CAMPUS CENTER FOR APPROPRIATE
TECHNOLOGY

OUTLINE
• Introduction to
Appropriate Tech &
CCAT
• Branches of CCAT
• Life as a Co-Director
• Application Process
• Q & A

WHAT IS APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY?
• Buzzword of the 70s
• Equivalent to “Sustainability”

WHAT IS CCAT?
• Demonstration home for sustainable living
• Student-run organization
– 3 Live-in Student Co-Directors
– 15-20 Student Employees
– Student Volunteers
• Advisors
– 1 Faculty Advisor
– Steering Committee
(faculty, staff, community members, former co-directors)
• Funded by student fees

PROGRAM HISTORY
• 1978 Founded by students
• 1980 Occupied residential house on campus
• 1981 Became Associated Students Program
• Working towards sustainability for 32 years
• 2004 Relocation
• 2006 Remodeled original house
• 2007 Occupied current permanent site

Partnerships & Inspirations
• Partnered with sustainability wiki Appropedia.org
• Received recognition and inquiries internationally
• Inspired replication on campuses across the US
– University of Oregon, CASL
– Oregon State University, SSC
– CSU Chico State University, The Cause
– Oberlin College, SEED House
– Berea College, SENS House
– Ohio University, EcoHouse
– Plymouth State University (IP)
– Dartmouth College, New Hampshire (IP)

FUTURE
• Greenhouse rebuilding, bike shed, library upgrades, sustainability measurements, and more
• Balancing outreach and new AT projects
• Recruiting new students, faculty, and community
• Community partnerships
• YOUR IDEAS!

• Workshops
• Classes
• Tours & Field Trips
• Events
– May Day
– Harvest Festival

• Personnel
• Budget
• AT Transfer
• Website
• Library

• House & Grounds Upkeep
• New Projects
• Engineering, Solar Systems
• Gardening, Composting, Permaculture
• Volunteer Fridays

Become a CCAT Co-Director!
• Live in the house for one year
• 2 start in June
• 1 starts in January
• Gain important leadership skills
• Be a part of community of like-minded people
• Become better prepared for the working world
• Learn and Share valuable information
• Participate in a truly unique experience

• Experience and knowledge on running non-profits
• Interpreting the mission
• Making policy decisions
• Setting annual goals
• Writing and executing budget
• Supervising staff, volunteers, students
• Representing the organization within HSU and beyond
• Doing the dishes at the end of the day

• Verbal and written communication
• Leadership
• Organization
• Understanding and applying
Appropriate Tech principles
• Ability to work in cooperation with others
• Good interpersonal skills
• Desire to learn!

• Free rent
• No utilities
• Food & herbs from the garden
• Being an integral part of CCAT
• Incredible leadership & learning opportunity
• Impress your dates
• Doesn’t look too shabby on a resume

CONTACT INFORMATION
Humboldt State University
Campus Center for Appropriate Technology
(707) 826-3551 www.ccathsu.com
ccathsu@gmail.com
Mighty Max says:
Be a Co-D!