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Academic Senate

Campus Environment Charges

The Campus Environment Committee shall monitor the physical state of the university as
it influences the academic mission and report to the Senate on deficiencies and proposed
initiatives. The Campus Environment Committee shall consist of eight members, each to
be elected by his or her collegial faculty, one member of the educational development
faculty elected by that group, three members at large elected by the Academic Senate,
and the Vice President of Finance and Administration or his or her delegate (ex-officio,
voting).

  1. In consultation with Dr. Destler, create a team to write a proposal, which would seek to fund extramurally and implement the Campus Environmental Coordinator position.
  2. Collect and evaluate data regarding the best practices for sustainability, identified in AY 08/09 and assess the practicality and desirability of instituting these practices at RIT.
  3. Develop a campus environmental performance assessment tool to monitor and measure RIT's progress toward environmental literacy and sustainability.
  4. Monitor and report on flora and fauna activities on campus – continuing charge.
  5. Assist in the implementation of restorative plantings on the undeveloped parts of the RIT’s campus to increase their environmental and conservation value. Review and comment on the building density on the RIT campus.
  6. Continue to meet with the Parking Advisory Committee and other appropriate groups to determine any beneficial collaboration between the committees, with respect to parking and transportation issues on campus, with an eye also toward their environmental impact.
  7. Inventory the environmental organizations on campus to develop collaborative relationships with these organizations.
  8. Continue to coordinate with RIT’s Sustainability Committee to promote a comprehensive and cooperative approach to environmental activities and planning in the RIT community.