SERC Presentation "Growing a Student Environmental Resource Center at UC Berkeley" for ASUC Senate Leadership Institute 2014. Featuring The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF).
High-Impact Projects at a Glance: Displays from the 2014 InstituteBonner Foundation
During the summer High-Impact Institutes, teams spend about half of the time working collaboratively to create their strategies and plans for making civic engagement and community engaged learning deeper, more pervasive, and more integrated. This includes identifying new or existing high-impact educational practices (like First Year Experience or Internships) to connect with community engagement. It also includes finding ways to create, deepen and enhance community partnerships so that they integrate high-impact community engagement practices (like Place, Voice, Reciprocity, Sequence, Teams, and Inquiry).
Towards the end of the Institute, teams present their plans for feedback from other teams (peers) and coaches, reinforcing the learning community. In 2014, teams from Cohorts 1 and 2 presented their plans visually, on display boards, and networked with others to explain them in a charette session. Teams from Cohort 3, which began in 2014, then presented the next day verbally (not pictured).
These slides and photos capture some of the teams' plans and displays.
The New Hampshire Environmental Literacy Plan working group requested endorsement of the plan by the New Hampshire Department of Education. This is the presentation the group made to the New Hampshire Board of Education on 21 March 2012.
Schoolyard Habitats: How to Guide - Part 4, Gathering Information
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Andrea Grabner is a graduate of Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs, with a Master of Public Affairs from the #1 MPA program in the nation and concentrations in nonprofit management (#1 national ranking) and international development. She has experience in project management, statistical analysis and modeling, quantitative and qualitative research skills, Spanish conversational ability, and a passion for helping people empower themselves through community-based economic development initiatives - with special interest and experience in Central America.
High-Impact Projects at a Glance: Displays from the 2014 InstituteBonner Foundation
During the summer High-Impact Institutes, teams spend about half of the time working collaboratively to create their strategies and plans for making civic engagement and community engaged learning deeper, more pervasive, and more integrated. This includes identifying new or existing high-impact educational practices (like First Year Experience or Internships) to connect with community engagement. It also includes finding ways to create, deepen and enhance community partnerships so that they integrate high-impact community engagement practices (like Place, Voice, Reciprocity, Sequence, Teams, and Inquiry).
Towards the end of the Institute, teams present their plans for feedback from other teams (peers) and coaches, reinforcing the learning community. In 2014, teams from Cohorts 1 and 2 presented their plans visually, on display boards, and networked with others to explain them in a charette session. Teams from Cohort 3, which began in 2014, then presented the next day verbally (not pictured).
These slides and photos capture some of the teams' plans and displays.
The New Hampshire Environmental Literacy Plan working group requested endorsement of the plan by the New Hampshire Department of Education. This is the presentation the group made to the New Hampshire Board of Education on 21 March 2012.
Schoolyard Habitats: How to Guide - Part 4, Gathering Information
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Andrea Grabner is a graduate of Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs, with a Master of Public Affairs from the #1 MPA program in the nation and concentrations in nonprofit management (#1 national ranking) and international development. She has experience in project management, statistical analysis and modeling, quantitative and qualitative research skills, Spanish conversational ability, and a passion for helping people empower themselves through community-based economic development initiatives - with special interest and experience in Central America.
Presentation at the American Democracy Project Conference hosted by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, June 2012. Longer presentation explores high-impact practices and high-impact community engagement in more depth.
Introduction to Bonner High-Impact Initiative Learning OutcomesBonner Foundation
Introduction to Bonner High-Impact Initiative Learning Outcomes, used at the High-Impact Institute Summer 2013; introduces key learning outcomes, as adapted from rubrics for civic engagement, integrative learning, and creative thinking, that may provide a set of shared student learning outcomes for high-impact projects connected to community engagement.
Introduction to Bonner High-Impact Initiative Capacity Building OutcomesBonner Foundation
Introduction to Bonner High-Impact Initiative Capacity Building Outcomes, used at the High-Impact Institute Summer 2013; introduces key community-oriented outcomes, as adapted from metrics for non-profit and community capacity building, in areas like program development, research, evaluation, communications and outreach, resource development, and community impact.
SSF 2011 – Shelby Farms Park Conservancy (final project)bruaa
Summer Service Fellowship 2011 - Final Presentation
-Communications & Outreach Intern at Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
-This slideshow represents the culmination of the SSF Program. The presentation attempts to demonstrate how the key learning outcomes, as defined by the Fellowship manual, were met by and during my experience at the Conservancy.
Multiple-Use Water Services (MUS): Toward a Nutrition-Sensitive ApproachJordan Teague
Multiple-use water services (MUS) is a participatory, integrated approach to water management that supports both agricultural production and domestic activities at or near the home. One of its principle strengths is that it overcomes traditional barriers between the domestic and productive water sectors.
MUS has the potential to bridge agriculture and nutrition through water use: enhance crop production and household income, increase access to diverse foods, decrease disease transmission, and empower women and communities through income generation and time and labor savings. Additional nutritional benefits from MUS may be linked to safer drinking water and improved hygiene.
With emerging evidence suggesting that stunting cannot be addressed without also focusing on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), SPRING wanted to better understand current WASH and water strategies that sought to bridge agriculture and health to reduce undernutrition at the community, farm, and household levels.
Pulling on examples from the field, this report highlights some opportunities and challenges around linking MUS to improved nutrition and outlines some promising practices for making MUS more nutrition-sensitive.
An introduction to the Pacific Islands Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES) Program housed within the Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Presented by Sharon Ziegler-Chong, Director of PIPES, at the 2012 Hawaii Environmental Education Symposium Green Jobs in Hawaii session.
Engaging Generation Z: Integrating Global and Local Vision, Structure, and In...CIEE
How are universities responding to two recent paradigm shifts impacting global education? First, there is a generational change between millennials and the new cohort known as K or Z. While our current traditional undergraduates may be more anxious, skeptical, and know only smartphones, they also crave connection and are makers, creators, and inventors. (“Think millennials have it tough? For 'Generation K', life is even harsher.” The Guardian, March 19, 2016) The second shift is the increased fluidity between global and local interactions and groups. As classrooms continue to diversify with international and first-generation students, the university community – students, faculty, and staff – must obtain and demonstrate intercultural agility, curiosity, and empathy to navigate the complexities of the contemporary world. This session addresses how the University of St. Thomas has implemented into its administrative structure an innovative partnership between faculty from diverse disciplines and education abroad professionals to address the new realities of global and local engagement that respond to the world’s most pressing needs.
"Student Affairs," presented by Dennis Pruitt at the College Business Management Institute, 2016
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Through our team of experts, the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support enrolls academically prepared students and connects them with experiences and resources that will help them achieve a lifetime of meaningful leadership, service, employment and continued learning. Learn more at sc.edu/studentaffairs.
Presentation at the American Democracy Project Conference hosted by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, June 2012. Longer presentation explores high-impact practices and high-impact community engagement in more depth.
Introduction to Bonner High-Impact Initiative Learning OutcomesBonner Foundation
Introduction to Bonner High-Impact Initiative Learning Outcomes, used at the High-Impact Institute Summer 2013; introduces key learning outcomes, as adapted from rubrics for civic engagement, integrative learning, and creative thinking, that may provide a set of shared student learning outcomes for high-impact projects connected to community engagement.
Introduction to Bonner High-Impact Initiative Capacity Building OutcomesBonner Foundation
Introduction to Bonner High-Impact Initiative Capacity Building Outcomes, used at the High-Impact Institute Summer 2013; introduces key community-oriented outcomes, as adapted from metrics for non-profit and community capacity building, in areas like program development, research, evaluation, communications and outreach, resource development, and community impact.
SSF 2011 – Shelby Farms Park Conservancy (final project)bruaa
Summer Service Fellowship 2011 - Final Presentation
-Communications & Outreach Intern at Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
-This slideshow represents the culmination of the SSF Program. The presentation attempts to demonstrate how the key learning outcomes, as defined by the Fellowship manual, were met by and during my experience at the Conservancy.
Multiple-Use Water Services (MUS): Toward a Nutrition-Sensitive ApproachJordan Teague
Multiple-use water services (MUS) is a participatory, integrated approach to water management that supports both agricultural production and domestic activities at or near the home. One of its principle strengths is that it overcomes traditional barriers between the domestic and productive water sectors.
MUS has the potential to bridge agriculture and nutrition through water use: enhance crop production and household income, increase access to diverse foods, decrease disease transmission, and empower women and communities through income generation and time and labor savings. Additional nutritional benefits from MUS may be linked to safer drinking water and improved hygiene.
With emerging evidence suggesting that stunting cannot be addressed without also focusing on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), SPRING wanted to better understand current WASH and water strategies that sought to bridge agriculture and health to reduce undernutrition at the community, farm, and household levels.
Pulling on examples from the field, this report highlights some opportunities and challenges around linking MUS to improved nutrition and outlines some promising practices for making MUS more nutrition-sensitive.
An introduction to the Pacific Islands Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES) Program housed within the Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Presented by Sharon Ziegler-Chong, Director of PIPES, at the 2012 Hawaii Environmental Education Symposium Green Jobs in Hawaii session.
Engaging Generation Z: Integrating Global and Local Vision, Structure, and In...CIEE
How are universities responding to two recent paradigm shifts impacting global education? First, there is a generational change between millennials and the new cohort known as K or Z. While our current traditional undergraduates may be more anxious, skeptical, and know only smartphones, they also crave connection and are makers, creators, and inventors. (“Think millennials have it tough? For 'Generation K', life is even harsher.” The Guardian, March 19, 2016) The second shift is the increased fluidity between global and local interactions and groups. As classrooms continue to diversify with international and first-generation students, the university community – students, faculty, and staff – must obtain and demonstrate intercultural agility, curiosity, and empathy to navigate the complexities of the contemporary world. This session addresses how the University of St. Thomas has implemented into its administrative structure an innovative partnership between faculty from diverse disciplines and education abroad professionals to address the new realities of global and local engagement that respond to the world’s most pressing needs.
"Student Affairs," presented by Dennis Pruitt at the College Business Management Institute, 2016
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Through our team of experts, the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support enrolls academically prepared students and connects them with experiences and resources that will help them achieve a lifetime of meaningful leadership, service, employment and continued learning. Learn more at sc.edu/studentaffairs.
Cultivating Sustainability on Campus: Lessons from University Communitiesjuliekannai
Gulf Coast Green 2019. Speakers: Colley Hodges, Michael Mendoza, Roshani Malla. Topic: the challenges and opportunities of advocating for sustainability on college campuses.
Slide Deck on Climate Justice Week 2019 for the Student Environmental Resource Center at UC Berkeley. These slides are meant to serve as a jumping off point for conversation about Climate Justice.
2015 summary report on the focus and activities of UC Berkeley's Zero Waste Research Center, an initiative of the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC).
The Student Environmental Resource Center presents a workshop on How to Start a DeCal at UC Berkeley. DeCals are for-credit academic courses proposed and facilitated by students. Every DeCal has a faculty sponsor.
UC Berkeley Sustainability Co-Curricular Education- Summary as of January 2015
Co-curricular education, a sub-category within the Sierra Cool Schools Report, seeks to recognize institutions that provide their students with sustainability learning experiences outside the formal curriculum. Engaging in sustainability issues through co-curricular activities allows students to deepen and apply their understandings of sustainability principles. Institution-sponsored co-curricular sustainability offerings, often coordinated by student affairs offices, help integrate sustainability into the campus culture and set a positive tone for the institution.
The following information has been synthesized from the annual UC Berkeley Campus Sustainability Report, the Student Environmental Resource Center records, and the UC Berkeley’s submissions to the Sierra Cool Schools Report.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
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1. Growing a
Student Environmental
Resource Center
at UC Berkeley
Presentation for the 2014 ASUC Senate Leadership Institute
2. AGENDA
Determining a Need for a Center
A Brief History
Mission and Objectives
SERC Organizational Chart
Growing Support and Partnerships
Learning Outcomes
Programs & Services
Success
The Green Initiative Fund
Contact Information
3. DETERMINING NEED FOR A CENTER
Student
Environmental
Resource
Center
The Green
Initiative Fund
(TGIF) needed a
relatable team in
the LEAD Center.
UC Berkeley offers 546
sustainability courses and
74 sustainability degree
programs- represents 20%
of graduates.
UC Berkeley has 40-50 environmental and sustainability focused
student organizations who need advising and support for leadership
development, collaboration, projects, campaigns, etc.
LEAD Center aims to
provide leadership
development, advising,
and support for individual
students, student orgs,
student government, and
campus communities.
TGIF has funded
over 220 student
sustainability
internships.
4. A BRIEF HISTORY
Hired staff Director in December 2013 and
officially became a functional area within the
LEAD Center, a unit of the ASUC Student Union.
Functioned as a student org with advising from
TGIF Coordinator; hired student staff to
implement programming.
Received funding from The Green Initiative Fund
(TGIF) and the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee
on Student Services and Fees (CACSSF).
Established in 2012 by students.
2012-2013 Directors
2013-2014 Directors
5. MISSION
The Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC)
cultivates a collaborative space to strengthen the
collective effectiveness of the sustainability
community, and provides resources for students to
actualize their visions of a more equitable, socially
just, and resilient future.
6. OBJECTIVES
To provide institutional memory and leadership transition support for
student orgs, projects, and initiatives
To cultivate safe space for civil discourse and the expression of diverse
opinions
To engage students in applied and active education
To create a collaborative working space
To provide advising, financial, and leadership development resources to
students
To offer educational programming and skills-based trainings
To communicate student-focused resources and opportunities
To build community centered on visions of a more equitable, socially just,
and resilient future
7. 10 Student Environmental Training Fellows Vacant- On Hold
SERC Director Katherine Walsh
TGIF & Sustainability Initiatives Coordinator
Sharon Daraphonhdeth
Media Associate Manon von Kaenel
Communications Associate
Hanna Morris
Community Liaison
Roberta Giordano
Education Associate
Jeff Noven
Marketing Specialist
Sam Klein
Marketing Specialist Angie Shen
TGIF Program Associate Caitriona Smyth
TGIF Program Associate
Jimmy Dunn
Zero Waste Research Center Associate Shannon Davis
Zero Waste Research Center Associate
Anna Yip
Zero Waste Research Center Associate
Gary Richmond
Curriculum Development Associate
Vacant-On Hold
Blog Staff
Nature Village Program Associate Claire Kaufman
Key
Career Staff
Student Staff
2 CSSC Reps
Angie Shen
Kristy Drutman
Words of the Watershed Staff
Nature Village Program Associate
Vacant
SERC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
8. GROWING SUPPORT & PARTNERSHIPS
College of Natural Resources
Career Center
LEAD Center and ASUC Student
Union
Campus Recycling & Refuse
Services
Office of Sustainability
ASUC
Environmental & Sustainability
Student Organizations
Berkeley Climate Action
Coalition
California Student Sustainability
Coalition
Who shares
similar
values and
objectives?
Whose work
aligns with
SERC’s
mission?
What can
SERC offer a
potential
partner?
What can a
potential
partner offer
SERC?
9. SERC LEARNING OUTCOMES
Each student will be able to define sustainability and the 3 E's and explain
their interrelation.
Students will identify careers and professional opportunities that align
with their personal values and goals.
Students will learn to gather and organize information relevant to subject
matter, critically analyze environmental and sustainability media, and
construct informative and convincing journalism and audio-visual stories.
Each ECO Advisory Council Member will demonstrate the ability to garner
support for change through communication skills, consensus building
strategies, and respect for the ideas and differences of others.
Each student will learn how to apply concepts of sustainability to their
campus and community by engaging in the challenges and solutions of
sustainability on their campus. (ACPA)
10. PROGRAMS & SERVICES
• The Green Initiative Fund
• Zero Waste Research Center
• Nature Village: Sustainable Living
Program
• SERC Workshop Series
• ECO Advisory Council
• SERC Career Series
• SERC Film Series
• Social Greens
• 5 DeCals
• SERC Blog
• Words of the Watershed Journal
• California Student Sustainability
Coalition Representation
• Earth Week & Food Month
Leadership
• Green Certification for Student
Orgs
• The Den: Sustainability Projects
Clearinghouse
• Environmental & Sustainability
Organization Database
• Advertising for student activities
• Peer and staff advising for
students and student orgs
• Support for student attendance
at conferences and trainings
• Connections with environmental
and sustainability resources
11. SUCCESS
Hosted and co-sponsored
over
30 events to
date.
Sent 10 students
to PowerShift
2014.
Secured
temporary
space in two
locations.
Launched the
SERC Blog and
Words of the
Watershed
SERC students
taught four
semester-long
“DeCal” classes.
Co-hosted a “Mondo
Banana” screening
with the SF Green
Film Festival.
Hired a full-time
staff director,
became official
campus unit.
Secured over
$220,000 in
grant funding to
date.
12. The Green
Initiative Fund
(TGIF)
TGIF awards
grants during the
fall and spring
semesters to UC
Berkeley student,
staff, and faculty
applicants.
The Green Initiative Fund is
UC Berkeley’s campus
sustainability fund.
TGIF allocates funds to projects that promote sustainable modes of
transportation, increase energy and water efficiency, restore habitat, promote
environmental and food justice, and reduce the amount of waste created by UC
Berkeley.
Established by student vote
during the 2007 ASUC
elections, TGIF is financed
by student fees-
$6.00/student/semester.
The grants are
selected by the
TGIF Committee, a
student-majority
committee.
13. Since its inaugural grant cycle in spring 2008,
TGIF has awarded over $1.8 million in grants to
123 projects, in the form of 96 spring grant
awards, 26 fall mini-grant awards, and 1 mini-loan.
These grant awards have included the funding of
233 student sustainability internships and
student interns have worked an estimated 15,000+
hours on TGIF-funded projects.
As of 2014, TGIF also includes the Zero Waste
Research Center, Nature Village: Sustainable
Family Living, and The Den: Sustainability Projects
Clearinghouse.
14.
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
SERC
Hearst Gym 102 MC 4500
Berkeley, CA 94720
serc@berkeley.edu
510-643-2992
http://serc.berkeley.edu
Katherine Walsh, Director
QUESTIONS?
TGIF & Sustainability Initiatives
Hearst Gym 102 MC 4500
Berkeley, CA 94720
tgif_info@berkeley.edu
http://tgif.berkeley.edu
Sharon Daraphonhdeth,
Coordinator