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A rich history of environmental and sustainability leadership

Sustainability is woven into the fabric our university; from the intention to set our campus among a woodland backdrop nearly 200 years ago, to our present investment in encouraging every Hoosier to play a role in creating a living legacy, committed to a sustainable future for all. Born out of the idea that collective action is a key factor in establishing a greener future, Sustain IU serves to leverage creative ideas to move the campus forward.

Each year, we work with hundreds of students, faculty and staff, on numerous programs to encourage a thriving campus. These initiatives progress the conversation around sustainability and provide resources and engagement opportunities to meld theory with practice; by mobilizing students, faculty and staff throughout the university. Since 2007, we have served as a conduit for sustainable action on campus through equal parts operations and academics. This unique partnership has allowed our work to both implement and validate innovative practices—helping to position IU as a leader in its commitment to sustainability.

...sustainability, stewardship, and accountability for the natural, human, and economic resources and relationships entrusted to IU...
2014 Indiana University Bicentennial Strategic Plan

Who We Are & What We Do

Indiana University has a long tradition of environmental stewardship. In recent years, this commitment has evolved from grassroots support to institutionalized commitments. In 2007, faculty, staff, and students were charged with the development of a Task Force on Campus Sustainability by Vice President Clapacs and then-Provost McRobbie.

In January of 2008, the IU Task Force on Campus Sustainability completed comprehensive sustainability planning for the Bloomington campus, the Office of Sustainability was officially created, and the first Director was hired. The mission continues with Sustain IU: to identify and promote sustainable solutions that reduce environmental impacts while supporting an equitable and prosperous IU, now and into the future.

The Campus Sustainability Advisory Board is comprised of key stakeholders within the University and serves as the advising body to Sustain IU.

Executive Committee

Co-Chair (Faculty)	Lisa Sideris
Co-Chair (Staff)	Sam Robertson
Education & Research (Faculty)	Sarah Mincey
Education & Research (Staff)	Jane Rogan
Energy & Built Environment (Faculty)	Chip Glaholt
Energy & Built Environment (Staff)	Mark Menefee
Environmental Quality & Land Use (Faculty)	Melissa Laney
Environmental Quality & Land Use (Staff)	Mike Girvin
Food (Faculty)	James Farmer
Food (Staff)	Steven Lalevich
Resource Use & Recycling (Faculty)	Kelly Eskew
Resource Use & Recycling (Staff)	Tom Fallwell
Sustainable Computing (Faculty)	Nathan Ensmenger
Sustainable Computing (Staff)	Noma Maier
Transportation (Faculty)	Julie Hardesty
Transportation (Staff)	Adam Thies

Bloomington Faculty Council (BFC)	James Farmer
Bloomington Professional Council (BPC)	Sarah Hatch
Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG)	Dylan Finley
Indiana University Student Association (IUSA)	Olivia Ranseen
Integrated Program in the Environment (IPE)	Jeff White
Residence Hall Association (RHA)	Cally Wilken
Service-Learning Program	Michael Valliant
Student Sustainability Council (SSC)	Jacob Scott
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)	Michael Baker
Athletics	Kevin Goehring
Budgeting Office	Peggy Maschino
Campus Division	Mia Williams
Office of Procurement Services	Tresa Fredericks
Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs (DEMA)	Roy Chan
Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations (PAGR)	Valerie Pena
Office of the Vice President for Undergraduate Education (OVPUE)	Jane Rogan
Office of the Vice President for University Regional Affairs, Planning, and Policy (OEVPUAA)	Jennifer Kincaid
Office of the Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities (VPCPF)	Adam Thies
Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR)	Rick Van Kooten
Energy Management and Utilities	Keith Thompson
University Information Technology Services (UITS)	Dennis Cromwell
City of Bloomington Assistant Director for Sustainability	Vacant
Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs	Roy Chen
IU Foundation	Paula Jenkins
Integrated Program In The Environment	Sarah Mincey
Transportation Demand Management	Kevin Whited
Healthy IU	Steven Lalevich
University Libraries	Charles Peters

Indiana University is an international campus sustainability leader recognized for innovation and excellence in academic programs, research, campus environmental quality, campus operations and community outreach that facilitate and demonstrate the path to a more sustainable future.

20 Goals We Aspire to Achieve by 2020 – Bloomington Campus

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