Centre for Sustainable Practice
The Centre is a business unit of Otago Polytechnic, overseen by the Group Manager - Regions with governance from an advisory group consisting of Phil Ker (Chief Executive Otago Polytechnic) and representatives from the Otago region, and a range of industry areas.
Although the Centre is separate from existing Otago Polytechnic curriculum or operations, sustainability advisers work with a number of people from OP departments on aspects of sustainability on campus. Sustainability initiatives and activity are integrated into the institution as capacity allows.
Objective
To lead the development of sustainable practice in the Otago region.
Relationship to Otago Polytechnic
- A business unit of Otago Polytechnic
- An incubator for sustainable practice- courses, consultancy, new thinking
- Separate from existing OP curriculum or operations
- Activity gets integrated into the institution as capacity allows
Personnel and management
- Overseen by Jean Tilleyshort, Group Manager Regions, Otago Polytechnic
- Governance from an advisory group consisting of representatives from the Otago region, local government, a range of industry areas, and the Chief Executive of Otago Polytechnic
- Advisers are Steve Henry (Programme Development), Mark Jackson (Operations) and Anna Hughes (Curriculum).
Core Activities
Education
- Develop multidisciplinary courses
- Events - What's Best? Expos, Otago Futures Forum, best practice visits, conferences
- Develop display centre and access to sustainable product and service
Consultancy
- Access expertise and deliver services
Research
- Rating sustainable product and service