Teaming up for Campus Sustainability:

Programs that Cultivate Student-Staff Cooperation

Background & Context	Art of the Entrepreneur	Green Living Program	Student Internship Program	Conclusion

Sustaining Your Program for Years to Come

It is very easy to think that a green living program (GLP) should take on every area of sustainability within its agenda for the year. However, as a new program, it is important to start with small, distinct goals and expand to more areas in future years.

Remember: We are in this for the long haul, not just a sprint, and we do not want you or your program to burnt out. The following sections provide tips on how to sustain your program for years to come:

• Sustaining Enthusiasm

Here we have the goods on how to keep the good vibe—from avoiding burnout to getting maximum return on your team's efforts and more!

• Budget, Personnel and Signature Events

An assortment of suggestions are included in this section, including tips on recruiting your next team of reps, recharging your program's budget and planning attention-getting events.

• Measuring and Reporting Successes

Reading meters, conducting audits and running surveys is difficult but important work because they demonstrate your program's efficacy, particularly in terms of how many resources and dollars saved. More on this key GLP activity in this section.

• Celebration, Acknowledgement and Rewards

This section looks at some of the ways you and your program staff can give yourselves a much-needed pat on the back for a job well done! Do not overlook the value of celebrating your achievements together!

• When Reps Move On

GLP student employees must inevitably seek new horizons. Here are some thoughts on how to say goodbye and facilitate their entry into the "real world."