In September 2010 Facilities Services under the leadership of Brij Anand and the Office of Student Affairs under the leadership of Father James Maher started a standing committee for sustainable development. Co-chairs for the committee areFrank Cantelmo,Associate Professor of Biology andThomas Goldsmith , Director Environmental and Energy Conservation. Committee members include representatives from Student Government, Residence Life, Faculty, Academic Service Learning, Learning Communities and Student Wellness. This committee meets monthly during spring and fall academic semesters.