Lawrence Tech Center for Sustainability

MISSION STATEMENT

The Center for Sustainability at Lawrence Technological University provides a unique network of interdisciplinary academic, research and professional programs that advances sustainable design and development and attracts partnerships from academic, professional, municipal and commercial entities.

NEW COURSE OFFERED: Philosophy, Society and Energy (Social Sciences - CRN 1939)

GOALS

Goal 1:  Establish certificates, programs and minors in sustainability.

Goal 2:  The Center and its members shall obtain funding for student assistantships, equipment and other resources to support sustainability research.

Goal 3:  Establish sustainability based facility management programs on the campus.

FINAL GOALS

1. To provide undergraduate students and professionals with opportunities to learn about sustainability on multiple levels and in the process foster their critical thinking, communication, and team work skills.
2. To prepare students for future intellectual growth as professionals and responsible citizens by helping them realize the global and societal impacts of their professional work and personal decisions.
3. To undertake related meaningful research for faculty and students in a collaborative environment with professional, industrial, environmental and governmental organizations.
4. To become a recognized leader and resource in sustainability research and knowledge.
5. To establish a high quality resource that attracts partnerships with academic, professional, governmental, municipal, commercial, and private organizations to secure the long-term viability of the Center.
6. To provide an environment that encourages the development and intellectual stimulation of its members and participants
7. To provide an internal University working structure that aids in the coordination of curriculum reform initiatives on sustainability, advises the University community on sustainable issues, and deepens inter-departmental collaborations among faculty and students.

Joseph Veryser, AIA
Director
248.204.2818
veryser@ltu.edu