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Mission:

CEES promotes sustainable lifestyle, community, and business practices through research, education, and outreach. The Center conducts integrated studies of energy, natural resources social needs, and economic development.

Goals:

  1. To promote a green curriculum at JMU and work toward the goals of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014).
  2. To conduct research and outreach on implementing more sustainable practices in homes, schools, offices, industry, and communities in the Shenandoah Valley.
  3. To green the JMU campus at multiple levels--buildings, grounds, and use of resources.
  4. To foster a culture of natural resource awareness and stewardship at JMU.
  5. To engage students in education, research, and outreach onsustainability.
  6. To conduct integrated research that recognizes the interdependence of the environment, the economy, and society in achieving sustainable communities and ecosystems.

Cornerstone Programs

The five cornerstones of the Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CEES) include the air quality, water quality, alternative fuel, and renewable energy education and research programs within ISAT. CEES formalizes relationships that already exist within these groups thereby accomplishing multiple goals:

  • Coordinate CEES-relevant work of students and faculty
  • Promote the unique energy and environmental capabilities and resources within ISAT and JMU
  • Enhance external relations, job placement, graduate student opportunities, and recruiting
  • Expand existing external relationships and networks

More information on Cornerstone Programs