Call for New Members

Students

Spring 2027

The President's Sustainability Council is accepting applications for new student members. Students will serve a 1–3 year term, depending on their expected graduation year from FIT. Terms will begin in Spring 2027.

About the Council:
Since 2009, the Sustainability Council has been working to make FIT more sustainable in its operations, curriculum and campus life. As an advisory group to the President, the Council fosters new initiatives, makes recommendations for and promotes policies, projects, and programs that further FIT’s commitment to the pillars of sustainability.

As a student member of the FIT Sustainability Council, you will have the chance to:

Work on the administration of the $15,000 Annual Sustainability Grants program, helping fund innovative student, faculty, and staff projects
Plan and participate in campus-wide events, including the Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference, Earth Week, New Student Orientation and Sustainability Awareness Week
Collaborate across campus with students, faculty, and staff to advance sustainable practices and programs.
Connect with leading sustainability professionals and industry experts to grow your network and your impact
Champion new ideas and help create meaningful change across campus.

How to Apply:
We welcome students from all majors and disciplines who are curious, creative, and passionate about building a more sustainable future. New members will actively participate in existing programs and bring fresh ideas for new initiatives to the Council.

Application Details:

Submit the online application by 5 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Please note: Student members must be available to attend virtual Council meetings on Wednesdays from 12–1 pm, held biweekly during each semester.
Term begins Spring 2027
Learn more at fitnyc.edu/sustainability or contact sustainability@fitnyc.edu with questions.

Please direct any questions that you may have to: sustainability@fitnyc.edu

Faculty and Staff

Fall 2026 - Please note applications will open in Spring 2027

The President’s Sustainability Council is seeking engaged faculty and staff to join the Council for three-year terms beginning Fall 2026. This is an opportunity to help advance FIT’s commitment to sustainability by shaping initiatives that align with the college’s mission and strengthen our collective impact.

Interested candidates are invited to complete the application and submit:

A summary of your sustainability related experience and perspective
Ideas for Council activities and campus initiatives that further promote sustainability at FIT
A CV or brief professional biography

Please fill out the online application form: Sustainability Council Faculty and Staff Application
Applications are due by 5pm on March 30, 2026.

Please note: Council members meet virtually every other Wednesday from 12:00–1:00 pm during each semester, so we encourage applicants to ensure they can participate.

Being part of the Sustainability Council is a collaborative and impactful experience. Members are invited to engage with ongoing programs and to bring forward new ideas and initiatives, helping to shape meaningful sustainability efforts across the college.

Background:
Since 2009, the Sustainability Council has been working to make FIT a more sustainable educational institution in its operations and curriculum. The Council fosters new initiatives, makes recommendations for and promotes policies, projects, and programs that further FIT’s commitment to all environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability. The Council administers the $15,000 Annual Sustainability Grants Program, coordinates the Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference in the spring and Sustainability Awareness Week in the fall, and sponsors other campus-wide events.

For more information on the Sustainability Council visit the website.
Please direct any questions that you may have to: Karen Pearson, Sustainability Council Chair or to sustainability@fitnyc.edu.