Environmental Council

For more than 20 years, the Environmental Council has played an active role in shaping Middlebury’s commitment to environmental and sustainability issues. The standing committee of students, faculty and staff members recommends policy, undertakes assessment and projects, educates the College community and advises the president.

2017–2018 Environmental Council

Comprised of a cross-section of faculty, staff, and students, the Environmental Council meets monthly throughout the academic year.

Students

Mariah Nielsen Calla Rosenfeld (fall only) Elana Feldman Abbie McCeney Elias Guerra Robert Engel Mika Morton Alexis De La Rosa Juliet Walsh (spring only) Caroline Bartlett Anne Benson Avani Laroia Caroline Daley Diego Garcia Jessica Saunders Brandon Smith Alec Fleischer Warren Galloway Olivia Sommers Oscar Psychas Bayu Ahmad Cali Kapp Alitzel Villanueva Caroline Wolfe (spring only) Jennifer Damian

Faculty


Alison Nurok, Biology, Co-Chair
Jessica L'Roe, Geography
Jeff Howarth, Geography

Staff


Jack Byrne, Director, Office of Sustainability Integration, Co-Chair
Eva Fillion, Outreach/Communications Coordinator, Office of Sustainability Integration
Charlotte Tate, Rohatyn Center for International Affairs
Doug Connelly, Director of Outdoor Programs and Club Sports
Alex Brauer, SEVIS and International Services Specialist
Meghan Williamson, Associate VP for Development

Committees

Defining and Measuring Sustainability Literacy
Middlebury's Energy Future
Carbon Pricing

Council Recommendations

The Council regularly makes recommendations to the president on sustainability topics, plans for the future, and suggested objectives for offices and departments across campus.

2017–2018 Recommendations

EC 2017-18 Report to President

2016–2017 Recommendations

EC 2016-2017 Report to President

2015–2016 Recommendations

PDF icon 2015-16 Environmental Council Recommendations