About

Mission Statement

We strive to create life-changing experiences by building relationships, developing others, and creating a sense of belonging for our students, their families, and the IU community.

Sustainability

How we save energy

  • Calibrated heating/cooling systems
  • Energy-efficient appliances and equipment
  • Fluorescent light fixtures in student rooms
  • LED (Light-Emitting Diode) lighting in public spaces
  • Occupancy sensor lighting in some centers

How we are sustainable

  • HEPA high-efficiency filtration vacuum cleaners
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  • LEED Silver certification of new construction and major renovations
  • Rebuild and reupholster furniture
  • Recycle old carpet, draperies, and mattresses

What products we use

  • Flooring and furniture sourced from companies engaged in sustainable manufacturing
  • GOJO, Green Seal-Certified foam hand cleaner
  • Johnson Diversey Green Seal Certified cleaning products
  • Kimberly-Clark 100% recycled JRT tissue paper
  • Water-based epoxy and low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) latex paint

What we recycle

  • Abandoned property sent to the Hoosier to Hoosier Community Sales
  • Desk-side office recycling
  • Household battery and printer cartridges
  • Mixed paper, plastic containers #1–7, glass, and metal containers

What you can do

  • Energy Challenge—a semi-annual contest at IU to conserve electricity and water
  • RecycleMania(*)—annual contest to raise awareness of and increase recycling
  • Residence Hall Association (RHA)—has student government positions that promote sustainable practices association and programs

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Our daily operations and construction projects are managed to conserve energy and reduce waste and chemical use. We also have programs available for residents to get involved.

Employment

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative Goals

Focus on Communication

  • We will champion and lead the creation of a DEI webpage for all Bloomington Auxiliaries.
  • We will create signage for our work environments that provide simple reminders to staff and customers of DEI messages and benefits and offer those resources to others.

Focus on Process & Procedure

  • We will develop and promote the business case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion amongst ourselves in our interactions with customers.
  • We will promote the use of personalized pronouns on business cards as using a person’s chosen name and desired pronouns shows respect and courtesy.

Focus on Development

  • We will work with Auxiliary Services Human Resources to explore DEI training and development opportunities for our staff.
  • We will incorporate the Auxiliary Business Services DEI Value Statement in our Employee Conduct and Expectations documents and discuss it in onboarding.