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Engagement iCAP Team (Ongoing)

Project History

  • Engagement iCAP Team Meeting

    4/29/2022

    The Engagement iCAP Team had their final meeting of the semester on Friday, April 29. The team met with Shachar Meron, senior lecturer in the Department of Advertising, to discuss iSEE's partnership with the ADV 498 Capstone Course.

  • Engagement iCAP Team Portal

    4/15/2022

    The Engagement iCAP Team met on Friday, April 15 to discuss the Advertising Department Partnership Recommendation, iSEE Jobs Portal Recommendation, and next steps for final meetings of the semester. Meeting minutes are attached.
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Description

The Engagement iCAP Team was formed in Fall of 2020 to communicate and elevate campus awareness of iCAP objectives and sustainability best practices.

The team is composed of faculty members, staff, and students who work collaboratively to support and recommend specific actions relating to the iCAP objectives with a particular focus on expanding and unifying distinct sustainability initiatives on campus.

Team members aim to connect silos of sustainability on campus, increase visibility of sustainability projects and research, and invite new students, staff, and faculty to embrace this culture.

The Engagement iCAP Team welcomes the opportunity to discuss potential actions, policies, and project recommendations to improve our campuswide reach and knowledge base.

SWATeams report annually on progress made toward Illinois Climate Action Plan objectives in their area of focus.

Background

This team focuses on the objectives found in Chapter 7 of the iCAP 2020:

7.1 Enhance the overall culture of sustainability on campus, and increase the number of certifications issued through the Certified Greener Campus Program by 20% each year from FY20 to FY24.

7.2 The Illini Union and Illini Union Board commit to 80% of their events qualifying as sustainable by FY24.

7.3 Increase visibility of campus sustainability efforts by joining the Green Sports Alliance through the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) by summer 2021.

7.4 Incorporate sustainability-related problem solving in the GivePulse system for public engagement, and track local collaborations for sustainable solutions. Increase local collaborations by 10% per year from FY22 to FY24.

7.5 Support programs to develop love of nature and sustainability among children, with an annual Youth Sustainability Summit led by local teenagers with guidance and mentoring from campus and community sustainability leaders.

7.6 Update the iCAP Portal on a monthly basis to report progress toward iCAP objectives.

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Project Team

  • Primary Contact:

    Alexa Smith

    Project Leader:

    Ann-Perry Witmer and Shibu Kar

    Team Members:

    • Jie Hu
    • Keilin Jahnke
    • Colleen Kling
    • Dave Guth
    • Sammy Yoo
    • Maiah Caise
    • Kavya Mula
    • Sonali Kumar
    • Kathy Adams

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