The Sustainability Subcommittee’s charge is to promote improved sustainable development within the Wayne State University community through the improved understanding of the meaning of campus sustainability and its importance for the future viability of the university.
Objectives
A general and widely accepted definition for campus sustainability does not exist, so the group adopted the following objectives.
- Improve and increase sustainability content in courses in all colleges (education and curriculum).
- Help streamline administration processes and implement improved utilization of campus resources (administration and facilities management).
- Encourage students to participate in sustainable development on campus (student involvement).
- Work with communities surrounding the campus to build a sustainable university alongside sustainable neighborhoods (community engagement).
Recommendations
- Establish an Academic Study Group to identify the research, scholarship and instructional opportunities to address the growing interest in industrial and urban sustainability.
- Streamline administration processes and improve utilization of campus resources.
- Encourage students to participate in sustainable development on campus.
- Work with surrounding communities to build a sustainable university and neighborhoods.