Committee on Sustainability
The Committee on Sustainability is concerned with the best long-term use of finite natural resources and the college's impact on the local, regional and global environment. It identifies, implements and evaluates approaches for increasing Smith's commitment to sustainability in all areas of the campus, including (but not limited to) construction, transportation, materials and energy use, waste management, purchasing, investment and the campus curriculum. It seeks to maintain an holistic perspective focused on systemic changes and institutional transformation to aid the college in achieving the greatest efficiencies in natural resource use and pollution prevention.
Meetings
The Committee on Sustainability meets regularly during the academic year 12:10–1 p.m. A schedule of meetings is established each semester. Meetings are open to all members of the Smith community; consult the events calendar for meeting dates and location.
Sustainability Committee Membership, 2011-2012
Leslie King, Sociology (chair, fall) Judy Cardell, Engineering(chair, spring)
Annaliese Beery, Psychology
Jesse Bellemare, Biological Sciences
Ruth
Constantine, VP for Finance and Administration
Kate Etzel, Director of User Support, ITS
Ann Finley, Area Manager, Dining Services
Drew Guswa, Engineering, Director, Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability (CEEDS)
Hannah
Hitchner '12, student representative Lou
Ann Krawczynski, Director, Development Resources
Tom Litwin, Director, Clark Science Center
Deirdre Manning, Director, Office of Sustainability
Katie Paulson-Smith '14, student representative Sharon Seelig, English Language and Literature Wei Xin '13, student representative Jenna Zukswert '12, student representative
Policies
Specific policies that guide campus operations will be listed below as they are adopted.
Printer and Copier Paper Policy
Adopted August 2009
Bottled Water Policy
Adopted August 2009
