West Chester University Environmental Council

Purpose of Environmental Council

The Environmental Council is an multi-disciplinary advisory group which promotes and provides oversight for environmental issues at West Chester University.

The purpose of the Environmental Council is to further the Green Campus Mission by:

• advocating for environmentally-friendly facilities initiatives
• enhancing campus aesthetics in an ecologically-sound manner
• providing campus-based research and teaching opportunities for students and faculty
• promoting an environmental emphasis for inclusion in the academic curriculum
• sharing data
• identifying funding opportunities for Green Campus projects

West Chester University Green Campus Mission Statement

West Chester University recognizes that the most significant challenge facing humanity is the achievement of a sustainable earth. The successful accomplishment of this goal depends on our ability to understand the earth system, assess the impact of specific actions on our environment and society, and implement sound practices. West Chester University establishes itself as a green campus designed to demonstrate that a community can, through inquiry and education, act in a fashion consistent with the achievement of a sustainable earth.

2005 - 2006 Council

Council Co-Chairs

Dr. Joan Welch
  Department of Geography and Planning

Hal Dean, AIA, LEED
  Architect

Council Members

Erin Berg
  Student

Sandi Brown
  Recycling Coordinator

Margaret Bucco
  Student, Geography

Sally Cramer
  Student, Studio Arts

Walter Cressler
  Librarian

Jacqueline Ellis
  Student

Dennis Kryszan
  Grounds

Marin Lambert
  Student

Dr. Tim Lutz
Department of Geology and Astronomy

Jim Metzger
  Student, Geosciences and Geography
  Webmaster

Mike McGeehin
  Graudate Student, Geography

Dr. Paul Morgan
  Department of Professional & Secondary Education

Dr. Harry Tiebout
  Department of Biology

Sarah Walsh
  Student

Dr. Joan Woolfrey
  Department of Philosophy

Interested in becoming a member of the WCU Environmental Council? Please contact either Joan Welch or Hal Dean. Membership in the council is open to any member of the West Chester University community - students, faculty, and staff.