Sustainability

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

-- Brundtland Commission of the United Nations

The ability to achieve continuing economic prosperity while protecting the natural systems of the planet and providing a high quality of life for its people.

-- US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Overview

The Sustainability Initiative at Edgecombe Community College is part of the NCCCS Code Green Initiative whose goals include promoting an environmental commitment at each of the 58 community college campuses across North Carolina by providing sustainable education and training, establishing sustainable campuses, and promoting sustainable communities, municipalities, and businesses.

Sustainability Team

George Anderson, Sustainability Coordinator (Chairman)

Lynn Cale, Associate Vice President of Instruction

Don Caudle, Superintendant

Dr. Randi Dikeman, Director of Business and Industry Services

Tamara Frank-Pourvady, Coordinator, Curriculum Learning Center/Professional Tutor

Dr. Stan Garren, Dean of Business and Technology

Carla Gray, Instructor, Health Information Technology

Charlie Harrell, Vice President of Administrative Services (ex officio)

Shelly Harris, Student

Sheila Hoskins, Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Francine Long, Instructor, Mathematics

Dr. Kristi Snuggs, Vice President of Instruction

Troy Winstead, Coordinator, Basic Skills – Rocky Mount