Student Wellness Center, Multipurpose Room #2
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Attendees: 

Terry Leist, Lenny Triem, Paul Edlund, Garrett Wright, Rob Maher, Kara Landolfi, Megan James, John Howe, Duke Elliot, Caleb Fey, Tracy Dougher

  1. Approval of Minutes for December 10, 2025
    1. Minutes were approved
  2. Welcome and Announcements 
  3. Public Comment 
    1. Paul Lachapelle: Students from the Campus Climate Coalition and faculty from the Climate Solutions Group are organizing Climate Week during Earth Month. Members of CSAC are welcome to present about past, present, and future efforts of the body.
    2. Gracie Caldwell: Members of CSAC are invited to a collaborative meeting between the Campus Climate Coalition and the Office of Sustainability to review GHG reporting. Thank you for posting Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
    3. Stella Rapson: Members of CSAC are invited to collaborate with ASMSU Senator Rapson to draft a resolution that highlights MSU sustainability efforts, fosters positive environmental impact, and empowers students.
    4. Garrett Wright: MSU GHG Scope 1 and 2 emissions are available for review under the Sustainability Framework website.
  4. Office of Sustainability: Online Communication and Reporting
    1. During the winter break, the Office of Sustainability responded to last fall’s public comment and student requests by preparing the first Zero Waste Report and publishing a greenhouse gas emissions page on the OS website. This reporting complements the STARS Report, which is usually published on a three year cycle. This spring, the OS is partnering with the Bracken Center, the Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems department, and the Center for Faculty Excellence to host three educational events.
  5. Engineering and Utilities: Scope 2 Communication
    1. Six strategies could be used to reduce Scope 2 emissions at MSU: Continue Electricity Reduction Projects, Obtain Full WAPA Electricity Allocation, Obtain RECs for WAPA Electricity, Purchase RECs for NW Energy Electricity, Purchase Renewable Electricity from NW Energy, and Generate Renewable Electricity on Campus. Variables like cost, impact, and feasibility will inform next steps.
  6. CSAC Working Session: Assess CSAC Charter
    1. The Office of Sustainability will create a SharePoint Folder for members of CSAC to offer examples of how the Charter has supported sustainability progress in recent years. These examples will inform future discussions to align the CSAC Charter with institutional planning efforts and identify what resources are available to support the incoming Director of Sustainability.
  7. Working Group Updates
    1. The Zero Waste Working Group reported a slight increase in the diversion rate compared to the previous fiscal year and noted the expansion of composting in additional campus spaces. A Zero Waste Report will be published on the Office of Sustainability website.
  8. Adjournment