ASU releases 2013 report on sustainability initiatives

February 12, 2014

The recently released 2013 Sustainability Initiatives Revolving Fund (SIRF) annual report chronicles $5.6 million in investments that support Arizona State University.

The investments included seven energy conservation projects and six student and campus-oriented projects at ASU. From lighting retrofits, to specialized recycling bins, to an urban garden at the Downtown Phoenix campus, SIRF funds thrive in some surprising places. SIRF-FY2013 report cover showing plants and various sustainability-themed images Download Full Image

In addition to project details and descriptions of all SIRF projects financed in 2013, the report includes three Q-and-A interviews with ASU SIRF fund recipients who have put their sustainability ideas into action.

Any ASU student, faculty or staff member can apply for SIRF support for projects that address the four overarching goals of the ASU Strategic Plan for Sustainability Practices and Operations:

• carbon neutrality
• zero solid/water waste
• active engagement
• principled practice

The SIRF committee consists of an eight-member team of ASU senior administrators. The group meets regularly to review and approve project proposals that have a direct impact on expanding campus sustainability, energy conservation and renewable-resource development. For more information about the SIRF funding structure and how to apply, visit the SIRF website.

Understand more about how ASU is employing sustainable practices by viewing the 2013 SIRF annual report on the SIRF website.

Contact Lisa Frace, SIRF committee chairperson and ASU associate vice president of planning and budget, with additional SIRF questions by email, or call 480-965-5747.

Wendy Craft

Marketing and communications manager, Business and Finance Communications Group

480-965-6695 Wendy.Craft@asu.edu

ASU's Doctor of Behavioral Health program to host conference in Long Beach

February 12, 2014

The Nicholas A. Cummings Doctor of Behavioral Health program at Arizona State University is hosting the Spring 2014 Integrated Behavioral Health Care Conference, March 13-14, at the Hilton Long Beach in Long Beach, California.

The conference unites current and future integrated health care professionals and entrepreneurs from across the country to share ideas and opportunities and hear expert speakers on current topics in integrated health care. National leaders in integrated behavioral health will attend and offer detailed guidelines on how to develop a business case for integrated behavioral health care, including how to succeed in a landscape where integrated care is an emerging trend and necessity in health. Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Conference Spring 2014 banner Download Full Image

“Transformation in health care has placed a spotlight on the importance of integrated care with behavioral health playing an important role,” Ronald R. O’Donnell, director of ASU’s Doctor of Behavioral Health program said. “With hospital CEOs and other leaders seeking professionals who can work and thrive in this new environment, the stage is set for a resurgence of behavioral health care in primary care and other medical settings.”

Event details:

WHAT: Spring 2014 Integrated Behavioral Health Conference, hosted by the Nicholas A. Cummings Doctor of Behavioral Health Program at Arizona State University

WHO: The conference is open to students and professionals working in the areas of psychology, social work, counseling, mental health and substance abuse treatment, as well as physicians, nurses and allied health professionals.

WHEN: March 13-14

WHERE: Hilton Long Beach & Executive Meeting Center

For more information about the conference, including the agenda and registration, visit https://cabhp.asu.edu/events/DBH2014.