CAMPUS CENTER FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY

So you wanna be a Co-D?

OUTLINE•Introduction to Appropriate Tech & CCAT•Branches of CCAT•Life as a Co-Director•Application Process•Q & A

WHAT IS APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY?

• Buzzword of the 70s• Equivalent to “Sustainability”

WHAT IS CCAT?

• Demonstration home for sustainable living

• Student-run organization– 3 Live-in Student Co-Directors– 15-20 Student Employees– Student Volunteers

• Advisors– 1 Faculty Advisor– Steering Committee

(faculty, staff, community members, former co-directors)

• Funded by student fees

• 1978 Founded by students • 1980 Occupied residential house on campus • 1981 Became Associated Students Program

• Working towards sustainability for 32 years

• 2004 Relocation• 2006 Remodeled original house• 2007 Occupied current permanent site

PROGRAM HISTORY

Partnerships & Inspirations

• Partnered with sustainability wiki Appropedia.org• Received recognition and inquiries internationally• Inspired replication on campuses across the US

– University of Oregon, CASL– Oregon State University, SSC– CSU Chico State University, The Cause– Oberlin College, SEED House– Berea College, SENS House– Ohio University, EcoHouse– Plymouth State University (IP)– Dartmouth College, New Hampshire (IP)

• Greenhouse rebuilding, bike shed, library upgrades, sustainability measurements, and more• Balancing outreach and new AT projects• Recruiting new students, faculty, and community• Community partnerships• YOUR IDEAS!

FUTURE

BRANCHES OF CCAT

• External

• Internal

• Physical Site

External Branch

• Workshops• Classes• Tours & Field Trips• Events

– May Day– Harvest Festival

Internal Branch

• Personnel• Budget• AT Transfer• Website• Library

Physical Site Branch

• House & Grounds Upkeep• New Projects• Engineering, Solar Systems• Gardening, Composting, Permaculture• Volunteer Fridays

Become a CCAT Co-Director!

• Live in the house for one year

• 2 start in June• 1 starts in January

• Gain important leadership skills• Be a part of community of like-minded people• Become better prepared for the working world• Learn and Share valuable information• Participate in a truly unique experience

Co-D Responsibilities

• Experience and knowledge on running non-profits

• Interpreting the mission• Making policy decisions• Setting annual goals• Writing and executing budget• Supervising staff, volunteers,

students• Representing the organization

within HSU and beyond• Doing the dishes at the end of

the day

Co-D Skills

• Verbal and written communication

• Leadership• Organization• Understanding and applying

Appropriate Tech principles• Ability to work in cooperation

with others• Good interpersonal skills• Desire to learn!

Co-D Benefits

• LIVING AT CCAT!• Free rent• No utilities• Food & herbs from the garden• Being an integral part of CCAT• Incredible leadership & learning

opportunity• Impress your dates• Doesn’t look too shabby on a

resume

CONTACT INFORMATION

Humboldt State University

Campus Center for Appropriate Technology

(707) 826-3551

www.ccathsu.com

ccathsu@gmail.com

Mighty Max says:

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