Spring 2014
Committee:
Sustainability Committee
Whereas, the definition of sustainable development is to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs or undermining the sustainability of natural systems and the environment. In California, the effects of inaction with regards to ecology, economy, culture and politics recently become a statewide concern;
Whereas, the duty of the Board of Governors is to “provide leadership and direction in the continuing development of the California Community Colleges, as an integral and effective element in the structure of public higher education in the state. “ (§ 70901. Title 3, Division 7, Part 43) The mismanagement of natural resources and lack of education on the topic of sustainability are in conflict with the mission of higher education and student success;
Whereas, many California Community College campuses are struggling with incorporating sustainable practices in order to comply with environmental, financial, and legislative obligations as well as the funding of Proposition 39 (CA Clean Energy Jobs Act – [2012]) being set to expire and return to the California General Fund by 2018, making the full transition of California Community Colleges to sustainable institutions uncertain; and Whereas, the implementation of statewide requirements for all California Community Colleges to develop, implement, and augment institutional best practices to address the dire need for addressing the impact of Community Colleges on their surrounding communities, demonstrating leadership and accountability as institutions of higher learning, and promoting student equity and success for future generations to come is imperative;
Resolved, that the SSCCC reaffirm its commitment to the implementation of the Talloires Declaration as directed by Resolution 17.01 Fall ‘07 “Adoption of the Talloires Declaration” (Student Senate Council) as well as a commitment to work with the California Student Sustainability Coalition (CSSC) as directed by Resolution 5.03 Fall 2008 “Participation in the CSSC” (Ryan Kaplan, Cabrillo College.);
Resolved, that the SSCCC work with local Regions and ASOs, to establish Sustainability Committees within regions, campuses, and ASOs, as well as implement positions that address sustainability in local ASO’s;
Resolved, that the SSCCC in conjunction with Regions, the Chancellor’s Office, and any pertinent external organizations encourage California Community districts to create local Sustainability Plans using the California Community Colleges Sustainability Plan
Guidebook(http://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/CFFP/Sustainability/CCCStnbltyPlanTemplateFiles/California_Community_Colleges_Sustainability_Template_FINAL_v3_PDF.pdf), available on the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office website as well as any other pertinent materials; and
Resolved, that the SSCCC work with Regions and ASO’s to facilitate local work with students, administrations, faculty, and classified staff towards creating and fulfilling their Sustainability Plan with the intent of fulfilling short and long-term goals designed to increase institutional efficiency and sustainability.
Whereas, the duty of the Board of Governors is to “provide leadership and direction in the continuing development of the California Community Colleges, as an integral and effective element in the structure of public higher education in the state. “ (§ 70901. Title 3, Division 7, Part 43) The mismanagement of natural resources and lack of education on the topic of sustainability are in conflict with the mission of higher education and student success;
Whereas, many California Community College campuses are struggling with incorporating sustainable practices in order to comply with environmental, financial, and legislative obligations as well as the funding of Proposition 39 (CA Clean Energy Jobs Act – [2012]) being set to expire and return to the California General Fund by 2018, making the full transition of California Community Colleges to sustainable institutions uncertain; and Whereas, the implementation of statewide requirements for all California Community Colleges to develop, implement, and augment institutional best practices to address the dire need for addressing the impact of Community Colleges on their surrounding communities, demonstrating leadership and accountability as institutions of higher learning, and promoting student equity and success for future generations to come is imperative;
Resolved, that the SSCCC reaffirm its commitment to the implementation of the Talloires Declaration as directed by Resolution 17.01 Fall ‘07 “Adoption of the Talloires Declaration” (Student Senate Council) as well as a commitment to work with the California Student Sustainability Coalition (CSSC) as directed by Resolution 5.03 Fall 2008 “Participation in the CSSC” (Ryan Kaplan, Cabrillo College.);
Resolved, that the SSCCC work with local Regions and ASOs, to establish Sustainability Committees within regions, campuses, and ASOs, as well as implement positions that address sustainability in local ASO’s;
Resolved, that the SSCCC in conjunction with Regions, the Chancellor’s Office, and any pertinent external organizations encourage California Community districts to create local Sustainability Plans using the California Community Colleges Sustainability Plan
Guidebook(http://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/CFFP/Sustainability/CCCStnbltyPlanTemplateFiles/California_Community_Colleges_Sustainability_Template_FINAL_v3_PDF.pdf), available on the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office website as well as any other pertinent materials; and
Resolved, that the SSCCC work with Regions and ASO’s to facilitate local work with students, administrations, faculty, and classified staff towards creating and fulfilling their Sustainability Plan with the intent of fulfilling short and long-term goals designed to increase institutional efficiency and sustainability.