Student Sustainability Committee

Mission Statement

The Illinois Green Fund (IGF) is currently the largest university sustainability funding pool in North America and is stewarded by the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC), a group of undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to building a more sustainable campus. With the partnership of a team of staff and faculty members, SSC allocates $1.5 million annually toward the development and seed funding of projects that have an environmental impact on the university community. The fund is financed through the collection of two student-initiated fees, the Cleaner Energy Technologies Fee (CETF) and the Sustainable Campus Environment Fee (SCEF). By providing consultation, thought leadership, and funding, the IGF and SSC empower Illinois students, staff, and faculty to be leaders in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the paradigm shift of the future.

Roster

  • No fewer than 10 but no greater than 18 elected voting student members.
    • Graduate and professional students can comprise no greater than 1/3 of voting committee members
  • Up to 6 non-voting faculty advisors
  • Up to 7 non-voting ex officio staff advisors
  • Environmental Sustainability Coordinate of the Illinois Student Government
  • SSC professional staff
  • Others, as needed

Terms of Appointment

  • Student committee members are elected to the SSC on an annual basis via SSC-managed election. Students serving on the committee must be re-elected to serve a subsequent year.
  • Faculty members are selected by SSC in consultation with the Director of iSEE and the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs. Faculty members are expected to provide expertise and project team support during Working Group meetings in one of the following areas:
    • Transportation and Infrastructure
    • Energy
    • Food & Waste
    • Education & Justice
    • Land, Water, Air
  • Ex officio members are selected by SSC. These members are expected to provide expertise for their role in the university.
    • The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs or designee: This member shall provide expertise on university policies and procedures regarding campus committees.
    • The Director of iSEE or designee: This member shall provide expertise regarding sustainability.
    • A Representative from F&S for Engineering: This member shall provide information on the engineering needs of campus, such as improved electrical service, ventilation, building envelopes, etc. This member shall also keep the committee up to date on planned or ongoing projects.
    • A Representative from F&S for Sustainability: This member shall provide insight to the processes and procedures required for project passage through F&S. This member shall also provide updates on ongoing sustainability projects on campus.
    • Chair of the Illinois Student Government Committee on Environmental Sustainability or designee: This member shall provide support in engaging with other student leadership and sustainability groups on campus.
    • Others, as needed
  • Committee Membership Terms.
    • The term of office shall:
      • Begin the day after the conclusion of the spring term.
      • End at the conclusion of the spring term the following year.
      • Faculty and staff members are reviewed and renewed or assigned annually.

Chair Contact

Megan O’Sullivan 
Megan22@illinois.edu

Affiliation

Student Engagement