11.01 Environment
The University of Northern Iowa aspires to be environmentally responsible.
We promote and seek to achieve the wise use of energy and natural resources
within the University and the community.
The University of Northern Iowa seeks to influence constructively the
decisions and actions of society. The University promotes the inclusion
of environmental considerations in its teaching, research, and public
service, in an effort to assure that students, faculty and staff become
aware of environmental issues that affect their disciplines and their
personal lives. The University encourages the development of environmental
knowledge through research, curriculum development, and outreach. The
University actively promotes the open exchange of information about the
environment and its physical, social, cultural and economic implications.
The University of Northern Iowa strives to conduct its operations in a manner
that accounts for the environmental and social costs of each activity. In
matters affecting the health and safety of its members and of the general
community, the University will strive to meet or surpass all regulatory
requirements. The University strives to foster students' and employees'
opportunities and incentives to take responsible action.
This policy recognizes and affirms the dynamic nature of knowledge and concern
about the environment, and commits the University to a continuing process
of learning, communication, and ethical action.
Prepared by the Environmental Policy Committee, 7/14/92
President's Cabinet Approved, 9/18/92
President's Bulletin, No. 148, 1/27/93 | 
