Environmental Committee

Purpose or Function: The Environmental Committee is responsible for coordinating institutional stewardship of the environment through developing environmental policy and overseeing the implementation and effectiveness of the university’s environmental management system (EMS). The committee serves to review and recommend for available funding "Green Initiative" proposals submitted by members of the campus community based on the project's feasibility, affordability, and potential impact on the environment.

Membership: The Environmental, Health & Safety Director is an ex-officio member and serves as the chair of the committee. The Environmental Management Coordinator is also an ex-officio member and serves as the secretary of the committee. The rest of the committee consists of three (3) faculty members recommended by Faculty Senate and appointed by their respective dean/director, one (1) Staff Council representative, one (1) student appointed by the Student Government Association, and a Facilities Services representative appointed by their supervisor. Appointed faculty/staff members serve two-year renewable terms, except for the Staff Council member who serves a one-year renewable term. The student member also serves a one-year renewable term. A student must maintain full-time student status to remain on the committee. The committee chair may appoint up to an additional seven (7) members to the committee for one-year terms as appropriate. The Associate Vice President for Operations serves as a voting ex-officio member.

Chair: Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Responsible University Official: Associate Vice President for Operations

Last Updated 06/27/2025