The Sustainability Living Learning Community

Live Green

The Sustainability Living Learning Community

at SUNY New Paltz

Why a Living Learning Community?

Learning does not only take place in the classroom. Much of what you learn during your college years occurs outside of class among the friends and peers with whom you live. A living learning communities provide focus by bringing together students with a shared interest in a particular area with guidance and support from faculty and staff with expertise on that subject.

Why a Sustainability Living Learning Community?

To Learn

The world is facing a number of pressing environmental problems. From climate change to species extinction to toxic contamination, life on this planet is being altered in ways that will create increasing challenges for humankind. The Sustainability Living Learning Community is designed for those who want to learn about and explore how our lifestyles can be modified to better protect the natural environment.

To Lead

The world is in need of people capable of leading others to bring about the changes necessary to ensure human survival and wellbeing. The knowledge and skills developed in the Sustainability LLC will help prepare participants to be leaders as we set a course for our green future.

What Does It Actually Involve?

Much of the activity associated with being a part of the Sustainability Living Learning Community is up to the participants themselves. Dedicated faculty and staff will assist students in identifying topics to explore. Organized activities scheduled every two to three weeks may include things like watching and discussing environmentally themed documentaries, going on field trips to local sites of ecological interest, or hosting talks in the residence hall by experts in relevant topics. This is in addition to informal social activities that community members engage in amongst themselves.

Where Will You Live?

Students participating in the program will be housed in Lenape Hall. All Lenape hall rooms are designed triples. They consist of a large L-shaped room with a bathroom shared by the three students living in the room.

Does Participation Earn College Credit?

Yes, students earn one credit per semester for participating in the Sustainability LLC. While the Sustainability LLC is open to students with any major or minor, the credit can be applied in fulfillment of the requirements of the Environmental Studies Minor Program.

How to Apply

There is no additional cost to residing in the Sustainability Living Learning Community. The only requirement is an interest in environmental issues and a commitment to being an active part of the community. But space is limited, so if you are interested in being a part of the Sustainability LLC, you must apply. Simply follow the instructions on the application below.

Sustainability Living-Learning Community

2016-2017

Application Form

Name _______________________________________________________

On Campus Address _______________________________________________________

(Provide home

address if you _______________________________________________________

are an incoming

student.) _______________________________________________________

Phone Number _______________________________________________________

New Paltz E-Mail Address _______________________________________________________

New Paltz Banner ID number _______________________________________________________

Major, Minor or Interest Areas _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Academic standing: First Year Sophomore Junior Senior

Do you have friend(s) who is/are also applying to the program with whom you want to share a room? If so, list his/her/their name(s) and Housing Key(s):

Roommate 1 - Name____________________________________________ Housing Key________________________

Roommate 2 - Name____________________________________________ Housing Key________________________

Gender _______________________________________________________

Students of different genders are allowed to share a room. If you do not have specific roommates, please tell us whether you prefer to live of the same gender or do you have no preference? (circle one)

Same gender No preference

Before submitting this application, you must pay the $100 Advance Room Deposit, complete a Residence Hall License and get a Housing Key Code. To do so, follow the instructions in the Fall Room Selection Instruction Manual.

What is your Housing Key Code? _______________________

Please write a personal statement explaining your background in environmental issues and interest in this program

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Memorandum of Understanding

The Sustainability Living Learning Community is designed for students who share an interest in learning about environmental issues and in seeking ways to live more sustainably. By applying to be a part of this community, should you be accepted, you are agreeing to participate actively and regularly in events organized for and by the community and to comply with all residence hall and campus regulations.

I understand the goals of the program and I agree to the above conditions.

__________________________________________________________ ___________________________

Signature Date

This completed application should be submitted as an attachment to Professor Brian Obach at the following address:

Questions? Call (845) 257-3447