Office of Sustainability Gap Funding

Project Coordinator: Zachary Leach, Kyle Cabs

Project Sponsor: Polly Knutson

Responsible Department: College of LAS, Office of Sustainability

Total GAF Funding: $30,000

Themes: Campus Initiatives, Living Laboratory, UCCS Climate Goals

Goal:  Keep core sustainability programs running at the level needed for campus climate goals.​ Strengthen recycling, composting, and accurate STARS data across energy, water, transportation, and grounds. Temporary alleviation of the burdens faced by the UCCS Office of Sustainability by swinging hours back to the prior norm and ensuring reliable project completions until the next fiscal year​.  ​

Impact: Hands-on learning increase and engagement events. Social wellbeing through tours, workshops, volunteer opportunities. Asset protection and timing. School revenue and marketing advantage. ​