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Integrating Sustainability into
Greek Life Empowering Students and
Creating a Sustainable Campus Culture
Kelsea SearsFellow, Office of Sustainability
[email protected] & PsychologyCollege of Charleston,
2014
Virginia WhorleyFellow, Office of Sustainability
[email protected] Science & Env.
StudiesCollege of Charleston, 2015
Why Greek Life?Integral part of campus communities around the
country 9 million students are involved in Fraternities and
Sororities Frequent philanthropy & social events Core values influence members
Greek Life promotes preserving identity and values, while instilling leadership and making a positive impact on others. This
overlapping mission with our Office drove the development of the Sustainable Greek Chair Program.
Sustainable Greek InitiativeAt the College of Charleston
Cross-programming Making sustainability
accessible Co-hosting events Promoting sustainability Sustainable Greek Chair
program
Sustainable Greek Chair Program
Representatives from each organization participate in regular meetings, workshops and events. Strive to represent the National Panhellenic Council,
Interfraternatity Council, and the National PanHellenic Council
Meetings, Workshops, & Events
Mission of the Project
Office of Sustainability: "To generate and apply knowledge through holistic praxis to create sustainable solutions that transform society by rethinking, redesigning and restoring integrated systems.”
Sustainable Greek Initiative: “To integrate and apply knowledge of sustainable practices within Greek Life to better the college community as a whole.”
Project TimelineFall
2011• Office of Sustainability
established• Greek Life Initiative
Spring 2013
• Greek Chair program launched
• Presented at Borelli Awards
Spring 2014
• 21 Chairs, 13 Organizations, 3 councils
• 1st Greek Life & Office of Sustainability Event
Fall 2014
• First Zero Waste• Water Bottles• Hands on learning
Spring 2014 Renovated Sustainable Greek Initiative
New project leaders, adjusted structure Increased participation Sustainability Week
Fall 2014 Hands on learning
Activity based Developing relationships Marketing Recruitment
Tips & Tricks Work from the inside out
Start slow & develop relationships Get members involved in the process
Understand campus traditions Incentives Awards
Be patient & don’t give up Change comes in small increments Reevaluate often
Have fun!