Approved
by the Faculty Senate: January 26, 2010
Approved
by the Chancellor: February
24, 2010
Proposed “Green Get To ECU Day” Event*
The
University Environment Committee proposes that ECU designate one day each month
as a "Green-Get-To-ECU Day." On this day, students and employees
would be encouraged to walk, bike, take the bus, or carpool to work. We
suggest that this day fall in the first full week of each month, alternating
between a Tuesday and a Wednesday, so that people with all possible work/class
schedules are encouraged to participate.
The
"Green-Get-To-ECU Day" should be announced by email via the ECU
Official and student listservs and posted on
ECU-networked LCD screens around campus one or more
times before that "green" day. It could also be featured on the ECU
Homepage. The
committee suggests electronic delivery only, because it is the most
environmentally friendly, economical, and time-saving method.
The
purpose of this day is to raise awareness of alternative modes of
transportation to get to campus and to encourage people to take these
alternative modes more frequently. For example, many people do not use the ECU
bus system simply because they are not accustomed to using public
transportation. Once they use the transit system, however, they may see it as a
viable alternative to their automobiles.
The
email announcing the "Green-Get-To-ECU Day" should include links to ECU and
Overall, the “Green-Get-To-ECU Day” seeks to
reduce the production of greenhouse gases and contribute to a healthier
lifestyle for ECU faculty, staff, and students.
*Pending possible event name change.