New Mexico State University
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination

The mission of the NMSU Sustainability Council is to coordinate sustainability-related activities and efforts throughout the New Mexico State University system and to residents statewide. While a primary goal is making sustainability awareness part of the experience of all NMSU students, council members recognize that addressing the many challenges revolving around sustainability issues calls for the involvement of everyone. University faculty, staff and students are committed to working with individuals, community organizations, business owners, farmers and ranchers, and local, state and national leaders.

a) Composed of volunteers from the faculty, staff and student body, and other stakeholders i. Welcomes all volunteers at the discretion of the Leadership Team ii. Outside advisors will be invited to join the Council (e.g., City of Las Cruces representative) b) Chair appointed by University president (2-year term) i. Retain past-chair in Leadership Team for one-year period for continuity ii. Leadership Team is composed of committee chairs, past-chair, and representatives from the following: ASNMSU, Faculty Senate, and Employee Council c) Election of Committee Chairs and Co-chairs i. Committee chairs appointed by Leadership Team and chair (2-year commitment with opportunity to continue with terms of 1 year) ii. Co-chairs appointed by Leadership Team and chair (2-year commitment with opportunity to continue with terms of 1 year; it is encouraged that this position be filled by students to facilitate student input and provide leadership training opportunities

Office of Sustainability Responsibilities The Office of Sustainability is responsible for developing policies and guidelines for protecting natural resources, reducing the university's ecological footprint and ensuring accountability for green building and low impact development. * Environmental sustainability initiatives on issues ranging from climate change to recycling and water conservation * Academic programs and educational outreach activities aimed at enhancing faculty, staff, and student environmental literacy and awareness * Be a resource for those pursuing sustainability initiatives * Create Sustainable Building Design Standards for new construction and renovations * Utility conservation to reduce energy use and associated costs * Recycling initiatives to increase landfill space and lower disposal costs * Sustainability curricula integration * Student support for environmental projects and student organizations * University President's Climate Commitment reporting

The Manager of Sustainability develops and coordinates a campus-wide program of environmental stewardship, energy conservation, policy research, and community outreach. The Manager is involved in the creation of a university-wide sustainability program and acts as the University spokesperson on sustainability. The Manager reaches out to local and national organizations, as well as fosters a culture of sustainability among students, faculty, and staff. The Manager develops a vision for NMSU sustainability, including a university-wide plan and strategies for becoming a state and national leader in developing and embodying sustainable practices.