Office of Sustainability

Mission

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Leading Sustainability Education in southern Colorado through impactful practices, excellence, and innovation.

Vision

To establish UCCS as a nationally recognized model for sustainability in higher education, distinguished by high-impact teaching, intercollegiate and community partnerships, and contributions to climate resilience, economic vitality, and public well-being across Southern Colorado and beyond.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

As we gather, we honor and acknowledge that the University of Colorado’s four campuses are on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Ute, Apache, Comanche, Kiowa, Lakota, Pueblo and Shoshone Nations. Further, we acknowledge the 48 contemporary tribal nations historically tied to the lands that comprise what is now called Colorado.

Acknowledging that we live in the homelands of Indigenous peoples recognizes the original stewards of these lands and their legacies. With this land acknowledgment, we celebrate the many contributions of Native peoples to the fields of medicine, mathematics, government and military service, arts, literature, engineering and more. We also recognize the sophisticated and intricate knowledge systems Indigenous peoples have developed in relationship to their lands.

We recognize and affirm the ties these nations have to their traditional homelands and the many Indigenous people who thrive in this place, alive and strong. We also acknowledge the painful history of ill treatment and forced removal that has had a profoundly negative impact on Native nations.

We respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land. We honor them and thank the indigenous ancestors of this place. The University of Colorado pledges to provide educational opportunities for Native students, faculty and staff and advance our mission to understand the history and contemporary lives of Native peoples.

Sustainability Demonstration House

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The Office of Sustainability is located in the Sustainability Demonstration House at 12 Cragmor Village Road. 

Staff

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Our dedicated staff are here to support, inspire, and empower the UCCS community to take meaningful action toward a more sustainable future. Whether you're looking to get involved, launch a project, or learn how to make a difference, we're here to guide and collaborate with you every step of the way.

Join Us

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The Office of Sustainability is committed to fostering a vibrant community of changemakers. Reach out, join us, and help shape a more sustainable UCCS.

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