Sustainability at UST
Sustainability Committee
The sustainability committee is a subcommittee of the Academic and Administrative Leadership (AAL) with the purpose to promote and celebrate sustainability at UST.
Formation of the committee is partial fulfillment of President Dease's signing of the Presidents Climate Commitment. The first step of the commitment is to "create institutional structures to guide the development and implementation of the plan" to achieve climate neutrality. The Sustainability Committee reports directly to a administrative steering committee and periodically to the AAL to discuss sustainability goals, activities and accomplishments.
The Mission of the UST Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee will advance the University of St. Thomas’ mission to integrate sustainable values and promote a culture of long-range planning and sustainable design in our community. Toward this end, the committee will:
- work to create a comprehensive campus sustainability plan in fulfillment of our stated strategic goal and our endorsement of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
- work with administrators, faculty, students and staff to implement the campus sustainability plan with standards for curricular, research, operation, investment, and public service endeavors
- work with Physical Plant operations in developing and implementing energy and natural resource conservation initiatives including alternative energy, green building design and sustainable operation and maintenance practices
- develop and implement ongoing assessment and auditing procedures for the campus sustainability plan and associated initiatives
- publicize and celebrate UST programs and practices that advance environmental sustainability in our community
- offer informational resources and guidance in sustainability to the UST community
Current members of the UST Sustainability Committee are
- Elise Amel, Associate Professor of Psychology, Chair of Environmental Studies
- Peter Borden, Graphic Designer, University Relations
- Brian Brown, Director of Publications, University Relations
- Margaret Cahill, Director for Campus Life
- Jeanne Cunningham, Health Educator, Wellness Center
- Bob Douglas, Coordinator of Recycling & Central Receiving, Physical Plant;
Chair of the Sustainability Committee- Simon Emms, Associate Professor, Biology
- Todd Empanger, Director of Food Service
- Jim Gooley, Executive Development Officer, Development
- Ameeta Jaiswal-Dale, Associate Professor of Finance, Opus College of Business
- Brian Kabat, MBA Candidate, Opus College of Business
- Bridgette Kelly, Green Team President
- Timothy Lewis, Professor, Chair of Biology
- Paul Lorah, Associate Professor, Geography
- Aaron Macke, Director for Residence Life
- Marie Morzenti, Technical Process Analyst, Information Resources & Technologies
- Lewis Segl, Chair of Undergraduate Student Sustainability Committee
The UST community is encouraged to contact members of the Sustainability Committee, especially in areas of expertise, for questions, comments, and suggestions for sustainable initiatives at the University of St. Thomas.
F11-12 members of the UST Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) Committee are
- Elise Amel, Associate Professor of Psychology, Chair of Environmental Studies
- Ameeta Jaiswal-Dale, Associate Professor of Finance, Opus College of Business
- Aaron Macke, Director for Residence Life
- Lewis Segl, Chair of USG Student Sustainability Committee, Co-chair Green Team
- Jesse Stock, Green Team, USG Student Sustainability Committee
- Kristine Wammer, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
The UST community is encouraged to contact members of the CSF Committee in regards to the application and criteria for the awarding of funds for sustainable initiatives at the University of St. Thomas.
