1. CAMPUS CENTER FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY

2. So you wanna be a Co-D? OUTLINE Introduction to Appropriate Tech & CCAT Branches of CCAT Life as a Co-Director Application Process Q & A

3. WHAT IS APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY? Buzzword of the 70s Equivalent to “Sustainability”

4. WHAT IS CCAT? Demonstration home for sustainable living Student-run organization –3 Live-in Student Co-Directors –15-20 Student Employees –Student Volunteers Advisors –1 Faculty Advisor –Steering Committee (faculty, staff, community members, former co-directors) Funded by student fees

5. 1978 Founded by students 1980 Occupied residential house on campus 1981 Became Associated Students Program Working towards sustainability for 32 years 2004 Relocation 2006 Remodeled original house 2007 Occupied current permanent site PROGRAM HISTORY

6. Partnerships & Inspirations Partnered with sustainability wiki Appropedia.org Received recognition and inquiries internationally Inspired replication on campuses across the US –University of Oregon, CASL –Oregon State University, SSC –CSU Chico State University, The Cause –Oberlin College, SEED House –Berea College, SENS House –Ohio University, EcoHouse –Plymouth State University (IP) –Dartmouth College, New Hampshire (IP)

7. Greenhouse rebuilding, bike shed, library upgrades, sustainability measurements, and more Balancing outreach and new AT projects Recruiting new students, faculty, and community Community partnerships YOUR IDEAS! FUTURE

8. BRANCHES OF CCAT External Internal Physical Site

9. External Branch Workshops Classes Tours & Field Trips Events –May Day –Harvest Festival

10. Internal Branch Personnel Budget AT Transfer Website Library

11. Physical Site Branch House & Grounds Upkeep New Projects Engineering, Solar Systems Gardening, Composting, Permaculture Volunteer Fridays

12. Become a CCAT Co-Director! Live in the house for one year 2 start in June 1 starts in January Gain important leadership skills Be a part of community of like-minded people Become better prepared for the working world Learn and Share valuable information Participate in a truly unique experience

13. Co-D Responsibilities Experience and knowledge on running non-profits Interpreting the mission Making policy decisions Setting annual goals Writing and executing budget Supervising staff, volunteers, students Representing the organization within HSU and beyond Doing the dishes at the end of the day

14. Co-D Skills Verbal and written communication Leadership Organization Understanding and applying Appropriate Tech principles Ability to work in cooperation with others Good interpersonal skills Desire to learn!

15. Co-D Benefits LIVING AT CCAT! Free rent No utilities Food & herbs from the garden Being an integral part of CCAT Incredible leadership & learning opportunity Impress your dates Doesn’t look too shabby on a resume

16. CONTACT INFORMATION Humboldt State University Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (707) 826-3551 www.ccathsu.com ccathsu@gmail.com Mighty Max says: Be a Co-D!