Chancellor's Committee on Sustainability
All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous, unpremeditated act without benefit of experience." ~Henry Miller
Chancellor's Committee on Sustainability
The purpose of the Chancellor's Committee on Sustainability (CCS) is to facilitate the implementation of sustainability initiatives. Also, develop a framework and for accomplishing environmental goals at UCR. You can review the committee Overview, Charter (charge and bylaws), and the Six Month Plan for sustainable activities.
The CCS will:
- Implement the UCOP Green Building Design Policy, Clean Energy Standard, and Sustainable Transportation Practices
- Incorporate a principled environmental and social ethic for Sustainability into all campus activities
- Maintain and improve health, wholeness, balance, and diversity on campus
- Steer campus operations to reduce our burden on the environment
- Support development of integrated educational programs
- Establish and operate appropriate workgroups
The committee membership has a broad range of campus representatives and consists of faculty, students, and staff representatives. Everybody is welcome to join!