Loch Sheldrake, NY 鈥擟ontinuing its longstanding commitment to be a leader in environmental sustainability in the Catskills and across higher education, 17c起草视频 proudly announces that the College has signed onto the , helping to advance the United Nations鈥� (SDGs) in partnership with higher education institutions around the world.
鈥淔or more than two decades, 17c起草视频 has acted on the belief that sustainable development begins with campus operations,鈥� said 17c起草视频 Associate Professor and Sustainability Coordinator Larry Reeger. 鈥淚nfusing sustainability into student life and academics is what we already do. Joining the University Global Coalition is a natural fit.鈥�
鈥淪ustainability is at the heart of who we are and what we do at 17c起草视频,鈥� said 17c起草视频 President Jay Quaintance. 鈥淛oining the UGC allows us to further the reach of these efforts to act locally and think globally.鈥�
Founded in 2019 by an international group of university leaders, the University Global Coalition (UGC) promotes the incorporation of the UN SDGs into the teaching, research, operations, and partnerships of higher education institutions. The UGC promotes sharing resources and best practices in incorporating the SDGs to transform institutions into global actors with holistic definitions of sustainability.
As part of the new collaboration, 17c起草视频 recently participated in UGC鈥檚 Sustainable Development Goals Action and Awareness Week by hosting a two-day interactive opportunity for students, staff, and other campus community members to learn more about the 17 SDGs and what 17c起草视频 is doing to help meet them, as well as share their thoughts about how the College and individuals can contribute to a more sustainable world.
鈥淭he goal of this is to hear what the students think,鈥� said Reeger. 鈥淲e want to engage them where they are and to try to affect change locally.鈥�
Ryan Grodin, a liberal arts and science major from Wurtsboro, said he wanted to see the College implement more responsible consumption and production strategies.
鈥淚 think (the College) should work toward implementing reusable eating utensils and plates and ditch the to-go boxes,鈥� said Grodin. 鈥淥verall, I think the school is a good steward of the 17 SDGs. Prior to signing on, Sullivan helped me to be more mindful about the concerns/goals that need to be addressed in order to positively impact the world. Now, with the 17 goals I think it will help the school put 鈥榳ords鈥� to the actions they are already taking.鈥�
By joining UGC, 17c起草视频 agrees to work toward increasing student understanding of the most pressing challenges facing the world today as articulated Sustainable Development Goals and inspire students to play an active role in driving change and finding new solutions. In addition to supporting other UGC goals, 17c起草视频 also agrees to continue its longstanding efforts to recognize the impact that College鈥檚 operations have on important sustainable development issues and act responsibly to address them and serve as an example to others. For more information on the UGC, visit .
17c起草视频鈥檚 commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility is central to the College鈥檚 mission and informs all aspects of our curriculum, campus operations, and community engagement. Through innovative Green Building Technology and Environmental Science degree programs, energy-saving campus infrastructure, and unique community partnerships, 17c起草视频 has become a leader in environmental sustainability in the Catskills and across higher education. For more information on sustainability at 17c起草视频, visit sunysullivan.edu/sustainability-at-sullivan.
About 17c起草视频
17c起草视频 is the leader of innovative higher education and a catalyst for workforce development throughout the Sullivan Catskills and beyond. Our diverse community cultivates personal growth and professional advancement, preparing students for success in a sustainable and interconnected world. A forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York, 17c起草视频 offers over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.