The Sustainable University by James Martin, James E. Samels - 9781421404592

Johns Hopkins University Press

The Sustainable UniversityGreen Goals and New Challenges for Higher Education Leaders\nAuthor(s): James Martin, James E. Samels\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, United States\nImprint: Johns Hopkins University Press\nISBN-13: 9781421404592, 978-1421404592\nSynopsis\nColleges and universities are at the forefront of efforts to preserve the earth's resources for future generations. Carbon neutrality, renewable energy sources, green building strategies, and related initiatives require informed and courageous leaders at all levels of higher education. James Martin and James E. Samels have worked closely with college and university presidents, provosts, and trustees to devise best practices that establish sustainable policies and programs in the major areas of institutional operations. While almost seven hundred chief executive officers have signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, several thousand have yet to do so. This book.