Georgia College Green Fee
The Georgia College Green Fee was initiated in 2010 to develop collaborative research between students, staff and faculty that will make our campus more sustainable and promote sustainable practices in our community. Each semester, students contribute $5 to support this fee. A student-led committee solicits and reviews student /student organization proposals to implement and evaluate sustainability practices. This fee allows Georgia College researchers and opportunity to develop effective strategies for to improving the environmental sustainability of our campus and local community. Alternative funding opportunities are available for staff, faculty, alumni, and others who want to contribute to the Georgia College Green Initiative.
Please review the previously funded projects for ideas and inspiration. Proposal development workshops are available to help clarify the process and encourage strong submissions. The best proposals are collaborative efforts of students, faculty, and staff, and include written support from all affected parties. Proposals that address the strategic directives of the GC Sustainability Council are favored, as are those that will leave a lasting legacy of sustainability on campus.
Green Fee Grant Application Procedures
Green Fee Grants are offered twice a year, with application deadlines around the middle of the semester and awards posted by the 12th week. This timeline allows students to collaborate with staff and faculty during a course project to develop their proposal, and then have time to initiate the research during the same semester. It is normal, however, to use the funding to complete the research during a following semester or more. The application procedure requires a cover form identifying collaborators, a two-page research proposal, and a budget sheet.
- Request for Proposals (.pdf)
- Application Cover Sheet (.pdf) (.docx)
- Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf)
For more assistance please contact one of the committee members below.
Green Fee Committee
Amanda Briscoe, Athletic Training
Allison Barfield, Chemistry
Blair Borries, Biology
Cynthia Orms, Accounting
Doug Oetter, Geography
Ellen Gaither, Music Therapy
Julia Metzker, Chemistry
Lauren White, Marketing
Logan Brown, Psychology
Lori Berry, Environmental Science
Maxwell Pichan, Marketing
Sam Mutiti, Geology
Stephen Hundley, English
Will Hobbs, Outdoor Education
William Robinson, Outdoor Education
Yolanda Weems, Athletic Training
Georgia College Sustainability Council
Campus Box 047 | Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone (478) 445-7379 | Fax (478) 445-4009
For more information: green@gcsu.edu