Environmental Sustainability Committee
The college has established an Environmental Sustainability Committee to work with the director of environmental sustainability in developing policy, planning programs and coordinating all environmental efforts.
Vision for the Committee
By 2015, Empire State College will be:
- serving a growing body of students while generating a smaller carbon footprint
- providing a full range of studies and degree programs related to the environment and sustainability
- modeling environmentally sensitive behavior in communities across the state
- playing an active role within SUNY and beyond as an advocate for sustainability in higher education.
Committee Membership
Members are appointed by the president, chosen in consultation with the director and the Program, Planning and Budget Committee.
Membership will represent all constituencies within the college, including:
- academic centers and the coordinating center
- faculty
- staff
- professionals
- students.
There will be approximately 10 members, chosen for two-year terms on a rotating basis consistent with governance elections. Members may serve three consecutive terms. All members should have a demonstrated interest in environmental issues.
Charge of the Committee
- to serve as liaison between the office of the director of environmental sustainability and the centers, units and offices
- to work with the director in developing policy, planning programs and coordinating all environmental efforts within the college
- to play a leadership role in relation to specific projects related to curriculum, institutional greening and long-range planning
- to consult with the director regarding the award of reassignments.
