Environmental Affairs Committee

Call to Order: In attendance were Betsy Jordan, Ferris Kawar, Victoria Charles, and Yesenia Ramos	Public Comments: Metro is considering a proposal for free bus rides to all K-12 and community college students.
SMC hired a recycling specialist and an additional 4 student workers through Climate Corps.
2 more semesters of SW are now fully funded.	Approval of Minutes: No minutes to approve	IR Report on Retention Rates of Student Sustainability Workshops: IR data has suggested a strong correlation between taking a sustainaibilty workshop and success in sustainability classes and other non-sustainablity classes. This correlation is strong among Black and Latinx students. This may help address equity issues.	Updates on Aquaculture Certification: SMC is waiting on a Perkins and Workforce Grant. Program launch is slated for Summer 2022.	Notes for June 3, 2021