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, Facilities Director; and two student members designated by the Student Government Association.
Term: 3-year (faculty and staff); 1-year (student appointments), staggered
Chair: Elected by the membership
| Membership as of Spring 2023 | Expiration of Term |
|---|---|
| Carolyn Barrientes, LASS
Greg Tegarden, LASS Eva Gil, LASS Dr. Kevin Urbanczyk, ALPS Dr. Melissa Wesney, EPS Jesse Kelsch, ALPS Mr. Greg Teagarden, LASS Dr. Theron Francis, LASS 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 Dean of Student Life |
09/30/2022
09/30/2022 09/30/2023 09/30/2024 09/30/2023 09/30/2024 09/30/2025 09/30/2025 09/30/2023 09/30/2020 09/30/2021 09/30/2020 09/30/2020 ex officio 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