Villanova University Sustainability

President's Environmental Sustainability Committee

The President's Environmental Sustainability Committee (PESC) at Villanova University is comprised of faculty, staff, and students from across campus who share a passion for environmental issues and a desire to strengthen Villanova’s commitment to sustainability. The PESC exists to help coordinate, support, advance, and track sustainable practices and policies on campus and to implement the President’s Climate Commitment on behalf of the university.

Both to focus the work of the PESC and to broaden the involvement of the campus community, the President's Environmental Sustainability Committee has several subcommittees open to faculty, staff, and students interested in a specific area. Please see below for more information on how to join!

President's Environmental Sustainability Committee

Liesel Schwarz Committee Chair, Sustainability Manger
John Olson, (Immediate past, Committee Chair),
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty
Sevda Alanya, Student Member (graduate program in Engineering)
Chara Armon, Faculty Advisor to Students, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty
Donna Chadderton, Falvey Library Staff
Timothy Dietzler, Director of University Dining Services
Natalie Flinn, Student Member
Kathleen Gallagher, Student Member
Marina Gallo, Student Member
Brenda Grove, College Outreach, Enrollment Mgmt. Staff
Meadow Hackett, Student Member
Jade Hamilton, Student Member
Keith Henderson, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty
Patrick Higgins, University Procurement
Christopher Kilby, Villanova School of Business Faculty
Allen Landis, Student Member
Richard Laudenslager, University Recycling Coordinator
Bill Lorenz, Faculty, College of Engineering
Judy Mannix, Renewable Energy Consultant; Villanova ‘09
Ruth McDermott-Levy, College of Nursing Faculty
Michelle Moss, University Dining Services
Dan Nieman, Student Member
Kevin O'Donnell, Superintendent of Grounds
Shawn Proctor, Office of University Communications
Francesca Reynolds, Office of University Communications
Lauren Ribant, Student Member
Joseph Robertson, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty
Lisa Rodrigues, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty
Paul Rosier, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty
Kristen Shannon, Student Member
Marilou Smith, Senior Project Manager, University Engineering and Construction Services
Alyssa Suhm, Student Member
Robert Traver, College of Engineering Faculty
Michelle Velez, Student Member
Alyssa Watt, Student Member
Yasemin Yilmazel, Student Member

Environmental Sustainability Subcommittees

Academics and Student Life: Keith Henderson, Chair
Communication: Shawn Proctor and Francesca Reynolds, Co-Chairs
Earth Day: Paul Rosier, Chair
Operations/Energy Use: Joseph Robertson, Chair
Physical Environment: Robert Traver, Chair
Student: Chara Armon, Faculty Advisor
Transportation: Lisa Rodrigues, Chair
Waste Minimization & Recycling: Michelle Moss and Richard Laudenslager, Co-Chairs

If you would like to participate as a member of any of these groups, please email john.olson@villanova.edu.

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Student Participation

Students can become involved in furthering sustainability on campus in several ways:

(1) as representatives on the President's Environmental Sustainability Committee (PESC). The application process for students to join PESC is competitive. Once accepted, all student members (a) will be a member of the Student Subcommittee of PESC; (b) are expected to participate actively in PESC initiatives and work closely with the PESC faculty advisor(s); and (c) will join one of the eight PESC subcommittees (Academics and Student Life, Communication, Office of Sustainability, Operations/Energy Use, Physical Environment, Transportation, Earth Day, and Waste Minimization and Recycling).

(2) in senior thesis or independent projects sponsored by an academic department and mentored by faculty members in one of the colleges.

(3) in independent projects across campus that are associated with the President’s Environmental Sustainability Committee. Contact nancy.kelley@villanova.edu or john.olson@villanova.edu if interested.

Student Application

The application to become a student representative and member of the Student Subcommittee of the Villanova President's Environmental Sustainability Committee (PESC) can be accessed here:

Application to become Student Representative - 2011

(When prompted enter your VU username/password)

Deadline for applications: March 17, 2011