RESOLUTION

CONCERNING

CONTINUATION OF THE CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE STUDIES

AT

EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

WHEREAS,    The Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System authorized the establishment of a Center for Sustainable Energy Studies as a Center for Excellence in the Department of Environmental and Earth Sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University in 2000 by Board Resolution 00-74, and

WHEREAS,    The Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System concomitantly authorized the establishment of an Endowed Chair in Sustainable Energy Studies at ECSU by Board Resolution 00-75, and

WHEREAS,    During 2000-2005 Eastern Connecticut State University has used the Center to enable all students to understand the crucial role and impacts of energy resources and energy consumption in society; to prepare students for post-graduate employment and advanced education; to enhance curriculum development; and to engage in outreach, research and other professional activities; therefore be it

RESOLVED,   That the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System authorizes the continuation of the Center for Sustainable Energy Studies at Eastern Connecticut State University and requires that the President of Eastern submit a report to the Chancellor of the Connecticut State University System evaluating the performance of the Center and recommending continuance or discontinuance by September 1, 2010, and be it further

RESOLVED,   That the Center for Sustainable Energy Studies at Eastern Connecticut State University shall go out of existence on December 31, 2010, unless the Board of Trustees acts to the contrary.

A Certified True Copy:

William J. Cibes, Jr.
Chancellor