Live Green
The Sustainability Living Learning Community
at SUNY New Paltz
Why a Living Learning Community?
Learning does not only take place in the classroom. Much of what you learn during your college
years occurs outside of class among the friends and peers with whom you live. A living learning
communities provide focus by bringing together students with a shared interest in a particular
area with guidance and support from faculty and staff with expertise on that subject.
Why a Sustainability Living Learning Community?
To Learn
The world is facing a number of pressing environmental problems. From climate change to
species extinction to toxic contamination, life on this planet is being altered in ways that will
create increasing challenges for humankind. The Sustainability Living Learning Community is
designed for those who want to learn about and explore how our lifestyles can be modified to
better protect the natural environment.
To Lead
The world is in need of people capable of leading others to bring about the changes necessary to
ensure human survival and wellbeing. The knowledge and skills developed in the Sustainability
LLC will help prepare participants to be leaders as we set a course for our green future.
What Does It Actually Involve?
Much of the activity associated with being a part of the Sustainability Living Learning Community
is up to the participants themselves. Dedicated faculty and staff will assist students in identifying
topics to explore. Organized activities scheduled every two to three weeks may include things like
watching and discussing environmentally themed documentaries, going on field trips to local sites
of ecological interest, or hosting talks in the residence hall by experts in relevant topics. This is in
addition to informal social activities that community members engage in amongst themselves.
Where Will You Live?
Students participating in the program will be housed in Lenape Hall. All Lenape hall rooms are
designed triples. They consist of a large L-shaped room with a bathroom shared by the three
students living in the room.
Does Participation Earn College Credit?
Yes, students earn one credit per semester for participating in the Sustainability LLC. While the
Sustainability LLC is open to students with any major or minor, the credit can be applied in
fulfillment of the requirements of the Environmental Studies Minor Program.
How to Apply
There is no additional cost to residing in the Sustainability Living Learning Community. The only
requirement is an interest in environmental issues and a commitment to being an active part of
the community. But space is limited, so if you are interested in being a part of the Sustainability
LLC, you must apply. Simply follow the instructions on the application below.
Sustainability Living-Learning Community
2016-2017
Application Form
Name
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On Campus Address _______________________________________________________
(Provide home
address if you
_______________________________________________________
are an incoming
student.)
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Phone Number
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New Paltz E-Mail Address
_______________________________________________________
New Paltz Banner ID number
_______________________________________________________
Major, Minor or Interest Areas
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Academic standing:
First Year
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Do you have friend(s) who is/are also applying to the program with whom you want to share a
room? If so, list his/her/their name(s) and Housing Key(s):
Roommate 1 - Name____________________________________________
Housing Key________________________
Roommate 2 - Name____________________________________________
Housing Key________________________
Gender
_______________________________________________________
Students of different genders are allowed to share a room. If you do not have specific roommates,
please tell us whether you prefer to live of the same gender or do you have no preference? (circle
one)
Same gender
No preference
Before submitting this application, you must pay the $100 Advance Room Deposit, complete a
Residence Hall License and get a Housing Key Code. To do so, follow the instructions in the Fall
Room Selection Instruction Manual.
What is your Housing Key Code? _______________________
Please write a personal statement explaining your background in environmental issues and
interest in this program
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Memorandum of Understanding
The Sustainability Living Learning Community is designed for students who share an interest in
learning about environmental issues and in seeking ways to live more sustainably. By applying to
be a part of this community, should you be accepted, you are agreeing to participate actively and
regularly in events organized for and by the community and to comply with all residence hall and
campus regulations.
I understand the goals of the program and I agree to the above conditions.
__________________________________________________________
Signature
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Date
This completed application should be submitted as an attachment to Professor Brian Obach at the
following address: obachb@newpaltz.edu
Questions? Call (845) 257-3447