AASHE Conference 10 October 2010 Bailey Kilbourne – University of Florida Executive Director & Founder Gators Going Green Agency Student Government
Jan 20, 2016
AASHE Conference 10 October 2010
Bailey Kilbourne – University of FloridaExecutive Director & FounderGators Going Green AgencyStudent Government
OutlineUncovering opportunities for effective change on
campus
Examples of student-led change efforts at UF
Common threads for success
Gators Going Green
Identifying OpportunitiesThe pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it
to change. The leader adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward
Optimistic Realism
Research
Campus Culture
Students & SustainabilityStudent Education• Sustainability Major• Sustainability Minor
Student Clubs• Gators for a Sustainable Campus (GSC)• Greeks Going Green• U.S. Green Building Council, UF Student Chapter • Bio-energy and Sustainable Technology Society • American Solar Energy Society at UF • Human Rights Awareness on Campus • UF Environment, Science, and Policy Society• Students Making Trade Fair • Engineers Without Borders• Change the World• UF Roots and Shoots• UF Students in Free Enterprise • EnVeg
Setting the StageEmpowered Leadership
InternshipsB20 Buses, Lighting InitiativeRenewable Energy FeeMinor in Sustainability Studies
Low Hanging FruitGreen Graduation PledgeStudent Leadership Convergence
Creating A Successful ProgramWork within institutional framework
Understand how decisions are madeCulture mattersProjects and Organizations already in motion and
successful
Consider stakeholdersMeet people where they areFind common threads – make connections
Importance of reflection on effectivenessBuild Partnerships – Seek DiversityChange may not happen on your timetablePolitical will must be there
Student Government
Gators Going Green“Gators Going Green’s mission is to constantly work towards implementing policies and programming which brings about sustainable improvements to
the University of Florida. Gators Going Green seeks to be the link between Student Government and the Student Body, the
University of Florida, and the Gainesville Community by promoting sustainable initiatives, addressing the needs of the student body for future
generations, and establishing a permanent culture of environmental awareness”
Steps to ImplementationNetworking
Point contact and representative to spearhead project
Determine best branch and directionPoint contact in Student Government and Senate
to start developing and writing legislation Develop Framework
Mission Statement, Bylaws, Structure, budget Approval
Executive BoardSenate Vote
Steps to ImplementationLogistics
Positions/ApplicationsWebsite Logo
Realistic First Year GoalsLocal and National climatePartnerships
Evaluation
Current
ProgramsDirector of Outreach
Student Leadership ConvergenceSustainable Organization FairSustainability Monthly Events
Director Of EducationGreen Graduate Pledge & ReceptionNew Student Programs Alumni Relations & Activities
ProgramsDirector of Programming
Campus Activities, Speakers, and Sustainable EventsTOMS comes to UF, Earth Day
Internal AffairsEducate Senate and CabinetExecutive Board Platform Items
External AffairsCommunication with community outside universityState wide campaigns Initiatives - Renewable
Energy Fee
Growing PainsTime & Dedication
Starting Small
Saying no to projects
Making it a priority
Pleasing stakeholders
What about your campus?Each campus cultures is differentQuestions/comments/discussion
Thank you!Thank you!