Mission Statement

The Center for Sustainability promotes a culture of sustainability on the KU campus. The Center facilitates research, learning opportunities, policies, and practices that address environmental, economic, and social responsibility. We serve as a connection for all members of the campus community - including faculty, staff, and students - to advance policies and projects and participate in processes that lead to a more sustainable future.

Objectives

The center achieves this mission by acting on the following objectives:
  • Serving as an avenue for students and student organizations to collaborate on sustainable initiatives and provide input to processes that promote sustainability on campus
  • Engaging faculty in multidisciplinary research, issues forums, and curriculum development focusing on the advancement of sustainable practices and policies
  • Involving university staff and administration in discussions leading to new processes and polices that improve environmental, economic, and social responsibility
  • Expanding the capacity for sustainable initiatives through campus-wide networking, community outreach, and fund development.
  • Promoting efforts by the campus community to advance sustainability through the center website, media outlets, and other recognition programs.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.