Bridgewater College
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination

The mission of the Center for Sustainability at Bridgewater College is to implement institutional policies and programs that limit our environmental footprint and reduce operating costs, while instilling in our students and the entire College community the value of a sustainable life-style. The committee is composed of faculty, students involved in sustainability on campus, as well as staff members. Each year the sustainability committee keeps track of the sustainability efforts being conducted on campus with programs such as student-run recycling, the Environmental Task Force, sustainability education and promotion, Earth Day and other community service opportunities. The committee meets monthly to discuss issues and solutions in relation to sustainability initiatives on campus.

Teshome Molalenge, Chair – Center for Sustainability. Anne B. Keeler (ex officio), vice president for finance Aaron Klein, Information Technology Center Patricia Kearney, Health and Wellness Tamara Johnstone-Yellin, Biology David Vandevander, Facilities Management Deva O"Neil, Physics Dawn M. Ohanessian, Residence Life Robbie Miller, Chaplain Bernardo Motta, Communication Studies Ellen M. Mitchell, Chemistry Kevin Lam, Grounds Kimberly Bolyard, Biology Mary Speir, Dining Services Brandi Livesay, Bookstore Timothy A. Kreps, Environmental Science Malinda Britt (Class of 2014) Aaron Delong (Class of 2014) Stephen Miller (Class of 2015) Andrew Shepherd (Class of 2016)

The Center for Sustainability is a campus focal point for sustainability-centered activities; it works across campus to support sustainable practices in operations, education, research and campus life. The major goals for the center include: • Recommending and coordinating sustainability programs; • Enhancing energy conservation and recycling programs on campus; • Serving as a resource for students and faculty wishing to work on sustainability initiatives; such as internships and independent studies; • Researching and recommending grant opportunities related to sustainability; • Working/teaming with other campuses/organizations to promote sustainability; • Facilitating workshops and conferences; and • Providing employment opportunities for students willing and committed to working in the recycling program.

• Recommends and coordinates sustainability programs; • Enhances energy conservation and recycling programs on campus; • Serves as a resource for students and faculty wishing to work on sustainability initiatives; and • Researches and recommends grant opportunities related to sustainability.