The President’s Sustainability Commission has the important role of providing the President and Executive Leadership Team a variety of perspectives on sustainability from an environmental, economic, and social justice lens.
Mission Statement: Promote and facilitate the effective integration of sustainability across all aspects of the University.
Goals
- Advocate for sustainability efforts across the University and empower students, faculty, and staff to propose and pursue new ideas and initiatives to advance sustainability
- Advise and lead university-wide sustainability initiatives including but not limited to STARS, master planning, learning outcomes, budgets, campaigns, community and public partnerships, and new buildings
- Help connect sustainability efforts across the University (including academics, research, operations, student engagement, administration, and public outreach).
- Utilize STARS as a framework to help measure progress and develop and maintain a University-wide Sustainability Strategic Plan that feeds into and supports the CSU Strategic Plan
- Report the Campus Greenhouse Gas Inventory annually and update the Climate Action Plan biannually
Nomination for CSU Sustainability Milestones and Recognitions
The President’s Sustainability Commission invites nominations for the annual CSU Sustainability Milestones and Recognition Event, which will be held during Earth Week in April. Nominations can include achievements, new initiatives, and milestones inclusive of environmental, social, and economic aspects of sustainability.
Membership
The commission reports to the President with representatives for colleges, divisions and constituencies appointed by their Vice President, Dean or Chair.
- Co-Chair – Carol Dollard, Energy Engineer, Facilities Management
- Co-Chair – Tonie Miyamoto, Director of Communications and Sustainability, Division of Student Affairs
- Administrative Support – Kirstie Tedrick, Sustainability Coordinator, Housing & Dining Services
- Treasurer – Tim Brennan, Fiscal Officer and Business Manager, College of Health and Human Sciences
- PSC Intern – Bryn Hall, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Major
Colleges
- College of Agricultural Sciences – Matt Wallenstein, Dept. Head of Soil & Crop Sciences
- College of Business – Grace Wright, Impact MBA
- College of Engineering – Mark Ritschard, Assistant Dean
- College of Health & Human Sciences – Rodolfo Valdes Vasquez, Associate Professor of Construction Management
- College of Liberal Arts – Ryan Scott, Assistant Professor of Political Science
- College of Natural Sciences – Joe von Fischer, Professor of Biology
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences – Colleen Duncan, Assistant Professor of Pathology
- Warner College of Natural Resources – Dan McGrath, Assistant Professor
Divisions
- Advancement – Greg Lewis, Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
- Athletics – Mark Paquette, Associate A.D. for Facilities/Canvas Stadium Manager
- CSU Foundation – Sara Campbell, Investment Liaison
- Engagement and Extension – Julie Kallenberger, Water Education Specialist for Colorado Water Center
- Enrollment and Access – TBD
- Inclusive Excellence – TBD
- Information Technology – Monica Latham, Instruction and Reference Librarian
- Research – Anthony Appleton, Research Safety Culture Coordinator
- Student Affairs – Mary Liang, Assistant Director of Sustainability
- University Marketing and Communications – Mark Gokavi, News and Media Relations
- University Operations – Farrah Bustamante, Strategic Sourcing Manager
Constituencies
- Administrative Professional Council – Tammy Felton-Noyle, IRB Biomedical Coordinator, RICRO
- ASCSU – Kenneth Kineer, Director of Environmental Affairs
- Center for Environmental Justice – Mindy Hill, Program Manager
- Classified Personnel Council – Stacey Baumgarn, Campus Energy Coordinator
- Denver Programs – Jocelyn Hittle, Senior Director, Sustainability and Denver Programs
- Energy Institute – Allison Vitt, Communications Manager
- Faculty Council – Sybil Sharvelle, College of Engineering
- Graduate Student Council – Jacob VanderRoest, graduate student in Chemistry
- Institute for the Built Environment – Brian Dunbar, Executive Director
- Natural Sciences Education and Outreach Center – Andrew Warnock, Director
- Parking & Transportation Services – Aaron Fodge, Alternative Transportation Manager
- School of Global Environmental Sustainability – Aleta Weller, Senior Research and Outreach Officer
- Surplus Property – Jake Drenth, Surplus Property Manager
- Student Sustainability Center – Sam Moccia, Director
If you have any questions about PSC membership, please contact Tonie Miyamoto (tonie.miyamoto@colostate.edu).
PSC Subcommittees (ongoing groups)
- Campus Composting Committee
- Campus Bicycle Advisory Committee
- Pollinator Friendly Campus Committee
- Strategic Plan Subcommittees:
- Academics & Research
- Administration & Planning
- Engagement
- Operations
PSC Working Groups (short-term, task-oriented groups)
- Air Travel Offset
- Environmentally and Socially Responsible Purchasing
- Green Building Standards
- Green Cleaning
- STARS
- e-Waste Management
- Sustainable Fleet
- Sustainable Food Procurement
Meeting Minutes
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: March 6, 2023
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: February 13, 2023
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: January Retreat 2023
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: November 14, 2022
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: October 10, 2022
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: September 19, 2022
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: August 15, 2022
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: July 18, 2022
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: May 16, 2022
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: March 21, 2022
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: February 21, 2022
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: January Retreat 2022
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: November 15, 2021
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: October 18, 2021
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: September 20, 2021
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: August 23, 2021
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: June 14, 2021
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: May 17, 2021
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: April 19, 2021
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: January 2021 Retreat
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: November 19, 2020
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: October 19, 2020
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: September 21, 2020
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: August 17, 2020.
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: July 20, 2020.
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: May 18, 2020.
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: April 20, 2020.
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: February 17, 2020.
President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: January 27, 2020.
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: December 16, 2019.
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: November 18, 2019.
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: October 21, 2019
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: September 16, 2019.
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: August 29, 2019.
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: May 17, 2019.
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: April 15, 2019
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: March 25, 2019
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: February 18, 2019
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: January 21, 2019
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: December 17, 2018
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: November 12, 2018
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: October 15, 2018
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: September 17, 2018
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: August 20, 2018
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: June 18, 2018
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: April 16, 2018
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: March 19, 2018
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: February 19, 2018
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: January 22, 2018
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: November 13, 2017
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: October 23, 2017
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: September 18, 2017
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: June 19, 2017
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: May 15, 2017
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: April 17, 2017
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: March 20, 2017
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: February 20, 2017
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: January 23, 2017
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: December 12, 2016
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: November 14, 2016
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: October 17, 2016
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: September 19, 2016
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: July 18, 2016
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: June 20, 2016
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: May 16, 2016
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: April 18, 2016
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: March 21, 2016
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: February 15, 2016
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: November 16, 2015
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: October 19, 2015
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: September 21, 2015
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: June 15, 2015
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: May 18, 2015
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: April 20, 2015
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: March 9, 2015
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: February 16, 2015
- President’s Sustainability Commission Retreat Minutes: January 16, 2015
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: December 15, 2014
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: November 17, 2014
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: October 20, 2014
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: September 15, 2014
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes, National Western Center Review: September 8, 2014
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: July 21, 2014
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: June 16, 2014
- President’s Sustainability Commission Stadium Review Minutes: May 27, 2014
- President’s Sustainability Commission Minutes: May 19, 2014
- President’s Sustainability Commission: April 21, 2014
- SEEAC Meeting Minutes: March 17, 2014
- SEEAC Mini-Retreat Minutes: March 6, 2014
- SEEAC Meeting Minutes: Feb. 17, 2014
- SEEAC Meeting Minutes: Jan. 21, 2014