UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS PROGRAM
Campus Sustainability Grant Application – Cover Sheet
PROPOSAL INFORMATION
Project Title: Terrell Hall Renovation
PRINCIPAL STUDENT INVESTIGATOR (PROPOSER) INFORMATION
Name: Davidson Goldsmith
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 229-338-6590
Degree Program / Graduation Date: History and Political Science / 2015
FACULTY / STAFF SPONSOR INFORMATION
Name: Wade LaFontaine
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 706-254 3221
Title / Department: Sr. Assistant Director – Special Events & Communications / Office of Undergraduate Admissions
ADDITIONAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION
The proposal includes the following fields (check all that apply):
__x__
____
____
__x__
Education
Research
Service / Social Entrepreneurship
Campus Operations
Summary of Budget:
Personnel Funding ………………………………..…….
$0
Equipment…………………………………………………
$0
Supplies / General Expenses..…….………..…………..
$5000
TOTAL……………………………………………………..
$5000
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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS PROGRAM
Campus Sustainability Grant Application – Compliance Form
Please answer all of the following questions, and explain in full where required.
Will this project require compliance review in any of the following areas?
Please place an “X” on the appropriate line to indicate “Yes” or “No” for all three compliance areas.
1. Animal Use
____ Yes
__x__ No
If “Yes,” please reference the section and page number in the proposal describing animal use:
For more information contact:
Animal Care and Use, http://www.ovpr.uga.edu/acu/index.html
706-542-5933
2. Biohazardous Materials
____ Yes
__x__ No
If “Yes,” please reference the section and page number in the proposal describing biohazardous material use:
For more information contact:
Office of Biosafety, http://www.ovpr.uga.edu/biosafety/index.html
706-542-9876
3. Human Subjects
____ Yes
__x__ No
If “Yes,” please reference the section and page number in the proposal describing human subject use:
For more information contact:
Human Subjects, http://www.ovpr.uga.edu/hso/index.html
706-542-5318
Name: Davidson Goldmsith
Title: Georgia Recruitment Team President
Date: 11/5/2013
__x__ By placing an “X” on this line, I certify I will fulfill all requirements pertaining to compliance if this grant is
approved.
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OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS PROGRAM
Campus Sustainability Grant Application – Budget Sheet
Complete all sections.
I.
Personnel *,**
Number
Contractors 4
Amount/Person
Total Amount
~250* waiting on further inspection quotes
$~1000*
UGA Staff
UGA Student
$
Other
$
Total Amount: $
II. Equipment**
Type of Equipment
Length of Use
Cost
1.
$
2.
$
3.
$
Total Cost: $
III. Supplies/General Expenses**
Type of Supplies
Comment
1.Water Fountain/filling station*
2.Hand Dryers
Cost
$2500
Two *estimate
$1200*
3.Paint Supplies,placards,cases
$300
4.
$
5.
$
6.
$
7.
$
Total Cost: $5000
*Acceptable personnel funding include: 1) hiring outside consultants or contractors to perform required project tasks, 2) UGA
Facilities Management Division staff labor charges for project implementation, 3) UGA student workers managed by participating
UGA department to perform required project tasks.
**If more space is needed, please attach a separate document listing specific items and their costs.
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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS PROGRAM
Note: All Campus Sustainability Grant funds must be expended before June 30th.
Campus Sustainability Grants Program - Application Form 2013-2014
Attach the following additional proposal components to this application:
Project Overview (Attach; 2-page limit)
Implementation Plan (Attach; 4-page limit)
Communications Plan (Attach; 1-page limit)
Faculty / Staff Sponsor Letter of Support (Attach; 1-page limit)
Additional Supporting Documents &/or Recommendations for Future Support (Attach; optional)
List of Anticipated Grant Project Metrics (Attach; 1-page limit; see Campus Sustainability Grants Program –
Reporting Guidelines for reference)
Thank you for applying for a Campus Sustainability Grant.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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Additional Documents and metrics
Proposal Overview:
Sustainability Grant Proposal for Georgia Recruitment Team
Brief project description / problem statement:
The Georgia Recruitment Team, in partnership with the Office of Admissions,
would like to undertake a sustainably-minded renovation of the 2nd floor of Terrell
Hall. We would like to add a water bottle-filling/water fountain station ($2500) along
with some sustainability data and advertising placards (100$). We would also like to
replace the paper towel dispenser in each bathroom (2) with an air, hand dryer
($600-1200 each depending on model - with strong preference to the more
advanced model) and a sanitary door opener($100 for the pair).
Terrell Hall (home to the Office of Admissions, GRT meeting center,
classrooms, and professor offices) has seen over 5,000 visitors, not to mention a
multitude of students, faculty, and staff daily, in the 2013 year alone. As it stands
now, Terrell Hall is a poor representation of the sustainability efforts on which the
University of Georgia prides itself, and has promised to further engage in as part of
it’s 2020 Strategic Plan. We would like to change this. We are asking for the full
5,000 to fund our renovation efforts.
Intended outcome or the sustainability-related research question you propose
to answer toward achievement of Strategic Direction VII in the UGA 2020
Strategic Plan:
Our renovation plan is in complete compliance with UGA goal of “Improving
Stewardship of Natural Resources and Advancing Campus Sustainability,”
specifically sub-section G
“Strategic Priority: Demonstrate a commitment to
sustainability through reduced potable water usage, decreased waste, and increased
use of sustainable and locally grown foods.” Our plans would reduce plastic waste
through a reduction of disposable water bottle use and paper towel use
Contribution of this project to enhance existing sustainability practices,
initiatives, and awareness at UGA and beyond:
This project has a clear contribution of enhancing “existing sustainability
practices, [and] initiatives, by further increasing already existing efforts to decrease
waste especially in paper towel and disposable water bottle use. Also, the project
would create awareness through placards dedicated to sustainability information and
campus sustainability efforts, and through the water-bottle saving counter located on
the fountain. The water fountain area is the first thing visitors see when they get off
the elevator to reach the second floor of Terrell Hall (the location of the Admissions
Office). Thus, with our project, sustainability efforts would be one of the first things
visitors (potential students and their parents) see during their visit to the University of
Georgia.
List of partner organizations and/or departments:
1. Georgia Recruitment Team
2. Office of Admissions
Additional Documents and metrics
Implementation Plan
The Georgia Recruitment Team, in partnership with the Office of Admissions,
would like to undertake a sustainably minded renovation of the 2nd floor Terrell Hall.
Prospective students and their parents frequently ask questions about campus
sustainability and it is important that efforts are shown throughout the entire campus.
Unfortunately, these efforts are of poor representation in Terrell Hall, which is why we
would like to add water bottle-filling/water fountain stations, air hand dryers, and sanitary
door openers. Terrell Hall is one of the most visited buildings on campus, so by making
these renovations, it will be one of the first things seen by prospective students, parents,
current students, faculty, and staff. This initiative will be increasing access to chilled,
filtered tap water throughout the building, making it easy for anyone on the University of
Georgia’s campus to choose sustainable tap as his or her drinking water. This initiative
will increase the saving of paper resources, as well as, promote good hygiene through the
prevention of cross contamination. Lastly, this initiative will show our commitment to
protect and preserve the historically significant ecosystem. In addition, we will add
placards to display sustainability information to show the knowledge we have on the
topic and why sustainability is essential.
The Specific Aims for this project are:
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To demonstrate a commitment to sustainability through reduced water usage and
decrease waste
To reduce plastic waste through a reduction of disposable water bottle use and
paper towel use
To encourage investment to preserve local water resources
To create awareness of campus sustainability efforts
Feasibility and Merit of Project
The Sustainability grant will greatly benefit the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions because with the reward all of the proposed projects would be possible to
complete. Over the last few years the Office of Admissions has made progress towards
being more sustainable, even on a limited budget. These projects have included recycling
bins and low flow toilets and sinks. The grant would allow the Office of Admissions to
strengthen its dedication towards a sustainable university and showcase this dedication to
the potential students and family members.
The placement of the purposed renovations would have abundant visibility to the
building’s patrons. Every visitor will see the water fountain at least twice because
families have to see it when exiting the elevator, the busiest part of the building and when
signing in for the information sessions. The renovations in the bathroom would serve to
significantly decrease paper towel usage to dry hands and to open bathroom doors.
Additional Documents and metrics
Based off the Elkay Ezh20 water bottle filling station’s website, this is a quick,
clean and green way to make an impact on the environment. As more individuals use the
water bottle filling station the ticker will announce how many bottles have been saved.
This is especially important for the visitors that will be able to see the number increase as
they help keep our campus sustainable.
After consulting University of Georgia professionals in both the Office of
Sustainability and the Facilities Management Office, the project can be feasibly done in
the following time frame
December 4, 2013
Within 2 weeks (By December 18,
2013)
By January 20, 2013
By February 10, 2014
By February 31, 2014
Within two-three weeks of designing
advertising
As soon as possible after product
arrives
Time frame for completion: 1-2.5
weeks
(estimated completion date: April 15,
2014)
As soon as possible after product
arrives
Time frame for completion: 1-2 days
(estimated completion date: April 17,
2014)
2 week after installation is complete
June 30, 2014
**Awarded Grant Money**
Inspect wall where water filling station will
be installed and bathrooms where hand
dryers and door openers will be installed.
Consult with contractors to determine what
type of product will best fit the structure
Order water filling station, hand dryers, and
door openers
Consult with communications department in
Terrell Hall to design and produce
advertising
Add advertising to wall where water filling
station is located
Add advertising to elevator lobby
Add advertising to bathrooms
Install water filling station
Install hand dryers and door openers
Add any addition advertising once
installation is completed
**Project Completion**
Additional Documents and metrics
Communication Plan
Our organization, Georgia Recruitment Team, in partnership with the Office of
Admissions and support from the Department of Communications Studies, will engage in
a variety of tactics to promote our renovations to Terrell Hall. First we will target social
media. We will make posts on the GRT Facebook page, as well as the UGA Office of
Admissions Facebook page (which we have received permission to use). We will also
send email notification of the renovations to the Department of Communication Studies,
which utilizes the classrooms and professor offices in the building, and the Office of
Admissions, which occupies the rest of the office space. Finally we will be placing
placards and/or painted advertisement of sustainability efforts on campus (especially
those we hope will be located in Terrell Hall)
We will create these placards in compliance with advice given by a professor of
Communication Studies we consulted about the task. We have already consulted this
professor for some advice and she told us “as a general rule, fewer words and one clear
type font are a good idea. Bullet points can be effective...just make it easy to read.” She
has the expertise to make sure the message is clear and delivered in the best way to the
visitors of Terrell Hall.
Additional Documents and metrics
This is the water fountain that directly faces the visitors and students as they get off of the
elevator. This water fountain is hopefully to be replaced by a water bottle refill station.
Where you see the Pride and Prejudice poster is also where we hope to put a portion of
our communication plan.
Additional Documents and metrics
This is the elevator that guests, students and visitors get off of on the second floor. The
bare walls (pictured below) will have paintings or posters as a part of our communication
plan as well. These paintings will ideally be used to inform visitors in a colorful way
about how life a more sustainable lifestyle, these paintings and/or posters will be
completed by a student in the Lamar Dodd School of Art. This allows students to get
involved with spreading the University’s mission of creating an sustainable campus.
Bare walls
Additional Documents and metrics
Current recycling efforts around the
building.
Additional Documents and metrics
Metrics
QUICK, CLEAN + GREEN
·
The EZH2O bottle filling station fill rate* is 1.1-1.5 gpm; 3 times faster than a
traditional drinking fountain·Innovative Green TickerTM counts the quantity of
bottles saved from land fills
Here are some numbers of how many gallons of water per person
are used from the research done by University of Nebraska – Lincoln
when they decided to install 16 water refilling stations across their
campus last year.
“Total water bottle sales hit 9.1 billion gallons in 2011, which is about 29.2
gallons per person, according to Beverage Marketing Corp. And that is in the
U.S. alone”
Number of people who visited the Office of admissions recently
MONTH
WALK-INS
TOTAL INFO
Jun-12
289
541
Jul-12
313
847
Aug-12
480
428
Sep-12
191
305
Oct-12
232
540
Nov-12
150
322
Dec-12 ??
??
Jan-13
311
219
Feb-13
208
353
Mar-13
347
783
Apr-13
524
841
May-13
296
276
June 2013
410
541
July 2013
553
1022
August 2013
614
445
Sept 2013
427
538
Terrell Hall
Athens, Georgia 30602-1633
Telephone (706) 542-2112
Office of Admissions
Fax (706) 542-1466
[email protected]
www.admissions.uga.edu
To the Office of Sustainability Grant Review Committee;
As the Office of Undergraduate Admissions staff advisor to the Georgia Recruitment Team (GRT), I fully
support the efforts of this proposal by way of the Office of Sustainability grant to improve the environment
within Terrell Hall while also promoting the campus-wide initiative for environmental improvements and
sustainable features. I have actively listened and watched as the students within the Georgia Recruitment Team
created a successful (and much needed) plan to implement added features to Terrell Hall that will be both
functional and highly visible for the visiting public that attend our daily student information sessions. The
Terrell Hall staff was excited to find out that the GRT students chose our building to serve as an example of the
forward thinking that our institution promotes within the student body. Visitor’s will enjoy a water refilling
station that will display the bottles of water that are being saved while encouraging visitors to utilize such
stations available in numerous areas around campus as promoted by our signage and advertising. The grant
proposal also highlights the need for sanitary hand dryers in the restrooms, to cut down on paper usage and
wrist/forearm pulls on the restroom doors for sanitary protection. The students will be working with our graphic
designer and the Department of Advertising and Public Relations in Grady to find the most successful way to
promote the sustainable improvements at Terrell Hall. In fact, our students have already reached out to Grady’s
Advertising and Public Relations department to request a time to meet about an advertising campaign. I am
proud to serve as the staff coordinator for these highly motivated students and look forward to seeing the final
results of their proposal!
Feel free to contact me with any questions about the GRT student group or the grant proposal. My contact
information is included.
Sincerely,
Wade LaFontaine
Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions
GRT Staff Advisor
University of Georgia
706.254.3221
[email protected]
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