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The Office of Sustainability exists to create an ethic, culture, & practice of sustainability at Auburn in service to improving lives, communities, and natural systems in Alabama and beyond.
Our vision is one where Auburn University leads higher education in shaping the transformation to a sustainable world.
Everyone has a role to play in creating a sustainable tomorrow, and our office contributes by serving as a:
In these roles, we work with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and administrators to develop a culture and practice of sustainability. On campus we seek to embed sustainability into the university’s operations, instruction, research, and outreach functions. In the spirit of extension, we also offer sustainability trainings and workshops for business, government, and civic organizations.
Recognizing our opportunities and responsibilities as an institution of higher learning, we work to create a community culture where together we realize our collective ability and power to be co-creators of a future we all desire. As a result, our work is aspirational in nature with hope and expectation of progress remaining essential to our work. By engaging with others in specific, relevant efforts, we seek to connect with the human desire to contribute to something larger than ourselves – something meaningful and lasting
Jen received her BS in Recreation Management from the University of Montana, and her MS from the University of Idaho in the Conservation Social Sciences Department. Her thesis was an evaluation of a wilderness therapy program for adjudicated youth.
Amy holds a Master in Public Administration with an emphasis in environmental policy from Missouri State University. Her research focused on sustainability as it relates to organizational development, policy implementation, and change agent strategies. Amy has also served as a Professor of Practice at Drury University, where she taught courses on sustainability management and the science of sustainability.
Our office works in close conjunction with the Academic Sustainability Program, which focuses on:
Questions about the Academic Sustainability Program may be directed to Rebecca Retzlaff at acadsustain@auburn.edu or by calling 334-663-7562.
Dr. Wyman teaches the Capstone to Sustainability and Introduction to Sustainability courses for the Minor in Sustainability Studies. Her profile in the College of Liberal Arts’ directory shares more about Dr. Wyman’s education and research interests.
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Office Location
200 Langdon Annex
Auburn, Alabama 36849
