About HEIF
HEIF Mission Statement
To create a more sustainable campus by promoting energy independence
Goals of HEIF
To create a more sustainable campus by promoting energy independence
The five primary goals of the HEIF
The HEIF will achieve its mission through projects that are developed by students and, to the extent possible, implemented, monitored, and maintained with strong student involvement.
The HEIF will require accountability by measuring and reporting quantitative and qualitative results, as well as levels of involvement by students and other participants, in all its projects.
The HEIF will strive to make its projects derive from and be connected to the curriculum of the university.
The HEIF will support the dissemination of information about its projects through public outreach and educational activities.
The HEIF will seek to publicize accomplishments and experiences associated with its program and projects through a variety of media.
How HEIF was founded
HEIF was first proposed by Michael Winkler in 2001 and voted by students a few years later passing by 86%. However, Chancellor Reed vetoed the implementation. With the support of President Roland Richmond; HEIF was finally founded in 2007 and the first proposals were submitted and awarded a year later.
How HEIF is funded
HEIF is funded by a small portion of student's tuition each semester. Currently, each student pays approximately $13 that goes towards the HEIF fund which is then used to implement renewable projects on campus that are proposed and developed by students.
Governance
The Committee is made up of 5 students and 4 faculty members. These individuals hear and vote on a wide variety of things. This may include idea papers submitted by students, whether or not to approve to implement proposals that Development groups provide and many more.