DePaul University
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination

DePaul established the Sustainability Initiatives Task Force (SITF) to further its mission and values through a coordinated focus on sustainability. SITF is charged with developing and recommending a sustainability plan, using the organizing framework of C.O.R.E. – Curriculum, Operations, Research and Community Engagement. As members of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), SITF uses the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS®) to gauge the progress of sustainability related activities. The SITF will: Coordinate the planning, promotion, and communication of sustainability efforts at DePaul University. Collaborate with the C.O.R.E.-aligned working groups to gather the data necessary to develop a University Sustainability Plan. C.O.R.E.-aligned working groups include the Curriculum Working Group, the Operations Working Group, the Research Working Group, the Engagement Working Group, and the Administration Working Group. They will make recommendations on improving DePaul’s efforts towards sustainability outreach and engagement with the community.

DePaul University's Sustainability Initiative Task Force: James Montgomery, Environmental Science – Co-chair Scott Kelley, Office of Mission and Values – Co-chair Bob Janis, Facility Operations Anthony Alfano, Student Government Association Kathy Dhanda, Department of Management Alex Moree, Student Government Association Ron Nahser, Wicklander Fellow, College of Commerce Debbie Harris, Information Technology Operations Marco Tavanti, School of Public Service Barbara Willard, College of Communication J. Harry Wray, Department of Political Science Annette Wilson, President’s Office Michael Pedersen, Public Relations and Communications Elizabeth Ortiz, Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity