Areas of Interest

I.) Community Literacy

a.) Curriculum and course offerings to include environmental content available to all students
b.) Training programs for employees in the incorporation of environmental practices in the workplace
c.) Visiting speakers sponsored by academic departments, discussing environmental topics in a wide range of disciplines
d.) Publications by the college to raise awareness of Haverford’s environmental situation and the state of the global environment
e.) Outreach to the neighboring community on environmental issues

II.) College Practices

a.) Active and conscious consideration of the environmental impacts of policy decisions, and attempts to avoid environmental degradation where possible
b.) Consideration given to open position candidates with experience and/or willingness to learn environmental practices, where applicable
c.) Environmentally responsible investments
d.) Responsible purchasing practices

III.) Campus Operations

a.) Energy planning, use and consumption

i.) Energy-efficient lighting and heating including passive solar sources where applicable
ii.) Utilizing energy-efficient computers, photocopiers, lab equipment, etc.
iii.) Efficient college vehicles, including the possibility of alternative fuel vehicles
iv.) Sustainable energy sources such as solar, geothermal, etc. when feasible

b.) Water conservation

i.) Installation of water-efficient appliances such as shower heads, toilets, washing machines, etc.
ii.) Water recycling techniques such as gray water recycling
iii.) Natural water purification methods such as bio-filtration

c.) Waste reduction, disposal and processing

i.) Use of post-consumer and recycled paper, plastic and metal when feasible
ii.) Reduction of disposable materials such as Styrofoam, paper, plastic, etc.
iii.) Reinforcement of existing recycling policies

d.) Grounds management

i.) Environmentally friendly groundskeeping techniques, including "organic" practices and materials, when feasible
ii.) Preservation of indigenous plant and animal life
iii.) Erosion control
iv.) Reducing the impact of parking areas and vehicular traffic on green space, drainage, etc.

IV.) Additional Goals

a.) Work with the Educational Policy Committee to consider: (1) environmental justice as a component of the College’s Social Justice requirement; and (2) addition of environmental content to the Haverford curriculum that will enhance the Environmental Studies Concentration offered at Bryn Mawr College
b.) Incorporation of green principles into all future planning and construction projects
c.) Attaining a widespread environmental awareness at Haverford and in the community
d.) Cultivation of natural environments and wildlife habitats on campus
e.) Recognize the Committee for Environmental Responsibility as the key locus to facilitate implementation of the green plan. Faculty and staff appointments will be made by the president and student appointments by Student’s Council. The CER will meet with the president at least once per semester to discuss plans and aspirations. The CER for 2003-04 is:

Christine Lamanna ‘04
Ethan Roland ‘04
Joe Townsend ‘04
One additional student
Charles Miller, Chemistry
Jim Ransom, English
Bruce Boyes, Instrumentation Shop
Kathleen DiJoseph, Physical Plant
John Francone, Dining Services

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