Sustainability Council
Now Accepting Faculty Applications
We are currently accepting applications for one open faculty seat on the Sustainability Council, with a term beginning Fall 2026 and applications due April 3, 2026. If you are interested, apply here:
Who We Are and What We Do
The CU Boulder Sustainability Council is a cross-campus group of students, faculty, and staff that advises the ³Ô¹ÏÍø and campus leadership on sustainability priorities. The Council supports coordination across the university, reviews proposals, and elevates ideas that advance meaningful sustainability outcomes. We serve as a bridge between the campus community and leadership, helping turn input into action.
Members
The Sustainability Council has nine appointed voting members: three students, three faculty, and three staff.Ìý Members are chosen for their commitment to sustainability, willingness to actively contribute ideas, ability to collaborate across campus, and experience or interest in sustainability work. Together, Council members bring diverse perspectives from across campus and help guide sustainability decisions that impact the CU Boulder community.
CUSG Environmental Board (Student)
Masters of the Environment (MENV) Graduate Program (Student)
CUSG Sustainability Director (Student)
Environmental Studies Program (ENVS) (Faculty)
Masters of the Environment (MENV), Infrastructure and Resilience (Faculty, Staff)
Environmental Design (ENVD) (Faculty)
Academic Affairs (Staff)
College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) (Staff)
Leeds School of Business (LEEDS) (Staff)
Co-chairs
The Council is supported by three non-voting tri-chairs from campus leadership: the Office of the Provost, Infrastructure & Resilience, and Academic Affairs.ÌýTri-chairs provide guidance for the Council’s work, help ensure alignment with campus priorities, and connect Council ideas and recommendations to university leadership.
Academic Affairs (Staff, Faculty)
Infrastructure and Resilience (Staff)
Student Life Proxy (Staff)
Student Life (Staff)
Ex Officio
The Council also includes three non-voting ex officio members from campus leadership: from the Office of Sustainability, the Environmental Center, and Academic Affairs.ÌýEx officio members provide coordination, institutional context, and support, helping the Council focus on ideas, collaboration, and impact.
Office of Sustainability (Staff)
Environmental Center (Staff)
Academic Affairs (Staff)
Program Coordinator
Infrastructure and Resilience (Staff)
















