University of Nevada Las Vegas
Tier2-1: Student Group

1) Sierra Student Coalition (SSC)
The purpose of Sierra Student Coalition is to support environmentally responsible school policies, educate students about campus sustainability, and promote an environmental community at University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).

Environmental literacy is conveyed through outreach such as forums, discussions, meetings and events. SSC is the host of Earth Week annually and takes part in various national campaigns to advance our campus sustainability. With much potential in Nevada, SSC seeks to continuously progress the eco-efficiency of UNLV.

2) USGBC Students, UNLV
With a little over one year of experience, the USGBC Students of UNLV have begun a process of outreach and awareness that aims to transform the mindset of the many stakeholders of the built environment. A conscious and concerted effort, undertaken by a multidisciplinary array of students, may prove just enough to begin a meaningful dialog about how people, particularly in urban settings, interact with the natural and built environments around them.

We, the USBGC Students, UNLV, understand that green building is but one of many important dimensions of sustainability. The question of how best to allocate scarce resources in a way that does not compromise quality of life for both present and future generations may yet be answered by science, be it social, building, natural, or more likely some combination of the group.

The LEED green building rating system represents an important step forward, yet it is important to remember that it is merely the beginning of a paradigm shift towards intergenerational equity. Together, we will find a way to accomplish the prime objective of healthy and lasting growth.