Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Living

CO-DIRECTORS:

• Alden Gray

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:

    CASL strives to inspire ecologically and socially conscious living practices through experiential learning.

TREASURER:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.

The time commitment of these positions varies for each coordinator based on what projects you take on and how much volunteer effort you can utilize. Minimally, all of the coordinators meet once or twice a week (2-4 hours total) and have several things on their task list from week to week.

The compensation for this work is riches in all ways except for financial ones. CASL coordinators learn valuable experience synonymous to organizing and running a non-profit. CASL coordinators will make a valuable contribution to students' environmental awareness on campus and help further the University's comittment to sustainable practices. Academic credit through a variety of departments can be earned for this work if you require credit towards your degree.

Applicants for co-directors are asked to realize that, while CASL has officially obtained a house, when it will be ready for habitation is still to be determined. We are working hard to have the CASL house running as soon as possible, but this depends on how quickly the planned remodel and addition to the existing house proceed. Our CASL house may or may not be ready for co-director habitation during the coming school year. At this time, we are not asking for firm commitments to live in the house, but if you have questions just come talk to us.

When the CASL house becomes available, co-directors will live in the house in exchange for directing the CASL project. For the time being, a small rent will be charged.

CASL is a funded and recognized group of the Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO). CASL has also received or been pledged generous funding from:

• the Koehn Colloquium
• UO Office of Finance and Administration
• UO Space Committee

No individual will be excluded from this program on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, national origin, political view, or any other considerations not directly and substantially related to effective participation as according to ASUO Executive Rule 82.1.