What is Sustainability?  sus · tain · abil · i · ty  1: capable of being sustained 2 a: of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged b : of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods sustained - Merriam-Webster Dictionary  “ Meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. ” -Brundtland Commission 1987  "In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy (7 th Generation)  sus · tain · abil · i · ty  1: capable of being sustained 2 a: of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged b : of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods sustained - Merriam-Webster Dictionary  “ Meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. ” -Brundtland Commission 1987  "In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy (7 th Generation)

Pillars of Sustainability

Why Us?  It’s the right thing to do (20% rule)  It’s easy to do (no major lifestyle change).  It’s our responsibility as educators.  To set ourselves apart.  Recruitment  Savings  It’s the right thing to do (20% rule)  It’s easy to do (no major lifestyle change).  It’s our responsibility as educators.  To set ourselves apart.  Recruitment  Savings

How did we get here?  Past efforts  Sustainability committee (2007)  American College and University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)  Creation of Office of Sustainability and the University Climate Commitment Council.  Past efforts  Sustainability committee (2007)  American College and University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)  Creation of Office of Sustainability and the University Climate Commitment Council.

Vision Statement  The University of Southern Mississippi will strive to become the model of sustainable thought and practice within our state and region. Through development of ideas and programs, we will encourage healthy dialogue, forward thinking, and behaviors that instill a collective awareness and concern of how our impact affects future generations.

Mission Statement  Our operations will function, at all times, in mindful accordance with the tenets of sustainability and we will leverage our strength as a research institution to encourage thought leadership, knowledge communities, and innovation within the realm of sustainability. From “Doing” to “Being” – the cognitive process Every plan we make, Every action we take  Our operations will function, at all times, in mindful accordance with the tenets of sustainability and we will leverage our strength as a research institution to encourage thought leadership, knowledge communities, and innovation within the realm of sustainability. From “Doing” to “Being” – the cognitive process Every plan we make, Every action we take

Go Gold, Go Green

UC3  The University Climate Commitment Council (UC3) is a 17-member group comprised of faculty, staff, and students on the University of Southern Mississippi campus.  The mission of this council is to oversee all campus efforts regarding sustainability and to ensure that the university is consistently in compliance with the ACUPCC.  The University Climate Commitment Council (UC3) is a 17-member group comprised of faculty, staff, and students on the University of Southern Mississippi campus.  The mission of this council is to oversee all campus efforts regarding sustainability and to ensure that the university is consistently in compliance with the ACUPCC.

Office of Sustainability  Operational and programming facet of the Southern Miss Green Initiative  This office is comprised of:  Chief Sustainability Officer  Recycling Program operator  Graduate assistants  Practicum students  These individuals are charged with running the recycling program, operations, Eco Eagle, and complying with the ACUPCC.  Operational and programming facet of the Southern Miss Green Initiative  This office is comprised of:  Chief Sustainability Officer  Recycling Program operator  Graduate assistants  Practicum students  These individuals are charged with running the recycling program, operations, Eco Eagle, and complying with the ACUPCC.

ACUPCC  Recycling  EcoEagle Southern Miss Recycling  Recycle Mania  Construction  New construction over 5000 sq feet  Cross Creek  Green House Gas Emissions Inventory  S&T Honors Class (Stetson Model)  Carbon Neutrality Plan  Recycling  EcoEagle Southern Miss Recycling  Recycle Mania  Construction  New construction over 5000 sq feet  Cross Creek  Green House Gas Emissions Inventory  S&T Honors Class (Stetson Model)  Carbon Neutrality Plan

Operations  Environmentally Responsible Purchasing Policy  Custodial Materials  Defined Arbor Policies  Shuttle System  Construction  Student Body Government Statement  Strategic Planning  Environmentally Responsible Purchasing Policy  Custodial Materials  Defined Arbor Policies  Shuttle System  Construction  Student Body Government Statement  Strategic Planning

EcoEagle  Recycling  Bike programs  Lecture series  Film series  Eco-Representatives  Lug-a-Mug  Carpooling development system  Projects  Farmer ’ s Market  Living-Learning Community (EcoHouse)  Recycling  Bike programs  Lecture series  Film series  Eco-Representatives  Lug-a-Mug  Carpooling development system  Projects  Farmer ’ s Market  Living-Learning Community (EcoHouse)