Roles and Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities of the Committee are as follows:

• Establish goals for the development and enhancement of the Minor and report annually on progress made
• Promote the Minor, including Sustain 1S03 and other courses on the Minor Course List
• Advise on the administrative processes involved, such as course exception process, course list, requirements, etc.
• Consult with Faculty colleagues on the course list and other administrative aspects
• Approve the course list, specifically for courses under each member’s home Faculty. Offer insight on courses outside home Faculty.
• Provide pan-campus perspective as it relates to development and management of the Minor

Guiding Principles

McMaster’s Minor in Sustainability is guided by the following principles:

• Provide students with foundational sustainability knowledge
• Create a consciousness and respect for the diversity of sustainability perspectives held in different Faculties
• Ensure an interdisciplinary educational experience
• Encourage and support student-directed learning
• Complement existing McMaster educational offerings while avoiding redundancy
• Ensure inter-Faculty equity, including student accessibility

Meeting Frequency

Twice annually in July and November

Membership – 2022/2023