Campus Rec and Housing have their own protocols for placing digital signage ads. http://www.housing.illinois.edu/Policies/Electronic%20Signage.aspx - HOUSING http://www.campusrec.illinois.edu/sponsors/ - CR
Blake Ashley from Kimberley Clark spoke with Shantanu Pai. Blake said they thought we are doing Labs, and Shantanu is going to work on implementing it at RAL, CLSL, and Housing. Tanya from Fisher is working with Shantanu on this project. RAL has a meeting being scheduled on June 23.
The CSE provides several outlets to learn about sustainability initiatives, education, research, and events. The CSE has made a concerted effort to increase their followers on Facebook and Twitter, since that seems to be an effective way to communicate with students. Other efforts to be more comprehensive are underway, as well.
Shantanu Pai and Madeline (an ISTC intern) are taking over the implementation of the Nitrile Glove Recycling program at Housing Dining Services, after Seth Reints left the university. Shantanu has 24 containers that can hang on the edge of Dining's slim containers. Dawn Aubrey also needs containers that hang on the edge of the larger brute containers. Madeline has created a 3-D printed prototype, which will be sent to Shantanu's contact in Canada for replication.
Morgan provided Shantanu with the information that Seth had received or provided to SSC.
In addition to the numerous registered student organizations, the Illinois Student Senate also has a committee on environmental sustainability. This committee has passed a number of resolutions regarding sustainability including bicycle infrastructure, local foods, Abbott coal use and native landscaping. Contact one of the senators for additional information.
Power down
Power down for the community. Power down for the planet.
Turn off your lights when you leave a room. Shut down your computer and elecrtronic equipment when not in use. Every little bit counts, so start today!!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Do you really need all those napkins you just picked up in the cafeteria? What about that plastic water bottle - how about using a stainless steel or reusable water container instead? Recycling isn't just about where we put our trash when it's time to dispose of it, but is also inherent in the decisions we make before we purchase products as well.
What can you do for your campus and planet? Find out at Illini Union Go Green Recycling Facts!
We'll share your responses as we continue to update this section.
Several units across campus have established sustainability committees, or green teams, to encourage more earth-friendly initiatives and behavior. For example, the College of Fine and Applied Arts has established an intra-collegiate committee to discuss environmentally conscientious and sustainable issues and solutions. The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs has created a green team with representatives from each of its units to develop a plan to implement sustainable practices.
Learn more about Student Affairs' green initiatives.
| The Energy Liaison Program Ambitious goals reflect the University’s commitment to sustainability - environmental, social and fiscal. Although energy conservation is a universal problem, its solution begins with individuals. Departments and colleges across campus have designated Energy Liaisons to promote energy conservation and share ideas and suggestions. Energy liaisons:
Creating Obtainable Goals
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The Energy Management Division of Facilities and Services initiated anEnergy Liaisons program in 2008. Departments, colleges, and other units across campus have designated Energy Liaisons to promote energy conservation and share ideas and suggestions. Facilities and Services regularly hosts workshops with the Energy Liaisons to discuss energy conservation opportunities. These Energy Liaisons serve as grassroots contacts for conservation initiatives.
Want to learn more about sustainability issues? Want to make a difference?
Want to put your knowledge and skills to use?
Want to have fun?
Below are some groups to explore.
Campus Registered Student Organizations
• American Fisheries Society University of Illinois Student Chapter
• Ecological Design Consortium
• Energy Club
• Engineers Without Borders
• Environmental Law Society
• IRenergy: Illini Renewable Energy Group
• Red Bison
• Student Planning Organization
• Student Sustainability Committee
• Students for Environmental Concerns
• The Wildlife Society University of Illinois Student Chapter
• USGBC
Volunteer Opportunities
• Alternative Spring Break
• Sustainable Student Farm
National Sustainability Organizations
• Roots and Shoots
• Student Affairs Green Team
• The Green Observer
Don't see what you're looking for? Have an event that you would like promoted? Contact us.
Learn how you can get involved on campus and in the community in sustainable efforts.
Through our Green Living Tips, find out what steps you can take to live more sustainably.
Want to know what’s happening on campus regarding sustainability efforts? Follow us onTwitter or sign up for our e-newsletter to find out about upcoming events in the community.
The Student Sustainability Committee'spurpose is to:
1) explore the options for the use of the student fees for sustainability and alternative energy generation, and 2) evaluate the feasibility of projects being discussed with the professional assistance of engineers in the Division of Facilities and Services. The committee reviews and recommends projects to be funded from two student fees, the $14.00 Sustainable Campus Environment fee and the $2.00 Cleaner Energy Technologies fee.
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 is to "provide pollution-free renewable energy as a portion of the campus energy portfolio and reduce campus energy consumption." In Spring 2010, students passed a referendum that raised the Sustainable Campus Environment Fee from $5 to $14. The measure passed by 77% approval, and established University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as having the largest funding pool of its kind in the United States. The Student Sustainability Committee, is a joint student, faculty and staff committee, though students are the only voting members on the Committee.
The projects approved by the Student Sustainability Committee undergo approval by the Office of Sustainability.
To become a member of the Student Sustainability Committee, visit the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs website for application information and application deadlines.
Students - 2012-2013
Kathryn Kinley - (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Marika Nell - (Civil and Environmental Engineering) - Treasurer
Suharsh Sivakumar - (Computer Science)
Emily Cross - (Earth Systems, Society and Environment)
Olivia Webb - (Agricultural and Biological Engineering)
Jordan Jessop - (Graduate Student, Natural Resources and Environmental Science)
Marcus Ricce - (Graduate Student, Urban and Regional Planning)
Felicia Speranske - (Natural Resouces and Environmental Science)
Sean Sullivan - (Earth Systems, Society, and Environment)
Teresa Tousignant - (Graduate Student, Architecture)
Faculty Advisors - 2012-2013
Brenda Coble Lindsey- Social Work
Brian Deal- Urban and Regional Planning
Praveen Kumar- Civil and Environmental Engineering
Robert Pahre- Political Science
Madhu Viswanathan- Business
Michelle Wander- Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Staff Advisors - 2012-2013
Stephanie Lage- Office of Sustainability
Betsy Jo Liggett- Environmental Compliance, Facilities and Services
Morgan Johnston- Sustainability Coordinator, Facilities and Services
John Prince- Deferred Maintenance, Facilities and Services
Ed Slazinik- Illini Union
Program Advisor
Mckenzie Beverage – Student Programs and Activities
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is home to more than 40,000 undergraduate students. Many of our students are passionate about sustainability, as can be seen by the large number of student groups whose work revolves around sustaining our planet.
• There are approximately 25 student groups related to sustainability here on campus
• In 2010, 70% of the student body voted to increase the sustainable campus fee from $5 to $14! This provides more than $1 million a year toward sustainability projects on our campus.
• During academic year 2010-2011, students led the development of two major events devoted to educating students, faculty, staff and the community about doing their part and how easy it can be to live a more sustainable lifestyle. In the fall, Sustainability Week included seminars, workshops, tours, etc. showcasing efforts underway and teaching ways for everyone to 'go green'. In spring, Earth Week was a similar effort, culminating in a concert with proceeds benefitting the Sustainable Student Farm.
Food, water and energy are but a few factors to consider when examining sustainability. We need to look holistically at ecosystems and the services they provide. We need to ensure that we do not adversely affect part of the ecosystem while trying to find solutions in maintaining healthy ecosystems. There are many passionate researchers at Illinois investigating ecosystems and their services.
Department of Plant Biology
School of Integrative Biology
Illinois Natural History Survey
School of Earth, Society, and Environment
Institute for Genomic Biology
Illinois is the place to learn about energy; whether it’s energy generation or distribution, traditional sources or alternative sources. Faculty from all across campus are involved in energy research.
Power & Engineering Systems
CABER – Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research
EBI - Energy Biosciences Institute
SEDAC – Smart Energy Design Assistance Center
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center
Illinois is home to many experts who research the myriad of issues surrounding water. There are several centers or programs on campus that contribute innovative solutions.
* Illinois Water Resource Center
* Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program
* Water CAMPWS
* Long Term Recovery Council
* Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering
* Illinois State Water Survey
* National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
Illinois Water Science Center
The Midwest Technology Assistance Center for Small Public Water Systems
Center for Chemistry and Technology
Center for Groundwater Science
Center for Water as a Complex Environmental System (CWACES)
Center for Watershed Science
The University of Illinois has a distinguished history of research related to food. The links below will introduce you to the breadth of our food research. Whether you are interested in food production or distribution, safety or nutrition, Illinois is working to solve the toughest problems. In addition, we have included some links for sources of local foods and growing your own food.
A few of the programs that you might be interested in are the Illinois MarketMaker, and the University of Illinois Student Farm.
Want to find sources of local food? Try the Champaign Farmers Market, the Common Ground Food Co-op, and the Urbana Farmers Market. Or maybe you want to try your green thumb at growing your own food? If so,University of Illinois Extension has lots of resources to help get you started.
Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition
Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture Program ASAP
Department of Agriculture & Consumer Economics
Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Department of Animal Sciences
Department of Crop Sciences
Department of Human and Community Development
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Crop Sciences Research and Education
Illinois SARE
Illinois SARE Calendar
In 2009, the University of Illinois completed an extensive visioning process that included input from a diverse set of stakeholders. The resulting document points to Grand Challenges that we will continually address through our sustainability efforts. Devoted to the following goals, Illinois will become a world leader in creating new knowledge and innovative solutions.
Grand Challenge 1:
Maintain or restore natural ecosystem function while providing essential human services.
Grand Challenge 2:
To sustainably raise the quality of life for the world’s poor to acceptable levels.
Unique Strengths of Illinois
During the visioning process, we saw more clearly our unique position as a campus that has strengths in water programs, agriculture, engineering, business, and information technology, to name a few. A focus on the food/water/energy nexus emerged from this recognition, along with interest by our campus and community in working at the interface of these issues.
Center for the Advancement of Sustainability Innovations, U.S. Army
The CSE is tasked with expanding the strategic partnership between Illinois and the military around sustainability topics and research initiatives of mutual interest. The basis for the partnership was formalized in 2009 via a MOU with the Center for the Advancement of Sustainability Innovations (CASI) in the Office and the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), and University of Illinois, Board of Trustees via the CSE. The CSE and ERDC-CASI have pursued several areas of collaboration including the Sustainable Innovations seminar series.
The Center for Teaching Excellence has been actively involved in developing and executing the Prairie Project curriculum workshop. Their expertise in course design and the assessment of student learning has proven valuable to the workshop participants. Below, you will find resources shared by the CTE.
A Self-Directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant Learning
Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) Liberal Education and America's Promise (LEAP)Essential Learning Outcomes
AACU High-Impact Educational Practices
Second Nature fact sheet on a framework for sustainability curriculum (download as pdf)
Participants in the Prairie Project were inspired to include sustainability in their courses. Below you will find revised syllabi and some example assignments with clear linkages to the Sustainability Learning Outcomes. In addition, there are resources from other universities that offer similar curriculum workshops and national organizations. We encourage you to integrate sustainability into your course.
BADM 532 Sustainable Product and Market Development for Subsistence Marketplaces
BADM 533 Sustainable Product Design and Business Plan Development
Example Syllabi for Sustainability-Infused Courses:
Courses of the 2010 Prairie Project Resource People and Participants
NRES 285: Wetland Delineation and Classification (PDF)
NRES 287 ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY – SPRING 2010 (PDF)
Conservation and Ecosystem Health (PDF)
Ecotoxicology of the Northern Hemisphere (PDF)
IB 105: Environmental Biology Fall 2010(PDF)
IB 105: Environmental Biology Spring 2010 (PDF)
Political Science - Learning Outcomes - Introduction to International Relations (PDF)
Political Science 280 Fall 2010 (PDF)
Political Science 280 Fall 2009 (PDF)
LAS 101 Fall 2010: Environmental Sustainability & World Citizenship (PDF)
LAS 101: Homework 5 on ecological footprinting and environmental sustainability (PDF)
CEE 498: Multilateral Environmental Agreements Fall 2010 (PDF)
CEE 498: Multilateral Environmental Agreements (PDF)
CEE 535: Environmental Systems Analysis II Sustainable & Resilient Environmental & Water Resource Systems (PDF)
CEE 535: Spring 2011 Upper Embarras Project Terms (PDF)
UP 204, Chicago: Planning and Urban Life, Spring 2011 (PDF)
UP 204, Chicago: Planning and Urban Life: Course Description (PDF)
UP 204, Chicago: Planning and Urban Life: Overview (PDF)
External Examples:
Association for the Advanceemnt of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) examples of courses on campus sustainability (PDF)
AASHE list of Web sites with example syllabi*
Ponderosa Project Web site, containing course syllabi and other resources
Piedmont Project syllabi and course modules
* These sites require a members-only login to the AASHE site. The University of Illinois is an institutional member and you can create an account for free with a uiuc.edu (and hopefully Illinois.edu) e-mail address.
