Supporting Campuswide

Sustainability Efforts at USF

10-11-02

Whereas, Associated Students of USF is represent the opinions and

sentiments of more than 5,000 undergraduate students;
and

Whereas, The President of the University of San Francisco has

signed and therefore committed the University to
implementing the goals described in both the "American
College and University President’s Climate Commitment"
and "Talloires Declaration." ; and

Whereas, The President of the University of San Francisco, in the

USF 2028 Planning Document promises that USF will "act in
an environmentally responsible
way...educate students to issues affecting environmental
justice...[and] offer on-site courses, programs, and
experiences that help students understand and appreciate
the complexities of our global reality." ; and

Whereas, The USF Conservation Task Force, appointed by Fr.

Privett, recommended the University "Adopt an institutional
commitment to sustainability" ; and

Whereas, The University of San Francisco students, faculty,

departments, and auxiliaries have shown an increasing
trend toward more sustainable
practices; and

Whereas, Accomplishing these goals will contribute to a more

sustainable campus, attract the best and brightest students
and faculty, provide a foundation for future leadership and
contribute to a decrease in the University of San Francisco's
overall carbon footprint; therefore be it,

Resolved, That the University of San Francisco is encouraged by the

Associated Students to meet the following sustainability
goals within the next one (1) to three (3) years in order to
reduce waste and therefore reduce the burden of cost:

(1) Support the movement by hiring a full-time

Sustainability Manager/Coordinator or adding
additional responsibilities to an existing position in
order to lead and maintain improvements to campus
sustainability policy and coordinate efforts of all
stakeholders.
 (2) Centralize and further incentivize procurement of
sustainable office and teaching related products

(3) Eliminate the retail and administrative

consumption of polystyrene, plastic bags, bottled
water and virgin paper on campus

(4) Foster interdisciplinary environmental literacy for

all undergraduates, staff and faculty

(5) Develop a comprehensive web presence that

highlights and organizes ongoing University
initiatives

(6) Emphasize communications between students,

alumni, staff, faculty, administration and surrounding
community

Submitted by:

Jon Coon, Senior Class Representative

Supported by:

Sofia Andrade, Student of Color Represenative

Joseph Watters, School of Business Represenative
Carmen Kestekyan, On-Campus Represenative
David Morse, College of Arts & Sciences Represenative
Evan Vaughn, Freshman Class Represenative
Thuy Nguyen, School of Nursing Represenative
Naomi Meyer, LGBTQ Represenative
Sarah Rainville, School of Nursing Represenative
Mekdela Maskal, Student of Color Represenative
Andy Laureano, Senior Class Represenative

(All senators who vote on resolution)

(All club presidents who agree)

(All student assistant that agree)

(All faculty / staff / or admin who agree)

Signed on this day, (insert date)

____________________________________

Robert Marquez
ASUSF Senate President