The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability (CACS) is designed to promote environmental stewardship and development that is based on ecological principles at the University of California, Merced.
Sustainability refers to the physical development and institutional operating practices that meet the needs of present users without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, particularly with regard to the use and conservation of natural resources.
The committee is charged with advising the chancellor on matters pertaining to environmental sustainability, goals, policies, and practices at UC Merced.
CACS advises the chancellor on all matters of sustainability, development, management, and operation of the campus and its facilities, and advocates for programs and initiatives that continuously improve campus performance on matters of sustainability.
More information on the Sustainability Strategic plan can be found at this link.
Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Sustainability
Committee Charge
Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Sustainability is charged with advising the Chancellor on matters pertaining to sustainability goals, policies, and practices at UC Merced. The committee also advocates for programs and initiatives that continuously improve campus sustainability performance.
Vision
The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Sustainability promotes a holistic, environmentally-friendly practice and provides a forum to review, advise and highlight sustainability research, practice, and policy, coordinate sustainability opportunities, and enable students to lead a culture of sustainability here at UC Merced.
Mission
The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Sustainability keeps the campus informed on issues of sustainability and promotes collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and students. The group identifies important, specific sustainability-related activities to achieve, and reports campus accomplishments.
Members
Faculty
Colleen Naughton
De Ette Silbaugh
Lynn Sullivan
Michael Dawson
Sarah Kurtz
Thomas Hothem
Staff
Ana Becerril
Abraham Cereno
Aparupa Sengupta
Alena Swann
Allajah Wheatley
Bavneet Kaur
Breeana Sylvas
Charah Coleman
Deserie Cravalho Crews
Desirea Monahan
Debbie Reagan
Erin Meyer
Guillermo Ortiz
Jacob Croasdale
Jasmeet Kaur
John Newton
Jennifer Taylor
Koy Saephanh
Karen Smith
Lori Callaway
Mal Donohue
Min Jiang
Michael McLeod
Martin Reed
Meagan Torres
Peter Arroyo
Phillip Woods
Rachael Hadley
Sean Lynch
Sean Murray
Ulises Yepiz Yepez
Yasmeen Jewel
Students
Deseret Weeks
Jessica French
