UCCS Sustainability Committee
UCCS Sustainability Committee
The UCCS Sustainability Committee is a collaborative group dedicated to advancing sustainability initiatives across campus. Comprising students, faculty, and staff, the committee works to integrate environmental, social, and economic sustainability into university operations, academics, and campus life.
The committee serves as a platform for idea-sharing, project development, and policy recommendations that support UCCS’s sustainability goals. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, the committee helps drive impactful programs, including waste reduction, energy conservation, sustainable transportation, and campus-wide awareness campaigns.
Our mission is to support a culture of sustainability at UCCS by advocating for initiatives that reduce our ecological footprint, enhance student learning, and create a more resilient and equitable campus.
Get Involved!
The committee welcomes input from the campus community and encourages participation from those passionate about making a difference. Whether you’re interested in joining the committee, proposing a sustainability project, or learning more about our efforts, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information or to get involved, please contact [insert contact information].
Attend A Meeting
When: Last Monday of every month, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Next Meeting: April 28th, 2025
Where: Hybrid format – join us in person or virtually.
In-Person Location: UCCS Sustainability Demonstration House
12 Cragmor Village Rd
Virtual Link
Campus Sustainability Award Recipients
The UCCS Campus Sustainability Award is presented annually at the Campus Award Ceremony each spring. This award was designed to recognize candidates acting beyond their primary University responsibilities. We define campus sustainability as "An engaged learning community demonstrating leadership in our policies, programs and practices toward local and global ecological integrity, fair access, and economic vitality."
Thank you for making UCCS more sustainable!
Interested in nominating a candidate? Learn about the criteria and nomination process here.
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2022
Suzanne Cook, Senior Instructor of French, Department of Languages & Cultures
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2021
Cindy Norton, hazardous material specialist, Environmental Health & Safety
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2020
Maggie Gaddis, lecturer of Biology and Geography & Environmental Studies
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2019
George Cheney, professor of Communications
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2018
Joel Tonyan, assistant professor and systems & user experience librarian, Kraemer Family Library
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2017
Molly Mulligan, electronic resources acquisition professional, Kraemer Family Library
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2016
Kelley Jennings, greenhouse and farm manager, UCCS Farm
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2015
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2014
Nanna Meyer, associate professor, Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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2013
Jim Spice, executive director, Parking & Transportation Services
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2012
Nancy Gadachy, office manager, Student Health Center
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2011
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2010
Judith Rice-Jones, retired senior instructor, Kraemer Family Library
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2009
Carole Huber, senior instructor, Geography & Environmental Studies
Tom Huber, professor, Geography & Environmental Studies