Sustainability Council
Responsibilities
The Sustainability Council shall cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility of which the entire Sul Ross State University and Alpine community is informed, engaged, and committed to advancing environmental awareness and sustainable practices through education, research, operations, and community service activities. Additionally, the Sustainability Council will:
- Routinely investigate current university practices, procedures, buildings, infrastructure, and landscape to recommend innovative changes for the purposes of increasing environmental awareness and improved sustainability, and;
- Routinely investigate and make recommendations to improve the SRSU Strategic and Master Plans to promote environmental awareness and sustainability
Primary Responsibility Area: Academic
Membership
Membership shall consist of 16 members: eight elected by the Faculty Assembly; three staff members; the Vice President of Finance and Operations; the Dean of Student Life; the Title V Activity Director/Director of Experiential Learning; and two student members designated by the Student Government Association.
Term: 3-year (faculty and staff); 1-year (student appointments), staggered
Chair: Elected by membership
| Membership as of Spring 2021 | Expiration of Term |
|---|---|
| Dr. Chris Herrera, Education and Professional Studies
Carolyn Barrientes, Arts and Sciences Dr. Bibi Gutierrez, Arts and Sciences Eva Gil, Arts and Sciences Dr. Kevin Urbanczyk, Biology, Geology, and Physical Sciences Dr. Jeanne Qvarnstrom, Education and Professional Studies Dr. Crystal Graham, Arts and Sciences Betsy Evans, Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library – Chair Marilyn McGhee, Office of Sponsored Programs Vacant, Staff Vacant, Student Representative Vacant, Student Representative Vice President for Finance and Operations Title V Director/Director of Experiential Learning Facilities Director |
09/30/2022
09/30/2022 09/30/2022 09/30/2023 09/30/2021 09/30/2023 09/30/2021 09/30/2023 09/30/2020 09/30/2021 09/30/2020 09/30/2020 ex officio ex officio ex officio |
Quick Links and Documents
Links
- Sustainability Council SharePoint Site (meeting minutes and documents are housed on SharePoint)
- SRSU Sustainability Blog