Office of Sustainability
Get Involved with Sustainability at UCCS!
Sustainability is often expressed by three areas or pillars--environment, equity, economy. The choices we make--how we travel, the food and water we consume, the products we buy, the energy we use, how we make a living, and how we treat others just to name a few--are all part of sustainability. Get involved and learn how students can engage in sustainability topics through their studies, extracurricular activities and every day habits!
Sustainability Minor
The interdisciplinary minor in Sustainability includes courses from a variety of departments and colleges at UCCS. Join the Minor and learn to identify and understand problems, and develop and implement meaningful and sustainable solutions! This minor can be added to any major at UCCS. Learn more at www.uccs.edu/sustainabilityminor or email Dr. Christine Biermann at cbierman@uccs.edu.
Green Action Fund
The Green Action Fund (GAF) is a student-led committee on campus that utilizes the $5 per student per semester fee to provide funding opportunities for sustainability projects on campus. Students can engage with GAF by submitting a proposal, sitting on the committee and using the many projects and programs around campus that is GAF-funded! Visit gaf.uccs.edu to learn more.
Sustainability Committee
This committee of faculty, staff and students meet monthly to discuss ways to move the campus forward in their sustainability goals. To learn more about this committee’s activities, or to express an interest in serving on the, email Mike Kisley (mkisley@uccs.edu) and Emily Mooney (emooney@uccs.edu)
Office of Sustainability + Sustainability Demonstration House
The Office of Sustainability supports the University’s sustainability goals through events, programs, educational campaigns, and supporting our campus partners. The Office has student employment, internship and volunteer opportunities. To learn how to get involved, visit sustain.uccs.edu.
Choose Your Commute | Transportation Options
Whether living on or off campus, there are many ways to get around UCCS and Colorado Springs! Learn more at pts.uccs.edu.
SWELL (Sustainability, Wellness & Learning)
SWELL is a campus food initiative to promote wellness through hands-on learning and skill building in sustainability practices to regenerate human health, cultivate a mindful society, and protect planet Earth. To learn how students can volunteer or become more involved check out their website www.uccs.edu/swell.