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CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
DUBBO CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE (CEC)
Minutes of the meeting of the Dubbo Campus Environmental Committee (CEC) held on 25 November,
2015 at 10:30am by videoconference and face-to-face.
PRESENT
Jean Brain
Liz Laidlaw
Ed Maher
Ben Moore
Kay Owens
Matthew Rae
Cathy Smith
Narelle White
Melissa Britnell
(Presiding Officer) School of Indigenous Australian Studies
Centre for Indigenous Studies
CSU Green – Wagga Wagga Campus
DFM
SOTE
Student representative
Office for Students
Student Central
Office of Head of Campus (Minutes Secretary)
APOLOGIES
Lynton Auld
Maria Bennet
Wendy Pope
Gretel Purser
Sandra Stewart
Nigel White
Dubbo City Council
Faculty of Education
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Aboriginal Health
Wellington Council
Division of Student Learning
Dubbo College – Senior Campus
IN ATTENDANCE
N/A
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Presiding Officer opened
acknowledgement of Country.
the
meeting
with
the
following
traditional
“I would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri, Ngunawal, Gundungurra and Biripai (or
Biripi) peoples of Australia, who are the traditional owners and custodians of the lands
on which CSUs campuses are located, and pay respect to their Elders both past and
present.”
1.
INTRODUCTION (Agenda item 1)
The Presiding Officer opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2.
MEMBERSHIP (Agenda item 2)
2.1
Terms of Reference
Ed Maher reported that the new terms of reference for the committee
were being fine-tuned. He advised that a name change to Campus
Environmental Sustainability Committee would be the main change.
When the draft was finalised it would be distributed for adoption at the
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next meeting of the committee.
2.2
New Members
Jean Brain introduced and welcomed two new members to the
committee, Matthew Rae, student representative, and Catherine
Smith, student liaison officer with the Office for Students.
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The Dubbo Campus Environmental Committee agreed that all items on
the agenda for the meeting held on 25 November 2015 be starred.
*3.
STARRING OF ITEMS (Agenda item 3)
Starring of agenda items was unnecessary as the Environmental Committee
agreed to discuss all items on the agenda for the meeting of the Environmental
Committee, 25 November, 2015.
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The Dubbo Campus Environmental Committee agreed that all items on
the agenda for the meeting held on 25 November 2015 would be
discussed.
4.
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MINUTES (Agenda item 4)
The Campus Environmental Committee agreed to adopt the minutes of
the Environmental Committee meeting held on 1 September 2015 as a
true and correct record.
5.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
5.1
Reconciliation and Cultural Diversity Garden update (Item number 4.1,
11 March 2015; Item number 4.1, 1 June 2015; Item No 4.1, 1
September 2015 meeting, refers) (Agenda item 5.1)
Jean Brain advised that work had begun on drafting the three new signs
for the Reconciliation and Cultural Diversity Garden. The drafts would
be distributed to the committee for feedback prior to the next meeting.
In order to expand community involvement in the Reconciliation and
Cultural Diversity Garden the meeting agreed to approach Robert Salt,
Indigenous Student Liaison Officer, to assess his interest in becoming
part of the committee. Robert has a number of ideas for the use of the
garden including expanding the plantings to include plants from regions
where our indigenous students originate.
5.2
Learning in Future Environments Index (LiFE) (Item No 4.4, 11 March
2015; Item No 4.4, 1 June 2015; Item No 4.4, 1 September 2015
meeting; refers) (Agenda item 5.2)
Ed Maher provided a brief outline of the LiFE project for the new
members of the committee, outlining that it is a system developed
specifically for tertiary education institutions involving approximately
70 universities and colleges across Australia and the UK that allows
these groups to measure sustainability management and plan for
improvements.
One of the main objectives of the program was to help organisations
expand their area of impact outside of the traditional focus of
minimising campus footprints by looking at proactive opportunities
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that exist in the areas of learning, teaching and community
engagement.
Further information about the LiFE program can currently be found
and will continue to be updated on the CSU Green website. You can
access this via the following links:
Intro to LiFE and VC’s video message
How will LiFE work at CSU?
Info on consultation sessions, including upcoming and previous
sessions and image gallery.
Ed Maher reported that the LiFE program was continuing their
consultation phase with key stakeholders including DVC Research,
Development & Industry, Prof Mary Kelly.
5.3
CSU Walk from Main Campus to Dental Clinic incorporating cultural
significant sites on Troy Reserve (Item number 4.6, 11 March 2015;
Item No 4.6, 1 June meeting; refers) (Agenda Item 4.5)
This item to remain on agenda to be progressed after completion of
the biodiversity area.
5.4
CSU Green Award Nomination (Agenda item 5.4)
Standing agenda item.
5.5
Dubbo Sustainable City Expo & Science Festival (Agenda item 5.5)
The meeting agreed to begin planning for involvement in the 2016
event by garnering support, commitment and resources from various
potential partners including CSU Marketing, CSU Green, Faculties of
Engineering and Science. Melissa to research date for next year’s
event and possible themes.
5.6
Other Matters Arising (Agenda item 5.6)
Jean Brain agreed to approach student, Nicky Baggott, to ascertain her
interest in participating in the committee as a second student
representative.
*6.
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDING OFFICER (Agenda item 5)
The Presiding Officer reported that the Sustainability Advisory Group had met
last week and asked Ed Maher to provide an update of the main areas of
discussion
Employee Development and Review Scheme
Ed Maher reported that HR was working on improvements to the the
Employee Development and Review Scheme which are to go live in 2016 via
an online portal. The proposed changes will provide staff with greater
guidance on the identification of work objectives and development
opportunities. An invitation has been made for CSU Green to review and
comment on the extent of existing linkages made to sustainability and to
recommend any suggestions to enhance this.
Carbon Neutrality
Ed Maher reported that work was continuing with a Carbon specialist for
Carbon Neutrality and that the timeframe for the University was Quarter 1,
2016. Part of this process will require CSU to purchase carbon offsets. A set
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of guiding principles had been developed to help guide how offset options will
be selected – including alignment with CSU values, international partners and
engagement opportunity. For instance, projects that offer social as well as
environmental benefits will be looked upon favourably.
Other updates were part of the matters arising and general business.
7.
GENERAL BUSINESS
7.1
Audit of Waste Management in Residental Life
The meeting discussed how best to progress a Waste management
audit of the Dubbo Residences. Ed Maher advised that RES Life has
a peer to peer training program on recycling correctly which has been
successful.
It was agreed to incorporate this training on Dubbo campus during or
soon after O week and Ben Moore was nominated to progress this
project via James Kelly (Res Life).
7.2
Planning 2016
A number of projects for 2016 were identified as part of the matters
arising and general business of the meeting.
Grants to apply for should be discussed at the next meeting.
7.3
Any further business
7.3.1
Climate Change
Kay Owens advised that a Climate Change March was scheduled for
this Sunday, 29 November in Dubbo and all were invited to attend.
7.3.1
Recycling
Kay Owens once again raised concerns over lack of recycling bins
within classrooms. The Presiding Officer directed Kay to work with
Ben Moore on appropriate placement of waste and recycling stations
to ensure maximum use by students.
7.
URGENT BUSINESS (Agenda item 7)
There were no items of urgent business.
8.
NEXT MEETING (Agenda item 9)
The next meeting of the Dubbo Campus Environmental Committee (CEC) will
be held on a date to be confirmed in 2016.
CLOSURE
As this was the last meeting of 2015, the Presiding Officer thanked everybody for their
contribution to the committee in 2015 and noted the momentum that was continuing to
build. Particular note was made of Ed Maher for his assistance to the committee.
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At 11:30am the Presiding Officer thanked everyone for their attendance and declared
the meeting closed.
Signed as a true and correct record.
____________________________
Presiding Officer
Date: 25 November 2015
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CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
ACTION SHEET
DUBBO CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
25 NOVEMBER 2015
Item No.
Item 5.1
Title
Reconciliation
and
Cultural
Diversity
Garden
Action
Draft signage to acquit grass roots
grant and distribute to committee for
feedback.
By Whom
Jean Brain
Item 5.1
Reconciliation
and
cultural
diversity
garden
Ask Robert Salt to join committee.
Jean Brain
Item 5.5
Dubbo
Sustainable
City Expo & Science
Festival
Garner support for 2016 event from
potential partners including CSU
Marketing, CSU Green, Faculties of
Engineering and Science.
Liz
Laidlaw;
Jean Brain
Item 5.5
Dubbo
Sustainable
City Expo & Science
Festival
Research date for next year’s event
and possible themes.
Melissa
Britnell
Item 5.6
Student representative
on committee
Approach Nicky Baggott to gauge her
interest in becoming a member of the
environmental committee.
Jean Brain
Item 7.1
Audit
of
Waste
Management
in
Residential Life
Approach James Kelly for assistance
in incorporating peer to peer training
program on Dubbo Campus
Ben
Moore
Date: 25 November 2015
By When
By
next
meeting
Around O
week 2016
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DUBBO CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Members: 16
Quorum: 8
Members:
School of Indigenous Australian Studies
School of Indigenous Australian Studies
CSU Green (Wagga Wagga Campus)
CSU Green (Wagga Wagga Campus)
CSU Green (Wagga Wagga Campus)
DFM
Student Central
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Aboriginal Health
Faculty of Education
Division of Student Learning
Office for Students
SOTE
Student Representative
Community Representative
Community Representative
Community Representative
Jean Brain (Presiding Officer)
Liz Laidlaw
Ed Maher
TBA
Nicola Smith (Maternity Leave)
Ben Moore
Narelle White
Wendy Pope
Maria Bennet
Sandra Stewart
Catherine Smith
Kay Owens
Matthew Rae
Nigel White (Dubbo College Senior Campus)
Gretel Purser (Wellington Council)
Lynton Auld (Dubbo City Council)
Right of Audience and Debate:
Other:
Office of Head of Campus
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Melissa Britnell (Minutes Secretary)