Cornell University Center for a Sustainable Future

The CCSF's Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC) was formed in early 2008 and the first meeting took place on March 13, 2008. The FAC guides the activities of the CCSF. At least 25 faculty—18 regular voting members and 7 or more ex officio members—comprise the FAC.

Leadership

The chair and vice chair of the FAC are nominated and chosen annually by vote of the committee. The chair or vice chair presides at FAC meetings and, in consultation with the CCSF director, prepares meeting agendas. David Sahn was elected chair and Natalie Mahowald vice chair for the 2008–2009 academic year.

Voting Members:

Six tenured or tenure-track Cornell University faculty members represent each of CCSF's major program areas. One of the faculty members in each major area is that program's associate director, with the remaining five members appointed by the CCSF director and respective associate director in consultation with the FAC's chair and college deans.

Ex officio Members:

These members include the CCSF's director, executive director, and other staff as designated by the director; a representative of the Office of the Provost (currently the vice provost for life sciences); and representatives of interested Cornell colleges.

Subcommittees:

The FAC relies on six subcommittees for study, inquiry, guidance, and implementation. The subcommittees (and chairs for 2008–2009) are:

• Academic Venture Fund (Mike Hoffmann)
• Communications (Todd Cowen)
• Education (Paulette Clancy)
• Events (Anthony Hay)
• Faculty Recruitment (Kieran Donaghy)
• Outreach (Mike Hoffmann)

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