Mission Statement
As members of a caring and ethical community, we are committed to integrate core
principles of sustainability throughout and beyond LaGrange College. These
principles include the health of all current and future species; the fairness,
equity, stability, and security of cultures and social systems; economic opportunity
for all; and ecological diversity and integrity. This continuing process of
integration will be accomplished through resource management, community education,
and increased curricular emphasis.
Academic Engagement
The Oikos Program
The Oikos Program is an interdisciplinary minor program sponsored by the departments
of Biology, Political Science, Religion, and Sociology & Anthropology. Oikos
is the Greek word for "house." It is the root word for both ecology and economics, and
thus points to the dual aspects of ecological and social and responsibility that
are central to the mission of the Oikos Program. The uniting theme across
disciplines is how we might contribute to a just, sustainable, and peaceful future.
Accomplishments
- President's Climate Commitment
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Water-Saving Measures
In this time of record drought, LaGrange College has taken
some measurable steps to decrease total water use on campus. This includes
the installation of aerated faucets, low-flow showerheads and low-flush toilets.
- HVAC installations
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Focus the Nation
The Sustainability Council sponsored several events as part of
the national "Focus the Nation" event on January 30, 2008. These events included
an interactive webcast and a joint meeting of area civic clubs where the Sustainability
Chair, Dr. Sarah Beth Mallory, spoke on "Global Climate Change: Fact or Fiction?" Finally,
LaGrange College students engaged in a "Choose Your Future" activity, where faculty
and students offered a wide range of solutions to the problem of climate change. At
the conclusion of the event, audience members voted on the five solutions they
prefer, which included Building Green:Carbon Neutral by 2030; Supporting Stronger
Forests; Cleaner Cars, California Style; Getting Efficient—Cut Energy and Save
Money; and, Jumpstarting Low Polluting Biofuel
News
College one of first in nation to submit 'green' plan
LaGrange becomes Georgia's first college to earn Energy Star
LaGrange College implements rainwater harvesting program
Green construction provides foundation for Lewis Library
The green gals of Vernon Street