Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Living

CO-DIRECTORS:

• Samantha Rusek
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The three co-directors will live in the CASL house and serve as the primary spokes people and representatives of the organization. They will facilitate meetings, greet visitors, work with volunteers, and generally oversee the project. They will also ensure that activities align with CASL's mission which is:

   ...to demonstrate ecologically and socially sustainable 
   technologies and living practices in a residential setting, to 
   provide hands-on experiential learning opportunities for the 
   University of Oregon and surrounding communities, to collect and 
   disseminate information about such technologies and practices, and 
   to facilitate original research in this field. 
   CASL is dedicated to challenging the notion that living lightly is 
   difficult or burdensome. 

TREASURER:

• Emma Garrett

A Treasurer will have the charge of financial affairs and have general supervision of the financial records including grants, expenditures, and payroll for any work study employees. This coordinator shall prepare the budget, collect any dues, keep receipts for funds and monies, and have custody of its instruments and papers involving finances and financial commitments. He/She shall conduct the correspondence relating to this office and shall perform all duties usual and incidental to this office. The Treasurer will attend regular meetings and work closely with the grant committee and other coordinators.

PUBLICITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR:

• Danielle Zeghbib

This coordinator is in charge of publicity including any publications that CASL puts out (newsletter, brochure, articles) as well as public relations with the community both inside and outside of the University (e.g., outreach). This coordinator will work closely with the co-directors in forming new partnerships in the community.

CURRICULUM & FACULTY LIAISON COORDINATOR:

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This coordinator is responsible for working with faculty members interested in using CASL for a course (e.g., field trips, workshops, studios, student projects) and soliciting interest and involvement when appropriate. This coordinator will likely work closely with the Curriculum Officer at the EDC (Ecological Design Center) to move forward an overall "green curriculum".

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS COORDINATOR:

• Maddie Latham

Any non-curricular workshops and/or events put on by CASL will be coordinated and largely directed by this officer. Coordinating with other CASL activities and with the people involved with them are key to this position.

FUNDRAISING & GRANTS COORDINATOR:

• Mel Giangreco

This coordinator will oversee all of CASL's fundraisering events and coordinate with the rest of the CASL Core Group on any grant writing endeavors.

INFORMATION COORDINATOR:

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This coordinator is in charge of maintaining the CASL website and keeping it up to date. They may also post original text, create links to relevant websites, and establish electronic feedback venues for public comment/input.