Student Sustainability Committee Members

2007–2008

 

Faculty/Staff
Jim R. Anderson - Architecture

George Gross - Computer Engineering

Karie Neukomm - Facilities and Services

Doris Reeser - Facilities and Services

Angus Rockett - Materials Science and Engineering

Terry Ruprecht - Facilities and Services

Jurgen Scheffran - Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research

Students
Ben Barnes

Stephanie Bogle - Chair

Thomas Cafcas

Elisabeth Condon

Miriam Holtzman - Secretary

Sara Losh

Will McFall

Jennifer Noinaj

Ryan Smith

Shreyes Sundaram - Treasurer

 

About Us

The Student Sustainability Committee's purpose is to: (a) explore the options for the use of the student fees for sustainability and alternative energy generation, (b) evaluate the feasibility of projects being discussed with the professional assistance of engineers in the Division of Facilities and Services. The committee will review and recommend projects to be funded from two student fees, the $5 Sustainable Campus Environment fee and the $2 Cleaner Energy Technologies fee.

 

In Spring 2007, a $5.oo per semester refundable student fee for a Sustainable Campus Environment was approved by referendum of the student body by the Board of Trustees. Published materials indicated that this fee will finance initiates; including sustainable campus development, green buildings, energy efficiency, sustainable resource purchasing, and education and campus engagement in order to create a more sustainable campus environment. This fee will help the University of Illinois align its operations and academics with the principles of sustainability. Sustainability encompasses economic, environmental, and social practices that meet the needs of current generations without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

 

In Spring 2003, a $2.00 per semester non-refundable student fee for Cleaner Energy Technologies was approved by a student referendum. The intent of the fee os to "provide pollution-free renewable energy as a portion of the campus energy portfolio and reduce campus energy consumption." The types of projects to be considered include wind power, solar energy, and other renewable souses such as hydrogen, biomass, and geothermal systems. A portion of the funds may be used for campus energy efficiency projects such as energy audits of campus building systems.

 

The projects approved by the committee undergo approval by the VCSA and f&S.

 

To become a member of the Student Sustainability Committee, visit the VCSA website for application information and deadlines.