Overview

This committee seeks out ways to make our campus more environmentally friendly through efficient and effective use of resources.

Goals/progress for this term

1. Sustainability map- Developing a sustainability map for constituents, highlighting recycling, green buildings, water cisterns, xeriscaping, and other sustainable features on campus
2. Incentives/Rebates- Developing a project scope and calculations for rebates for higher efficient lab and office equipment on campus
3. Literacy program-continue work started by last years committee
4. Recycling fact sheet/communication- Work with Zero Waste Coordinator on a recycling fact sheet to distribute and post for constituents
5. Fountain in front of student union- Sustainability UTSC representatives have discovered this fountain is no longer able to operate.  Will work with Project Management and Construction Services and Landscape for alternative uses.

2014-2015 Term Proposal

Accomplishments

1. Staff council assisted in the development and scope for the Sustainability Staff Literacy module.  This is currently being developed by the Office of Sustainability and the Energy and Water Conservation Program. Current staff council will advise these departments throughout the development.

Links

UT Austin- Office of Sustainability: http://www.utexas.edu/operations/sustainability/

Energy and Water Conservation Program:  http://www.utexas.edu/facilities/sustainability/EWC.html

Roster