October 14, 2015
At Virginia Wesleyan College, the President's Environmental
Issues Council (PEIC) promotes a strong environmental ethic and cultivates
sustainable policies, practices and curricula throughout the
College. Increased concern and awareness about environmental issues and
global warming have prompted us to lead the charge in making the College a more
environmentally friendly place with environmentally conscious citizens.
Through its broad membership, the Council works with campus
leaders to address environmental issues on campus and to promote conservation
and environmental stewardship among Virginia Wesleyan's students, faculty and
staff. Additional information is available on our website at:
I am pleased to announce the appointment of new
members for the Council. Membership for 2015-16 includes four members of the faculty,
four staff members and two students. Members were selected based on their
interest and expertise in sustainability issues and/or their ability to
implement new initiatives for the campus community.
2015-16
PEIC Membership
Chair:
Dr.
Elizabeth Malcolm, Professor of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
Faculty:
Soraya Bartol, Professor of Biology
Elizabeth Malcolm, Professor of Ocean and
Atmospheric Sciences (Chair)
Patty Clark, Research Librarian III
Bill Gibson, Batten Professor of Political
Science
Staff:
Diane Hotaling, Director of Community Service
Robert Levinsky, Director of the Physical Plant
Lina Green, Director of Alumni and Parent
Relations
Leona Baker, Director of Marketing and
Communications
Students:
Seth Antozzi, Treasurer of Marlins Go Green
Hali Goad, Earth and Environmental Sciences
major
Through
my involvement as a member of the governing body of
the Climate Leadership Network, formerly the American College and
University
Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), we have identified five
environmental
models/peer institutions that have an impressive commitment to
sustainability and will provide inspiration for projects to consider for
VWC. We have also begun research into sustainability efforts at peer
and regional
institutions.
We’re enthusiastic about exploring and
implementing sustainability initiatives on our campus and in the
curriculum. Special thanks to Elizabeth and
Soraya for their valuable input and leadership on this important campus
initiative.
