 12 1 3

1 2 31 1 21 1 11 2 32 1 23 1 21 2 32 1 31 2 32 1 32 1 11 1 22 1 32 3 13 1 21 2 3

 

3.3 The Strategic Sustainability Plan will capture a collective vision. In one to three words, please list some phrases or concepts that you think are important elements in describing or representing TRU’s vision for sustainability.

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)Vegetable Learning Garden

Executives Leading by Example

Promote Outdoor Activities

leader innovator researcher problem solver solution oriented

environmentally responsible

president leads the way

on-campus experimenting

sharing knowledge

environmental learning leader

Environmental leadership

Environmental education

renewable resources green design social

outreach leadership

Reduce waste

Encorporate natural space

Encourage transit use

Energy reduction programs

Educate about recylcling

Lead by example

Employee health programs

Smoke free campus

Littering fines

Community Diversity Collaborative Attainable Simple Pro Activetelecommute where sensible

flex time

Accountability

Future Generations

Time for Change Different Mindset Caring

walking, biking, friendly

transit friendly waste reduction

energy conservation

principle directed innovation leadership research natural local

Practical Individual ownership of

small steps to big ends

greenlocal economy local food local energy energy

conservationlocal autonomy

education modeling practiseaccountability measured history

Consistent & long term support

Integrate learning & operation

Living labs Incr. Community projects

less is more take just enough

give something back

eat local food walk to work leaders think locally

cherish your community

share your bounty

focuis on giving

love the planet

sustainable environmental socially conscious

long-term thinking

representative governance

feasible strategies

science-based decision making

economic return

ecological benefits

community learning and adaptat

Network Global Reform Diversity Partnership Leadership Knowledge is Power Distinction Communit

y Compassion

Sustainability Diversity Leadershipcompost, compost, compost

sudsidize bus travel

Basic Human Needs Met Affordable Measurable Accesible and

Viewable Feedback

off the grid efficient ecologically responsible

Here to stay Looking farahead

effective sustainability

Engaging students

Engaging Faculty

Engaging Communities

Communication

Networking Build on a foundation

Incentives (training,

tools etc..)

student involvement

action speaks louder than word

invest/ buy local & sustainab

Build relationships Be concise Define

targets Educate

Cultre sustain human strategy academic life learning safe green

student focused sustainable healthy

reuse innovation public generalcommunity accessible education

leadership positive reinforcement

dare to start new behaviour

campus sustainability

recycling, composting

small footprint

share/encourage new ideas

use buildings year-round

encourage social fun

encourage positive changes

sustained inexpensive comprehensive informed

creating sustainabilty leadersEconomic Growthon-campus community

environmentalism

leading example

Green Sustainable Change Energy Efficient

engagement food security water security less paper waste zero waste

current Kamloops issues

current BC issues inclusive accessible community

building

Leading by example

surpassing regulation

Setting the bar

community concern/awareness

community partnerships

student engagement

employee engagement

Green university

Environmentally aware

Social sustainability

Environmental sustainability

Being the change

Better Future More Efficient Working Together

Clean Efficient Proactive

responsible open to community

leader in innovation

one planet living

conscious lifestyle globally alert

Fiscally sustainableResponsible Respectful Reciprocalaccessibility to all levels learners

Weaving into curriculmresearch driven

leading and innovating

engages the community

unites students faculty staff

values diversity...

...biologically & culturally

holistic approach wellness

balanced stepwise progressive proactive not reactive realistic

recycle reuse renew

zero waste energy self sufficiency accessibility healthy food,

lifestyleresponsible growth

in tune with the environment

Working together

Inclusion and diversity

Incorporating the Arts Local food Sustainable

energyConservation of resources

Role of education Storytelling Sharing

(resources) Policies

Truly

Recycling University

recycling made easy

make TRU vehicles electric

more solar powered buildings

energy efficient,

pedestrian friendly

underground or roof top parkin

open access careful use of resources open minded community

focusedset a good example

Practical Achievable Grassroots Committed Walk the talkEmpowering Sustainable Leadership

Modern environmentally responsible sustainable

learning trying acceptingenvironmentally sound

economically sound

No idea right nowless reliance on fossil fuels

globally-minded

environmentally aware

know the history know the place

capture collective views

reducing waste

long-term thinking

water conservation

Leaderclean healthy future

recycle economically recycle economically recycle economically recycle economically recycle economicall

y

vision conscience future

sustainable choice matter

put the future first

minimize waste

promote a healthy workspace

promote a healthy community

Energy Efficient Buildings

Effective Heating & Cooling

quality not quantitative

future generations diversity prosperity

visionary pro-active

green reduce reuse recycle upcycle community

drivenfuture generations collaboration partnerships

(global, local)friendly outdoor spaces

connections with nature paths

less paper

forward thinking

include everyone on campus

think outside the box be creative do it right the

first time

holistic comprehensive supports wellness

healthy environment community clean air and

water equity accessible shared vision

consensus and collaboration

high staff morale

necessary resources available

continual consultation

seek student leaders

renewable reusable responsibl educational collegial novellong-range responsible campus-wide accountability celebration of participation

plan (50+ years) budgeting coordination accomplishme

nts by all

achievable affordable reasonable

Social centre Active in community

Researching sustainability

Always advancing

Innovation Leadershipforward looking transporation

healthy communities people

Power from renewable resources

Building a green village

Composting where possible

LEED building design Limiting waste

Local innovativeclean energy grey water wind power

service to community

encourage love for learning

love for never-ending learning

respect diversity responsibility engaging community

environmentally responsible creative

high quality education

respetful studenst in society

reusable resources

environmentally friendly

care about environment our footprint

Future minded

Leading edge technology Green Safe Efficient Affordable

leader environmentally educated involved save the planets

sustainability

Home Grown Student Focused

Career Development Agriculture Composting Recycling Growth Sustainabilit

yBelieve our future

Integral perception plan Make a stand Now or never

better future clean healthy living longevity long term vision

care about future generations

XeriscapingClean, renewable resources

Recycling Waste reduction Efficient water use

Clean indoor environment

Clean air on campus

Fewer individual vehicles

Composting on site

Public education on site

Renewable Future-oriented Clean energysustainable energy use

supports local economy

culturally diverse

Recycling Water Management Better Transit Less Paper

Wasted

Fresh air Green spaces Lot of trees and plants

Rain water harvesting:...

"Slow it. Spread it. Sink it" Edible gardens

Permaculture design principles

Permaculture in practice

wholistic ongoing collaberative locally based meausred celebratedgreen sustainability recycleclimate change is happening

unlimited green energy in BC

warming opens North for ag

water more valuable than oil

Fracking dangerous long term

mining needs major redesign

res lower river temps for fish

design tiny houses

retrofit houses for sub lots

Examine costs of rigid zoning

Renewable ressources beatiful bold inspiringprovide concessions to student

multi cultural environment

clean low impact localopen-minded collaborative student involvement

using less paper

staff participation discussion collective

brain stormingcarfree, pedestrian/

cycling 24/7 transit service

busstops in front of buildings

Parking 2-3 Blocks

desinges removed

Aboriginal Culture Inclusiveness Innovativene

ss Local Resources Hire Local HR practicesLeadership using practices

Education for all students

Partnerships with Corporations

Partnerships with City of Kam

the 3 R's less is moreevery action has a reaction

local food long-termReasonable realistic visionaryreduce, reuse,recycle community thinking of

the futureinner city environment

inner city habitats

Why not plastic bottles? realistic sincerelocal grown food clean compost

Responsibility Efficiency Effectiveness

Sustainability Environmentally friendly innovative forward looking green

accessible recycling resources

reusing water non-potable water toilets biking lanes

Renewable Conservation Efficient Local CommunityHealth Safety CreativityCarbon Neutral

reduced carbon footprint green industry leading

holisticBranding TRU

Locally sourced food

low carbon emissions

responsible water use

Use cleaner energy Reduce waste Reduce water

useProvide sustainability seminar

Sustainable food sources

energy saving

Freedom Compassion in action

Intellegent choices Enough for all

locally accountable balanced xeriscaping respectful to all regional

differenceswith valid consultation equal access accessible

to all

local sustainable development

Aboriginal communities

leader in sustainability

innovation in sustainability

education in sustainability

responsible

Economical Environmentally Friendly

accessible for everyone options equal

opportunities

Reduce Reuse RecycleHealth environment/people

resourceful innovative simple natural earth-focusresource-reduction

blended learning open campus

Energy efficiency

Renewable resources

renewal refreshed educational renew your passion for green

build on sustainable ideas

global idea, campus scale

recycling reducing waste renewable resourcing

social leaders need to lead to

positive change

none

caring humans

social responsibility save energy reuse reduce community innovation leaders

waste managment

education

Renewable ReuseResponsible Functional Reusable Social

food security organic dining options

Preserve the Environment

Not adding to the stink

 

3.4 Please share any comments/priorities/ideas.

3.4 Please share any comments/priorities/ideas.-Lights and computers are always left on in many departments -Carpool rules too tight for those who carpool with people who work in different buildings or who work for other employers -Recycle bins are always full of garbage and vice versa particularly in the HOL building -We are more efficient as a workforce if we are healthy, support healthy employees -Be willing to adjust start and finish times of shifts for those who take transit (within reason)identify support positions that can be performed off site / off hours - negotiate sensible management parameters to encourage staff to work off campus some or most days. And / or to work off hours to reduce congestion (network

traffic, parking, vehicle traffic) at busy times and to allow work/life flexibility for human beings.reiterate the "easy" fixes on the TRU intranet, such as 1.Switching Lights off 2.Think before printing 3. switching PC off at night 4. is this waste recyclableThe Brown Family House of Learning was built to the LEED Gold standard and yet my opinion as someone who works in that building it has many shortcomings. Better facilities for bikers. More flexibility for staff who take the bus to adjust their schedules. Departmental waste audits. I think we need to start with the "easy wins" like ensuring recycling on campus is running very well, especially around food services.In question 2.28, I have said I have no opinion. While a mainstay of our governance framework is the need for ethical conduct, I question how sustainability can be incorporated into the governance framework, as opposed to being a value to which the University is committed.educate international students on the quality of Kamloops drinking water...discourage them from buying cases of bottled water..and convert them to using reusable water bottles and travel mugs.Good luck!Keep up the good work!The slope below TRU is an ideal location for a wind farm. There's near-constant wind along the Thompson River valleys. It would not take very many windmills to make TRU 100% energy-self-contained.This is an amazing idea and collabortation. We have the knowledge and resources to make a differnece and bring possitive change! And change starts with knowledge. :)This aspect of a sustainale and green campus can distinguish TRU from other tradtional universities in BC.Open Education resourcesDetermine the feasibility of using solar parking surfaces at TRU.I don't think lectures, classes, and campaigns are the solution here. Though they are all effectives tools, I think the community will be inspired to make environmentally friendly choices if the school has led the way (for example, improved transportation options). Or DISPLAYING and monitoring food sources and waste management. We can feel proud of this together. And environmental action is instilled naturally, not 'preached'.

Need to e leaders in global settingSurvey like this should have an app for ir. TRU should design an app that allows stufents to share opinions with these topic Tuition rebates for those that bike or bus, Eliminate non reusable plastic beverage containers. Divest from fossil fuels in our investments. Minimize soft grass areas in favor of xeriscaped, natural Kamloops surfaces in order to reduce water consumption.I believe that we should bring more awareness to students about sustainability and create even bigger clubs/organizations on campus for students to join and give their input on current campus situation.-engaging students in local as well as global issues and how climate change affects the global community, economy, and environment -- especially as to how it relates to their field of study -- every profession will be affected by a changing environment so incorporating sustainability into all fields of study will be beneficial. -a community garden on campus -eliminating disposable coffee cups from on campus coffee shops -banning styrofoam Move towards sustainable buildings and practices all over campus Being revolutionary and working with the city to help both tru and the community! Plastic free campaign, use of green space for water retention, I.e gardens rather than grass! A lot of mini education projects, the new roots and shoots club might be able to collaborate.2.06 - in reference to this statement. I have been teaching for a few summers in Old Main. Every summer we have had to deal with construction inside our offices , hallways and classrooms. I do not believe that our health and safety has been protected entirely. There has been a lot of noise and especially water damage and dust in the air.I always wonder if we have been breathing in mold or asbestos. I certainly hope TRU has followed safety policies by tackling these issues if they exist.Food Production: I would like to see Community garden plots on campus for students and faculty/staff. Community orchards should be encouraged (plant edible fruit trees rather than ornamental trees. Staff offices should be offered simple, low-cost, practical ideas/methods for growing their own food, such as sprouting jars and small-scale aquaponic systems. This may sound more radical but I would also like to see TRU invest in community chicken coops and and colony-raised rabbits for ethically produced meat and egg production. This could be done in collaboration with Culinary Arts, Animal Health, and the sustainability office. Transportation: I would also like to see TRU invest in an electric car-share program for students as well as a bike share program. TRU should work with the city to plan and build more efficient bike and pedestrian paths to the Sahali commercial area (Superstore, Winners, Save-On Foods etc.). If people could jump on a bike and SAFELY ride to the bank on their lunch break I believe we could significantly reduce car

traffic and use at TRU.I think it is wonderful that TRU is composting! Tie closely to community - U Village, health & wellness, small city culture, Aboriginal knowledge, expertise of faculty in conservation, ecology, & culture, students as leaders in innovation & problem-solving.Thrilled with the composting of food!More locally sourced, organic food options would be great on campus, including foodstuffs from TRU gardens.As much as the "multiple containers" in the hallways have good intentions, I feel overwhelmed by them. There are so many variations on these as you walk down the halls and enter offices in Old Main that I'm unsure what goes where anymore. Our staffroom has a huge garbage bin and since it is convenient everything seems to go in there. Some reconconsidering as to placement of these containers is warranted. Perhaps an education campaign would also be usefule. Keep up the good work. I am sure that you will come up with a great plan!I am impressed by the new recycle bins in lots of locations - convenience is key.I believe spending a ton of money to appear green is a wastesustainability is more than an education it is a belief structure and a lifestyle.I believe the most obvious and least sustainable is the waste of electricity to heat and cool buildings with large vacant spaces and poorly designed HVAC systems.The ring road and environs is not sustainable in anyway. Not to people, animals or the environment. There needs to be more thought into running and walking paths for all. A planned route to Kenna too.Needs to involve Kamloops community as well. There needs to be a more aggressive strategy of welcoming residents of Kamloops to TRU to build a greater sense of integration with community and region.it is also important for the university to help place graduates from their programs into jobs, sustainability must include the results of Post-secondary educationAlthough a strategic plan tends to have a shelf-life of 5 years, the impact of our actions today have a much farther reach. I would hope the strategic sustainability plan has a longer vision. A question I would ask is "How do the goals of our short-term vision (5 year plan) support the long-term vision (50 year plan)?"

Solar power has to be the focus. You have wonderful south facing vistas and so many roofs to house the systems on! No excuse not to! I would rather the focus be put to solar systems than rain catchment, as we are in a semi-arid desert and the financial resources would be better used by focusing on harnessing solar power.The university should be more respected in this community and furthermore nationwide.tru needs more on-campus housing/residence. apartments for students past their 1st year would be good to give them more freedom.As the daughter of an Agriculturalist, I've grown up in a strong environment where sustainability, environmentalism and culture is important. I am also an Aboriginal student so when it comes to getting back to basic's, it's important as well. I want to see these types of lifestyles in our university. It would be helpful to develop a series of talks for the general public where the TRU sustainability goals are explained and people are encouraged/educated in how to make such changes for their own business/home/community. I believe sustainability is something that TRU needs to be a community leader in. Go for it. Show how Sustainability is good for the environment, good for our wallets, and good for our culture & society.design apps for cooperative transportationGives financial assistance in case of emergency to international students. Also provide them faciltiy to pay there fee in installments during the semester. Provide multi cultural activites in classes which helps to students to interact like a family not to be act just like class fellowsAll of these ideas are fantastic but what really makes the difference is the push to put them in action. It will involve everyone and must have a social stigma attached so everyone feels the need to contribute. Professors should give out exam packages that have less paper as most people only use 3 pages out of the 10I believe that you should look to elders of local First Nations Bands when you are looking at Sustainabiliy. First Nations have long used Sustainability example: taking only what's needed causing less harm to environmnet. Overlooking this important source of information would be detrimental to this Plan's success.Sustainability also means that for health and life. TRU mst have ventilation in offices and classrooms both in and after hours as people work there after hours too.It would be nice if the campus clean-up was held before the end of school. I know I would like to participate, am never in kamloops to do so...maybe 2campus clean-ups? Each mid semester ? Maybe more people would show up to help :)

or maybe a community clean-up w/ departments working together ? Thanks :)I have noticed that there have been more and more initiatives on campus. I really think that is great! I am looking forward to see more of these initiatives.if our toilets had non-potable water/semi filtered that would be a great way to lessen the amount of water used. --Branding TRU as sustainabledesignated smoking areas should be away from walkways that us non smokers have to use every day. what is the point of trying to make the air clean via low emission cars when I have to walk through a cloud of smoke in front of old main every day. This is only my opinion, but I think administration uses too much paper.Without respect and justice, sustainability as a goal in itself is futile. One must choose carefully the principles that are being sustained and the costs (especially in reference to human well being)of such goals.Reduce consumption and waste!I believe that all our campuses should be viewed as one big campus with the same goals and ideas in mind.Sustainability should encompass all aspects of life, include dietary, would like to see more vegan options instead of status quo.I believe the move toward blended learning should involve a less intense classroom experience on campus.Need to stop watering so much it stops absorbing and flows into the streets. Also, someone needs to go around WHILE watering is happening so that sprinklers are actually pointed where they should be. There's also no excuse to not have solar panels everywhere on campus. Kamloops gets a ton of sun, and TRU should be harnessing it better.Good work.Survey not cellphone friendly. Educate and pressure for greater social responsibility, in which people feel social pressures to do the right thing, be environmentally friendly, otherwise people are judging them. Empower the people to start living as though they don't have another planet to go to.

Just don't go overboard ....

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