Its that time of year, Undergraduate Student Government is holding elections for next year's leaders. Through my sorority, I have been able to experience all four years of campaigns because Greek Life students are often involved in Student Government. Although this year my decision won't effect my experience at Arizona State because I am graduating in May- I will still cast my vote for the future students. Thus far, the most outstanding nominee is the Corrgian party.
Why is this? Because they have a platform which supports sustainability! Here is their official statement on pursuing sustainability at Arizona State if elected for the 2010-2011 school year:
"A Brendan Corrigan administration will cut costs by making ASU more energy efficient, pursue aggressive water conservation, and switch ASU to 100% recycled content paper. Conserve money, and our precious natural resources by voting Brendan Corrigan as your next USG President.
In addition to the three stances above, the Corrigan administration will support sustainability clubs such as Green Team and Greenpeace at ASU to activate the voices of environmentally aware students and get them involved with campus and community sustainability initiatives. The Corrigan administration will build off the progress made in 2008 and 2009 to bring widespread recycling to campus."
-William Greene, will be the Campus Environment Director if their party wins for next year
-William Greene, will be the Campus Environment Director if their party wins for next year
I believe having three main goals to improve sustainability on our campus is effective; they are setting realistic goals which is respectable in my opinion. Here is why I think each goal is feasible along with a few ways the Corrigan party can stay committed to their platform.
External Links:
ASU Undergraduate Student Government- http://asasu.net/usg4/
Corrigan for President- http://corrigan4president.com
- Energy Efficiency- saving money on energy means more funds to go towards the students, its is simple to save money on HVAC by regulating thermostats and electricity by using dimmers or motion sensors for lights.
- Water Conservation- living in the middle of the dessert means preserving water is important to our community. Putting timers on faucets and using dual-flush toilets are two ways to conserving water.
- 100% Recycled Paper- a great way to slow deforestation and support recycled paper mills. Through working at ASU, I know all items are bought in bulk from the came companies meaning enforcing a strict policy for ordering 100% recycled paper goods is a feasible task also placing more recycling bins in dorms and buildings will be helpful.
External Links:
ASU Undergraduate Student Government- http://asasu.net/usg4/
Corrigan for President- http://corrigan4president.com
Thanks Alessa! The suggestions are appreciated.
ReplyDeleteEncouraging people to drive to school with free parking isn't sustainable big guy.
ReplyDeleteSustainability also encompasses equity and justice...is it just to provide free intramural sports for the small population of ASU that is interested in organized sports, while those involved in all of the hundreds of other organizations at ASU suffer because their appropriations money is being diverted to that small population? I think not.
ReplyDeleteI think a good idea for recycling paper could include double sided printing in the libraries... it could be a few cents cheaper as an incentive to save paper and it would cost less anyways
ReplyDeleteAddressing the above: The free parking is from 5-7pm in the Rural Road parking structure so people can come to campus and attend club meetings, events, plays, intramurals, ect. The bulk of driving takes place during commuting hours and alternative transportation will be encouraged. Additionally the bike-coop will be expanded by Corrigan.
ReplyDeleteEach student contributes $50 as their student activities fee, giving USG a $2.1 million budget. Funding for the arts and sciences will not be affected by free intramurals.