Environmental Sustainability Committee

Environmental Sustainability Committee

Purpose

The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) is responsible for educating faculty, staff, and students regarding recycling, conservation, and hazardous waste disposal. The Committee investigates projects and policies that encourage compliance with AB 75 and encourages the College to satisfy the guidelines of SABRC (State Agency Buy Recycle Campaign). The Committee oversees sustainable development on campus and works with building committees and green architects. The Committee reviews the annual AB 75 report, and summarizes the findings for the Academic Senate. The Committee assesses campus needs regarding recycling and environmental stewardship and provides feedback to the President.

Type: Governance

Reports to: President's Cabinet (PCAB)

Meets: The Environmental Sustainability Committee meets on the selected Fridays from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in A-104. Fall 2019 dates: 8/30, 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/15, 12/13  |  View Agendas & Minutes

Goals

1. Raise awareness of environmental issues on campus and in the wider area.
2. Identify, promote and support initiatives that promote sustainability on campus.
3. Sponsor campus events and activities that support sustainability.
4. Promote interdisciplinary cooperation and inclusion of sustainability topics into the curriculum.
5. Help students identify "Green" career paths.

Membership 2019-2020

Additional Information

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