The UTA Office of Sustainability not only engages with the UTA population but also strives to engage with the metroplex at large. We do this through many different programs like leading sustainability coalitions like RCE and NTFPA, working with UTA’s Center for Service Learning, and NCTCOG.
Community EngagementUTA Office of Sustainability’s Eco-Reps program is a way for students to directly engage in peer-to-peer sustainability education and promote a stronger culture of sustainability on campus. Students work in teams to create and implement educational opportunities around the UTA campus. They work to educate Mavericks on all 17 of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Eco RepsThe Office Green Team Program goes beyond the typical environmental initiatives that many at UT Arlington already support by taking a coordinated, long-term, and campus-wide approach. The Office of Sustainability provides resources, guidelines, and on-going consultation as needed. We also provide recognition to outstanding green Maverick offices.
Office Green TeamsAs an office focused on sustainability, we work with various student organizations on campus to promote sustainability at UTA. We partner with these organizations to host many different events.
Student OrganizationsUTA Volunteers is a student group on campus that works with the Follett Student Leadership Center to implement volunteer and community service programming for the greater UT Arlington community.
Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Sustainability Committee is charged with improving our sustainability performance in both education and operations. The committee will facilitate regular communication with the maverick community about sustainability programs on campus. It will also review and analyze best practices and opportunities, recommend improvements, and help implementation of new programs.
Sustainability CommitteeThe Bicycle Coordinating Committee consists of various stakeholders including students, staff, and other community members to make it easier for people to not only bike but also to make the campus more accessible for all “faster than feet” modes of transportation. The BCC aims to support bicycle culture on campus, promote and advocate for infrastructure upgrades, and conduct audits and surveys to encourage a bike friendly campus.
Bicycle Coordinating CommitteeSustainability in higher education aims to help students understand the intersections and interdependencies in their social and organizational contexts and identify the leverage points that can enable transitions toward sustainability. One of the central goals of higher education in sustainability is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competencies, and capacities that would enable them to work effectively in societal and environmental sustainability careers.
Academic ProgramsTo encourage UTA student entrepreneurs to build ventures that are not only commercially viable but also responsible, resilient, and beneficial to people and planet. This criterion rewards proposals that embed long-term thinking, ethical practices, and systemic value — consistent with UTA's culture of innovation and community impact.
Sustainability evaluates how well the proposed business or innovation incorporates responsible practices that minimize negative environmental and social impacts while promoting economic viability. Projects demonstrate an awareness of global challenges such as climate change, resource conservation, equity, and community well-being.
Integrating sustainability in teaching, curriculum development, service learning, and faculty research by creating a network of faculty experts on campus in a collaborative environment
Faculty NetworkThe Green Event Certification Program is an initiative designed to encourage and support event organizers in hosting environmentally responsible events. Whether you're planning a campus-wide conference or a student festival, this program provides guidance to help you reduce your environmental footprint and promote sustainability.
Green Event Certification