2011 Texas State Leadership InstituteFebruary 11-12, 2011

Sustainability at Texas State: What’s in Store for Us?

Dr. Richard Earl, Ms. Nicole Fisher, Ms. Nancy Nusbaum

Sustainability

“Meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

— Gro Harlem Brundtland,Report to the United Nations,“Our Common Future”

Sustainability: Science, Policy, and Opportunity

2010-2011 Common Experience Theme

Upcoming Common Experience Events

Ghetto Plainsman: One Man’s Journey towards Ecological Health• February 10 (Thursday)• 7-9 p.m. Evans Liberal Arts 116

San Marcos Green Living Showcase• March 12 (Sunday)• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. City of San Marcos Convention

Center 3110 IH 35 S

Aquarena Earth Day Celebration• April 30 (Saturday)• 12-6 p.m. Aquarena

Center

http://www.txstate.edu/esc/

Biology Greenhouse Rainwater Recycling:• A rainwater collection system will irrigate plants that are used for teaching,

research and landscaping.

Calories for Kilowatts:• By attaching power generators to the elliptical machines in the Student

Recreation Center has become the second largest human power generator in the world.

Living Library Wildlife Habitat:• A terraced garden built around the Agriculture building is home to plants which

cannot be found on any other part of campus. Hundreds of hours Of community service have been logged in the garden in just the past couple of years.

Sustainability Virtual Tour

http://www.fss.txstate.edu/sustainability/virtualtour.html

Classes with a Sustainability Focus

May 18-19, 2010 Faculty Workshop: Infusing Sustainability into the Curriculum

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Undergraduate Programs and Classes

•Specific Classes: A sampling- Environmental Ethics- Wildlife Biology- Environmentally Conscious Design and Construction- Environmental Chemistry

•Undergrad Programs: A sampling- Resource and Environmental Studies- Water Studies- Aquatic Biology

Graduate Programs and Classes

•Graduate Programs: A sampling- MSIS Sustainability- MAG Resource and Environmental Studies- Ph.D. Environmental Geography- MS and Ph.D. Aquatic Resources--Biology

•Graduate Classes: A sampling- Environmental Management- Applied Water Resources- Conservation Biology- Environmental Impact Analysis- Industrial Ecology

Student Organizations

•Environmental Conservation Organization (ECO)

•Net Impact Undergraduate

•Water Aid

•American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)

•Texas State Horticulture Club

•United States Green Building Council Students

Student Environmental Leadership

• Bobcat Blend

• Water Aid-World Water Day, March 22, 2011- The World Walks For Water

• Community Involvement- Texas State Recycles Day- Aquarena Earth Day- San Marcos Green Living Showcase

Student Environmental Leadership• Environmental Service Committee -2000: Idea conceived by the SWT chapter of the

National Association of Environmental Professionals.

- Student leaders obtained student approval of proposition. - Approved by the University Administration - Students presented the proposal our state representative and state senator - 2003: Bill introduced in the Texas Legislature. - 2003: Bill signed by Governor Perry. - 2004: ESC approved by a 82% student vote. - 2004: ESC functioning in the Fall Semester.

Student Leaders Make A Difference!

•Initiate programs Faculty and Staff are too busy or too fearful to introduce.

•Provide leadership and mobilize participation for organizing events.

• Add energy, creativity, and man power to campus initiatives.

Pack it Up & Pass it On

Bike to School DaySustainability Exploration

S.W.I.G. Distributing Water Bottles Bobcat Build VolunteersTree Planting in Honor of

Wangari Maathaii

Arbor Day ObservanceCardboard Collection Campaign