Environmental Affairs Committee

Notes

Call to Order: In attendance were; Betsy, Sharon, Ferris, Nate, Thaddeus, Gina, Gwen, Deirdre	Public Comments: In conjunction with Fossil Free CA, a senate bill has been proposed for CalPRS and CalSTRS to divest from fossil fuel holdings; Lots of support from unions.	Climate Teach-in: On 3/30, there will be a state-wide push get faculty to incorporate sustainability into classes on this particular day, promoting discussions on how best to incentivize, plan to get AS involved, plan to bring into Spring Flex Day on 3/15.	Approval of Minutes: Minutes Approved	New Student Fellow to Help with Curriculum: Nate is a Fellow w Climate Corps, here for 9 months to help green curriculum, integrate sustainability (especially energy) into curriculum and college discussions, considering a weave into new classes being approved by curriculum committee	CalSTRS/Divestment from Fossil Fuels: Many colleges have expressed interest in divesting, discuss plans for spring symposium through chancellor office to gain momentum.	Sustainability Newsletter: The new newsletter goes to the bulletin, second issue is already out, covers what SMC campus is actively working on, changed name to Sustainability Center (no more Ceus),	New google form to promote causes, interests on social media to post or put in newsletter	March 3, 2022