Definition
Sustainability is achieved through making deliberate decisions serving the people, environment, and economic viability of our campus in a regenerative manner, thereby conserving and enhancing our resources to the benefit of current and future generations.
Commitment Statement
Responsible citizenship to our community and a willingness to learn, adapt, and transform our practice to meet the challenges of our dynamic global society is at the core of who we are and what we do. Ferris State University is committed to embracing and implementing environmentally sustainable practices and approaches in how we operate our campus, engage with our community, and prepare the leaders of the future.
Initiatives
Sustainability key Strategic Targets
ENSURE ALL NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IS LEED CERTIFIED OR ITS EQUIVALENT. |
ANNUALLY, SECURE $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL OR PRIVATE GRANTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES. |
INSTALL LEVEL II AND III EV CHARGERS IN AT LEAST 50 PERCENT OF PARKING LOTS. |
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN COURSES THAT ANALYZE AND PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO REAL-LIFE SUSTAINABILITY PROBLEMS AT FERRIS. |
***Targets as of September 1, 2024***