91Ô­´´

The committee reviews, analyzes, prioritizes, and recommends actions that will sustain the academic mission of 91Ô­´´. The Provost, the Vice President for Finance and Administration, and the Vice President for Student Affairs chair the Committee jointly.

The Committee may review, analyze, prioritize, and make recommendations on:

• The 91Ô­´´ Sustainability and Climate Action Plans and revisions processes;
• The organization and operation of 91Ô­´´ Sustainability sub-committees and Sustainability Hubs;
• Annual Sustainability reporting, both internal and external;
• New or revised policies and practices concerning the sustainability themes of climate, water, energy, solid waste, food, grounds, buildings, transportation, procurement, investments, student life, and human resources;
• Evaluation of decisions, policies, and practices through the sustainability triple bottom line framework of simultaneous benefits to the economy, the environment and society;
• Evaluation of sustainability grant and award proposals.
• Other items as needed.

The Sustainability Committee makes its recommendations to the President and the Board of Trustees.