SustainCollins, a partnership between Collins LLC, the Integrated Program in the Environment, and Sustain IU, is an action and education-oriented living-learning program dedicated to sustainability and the environment. SustainCollins is open to Collinsites of all majors who are interested in gaining professional skills, diving deep into environmental topics, and incorporating sustainability into their everyday lives.
SustainCollins students are members of the Collins Living-Learning Center. As a Collinsite, you'll have access to all the amazing classes, trips, student groups, and resources at Collins. You'll also participate in unique programming including:
Additional program offerings may include:
SustainCollins is open to students of all majors and disciplines who are interested in gaining professional skills, diving deep into environmental topics, and incorporating sustainability into their every-day lives. To join the program, students must live in Collins LLC. This program is open to all Collinsites interested in maintaining a sustainable dorm lifestyle with other peers. SustainCollins members must complete an additional Resident Agreement detailing membership requirements (information below).
Funding (through a MINIMUM $1,000 housing credit) is available for returning Collins residents interested in becoming Peer Mentors. Contact SustainCollins Co-Coordinators Tanjimul Alam (alamt@iu.edu) and Elspeth Hayden (haydene@indiana.edu) for more information, and to apply.
To join SustainCollins, you must first complete the Residential Programs and Services (RPS) housing application. Be sure to answer all Collins-specific questions and indicate your interest in the SustainCollins program. A member of the SustainCollins staff will reach out to you at your IU email address with the additional Resident Agreement detailing membership requirements. For questions about housing contact Collins LLC (cllc@indiana.edu).
SustainCollins Peer Mentor
Hello everyone! My name is Audra and I am a junior majoring in Environment and Sustainability Studies. As a Peer Mentor for the Sustain Collins program, I help students plan educational activities that explore sustainability and environmental themes throughout the year. I am very excited to raise awareness and continue being involved in sustainability!
Be sure to mark the “SustainCollins” option in the Collins-specific questions on your IU Housing application!
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